European Parliament (News)

Addressing the informal leaders' meeting today in Copenhagen, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola highlighted the following topics:

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The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee adopted its position on Wednesday on a proposal to simplify the current EU common agricultural policy.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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As part of the ReArm Europe Plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence and security.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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To prevent abusive practices against trainees, the Employment Committee wants traineeship contracts with clear provisions on pay, duration and social protection.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The EU and Indonesia have concluded today trade and investment deals that should boost EU export to the region, while ensuring environmental and social standards.
Committee on International Trade

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On Tuesday, Parliament’s political groups will present their candidates for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2025.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met in Kyiv on 17 September President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, and addressed the Verkhovna Rada.

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Expressing Europe’s continued and unwavering support for Ukraine, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola officially opened the EP’s office in Kyiv.

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International Trade Committee delegation in Geneva this week for the WTO Public Forum and the 55th session of the WTO Parliamentary Conference steering committee
Committee on International Trade

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Parliament expresses grave alarm at Gaza’s “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis and calls for urgent EU action, in a resolution adopted on Thursday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament expresses grave concern over organised crime and terrorist activity in Colombia, urging the EU to support the peace process.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three emergency resolutions on Cyprus, Rwanda and Togo.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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On Thursday, MEPs adopted their position on the Package Travel Directive reform, to secure travellers better protection in cases of travel disruption and tour operator bankruptcy.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Thursday 11 September

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MEPs want a bigger stand-alone post-2027 agriculture budget, with less red tape for farmers and incentives to achieve environmental and social objectives.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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On Wednesday, Parliament has given its final green light to changes in EU cohesion and social funding in response to new challenges and EU priorities.
Committee on Regional Development

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In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work since the beginning of its new mandate and its upcoming plans.

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The changes to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) are part of simplification efforts to reduce the administrative burden for SMEs and occasional importers.
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

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Wednesday 10 September

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Parliament encourages the Ukrainian government to keep up the pace on implementing EU-related reforms, and reaffirms the EU’s commitment to a just and lasting peace.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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