MEPs adopted their position on three key EU draft laws to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and to protect jobs and citizens. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
At the opening of the session, President Metsola expressed her condolences to the relatives of murdered journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous advocate Bruno Pereira.
Following the “This is Europe” debate with Croatian Prime Minister Plenković, EP President Metsola and PM Plenković will hold a joint press conference today at around 17.00.
From 2024, large companies will need to publicly disclose information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental risks. Committee on Legal Affairs
Lead EP negotiator Pascal Durand (Renew, FR) and Commissioner Mairead McGuinness will brief journalists on the outcome of the negotiations. Committee on Legal Affairs
1 580 workers from Air France and two of its subsidiaries in 16 regions in France, who lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, should receive €17.7 million in EU aid. Committee on Budgets
The EP Fisheries Committee approved on Monday financial support for EU fisheries and the aquaculture sector in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Committee on Fisheries
Inflation and the new anti-fragmentation mechanism soon to be launched by the European Central Bank were the two main topics raised by MEPs with ECB President Lagarde. Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
MEPs will vote on plans to cut carbon emissions, boost gas storage and support for countries hosting Ukrainian refugees in the 22-23 June plenary session.
Chair Bernd Lange (S&D, DE) made the following statement today after the announcement of a series of agreements at the 12th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference. Committee on International Trade
The new rules aim to ensure that all kinds of products in the EU, whether sold online or in traditional shops, comply with the highest safety requirements. Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
The Digital Services Act is an historic bill aimed at fighting the spread of illegal content online and protecting fundamental rights of users. Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
A delegation from the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Chair Norbert Lins, will travel to the Polish-Ukrainian border on 20-21 June 2022. Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Emissions from planes and ships are increasing, while the EU wants to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Read about EU measures to reduce their emissions.