Lithuanian campaign to fight violence against women, French platform to empower young people, and German visual journalism on Europe are winners of the 2024 prize.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sign a Letter of Intent, in Valletta.
On 3 May, the World Press Freedom Day, the European Parliament officially launched the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.
On 29 April, Parliament’s Press Service will outline all practical details for covering the lead candidates’ debate and election night as well as the EP communication campaign.
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran. Committee on Foreign Affairs
On Thursday, the European Parliament approved the creation of a new EU body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making. Committee on Constitutional Affairs
On Thursday, Parliament approved the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonisation. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Parliament calls on the political leadership in the EU and member states to counter Russian interference attempts urgently and vigorously. Committee on Foreign Affairs
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Azerbaijan, The Gambia and Hong Kong. Subcommittee on Human Rights
A new resolution on the state of EU values in Hungary pinpoints several concerns, especially given the upcoming elections and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
The European Parliament has adopted a package of laws strengthening the EU’s toolkit to fight money-laundering and terrorist financing. Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
MEPs gave a green light to the common agriculture policy (CAP) review to ease the administrative burden for EU farmers. Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
On Wednesday morning, MEPs, EU and member state representatives, and young people born 20 years ago, marked the entry into the EU of ten countries in May 2004.
835 employees of Vallourec Deutschland GmbH, who lost their jobs due to the closure of the company’s German tube mills, will receive almost €3 million in EU aid. Committee on Budgets
MEPs gave their final green light to the EU Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
390 former employees of the meat processing company “Danish crown” will receive €1.9 million in EU aid to help them find new jobs. Committee on Budgets
On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed updated plans to complete major trans-European transport projects, such as cross-border roads, railways, bridges and tunnels, by the end of 2030. Committee on Transport and Tourism