The changes to the members’ statute are designed to strengthen democratic representation by allowing MEPs to delegate their plenary votes to another member before and after childbirth. Committee on Legal Affairs
Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, gave a speech on completing the Banking Union, integrating the European banking system and boosting Europe's competitiveness.
The EU issued a statement on the situation in Ethiopia, urging immediate de-escalation in the country amid rising violence and tensions with Eritrea, calling for civilian protection, humanitarian access, respect for sovereignty and renewed diplomatic efforts.