European Parliament (News)

Thursday 12 February

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MEPs voted in favour of three pieces of legislation to make a €90 billion EU loan available for Ukraine as it faces Russia’s continued war of aggression.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Budgets
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Security and Defence

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In a report adopted on Wednesday, Parliament highlights the EU’s security and defence partnerships as key to responding effectively to emerging threats and to enhancing the EU’s global role.
Committee on Security and Defence

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Parliament gave its green light for EU funds to be disbursed for workers dismissed following the closure of an Audi factory in Brussels.
Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday 11 February

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On Tuesday, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged the EU to stand firm behind the United Nations and the international rule-based order amid global crises.

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its annual review of the European Central Bank’s policies and its recommendations for 2026. The vote followed a debate with ECB President Lagarde on Monday.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted changes to the EU asylum procedure regulations to enable faster processing of asylum requests.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs backed extra safeguards on Tuesday to prevent harm to Europe’s agriculture sector following trade liberalisation with Mercosur countries.
Committee on International Trade

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On Tuesday MEPs backed new legislation to enhance protection and support for European wine producers.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Following a vote by Parliament, the EU will have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% in 2040 compared with 1990 levels, to achieve a climate neutral EU by 2050.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday 10 February

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On Monday, the Housing Committee adopted its final recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing.
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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President Metsola on opening the February plenary session: announcement of extraordinary plenary session, votes on Ukraine Facility and Support Loan.

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Monday 9 February

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Following plenary votes, Parliament’s rapporteurs will brief journalists on the new list of safe countries of origin and on the application of the safe third countries regulation.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 9 - 12 February plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Bernd Lange, chair of Parliament’s International Trade Committee and standing rapporteur for the US, has issued the following statement regarding the EU-US trade deal.
Committee on International Trade

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At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, citizens are increasingly anxious about their future and want the EU to act with unity and ambition.

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Development
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Security and Defence
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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