European Parliament

In a report adopted on Wednesday, MEPs say that enlargement is a strategic response to the evolving geopolitical reality and a vital investment in the EU’s security and stability.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to build a genuine EU single market for defence and close critical EU defence capability gaps.
Committee on Security and Defence

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In two votes on Wednesday, MEPs called for smart defence spending, better implementation of EU economic governance rules, and measures to address poverty and social exclusion.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The European Parliament wants an action plan to strengthen women’s work-life balance and improve working conditions and fair pay in women-dominated sectors.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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MEPs support extending an exemption to privacy legislation allowing the voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material online until 3 August 2027.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs voted on Wednesday to support the 267 workers made redundant after Tupperware Belgium closed down following bankruptcy.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved the revision of the so-called “Framework Agreement” governing relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Wednesday 11 March

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On Tuesday, MEPs heard Jackie Fox’s testimony about the cyberbullying her daughter suffered and her subsequent work to protect children and adults against such harm.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing.
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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To protect the creative sector in the EU, the use of copyrighted work by artificial intelligence requires transparency and fair remuneration, Parliament says.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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MEPs in plenary on Tuesday approved the nomination of Boris Vujčić to become Vice‑President of the European Central Bank.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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The names of the first laureates of the European Order of Merit, who have made significant contributions to European integration were announced today in Strasbourg.

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Tuesday 10 March

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On Monday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on the proposed changes to the EU’s policy on the return of non-EU nationals illegally staying in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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President Metsola opened the March plenary session with statements on the situation in Iran, the rise in political violence, and today’s antisemitic attack in Liège, Belgium.

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Monday 9 March

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Rapporteur Borja Giménez Larraz (EPP, ES) and Chair of the Housing Committee Irene Tinagli (S&D, IT) will brief media following the vote on Parliament’s recommendations to tackle the crisis.
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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Plenary session and committee meetings, Strasbourg

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Rapporteur Axel Voss will brief journalists on Tuesday 10 March at 15.00 on Parliament’s proposals to protect EU creative production in the age of artificial intelligence.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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