The Transport Committee has backed digital vehicle registration certificates and compulsory sharing of mileage data and inspection results, to cut red tape and combat fraud. On Wednesday, MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) adopted their position on the revision of the EU rules setting common requirements for vehicle registration documents, by 39 votes […]
The Parliament gives the green light to the new EU regulations against corruption
On Thursday, the Parliament adopted a new harmonised criminal law framework to prevent and combat corruption in the European Union. The Directive, provisionally agreed between Parliament and the Council in December 2025, establishes common definitions of corruption offences, including bribery, embezzlement, obstruction of justice, trading in influence, the unlawful exercise of functions, illicit enrichment linked […]
‘European Guanxi’, the Spanish winner of the 2026 European Charlemagne Youth Prize
The ‘European Guanxi’ project is the winner of the 2026 European Charlemagne Youth Prize in Spain. This initiative, driven by young professionals, researchers and students, aims to strengthen dialogue and understanding between Europe and China through analysis, debate and networking. Founded in Barcelona in September 2020 and with a presence across Europe and China, the […]
MEPs support the reduction of tariffs on US agricultural and industrial products.
On Thursday, the Committee on International Trade adopted its position on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of the Turnberry trade agreement between the EU and the US. MEPs on the Committee on International Trade adopted their position ontwo legislative proposalsthat remove most tariffs on industrial and agricultural products from the United States, with 29 […]
MEPs call for smart tourism management
According to MEPs, improved connectivity with emerging destinations, targeted support for electric vehicle leasing and a hassle-free transport ticketing system could contribute to sustainable tourism in the EU. On Wednesday, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) adopted a series of proposals on how to improve connectivity, preserve cultural heritage and promote local excellence in […]
The Council agrees on a position to simplify the rules on artificial intelligence.
On 13 March, the Council agreed on its position regarding the proposal to simplify certain rules relating to artificial intelligence (AI). The proposal forms part of the so-called‘Omnibus VII’legislative packageunder theEU’ssimplificationagenda. This package includes proposals for two regulations aimed at simplifying the EU’s digital legislative framework and the application of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence. […]
Creating a powerful European climate resilience network
The P2R project team has selected 62 new regions across Europe to join it in the fight against climate change. Since its launch in 2023, the EU-funded P2R project has been supporting regions and communities across Europe on their journey towards climate resilience. Now, sixty-two of the continent’s most climate-vulnerable regions have been selected to […]
Package holidays: EP approves new rules to protect tourists
Clearer definition of package travel New rules on the use of vouchers Cancellations without cost due to extraordinary circumstances at the destination or place of origin, or if these may significantly affect the trip On Thursday, the plenary session approved a revision of the rules on package holidays to improve protection for tourists following the […]
The EU must act to close the gender pay and pension gap
Women increasingly surpass men in education, but tend to earn less and be undervalued Women take on a disproportionate share of unpaid domestic and care work The EU must take measures to improve working conditions and pay in female-dominated sectors and ensure childcare services MEPs want an EU action plan to make it easier for […]