MEPs are optimistic about the reforms linked to EU accession carried out by the Ukrainian government, and insist that Ukrainians must determine the terms for peace with Russia. On Wednesday, theCommittee on Foreign Affairs adopted, by 54 votes to 17 with 5 abstentions, a report assessing the latest developments in Ukraine and its progress on […]
The committee is inviting comments on the multiannual fisheries plans
The European Commission is invitingcomments on the Multi-Annual Management Plans (MAMPs) for fisheries in the EU’s marine basins. The consultation period will run for four weeks on the Commission’s “Have Your Say” portal. The Commission is asking EU countries, the fishing industry, scientific institutions, non-governmental organisations, regional authorities and coastal communities to share their views […]
Parliament is calling for a European day to commemorate the victims of workplace accidents
The European Parliament has adopted its proposals to reduce the number of work-related accidents, illnesses and deaths in the EU. In memory of the victims of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses, MEPs are calling for 8 August to be designated as the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Workplace Accidents and for the Protection […]
Slovakia: MEPs call for measures to protect EU values and the EU budget
Parliament wants the Commission to assess whether there is a clear risk that the Slovak government will seriously breach the EU’s founding values. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday by 347 votes to 165, with 25 abstentions, MEPs express their deep concern at the deterioration in respect for democracy, the rule of law and fundamental […]
The Commission welcomes the political agreement on the implementation of the EU-US trade agreement
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on two regulations that remove tariffs on all US industrial products and grant preferential market access to certain US agricultural and fishery products, in line with the EU’s commitments set out in the EU-US Joint Statement […]
Agreement to improve the protection of vulnerable adults
The new legislation adopted on Tuesday aims to promote the right to independent living for adults across the EU. The European Parliament and EU government negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ensure that adults requiring assistance in matters such as healthcare, residence, property, commerce or asset management receive greater support and […]
The Commission welcomes the political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act
The European Commission welcomes the historic political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA) reached by the Council and the European Parliament. This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening the resilience of the European healthcare sector, preventing medicine shortages and improving the security of supply of essential medicines across the EU. The CMA will […]
Digital Markets Act: MEPs call for stricter enforcement in the face of external pressure
MEPs are calling on the Commission to implement the EU Digital Markets Act in a timely and effective manner and to scrutinise AI-powered search tools and cloud services more closely. In a resolution adopted by a show of hands on Thursday, Parliament urges the Commission to implement the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) swiftly and […]
Internships – Schuman Training Programme
The European Parliament offers a range of internship programmes within its Secretariat to support young people’s professional development and help them understand how the institution works. These internships last for five months. Eligible candidates must: be aged 18 or over; hold a university degree or degrees; have a thorough knowledge of one of the official […]