Parliament strongly condemns all violence against civilians in north-east Syria and calls on all parties to abide by the ceasefire.
On Thursday, Parliament called for more funding and coordination to combat poverty and social exclusion in the EU.
MEPs want the EU to renew its political commitment, funding and coordination to support full implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.
On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Türkiye and Uganda.
On Thursday, Parliament adopted new measures to protect European farmers from unfair trading practices by buyers of agricultural products.
Speaking at the Leaders’ retreat on competitiveness, President Metsola said that there was “a narrow window of opportunity” to do the necessary to push Europe forward.
Thursday 12 February
In a report adopted on Wednesday, Parliament highlights the EU’s security and defence partnerships as key to responding effectively to emerging threats and to enhancing the EU’s global role.
MEPs voted in favour of three pieces of legislation to make a €90 billion EU loan available for Ukraine as it faces Russia’s continued war of aggression.
Parliament gave its green light for EU funds to be disbursed for workers dismissed following the closure of an Audi factory in Brussels.
Wednesday 11 February
On Tuesday, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged the EU to stand firm behind the United Nations and the international rule-based order amid global crises.
On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its annual review of the European Central Bank’s policies and its recommendations for 2026. The vote followed a debate with ECB President Lagarde on Monday.
On Tuesday, Parliament adopted changes to the EU asylum procedure regulations to enable faster processing of asylum requests.
On Tuesday MEPs backed new legislation to enhance protection and support for European wine producers.
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