European Parliament (News)

The Economics Committee adopted its position on new economic governance rules, prioritising investment and national ownership and improving the system’s credibility.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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President Metsola opened the 11-14 December plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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Monday, 11 December

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 11-14 December plenary session today at 16.30.

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MEPs reached a political deal with the Council on a bill to ensure AI in Europe is safe, respects fundamental rights and democracy, while businesses can thrive and expand.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Friday, MEPs and the Spanish Presidency of the Council informally agreed on plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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A Parliament delegation arrives in Dubai today to participate in the COP28 climate change conference, which reviews progress on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs and the Spanish Presidency of the Council informally agreed on Thursday on plans to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Parliament’s Conference of Presidents adopted a comprehensive package of measures to modernise Parliament and reinforce its capacity to act.

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The Transport Committee backed new EU driving licence rules to improve road safety and embrace the digital transition, including updated validity limits and mandatory health checks.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 11 - 14 December plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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The “Cyber Solidarity Act” adopted on Thursday aims to build a more resilient, collective EU response against cybercrime.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Co-rapporteurs Brando Benifei (S&D, IT) and Dragoș Tudorache (Renew, RO) will answer questions from journalists on the outcome of negotiations on Thursday at 10.00 CET.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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The Sakharov Prize 2023 honours Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran. Representatives of the laureates and the finalists will be present in Strasbourg.

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EP rapporteur Karima Delli (Greens, FR) will brief journalists on the review of the EU’s driving licence rules following a vote in the Transport and Tourism Committee on Thursday.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The European Parliament released today its Parlemeter 2023 survey showing citizens’ continued support for the EU and a higher interest in the upcoming European elections.

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The Budgetary Control Committee adopted its annual anti-fraud report for 2022 evaluating the efforts in the EU to counter fraud and how to better protect EU funds.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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On Monday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revising the EU’s ecodesign framework for sustainable products.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Instant payments allow money to be transferred in a matter of seconds. Find out how this helps customers, businesses and the overall economy.

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New EU rules aim to bring more transparency to short-term rentals in the EU and promote a more sustainable tourism.

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