European Parliament (News)

The Chair of the International Trade Committee and standing rapporteur for the US, Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), will hold a press conference in Strasbourg on Thursday at 9.00.
Committee on International Trade

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MEPs want the EU to respond determinedly to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East, and the return of so-called “great power” politics.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its 2024 annual report on human rights and democracy in the world, warning against the deteriorating global human rights situation.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs adopted their priorities for the 2026 EU budget on Wednesday, emphasising defence, prosperity and sustainability.
Committee on Budgets

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MEPs gave their consent on Wednesday to the updated fisheries agreement with Guinea Bissau, granting 41 EU vessels access to the country’s waters for the next five years.
Committee on Fisheries

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Wednesday, 2 April

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On Tuesday, MEPs approved two proposals granting Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively.
Committee on International Trade

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On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed Lucian Romaşcanu to be Romania’s member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Having voted to use the urgent procedure, Parliament will decide on Thursday whether to delay application of the new sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Russia must be held accountable for war crimes committed during its war of aggression in Ukraine, said EP Vice-President Hojsík in Kyiv at the event commemorating victims of Bucha tragedy.

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President Metsola opened the 31 March - 3 April plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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Monday, 31 March

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European Parliament’s spokespersons will hold a last-minute briefing on the 31 March - 03 April plenary session today at 16.30.

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 31 March ‑ 3 April plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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MEPs and the Polish Presidency of the Council agreed on new rules to curb impunity and trigger EU-wide driving disqualifications for reckless drivers.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The European Parliament’s Winter 2025 Eurobarometer survey, released today, highlights historic levels of approval for EU membership linked to peace and security.

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Parliament and Council negotiators agreed new driving licence rules, introducing a mobile licence, a probation period for new drivers, and “accompanied” driving.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On 24 March, Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis will host a conference with the Commission to discuss ways to ensure EU citizens can access affordable housing.
Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively.
Committee on International Trade

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Speaking to leaders, Parliament President Metsola reiterated that in a world of rising single powers, Europe must step up its political ambition: on defence and competitiveness.

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