European Parliament

MEPs welcome Montenegro´s objective to join the EU in 2028 and praise Moldova’s EU membership efforts in resolutions adopted on Wednesday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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The draft law approved by Parliament on Thursday lays down the first ever minimum EU standards for the breeding, housing, and handling of cats and dogs.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Concerned about reports of the deportation and maltreatment, leading MEPs call on the Egyptian authorities to ensure the respect for human rights.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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The Industrial Decarbonisation Bank and action plan for affordable energy are crucial for the competitiveness and resilience of European industry, MEPs say.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Georgia, Iran and Mali.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Parliament adopts proposals to modernise the EU’s electricity grid, enhance resilience, integrate renewables, and simplify permits to meet the EU's energy goals.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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On 24 June, Parliament will host Bill Gates for a debate on development assistance and innovation as key drivers for improving health and living standards in the Global South.
Committee on Development

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Thursday, 19 June

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its position on draft legislation to improve EU countries’ capacity to fight child sexual abuse effectively.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs have agreed to update the EU-Ukraine road transport agreement and extend it until the end of 2025, to continue facilitating the movement of goods in and out of the country.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The changes to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) are part of simplification efforts to reduce the administrative burden for SMEs and occasional importers.
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

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On Wednesday, Parliament approved a provisional agreement reached with Council on a macro-financial assistance (MFA) package for Egypt worth €4 billion.
Committee on International Trade

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Parliament’s assessment of the Commission’s 2024 rule of law report and of recent developments highlights a broad range of threats to EU values across member states.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Wednesday, 18 June

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On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on revised rules for the statute and funding of European political parties and foundations.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Following the vote in plenary, Parliament’s rapporteur Ana Catarina Mendes (S&D, Portugal), will answer questions on ongoing and new concerns about the state of European values.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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EP and Council teams have reached an agreement on grounds for suspending visa-free travel for short stays into the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Tuesday, 17 June

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President Metsola has outlined plans to strengthen maternity rules for Members of the European Parliament.

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MEPs remembered the school killing victims in Austria and France and marked the Schengen area’s fortieth anniversary, after opening the 16 19 June plenary session in Strasbourg.

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