Used cooking oil, synthetic fuel or even hydrogen should gradually become the norm as aviation fuel to help EU become climate neutral by 2050, said MEPs on Thursday. Committee on Transport and Tourism
MEPs backed on Thursday a proposal to allow Ukrainian refugees to keep their national driving licences, exempting them from the obligation to exchange them for EU ones. Committee on Transport and Tourism
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Hong Kong, Brazil and Tajikistan. Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights
Statement of the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the European Council 's decision of 23 June 2022 on the EU membership applications of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia Committee on Foreign Affairs
This is a moment where we must remain together. Addressing EU leaders, EP President Metsola spoke also on climate, energy, inflation and the war's social and economic impact.
Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on how the EU and member states should deal more efficiently with future serious cross-border health threats. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
In his address to MEPs , Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema thanked Parliament for its support, advocated closer relations with the EU and condemned the war against Ukraine.
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.
In response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, this law aims to refill Europe’s strategic gas reserves more quickly before winter to ensure energy supplies are secure. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Parliament calls for recovery funding to be transparent, conditional on the respect for the rule of law, and for ensuring a maximum return on the EU’s investment. Committee on Budgets Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Parliament approved on Thursday almost €20 million in EU job-seeking aid for workers recently made redundant in France and Greece. Committee on Budgets
Parliament endorsed Stephanus Abraham Blok, nominated by the Dutch government, as a member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA). Committee on Budgetary Control
Parliament says Montenegro should advance its electoral and judicial reforms and its fight against organised crime and corruption. Committee on Foreign Affairs
The European Parliament plenary has endorsed the deal with member states to extend the legal framework of the EU Digital COVID Certificate for another 12 months. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
EU leaders must live up to their historical responsibility and give a clear political signal to Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, confirming their European perspective. Committee on Foreign Affairs
On Wednesday, MEPs outlined their expectations for the 23-24 June European Council in a plenary debate with the French Presidency and Commission President von der Leyen.