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Press release - EU-US trade: press briefing on tariff legislation and media seminar

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 16:03
MEP Bernd Lange will hold a press briefing on Tuesday at 14.00 on tariff legislation affecting EU-US trade relations, followed by a media seminar on EU trade issues.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - MFF negotiations: press conference with lead MEPs on Tuesday at 15.30

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:33
Parliament’s co-rapporteurs for the multiannual financial framework (MFF) will brief journalists on their reaction to the Council’s recently-released draft negotiating position.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Strengthening the position of farmers in the food supply chain: press conference on Tuesday at 17.30

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 14:33
Following the plenary vote on new EU rules to give farmers a stronger position in the food supply chain, rapporteur Céline Imart will brief journalists on Tuesday at 17:30.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 09:13
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 15 – 18 June plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Press release - Conclusion of UN disability rights conference attended by MEPs

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 17:53
MEPs took part in the 19th Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York from 9 to 11 June.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Petitions
Committee on Regional Development

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - MEPs strike a deal to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 12:04
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to security challenges.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Briefing on the entry into application of the EU Migration Pact with lead MEPs

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 13:46
On Wednesday at 9:15, several MEPs will hold a briefing for journalists as the implementation phase of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum begins on 12 June 2026.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Ukraine: MEPs welcome reform efforts amid ongoing war

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 15:33
MEPs are encouraged by the EU accession-related reforms carried out by Ukraine’s government, and insist Ukrainians should determine the conditions for peace with Russia.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Deal on new EU rules on migrant returns

Mon, 06/01/2026 - 22:13
On Monday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed provisionally on changes to EU policy on the return of non-EU nationals staying illegally in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Highlights of this week's international trade committee

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 23:43
Extraordinary meeting of the International Trade Committee and joint meeting with the Internal Market Committee and the Industry Committee. Both on Tuesday 2 June
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Tackling youth unemployment: MEPs conclude fact-finding visit to La Réunion

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:33
A delegation from the Employment and Social Affairs Committee was in La Réunion to assess youth employment initiatives and to meet government representatives.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - Closing the gender care gap: better support for formal and informal carers

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:33
On Thursday, Parliament presented recommendations to move towards a society that promotes equality between men and women in formal and informal care.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - Parliament calls for a European day to commemorate the victims of work-related accidents

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:23
On Thursday, Parliament adopted its proposals to reduce the number of work-related accidents, diseases, and deaths in the EU.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - Human rights violations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:13
On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia.

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Press release - Victims of crime: improved legal protection and support systems

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 13:03
The European parliament approved new EU rules to reinforce support and protection measures for the victims of crime, as well as their rights in criminal proceedings.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - Periodic vehicle checks: MEPs ready to start talks with Council

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 12:33
On Thursday, plenary endorsed the opening of negotiations with Council on revising the EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and roadside inspections for vehicles.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - Russia’s unfounded allegations: EP leaders express full solidarity with the Baltic states

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 12:23
Statement of the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents in response to Russia’s allegations against Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania.

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - EP TODAY

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 08:33
Thursday 21 May

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - Slovakia: MEPs demand action to protect EU values and the EU budget

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 13:13
Parliament wants the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach of the EU’s founding values by Slovakia’s government.
Committee on Budgetary Control
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - EP TODAY

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 08:33
Wednesday 20 May

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

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