Poslanci v úterý schválili novelu pravidel upravujících fungování mechanismu civilní ochrany EU, který v letech 2017 a 2018 při lesních požárech, bouřích a povodních dosáhl svých limitů.

The Employment Committee’s decision to increase the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and make youth and children the main beneficiaries was approved by plenary.

On Monday evening, the plenary approved the deal struck with the Council last December on common rules to boost EU crowdfunding platforms and protect investors.

Parlament ve čtvrtek vyzval Radu, aby neprodleně předložila stanovisko týkající se formátu a organizace konference, které by mělo intenzivněji zapojit občany do diskuze o reformě EU.

MEPs call for new presidential elections in Belarus and urge the EU to sanction President Lukashenko and the perpetrators behind Alexei Navalny’s poisoning.

Parliament says negotiations on the EU-Belarus Partnership Priorities must be suspended until new, free and fair presidential elections can be organised.

MEPs call for the EU to be more assertive on the global stage and move to a qualified majority vote in decisions regarding foreign policy.

MEPs express serious concern about China’s repression of the Uyghurs and call on the Chinese government to close the “re-education camps” in Xinjiang immediately.

On Monday, Parliament adopted two proposals that will make access to justice faster, more affordable and user-friendly for EU citizens and businesses.

Zbraně ke střelbě slepými náboji a nedostatečně deaktivované zbraně, jaké byly například využity při teroristických útocích v Paříži, budou podléhat přísnějším kontrolám. Evropský parlament schválil v úterý 14. března novelizaci směrnice o střelných zbraních. Členské státy podle ní také budou muset zavést evidenční systém pro vydávání a obnovu licencí a posílit vzájemnou výměnu informací.

MEPs call for additional measures to save the EU’s tourism and travel sector and make it future-proof after COVID-19 crisis.

EU criteria for safe and clean travel, a common vaccination certificate and an EU hygiene seal for businesses must be part of a new EU strategy on tourism, MEPs say.

The November summit between the EU and its Eastern partners should pave the way for a trust fund and reward reforms by offering them entry into customs union.

With youth unemployment on the rise in the EU, MEPs want member states to take stronger action to counter the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on young people.

The improvements to the Visa Information System (VIS), agreed on Wednesday by MEPs, would ensure a better EU response to security and migratory challenges.

A new EU database, approved today by MEPs, will enable EU countries to exchange the criminal records of non-EU citizens’ more quickly.

EU countries are obliged to prevent unauthorised border crossings into European territory but they also have to ensure respect of fundamental rights, including the right to request asylum.

Updated rail passengers’ rights should include higher compensation rates for delays and better assistance to people with reduced mobility.

MEPs expressed dismay about the difficulties faced by passengers, following the cancellation of thousands of flights by Ryanair.

UK nationals would be able to enter the EU visa-free for short periods after the country’s exit, provided EU nationals enjoy the same conditions when travelling to the UK.