European Parliament News

Lates news and information from the European Parliament.

Russia a state sponsor of terrorism: EU Parliament — 23 November 2022, 18:00 CET

Following atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs said Wednesday war crimes and use of 'means of terrorism' meant Russia was now a state sponsor of terrorism.

EU strengthens emission reduction targets for member states — 10 November 2022, 18:24 CET

The EU Council and Parliament reached provisional political agreement Wednesday on stricter regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in member states including less flexibility and more transparency.

European Parliament awards 2022 Sakharov Prize to people of Ukraine — 24 October 2022, 23:05 CET

The European Parliament awarded the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the people of Ukraine Wednesday, represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society.

More rates rises ahead, warns ECB chief Lagarde — 28 September 2022, 23:49 CET

More euro interest rates rises are inevitable, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde told the EU Parliament Monday, citing the fight against inflation as the only way to restore confidence.

Hungary can no longer be considered a full democracy: MEPs — 16 September 2022, 23:08 CET

The European Parliament condemned Thursday the "deliberate and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government" to undermine European values and demands results in the Article 7 process.

MEPs vote to strengthen new EU deforestation law — 13 September 2022, 18:34 CET

The European Parliament voted Tuesday for significant improvements to a proposal which demands that companies ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested or degraded land.

Euro-MPs call for 45 pct renewables by 2030 — 13 July 2022, 22:47 CET

The European Parliament's environment committee voted Wednesday to accelerate substantially the deployment of renewable energy, and also reductions in energy consumption, by 2030.

MEPs fail to reject gas, nuclear from EU Taxonomy guidebook — 06 July 2022, 18:46 CET

Euro-MPs failed Wednesday to oppose the inclusion of nuclear and gas as environmentally sustainable economic activities, voting instead in favour of labelling them as green activities in the EU Taxonomy.

EU aims to tighten consumer safety net — 16 June 2022, 22:48 CET

New rules on consumer safety, adopted Thursday by a Euro-Parliament committee, aim to ensure that products sold in the EU online or in traditional shops comply with highest safety requirements.

MEPs reject plan to greenwash gas and nuclear power — 15 June 2022, 18:43 CET

The European Parliament's Joint Committee on Economic Affairs and Environment rejected Tuesday the classification of fossil gas and nuclear power as environmentally sustainable under the EU's Taxonomy.

EU, MEPs agree one-year extension for COVID Certificate — 14 June 2022, 21:52 CET

Negotiating teams from the European Parliament and EU Council agreed Monday to keep the EU Digital COVID Certificate framework in place for another year, until June 2023.

Euro-MPs back zero emissions objective for cars in 2035 — 09 June 2022, 23:14 CET

The European Parliament gave its support Wednesday to revised CO2 emissions standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the EU's 'Fit for 55 in 2030' package.

MEPs want reform of EU emissions trading system — 19 May 2022, 18:01 CET

Euro-MPs called Tuesday for the EU's Emissions Trading System to be reformed and its scope enlarged, aiming to incentivise industries to reduce their emissions and invest in low-carbon technologies.

EU to clamp down on crypto assets' transfers — 04 April 2022, 20:43 CET

Transfers of crypto assets would need to be traced and identified under new rules to prevent their use in money laundering and terrorist financing, a European Parliament committee voted Thursday.

EU reaches draft agreement on funding of European political parties — 23 March 2022, 22:27 CET

EU ministers reached a provisional political agreement Tuesday on a recast of the regulation on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations.

EU Parliament endorses more sustainable batteries — 12 March 2022, 17:06 CET

The EU Parliament overwhelmingly adopted a report Thursday to make batteries more sustainable, from the sourcing of materials and durable and reparable design to improved consumer information.

Prove you are with us, Ukraine's Zelensky tells EU Parliament — 01 March 2022, 17:56 CET

The EU Parliament at an extraordinary plenary session Tuesday voiced unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian aggression as it heard its President Volodymyr Zelensky's appeal via live videolink.

MEPs look to strengthen new EU rules for batteries — 11 February 2022, 16:59 CET

MEPs in committee called Thursday for stronger sustainability, performance and labelling requirements for batteries, as well as more stringent targets for waste collection and recycling efficiency.

Euro-MPs set out position on illegal content online — 25 January 2022, 23:18 CET

The European Parliament agreed a draft set of measures to tackle illegal online content Thursday, with the aim of ensuring platforms are held accountable for their algorithms and improve content moderation.

European Parliament elects Roberta Metsola as new president — 19 January 2022, 00:32 CET

Christian Democrat MEP Roberta Metsola of Malta won election to a two and a half year term as the European Parliament's new president Tuesday, following the death last week of David Sassoli.

Reinforcing democracy and integrity of elections in Europe — 29 November 2021, 12:33 CET

Building on experience gained in the 2019 European parliamentary elections and delivering on the priorities announced in the European Democracy Action Plan and the 2020 EU Citizenship Report, the European Commission presented on 25 November a number of initiatives to reinforce democracy and integrity of elections.

MEPs give final go-ahead for EU farm reform — 25 November 2021, 21:46 CET

The European Parliament gave the final green light Tuesday to reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, with the reformed version aiming to be greener, fairer, more flexible and more transparent.

No EU money for gov'ts who undermine EU values, say MEPs — 23 October 2021, 23:23 CET

EU money should be withheld from governments who 'flagrantly' undermine EU values, the European Parliament said Thursday, as MEPs condemned Poland for undermining the primacy of EU law.

Euro-Parliament's Sakharov Prize goes to Alexei Navalny — 21 October 2021, 18:45 CET

The European Parliament on Wednesday awarded Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny the European Parliament’s 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

MEPs confirm deal on climate neutrality by 2050 — 25 June 2021, 18:08 CET

The European Parliament endorsed the EU's new Climate Law Thursday, raising the EU’s 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55%, 57% with the contribution from new carbon sinks.