European Parliament (News)

Next week about 160 parliamentarians from the African, Caribbean and Pacific states and MEPs will meet in the European Parliament to discuss global challenges.

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On Wednesday, Parliament’s Environment Committee adopted its proposal for revised CO2 emissions targets for new cars and vans and incentives for clean vehicles made in the EU.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Wednesday, Transport and Environment Committees MEPs adopted their position on how the EU should speed up the share of clean vehicles in corporate fleets.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Parliament’s Environment, Internal Market and Transport Committees suggest simplifying and improving certain rules governing the EU automotive industry.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On Wednesday, MEPs voted to strengthen controls on chemicals used to make illicit drugs, while protecting legitimate trade, research and innovation.
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Three members of the Legal Affairs Committee will visit the International Criminal Court and other legal institutions in The Hague to promote the rules-based international order.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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In China, the European Parliament’s Trade Committee delegation discussed trade imbalances, market access concerns, as well as opportunities for dialogue.
Committee on International Trade

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Parliament is marking gender equality week with debates on women’s leadership experiences, and how to drive change and inspire the next generations of women leaders.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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On 26 – 28 October 2026, MEPs of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield will travel to Sarajevo on a fact‑finding visit.
Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

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Next week, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, EU and Latin American parliamentarians will assess the bilateral relationship and future challenges, in a context of growing instability.

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Trade committee MEPs will travel to China to discuss the country’s trade policy and how it impacts European businesses and jobs, while also exploring opportunities for dialogue.
Committee on International Trade

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating mandate for the COP 31 climate talks, demanding faster climate action on fossil fuels, finance and vulnerable countries.

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MEPs strongly condemn the unprecedented missile and drone attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, and their military offensive in Yemen.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Following the latest deadly attacks against civilian merchant vessels, Parliament calls on the EU to consider deploying a naval operation in the Black Sea.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs voted on Thursday to delay methane monitoring and reporting rules for oil, gas and coal importers by three years – two more than proposed by the Commission.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs want a bigger budget for Erasmus+, the EU’s programme for learning mobility, to make it more accessible for young people of different economic, social and geographical backgrounds.
Committee on Culture and Education

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The 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is collectively awarded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials.

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Thursday 22 October 2026

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On Wednesday, the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for journalism was awarded to an investigation into the migration deal between Italy and Albania.

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On Wednesday, the European Parliament voted to unlock funds to help 351 workers who lost their jobs in the Finnish paper industry.
Committee on Budgets

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