The Council and the Parliament reached a provisional deal concerning the revision of annexes to the persistent organic pollutant regulation in order to set further restrictions to the presence of these substances in waste. Persistent organic pollutants are particularly harmful chemicals. Although they are generally no longer used in new products, they can still be […]
Taxonomy: MEPs object to Commission’s plan to include gas and nuclear activities
MEPs in the two responsible committees objected on Tuesday to the inclusion of nuclear and gas in the list of environmentally sustainable economic activities. In a joint meeting of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee on Tuesday 14 June, MEPs adopted an objection to the Commission’s proposal to […]
EU must sanction judges responsible for repression in Nicaragua
The European Parliament on 9th June condemned the persecution of the opposition, the press and civil society in Nicaragua and called on the EU to take measures to stop the repressive drift in the country. In a resolution adopted with 524 votes in favour, 17 against and 29 abstentions, the fifth on Nicaragua in this […]
Parliament activates process to change EU Treaties
On Thursday, Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the European Council to agree to start the process to revise the EU Treaties. In light of the array of ongoing and recent crises, MEPs used their prerogative to call for the Treaties to be changed by: reforming voting procedures in the Council to enhance the European Union’s capacity […]
Parliament endorses Eurojust’s new powers to support war crime investigations
MEPs greenlit new rules that will allow Eurojust to safely store and analyse evidence related to war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. On Thursday, the European Parliament voted to extend the mandate of Eurojust, the EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, with 560 votes in favour, 17 against and 18 abstaining. These new powers would […]
Suspension of EU import duties on Ukrainian exports set for fast-track approval
The International Trade Committee gave their green light on Monday for a one-year suspension of all EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. MEPs in the International Trade Committee approved a proposal of the temporary trade liberalisation of Ukrainian products, in the wake of Russia’s war of aggression that is hampering Ukraine’s ability […]
The Conference on the Future of Europe concludes its work
In a closing ceremony today in Strasbourg, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, on behalf of the Council Presidency, President Emmanuel Macron, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen received from the Co-Chairs of the Conference Executive Board the final report on the outcome of the Conference. This unprecedented, one-year journey of discussion, debate and […]
MEPs: Solidarity with Ukraine to end the war
In a debate with French Minister Delegate Klinkert and President von der Leyen, MEPs said internal EU unity and solidarity is crucial now and for the future reconstruction of Ukraine. On Wednesday morning, MEPs discussed the social and economic consequences for the EU of Russia’s war in Ukraine. They applauded the sixth packet of sanctions […]
Europe Day: ONCE to dedicate 9 May coupon to European Youth Year 2022
The European Year of Youth 2022 is the theme of the coupon that ONCE will dedicate to Europe Day on 9 May. Five million coupons will be distributed, following the collaboration agreement signed between the ONCE Social Group and the European Parliament. The coupon was presented on 3rd May at the European Parliament Office in […]