MEPs supported on Tuesday improving the EU rules on EU long-term residence status through better mobility rights and simplified and faster procedures. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
MEPs approved stricter rules to close existing gaps in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and evasion of sanctions in the EU. Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
MEPs and Council negotiators agree on setting up a new tool to safeguard the EU’s interests and respond to countries seeking to coerce the Union or member states. Committee on International Trade
MEPs and the Swedish Presidency of the Council agreed on mandatory national targets for the deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels for cars and trucks. Committee on Transport and Tourism
At Harvard University in Cambridge, President Metsola said that having a shared dream and promise, the EU and US must form stronger, mutually-beneficial, economic, social and security ties.
“We need to strengthen our solidarity with Ukraine, and boost Europe’s investments and competitiveness”, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at the European Council.
The new subcommittee on public health (SANT) elected MEP Bartosz Arłukowicz as Chair, as well as the four Vice-Chairs, at its constitutive meeting today. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
MEPs backed on Thursday draft EU legislation to issue work and residence permits more quickly for nationals of third countries and to improve their rights. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.
Parliament and Council reached a deal on cleaner maritime fuels, asking to cut ship emissions by 2% as of 2025 and by 80% as of 2050, to help the EU become climate neutral. Committee on Transport and Tourism
The Budgetary Control Committee recommended signing off the Commission’s budget, while voicing concerns on the limited options to check the use of recovery funding. Committee on Budgetary Control
The Chair of Parliament’s committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection reacts to the new EC communication on the 30th anniversary of the Single Market.
The new digital identity framework would provide EU citizens with digital access to key public services across EU borders. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Iran, Tunisia and Cambodia. Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights
In a ceremony marking International Women’s Day, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi and astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti addressed MEPs in Strasbourg. Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
MEPs welcome the deal on the Protocol on Northern Ireland and raise concerns about citizens’ rights, including “pre-settled status” for EU citizens. Committee on Constitutional Affairs
In a debate with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen, MEPs reviewed the outcomes of the 9 February EU summit and outlined their expectations for the 23-24 March European Council.
MEPs want to address the current cost of living crisis with a new law to modernise and strengthen national minimum income schemes in EU countries. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
MEPs are alarmed about the ongoing crackdown in Belarus, including the jailing of Nobel laureates and journalists, and call for further sanctions against the country. Committee on Foreign Affairs