European Parliament (News)

Disrespect for judicial independence and the rights of LGBTI persons point to “overwhelming evidence” of breaches of EU values, Parliament says.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

The EU must take measures towards more sensible use and disposal of pharmaceuticals to prevent risks to the environment and public health, says Parliament.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

Parliament calls for the EU to be more self-sufficient when it comes to medicines and medical equipment so that affordable treatments are available at any time.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

MEPs condemn Turkey’s actions in the Greek and Cypriot Exclusive Economic Zone and express full solidarity with the two member states.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

EU citizens have to be better informed about their governments’ strategic choices on an issue that directly affects their security, warn MEPs.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

As of September 2022, cars must meet EU limits on NOx emissions under real driving conditions to comply with air pollution limits, says the European Parliament.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

MEPs are ready to start negotiations with the Council on setting up the Just Transition Fund to mitigate the social impact of greening the economy.
Committee on Regional Development

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

EP TODAY 17 September

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

MEPs will urge the EU and all member states to address the humanitarian crisis on the island of Lesvos, on Thursday from 10.30.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

MEPs accelerate the procedure that will enable the EU to borrow €750 billion for the “Next Generation EU” recovery plan.
Committee on Budgets

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

The State of the European Union debate on 16 September focused on new EU plans to tackle climate change, racism, health threats and migration.

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

MEPs outline how the EU can contribute to tackling worldwide deforestation and call for domestic policies to be revised to protect European forests.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

EP TODAY 16 September

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, MEPs will take stock of the von der Leyen Commission’s achievements to date on Wednesday from 9.15.

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

EP TODAY 15 September

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

Ahead of Wednesday’s debate on the State of the European Union, lead MEPs will discuss the European Union’s priorities and react to questions and ideas from citizens.

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

President Sassoli opened the 14-17 September part session in Brussels.

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

Parliament will discuss a new report pointing to “overwhelming evidence” of breaches of the rule of law and fundamental rights in Poland.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

EP TODAY 14 September

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP

The UKCG and the EP political group leaders issued the following statement after meeting with Chief EU Negotiator Michel Barnier and Joint Committee Co-Chair Maroš Šefčovič, on Friday.

Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP