On Wednesday, MEPs approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector. The RefuelEU aviation rules are part of the “Fit for 55 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and to […]
Spain will have two more seats in the 2024 European elections
MEPs have approved the European Council’s decision increasing the number of seats in the European Parliament for the next legislative term from 705 to 720. The European Council’s proposal was based on Parliament’s report of June 2023, which started the process and was prompted by demographic changes in the EU since the 2019 elections. Additional […]
Parliament endorsed new measures to better protect citizens who donate blood, tissues or cells
MEPs adopted the report on new rules governing the use of so-called substances of human origin (SoHO) in the EU, with 483 votes in favour, 52 against and 89 abstentions. The measures apply to substances – such as blood and its components (red/white cells, plasma), tissues and cells – used for transfusions, therapies, transplantations or […]
European Parliament back plans to boost use of renewable energy
Parliament on Tuesday voted to boost the deployment of renewable energy, in line with the Green Deal and REPowerEU plans. The update of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), already agreed upon between MEPs and Council, raises the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030. Member states should strive to […]
Spanish film ’20 000 especies de abejas’ nominated for the European Parliament’s LUX Prize
20 000 species of bees (Spain), Fallen Leaves (Finland), In the Adamant (France-Japan), Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (Estonia-France-Iceland) and Teachers’ Lounge (Germany) will compete for the LUX European Film Public Prize, organised by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy. The five shortlisted films were announced in Venice by five MEPs: Laurence Farreng (Renew, France), […]
European Parliament convenes grants to inform 2024 European elections
The European Parliament’s Directorate-General for Communication published on 27 April a new grant programme, this time aimed at non-profit organisations and citizens, to promote awareness of the role of the European Parliament and its impact on citizens, as well as to increase participation in the next European elections in 2024. Non-profit organisations operating at national […]
European Parliament strengthens integrity, independence and accountability
These measures aim to reinforce integrity and close loopholes to protect the Institution and its Members from attempts to interfere in Parliament’s work. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “The reforms we have put in place in the last months boost the integrity of Parliament’s systems, make decision-making more transparent and strengthen the Parliament as […]
Spanish projects awarded with the European Citizen’s Prize 2023
The European Parliament recognises the work of the initiatives “Changing Minds” for cultural exchange between young people with fewer opportunities from developed countries and young refugees and “Trésdesis”, the 3D printed arms given free of charge to those who cannot afford them. This year’s European Citizens’ Prize, awarded annually by the European Parliament, went to […]
Parliament asks EU to do more to save lives across the seas
MEPs wish to see the EU and member states carry out more active and coordinated search and rescue (SAR) operations, with border agency Frontex playing a key role. Following a plenary debate on Wednesday, the European Parliament today adopted by show of hands a resolution asking for member states and Frontex to provide sufficient capacity […]