The new digital identity framework would provide EU citizens with digital access to key public services across EU borders. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Iran, Tunisia and Cambodia. Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights
In a ceremony marking International Women’s Day, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi and astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti addressed MEPs in Strasbourg. Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
MEPs welcome the deal on the Protocol on Northern Ireland and raise concerns about citizens’ rights, including “pre-settled status” for EU citizens. Committee on Constitutional Affairs
In a debate with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen, MEPs reviewed the outcomes of the 9 February EU summit and outlined their expectations for the 23-24 March European Council.
MEPs want to address the current cost of living crisis with a new law to modernise and strengthen national minimum income schemes in EU countries. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
MEPs are alarmed about the ongoing crackdown in Belarus, including the jailing of Nobel laureates and journalists, and call for further sanctions against the country. Committee on Foreign Affairs
The names of members who will be sitting on the new Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT) were announced in plenary on Wednesday morning. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda urged the EU to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and to keep its doors open to Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine.
Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda urged the EU to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and to keep its doors open to Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine.
559 employees of TNT Belgium at Liège Airport who lost their jobs following a transfer of operations to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport will receive €1.9 million in EU aid. Committee on Budgets
Parliament adopted draft measures to increase the rate of renovations and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions on Tuesday. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
The “Data Act” aims to boost innovation by removing barriers obstructing access by consumers and businesses to data. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
The new Effort Sharing Regulation reduces the allowed maximum level of greenhouse gas emissions in member states from transport, buildings and agriculture until 2030. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared to 1990. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
President Metsola led MEPs in a minute of silence in memory of the recent lives lost at sea and in the train crash in Greece, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg.