MEPs call for further reforms based on those announced by the Conference of Presidents and the swift establishment of an independent ethics body. On Thursday, Parliament adopted two resolutions on transparency and integrity in EU decision-making. Firm and immediate reforms are needed Following up on the measures called for by the Parliament in December 2022, […]
European Parliament blames Equatoguinean dictatorial regime for death of Julio Obama Mefuman
In a resolution adopted Thursday with 518 votes in favor, 6 against and 19 abstentions, MEPs denounced the long-standing human rights violations in Equatorial Guinea and described the persecution of hundreds of political opponents, government critics and human rights defenders as “barbaric acts”. They consider proven that four members of the Movement for the Liberation […]
European Parliament approves end of combustion cars by 2035
On Tuesday, Parliament set new targets for reducing CO2 emissions for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, which is part of the “Target 55” package of measures. The European Parliament voted by 340 in favour, 279 against with 21 abstentions to approve a deal with the Council that will revise CO2 standards for new […]
Special committee on foreign interference to deal with corruption allegations
Following revelations of alleged foreign interference and the ongoing investigations into corruption in the Parliament, the special committee will get new tasks. Parliament endorsed on Tuesday an update to the title and the responsibilities of the existing Special committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation (ING2). To protect […]
President Zelenskyy says Russia is a grave threat to the European way of life
On Thursday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels. Opening the session, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said to President Zelenskyy: “We understand that you are fighting not only for your values, but for ours.” “Ukraine is Europe and your nation’s future is in the European Union”, President […]
MEPs back creation of an EU-wide digital purse
The new digital identity framework would provide EU citizens with digital access to key public services across EU borders. The Industry, Research and Energy Committee adopted its position on the proposed update of the European digital identity framework (eID) by 55 votes to 8, with 2 abstentions. The new eID would allow citizens to identify and authenticate […]
Refashion, the eco model for giving a second life to clothing
Fashion has always been a good indicator of people’s interests, from their favourite music to their sports teams and even their careers. Haute couture fashion is understood as an art and a form of expression, where fashion shows in Milan, Paris or Cibeles attract the eyes of the world. In other words, clothing is […]
European Parliament wants stricter rules and penalties in new law on political advertising
On Thursday, the plenary backed several changes to the political advertising bill to ensure more transparent elections and smooth referendums. Parliament voted by 433 votes to 61, with 110 abstentions, on the negotiating mandate proposed by the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee. The plenary’s approval allowed rapporteur Sandro Gozi (Renew, France) to begin talks […]
International Day of Holocaust Remembrance
27 January marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Ahead of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, President von der Leyen said: “We must never forget the six millions of Jewish women, men and children, and all other victims, among them hundreds of thousands of Roma, […]