Press release – Metsola at the European Council: This election will be the test of our systems
Delivering on our priorities is the best tool to push against disinformation, said EP President Roberta Metsola at European Council
Article – Olaf Scholz: “We need a geopolitical, larger, reformed EU”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in the world of tomorrow in a debate with MEPs.
Press release – European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 21 and 22 March 2024
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda.
Article – Prime Minister Orpo: “We need a resilient, competitive and secure Europe”
Addressing MEPs, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo highlighted a strong economy, security, the clean transition and support for Ukraine as EU priorities.
Article – Food waste reduction: what EU actions are there?
Food waste remains one of the main obstacles towards achieving a circular economy. Find out more about the Parliament’s proposed solutions.
Press release – Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.
Committee on International Trade
Press release – EU pharmaceutical policy: MEPs support comprehensive reform
MEPs adopted their proposals to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Article – National winners of the 2024 European Charlemagne Youth Prize
Discover the national winners of the 2024 European Charlemagne Youth Prize, which recognises young people aged 16-30 working on EU projects.
Press release – Invitation to attend 2024 LUX European Audience Film Award Ceremony on 16 April
The winning film of the 2024 LUX Award will be announced in the Brussels Hemicycle, with representatives from the five nominated films and MEPs present.
Press release – First green light to new bill on firms’ impact on human rights and environment
On Tuesday, the Legal Affairs Committee approved a bill, agreed with EU governments, requiring firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment.
Committee on Legal Affairs
Press release – Platform Work: first green light to new EU rules on employment status
On Tuesday, the Employment and Social Affairs Committee endorsed a political deal on a new bill aiming to improve the working conditions of platform workers.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Press release – Foreign Affairs Committee and EU ministers debate enlargement
On Tuesday, MEPs on the Committee on Foreign Affairs will discuss the future of EU enlargement with ministers, vice-ministers and secretaries of state of EU member states.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Press release – EU Health Data Space to support patients and research
EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing for the public interest.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Press release – Human rights breaches in Afghanistan and Venezuela
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the respect for human rights in Afghanistan and Venezuela.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights
Press release – Court of Auditors: European Parliament endorses new Italian member
On Thursday MEPs supported the candidacy of Carlo Alberto Manfredi Selvaggi, nominated by the Italian government, for the EU Court of Auditors (ECA).
Committee on Budgetary Control
Press release – Deal on making firearms import and export more transparent to fight trafficking
On Thursday, negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on updating rules to trace import and export of civilian firearms more effectively.
Committee on International Trade
Thursday, 14 March
Press release – MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine
On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed the renewal of trade liberalisation measures for Moldova and amended the proposal on Ukraine to reinforce safeguards for EU farmers.
Committee on International Trade
Press release – Euro 7: Parliament adopts measures to reduce road transport emissions
On Wednesday, MEPs gave their green light to new EU rules to reduce emissions from passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Press release – Media Freedom Act: a new bill to protect EU journalists and press freedom
MEPs on Wednesday gave their final green light to new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference.
Committee on Culture and Education
