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. […]
European Parliament adopt three resolutions on the respect for human rights in China, Chad and Bahrain
Chinese government crackdown on the peaceful protests across the People’s Republic of China MEPs express their support for protesters fighting for fundamental rights who are being persecuted by the Chinese government, notably in the context of the zero COVID-19 policy. They are concerned about violations of freedoms of expression, association, assembly, press and media in […]
Israel and Palestine: MEPs call for a European peace initiative
The EU should set up an international conference to bring the two-state solution back on track in order to restore political prospects for long-lasting peace. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, the European Parliament called for an end to the protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the occupation of Palestinian territories through the resumption of genuine peace […]
Sakharov Prize 2022: Parliament honours the Ukrainian people
Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, launched in February 2022, is inflicting enormous costs on the Ukrainian people, who are fighting to protect their homes, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Every day they are also battling for freedom, democracy, the rule of law and European values. Awarding the prize,Parliament President Roberta Metsola spoke of […]
Parliament approves 9.5 million in volcano aid for La Palma
The European Parliament on Wednesday backed aid from the Solidarity Fund to mitigate natural damage in several Member States, including the eruption of the La Palma volcano. In total, MEPs backed the use of ¤718.5 million from the EU Solidarity Fund, of which ¤9.45 million will go to Spain to deal with the consequences of […]
REPowerEU: deal on energy measures in national recovery plans
Measures to save energy, produce clean energy and diversify supplies Support for vulnerable households, SMEs and micro-enterprises Member states to allocate more funds to cross-border and multi-country energy projects MEPs struck a deal with Council on the inclusion of REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans to support independence from Russian fossil fuels and the green […]