The European Parliament wants better consumer protection for online video games while boosting the sector’s potential. On 17 January, MEPs debate a report that calls for harmonised EU rules so that online gamers are better protected. The text, which MEPs will vote on on 18 January, also acknowledges the sector’s important potential for innovation, growth […]
10 milestones of 2022 in the European Union
2022 was a difficult year, marked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the energy crisis. But there were also achievements at the European level that set the course for a 2023 that promises further progress along the history of the European Union. 1. Common Charger How many chargers do you have in your drawers? […]
On 2 January 2023, the law regulating the management system of the new CAP entered into force.
The Law is adapted to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 which establishes rules for the implementation in the Member States of the management system of the new CAP. On 2 January 2023, Law 30/2022 of 23 December, which regulates the management system of the Common Agricultural Policy and other related matters, enters into force. It sets out […]
57% of the legislation approved in Spain during 2022 derives from European directives and decisions
During 2022, the third year of the 14th Spanish legislature, the Congress of Deputies and the Senate passed a total of 73 laws. Of these, 42 laws regulate aspects that respect the line set by the European Union institutions. In other words, 57% of the laws passed (including Organic Laws, Ordinary Laws and Royal Decrees […]
Cost of living crisis: Europeans expect additional EU measures
The rising cost of living is the most pressing worry for 93 % of Europeans, followed by the threat of poverty and social exclusion (82 %) Recent crises strengthened citizens’ support for the European Union: 72 % believe that their country has benefited from being a member of the EU and 62 % see EU […]
Joint statement on the illegal storming of democratic institutions in Brazil
Lead MEPs condemn Sunday’s violent storming of the Congress, the Presidential Palace and the Supreme Court of Justice in Brasilia by supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro. Chair of the EP Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister (EPP, DE), Chair of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly Javi López (S&D, ES), Chair of the […]
EP President launches procedure for two waivers of immunity
President Metsola has launched an urgent procedure for the waiver of immunity of two Members of the European Parliament, following a request from the Belgian judicial authorities. The first procedural steps have been taken and the President will announce the request in plenary at the first possible opportunity on 16 January. The request will be then […]
European Parliament agenda for 2023: renewables, digitization, migration
Renewable energy, the circular economy, migration and online security are all on Parliament’s agenda for 2023. Digital transformation Cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and data sharing will all be discussed by Parliament in 2023. MEPs will agree a position on a legal framework for artificial intelligence in January, which aims to introduce a common regulatory and […]
Corruption scandal: MEPs insist on reforms for transparency and accountability
Parliament has reacted to recent allegations with immediate changes and demands for measures to close loopholes in existing transparency rules. Following Tuesday’s debate, Parliament has adopted a resolution on the suspicions of corruption by Qatar and the broader need for more transparency in the EU institutions, with 541 votes in favour, two against, and three abstentions. […]