European Parliament (News)

Russia must be held accountable for war crimes committed during its war of aggression in Ukraine, said EP Vice-President Hojsík in Kyiv at the event commemorating victims of Bucha tragedy.

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President Metsola opened the 31 March - 3 April plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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Monday, 31 March

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European Parliament’s spokespersons will hold a last-minute briefing on the 31 March - 03 April plenary session today at 16.30.

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 31 March ‑ 3 April plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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MEPs and the Polish Presidency of the Council agreed on new rules to curb impunity and trigger EU-wide driving disqualifications for reckless drivers.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The European Parliament’s Winter 2025 Eurobarometer survey, released today, highlights historic levels of approval for EU membership linked to peace and security.

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Parliament and Council negotiators agreed new driving licence rules, introducing a mobile licence, a probation period for new drivers, and “accompanied” driving.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On 24 March, Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis will host a conference with the Commission to discuss ways to ensure EU citizens can access affordable housing.
Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively.
Committee on International Trade

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Speaking to leaders, Parliament President Metsola reiterated that in a world of rising single powers, Europe must step up its political ambition: on defence and competitiveness.

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Accredited journalists are invited to an under-embargo briefing on a new survey on what the public think about the EU and its priorities.

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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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The EU Talent Pool should be open to workers of all qualification levels and ensure fair treatments of jobseekers, the Civil Liberties Committee agreed on Wednesday.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Thailand, Sudan and Azerbaijan.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Thursday, 13 March

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The EU faces a turning point and "business as usual" is no longer an option against the threats and attacks towards European security.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Security and Defence

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Parliament urges the EU and members states to support Syria’s transitional forces and calls on Damascus to end historical alliances with Tehran and Moscow.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, Parliament says the EU is now Ukraine’s primary strategic ally and must help the country uphold its right to self-defence.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Wednesday, MEPs adopted two resolutions outlining their priorities for the next cycle of economic and social coordination between member states.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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