Parliament voted with a large majority in favour of granting its consent to the agreement setting the rules of the future EU-UK relationship. The consent decision was adopted by 660 votes for, five against and 32 abstentions, while the accompanying resolution, setting out Parliament’s evaluation of and expectations from the deal, passed by 578 votes, […]
EU-Turkey at centre of plenary debate with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen
MEPs champion women’s rights, express solidarity with President von der Leyen and stress that Europe should speak with one voice on the world stage. In a joint plenary debate with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, MEPs assessed the outcome of the 25-26 March European Council meeting, and the […]
The demographic decline of Europe’s regions is accentuating
Demographic change can pose a major challenge for the EU. The European Parliament has examined the causes and possible solutions around this issue. The population dynamic in the EU has an impact on various aspects of life, from economic and social repercussions to cultural and environmental effects. Though the full consequences of the Covid-19 crisis are still […]
India-EU relations: further progress on trade and climate
Cooperation between the EU and India has increased significantly in recent years. Discover how links could improve even further. The two global powers are looking at ways to deepen links. On 13 April, Parliament’s foreign affairs committee adopted a report with recommendations for the EU to improve relations with India. MEPs call on the EU […]
New facts on asylum and migration in the EU
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on migration flows in the EU. Movement restrictions put in place in light of the coronavirus pandemic have led to a reduction in migration, both legal and illegal, as countries have closed borders, restricted routes for legal migration and scaled back programmes to take in refugees. However, […]
Stop illegal live sports streaming, urge MEPs
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee adopted on 13 April a report urging the European Commission to propose concrete measures tailored to live sporting events, allowing real-time blocking of access to illegal online sports content, or the removal of such content without interrupting legal broadcasts Broadcasting live sports plays an important role in the economy, […]
Coronavirus variants: current status and impact on EU vaccination
Experts from the EMA, the European Centre for Disease Control and the WHO discussed coronavirus strains and vaccine efficacy with MEPs on 15 March. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee held a discussion on 15 March on Covid-19 variants and vaccine effectiveness with representatives from the European Medicines Agency, the European Centre […]
JURI Committee proposes waiver of immunity for Puigdemont and other MEPs
The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee proposed on 18 February to waive the immunity of the three Catalan MEPs, Carles Puigdemont, Clara Ponsatí and Antoni Comín, who were included in the Supreme Court’s request submitted to the Parliament on 10 January last year. The report, drafted by the Bulgarian MEP Angel Dzhambazki as rapporteur, was […]
MEPs express concerns over attacks on media in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia
Free and independent media are vital for democratic societies, MEPs say, calling on Commission and Council to defend them vigorously. In the debate on Wednesday with Commissioner Jourová and Portuguese Secretary of State Zacarias, most MEPs highlighted the importance of free media for democracy and democratic societies and insisted that their independence from political interference […]