European Parliament (News)

Speaking to MEPs on Tuesday, Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović highlighted his country’s readiness to assume the responsibilities of an EU member state.

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On Tuesday, Parliament agreed to use the urgent procedure for measures to support farmers affected by rising fertiliser prices.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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On Tuesday, MEPs gave their final approval to two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement.
Committee on International Trade

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MEPs strongly condemn acts of “transnational repression” and demand the EU and member states adopt a zero-tolerance approach.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Tuesday, MEPs voted to support mobilising €2 million in EU aid to help former workers at car glass manufacturer Soliver, following the company’s bankruptcy.
Committee on Budgets

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The simplification measures aim to support companies as they comply with the AI Act, while maintaining the law’s main provisions and risk-based approach.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to strengthen the contractual position of farmers and help stabilise their incomes.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Tuesday 16 June

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President Metsola opened the 15-19 June plenary session in Strasbourg by announcing several changes to plenary procedural rules.

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MEPs have secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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MEPs from the Foreign Affairs and Development Committees and the Human rights Subcommittee will meet Andrzej Poczobut in Strasbourg this evening.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Monday 15 June

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After Monday’s Conciliation Committee on EU air passenger rights, key European Parliament, Council and Commission negotiators will brief journalists on the outcome of negotiations.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On Wednesday at 10.00, lead MEPs Arba Kokalari and Michael McNamara will hold a press conference following the final EP vote on the so-called AI “digital omnibus”.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Wednesday at 13.30, lead MEP Malik Azmani will speak to journalists after the EP plenary vote on the reform of EU returns policy.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEP Bernd Lange will hold a press briefing on Tuesday at 14.00 on tariff legislation affecting EU-US trade relations, followed by a media seminar on EU trade issues.
Committee on International Trade

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Parliament’s co-rapporteurs for the multiannual financial framework (MFF) will brief journalists on their reaction to the Council’s recently-released draft negotiating position.
Committee on Budgets

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Following the plenary vote on new EU rules to give farmers a stronger position in the food supply chain, rapporteur Céline Imart will brief journalists on Tuesday at 17:30.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 15 – 18 June plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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MEPs took part in the 19th Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York from 9 to 11 June.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Petitions
Committee on Regional Development

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