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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted the renewed regulation on the generalised system of preferences (GSP).
Committee on International Trade

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted the renewed regulation on the generalised system of preferences (GSP).
Committee on International Trade

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„Das Hauptproblem hinter der Anonymität ist die Toxizität – jeder, insbesondere in den sozialen Medien, kann eine Person diffamieren und Rufmord betreiben, ohne dafür Konsequenzen zu tragen“, meint der griechische Minister für digitale Verwaltung.

Parliament wants the Commission to propose legislation establishing a common definition of rape based on freely given, informed, and revocable consent.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Parliament wants the Commission to propose legislation establishing a common definition of rape based on freely given, informed, and revocable consent.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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The bill adopted on Tuesday seeks to stop abusive practices, curb cruel business methods and protect the health of cats and dogs.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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The bill adopted on Tuesday seeks to stop abusive practices, curb cruel business methods and protect the health of cats and dogs.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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On Tuesday, MEPs backed a report setting out Parliament’s 2027 EU budget priorities.
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On Tuesday, MEPs backed a report setting out Parliament’s 2027 EU budget priorities.
Committee on Budgets

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On Tuesday, Parliament set out its position for negotiations with member states on the main figures and structure of the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF).
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On Tuesday, Parliament set out its position for negotiations with member states on the main figures and structure of the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF).
Committee on Budgets

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L’alliance entre le JNIM groupe jihadiste affilié à Al-Qaïda, et le FLA mouvement séparatiste touareg, constitue un développement majeur dans la crise malienne. Ces deux acteurs ont décidé de mettre de côté leurs divergences pour mener des attaques coordonnées et frapper au coeur du régime militaire.

Während sich in Frankreich das Rennen um die Nachfolge abzeichnet, beginnt das Präsidentenpaar Macron seinen Abschied.

Die direkte Beaufsichtigung von Anbietern von Krypto-Asset-Dienstleistungen ist ein zentraler Bestandteil der Bemühungen der EU-Exekutive, eine „Spar- und Investitionsunion“ zu schaffen.

„Man kann nicht gleichzeitig Handelsabkommen und Maßnahmen zur Verwaltungsvereinfachung befürworten und gleichzeitig pro-europäische Maßnahmen zur Vereinheitlichung des Binnenmarkts ablehnen“, sagte der Kommissar.

Die Kommission wird voraussichtlich am 19. Mai einen Düngemittel-Aktionsplan vorlegen, der Vorschläge zur Verringerung der Importabhängigkeit, zur Steigerung der heimischen Produktion und zur Dekarbonisierung des Sektors enthält.

Tuesday 28 April

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Tuesday 28 April

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Written by Angelos Delivorias.

Australia is one of the world’s biggest economies, and possesses raw materials reserves that place it at the centre of the green and digital transition. In addition, its geographical position and military capabilities make it a central player in the geostrategic balance of the Indo-Pacific. In the past 70 years, Australia has been mainly governed by the Australian Labor Party and the Coalition (the alliance between the Liberal Party of Australia and the National Party of Australia). In the most recent elections in 2025, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party were re-elected.
The country has had long and strong relations in several sectors with the United States (US). At the same time, the decisions and rhetoric of President Donald Trump’s administration have created tensions in the relationship. Similarly, the country shares strong relations with China, albeit concentrated in fewer areas (mainly trade and migration); nevertheless, these relations have become increasingly strained over the last decade, peaking during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current government has been trying to adopt a firm tone towards the US and diversify its economy and defence, without jeopardising the deep relations between the two countries. It has also adopted a less confrontational tone towards China, while at the same time trying to diminish its reliance on bilateral trade.
In 2026, relations between the EU and Australia reached a new milestone, with the conclusion of a free trade agreement (FTA) and a security and defence partnership (SDP). The FTA eliminates tariffs on almost all Australian goods entering the EU and vice versa. It gives greater access to the respective agricultural markets while protecting several geographical indications. Thanks to the elimination of tariffs on critical minerals, the EU secures greater access to necessary inputs and strengthens the resilience of its supply chain. The SDP – the EU’s 11th (out of 12) since the launch of the Strategic Compass – reflects the bloc’s willingness to play a more active global role, in collaboration with like-minded partners who share converging strategic interests.

Read the complete briefing on ‘Australia: Current landscape and engagement with the EU‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.

Roberta Metsola opened the session by marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and remembering Iranian prisoners Narges Mohammadi and Nasrin Sotoudeh.

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