European Parliament

Parliament’s offices will be closed from Friday 22 December until Tuesday 2 January inclusive.

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As the year 2023 draws to a close, we would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and successful new year.

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On Wednesday, MEPs and national governments reached a long-sought agreement to revamp the EU’s asylum and migration legislation.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Following negotiations, President Metsola and MEPs in charge of Parliament’s position on the asylum and migration pact will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 9.30.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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From hands-on experience of European parliamentary democracy to virtual role-playing games, the European Parliament’s youth offer has something for everyone.

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Discover how the European Parliament is following up on people's proposals for a more effective and democratic EU.

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Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on updated guidelines for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to boost the implementation of major projects by 2030.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on Friday on a new bill to protect EU journalists from growing threats to media freedom and the industry’s viability.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Delegations

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Watch highlights from the 2023 Sakharov Prize award ceremony that honoured Jina Mahsa Amini and the Iranian women protest movement.

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In a resolution, MEPs highlight the need for a well-functioning European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to help member states manage the EU’s external borders.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Parliament supported on Thursday the recognition of parenthood across the EU, irrespective of how a child was conceived, born or the type of family they have.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, called on Europe to show leadership on enlargement, support to Ukraine and EU´s long-term budget at the European Council.

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Belarus, Tanzania and Tibet.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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On Thursday, Parliament and Council negotiators informally agreed on easier access to compensation for individuals suffering damage because of a defective product.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Legal Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament and Council negotiators informally agreed on the reform of the EU electricity market, to make it more stable, affordable, and sustainable.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on new rules obliging firms to integrate their human rights and environmental impact into their management systems.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda.

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Thursday, 14 December

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