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Metsola calls to “re-launch Europe as a global power”

Yesterday

In a keynote speech at the event “Europe at the crossroads” on Tuesday, Parliament President Metsola outlined her vision for a smarter, stronger and safer Europe.

MEPs support proposals to simplify EU carbon leakage instrument

ENVI

Yesterday

The proposed changes to the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) are part of simplification efforts to reduce the administrative burden for SMEs and occasional importers.

MEPs push for more coordination and resilience in European electricity grids

ITRE

Yesterday

MEPs adopted proposals for enhancing grid resilience, integrating renewable energy sources, and simplifying processes to meet the EU's energy goals.

Child sexual abuse: updated rules to address new technological risks

LIBE

13-05-2025 - 10:07

On Tuesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed legislative changes to improve EU countries’ capacity to fight child sexual abuse effectively.

Joint statement on the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration

09-05-2025 - 14:12

Statement by the President of the European Parliament, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission on the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.

EP President Metsola and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to address the press

08-05-2025 - 21:03

President Roberta Metsola will welcome German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday in the European Parliament in Brussels. They will give brief press statements after their meeting.

Parliament backs extension of trade liberalisation measure for Ukrainian imports

Plenary session

INTA

08-05-2025 - 13:31

MEPs voted on Thursday to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas for certain imports from Ukraine, such as iron and steel, due to expire on 5 June 2025.

European Parliament endorses new screening rules for foreign investment in EU

Plenary session

INTA

08-05-2025 - 13:17

On Thursday, MEPs adopted revised rules to prevent security risks from foreign investments.

Gas storage: refill flexibility to bring down prices

Plenary session

ITRE

08-05-2025 - 13:00

The draft law adopted on Thursday seeks to address speculation on the gas market and bring down prices, by introducing greater flexibility in rules on gas storage refilling.

Human rights breaches in Tanzania, Russia and Tibet

Plenary session

DROI

08-05-2025 - 12:31

On Thursday, Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Tanzania, Russia and Tibet.

CO2 emissions: EP adopts flexibility measures for carmakers

Plenary session

ENVI

08-05-2025 - 12:18

On Thursday, Parliament adopted a targeted change to CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans.

Wolves: MEPs agree to change EU protection status

Plenary session

ENVI

08-05-2025 - 12:17

Parliament has changed the EU’s wolf protection status from ‘strictly protected' to ‘protected', to align it with the Bern Convention.

EP TODAY

Plenary session

08-05-2025 - 08:21

Thursday, 8 May

Parliament encourages Kosovo and Serbia to advance their EU accession reforms

Plenary session

AFET

07-05-2025 - 14:09

Kosovo needs to accelerate its EU-related reforms and Serbia must do more to protect the rule of law and media freedom and to fight corruption, say MEPs.

World War II anniversary: MEPs pay homage to veterans and celebrate peace

Plenary session

07-05-2025 - 13:09

On Wednesday, the European Parliament marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe in a ceremony in plenary with three veterans.

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09:00 - 10:30

Parliamentary committees

Joint meeting of the Committee on Transport and Tourism and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

Brussels, Jòzsef Antall, 4Q2
09:00 - 10:30

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Subcommittee on Human Rights

Brussels, Altiero Spinelli, 1G2
09:00 - 12:30

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Committee on International Trade

Brussels, Jòzsef Antall, 4Q1
09:00 - 12:30

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Subcommittee on Tax Matters

Brussels, Altiero Spinelli, 3E-2
09:30 - 12:30

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Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

Brussels, Altiero Spinelli, 3G-2
10:00 - 11:15

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Committee on Security and Defence

Brussels, Jòzsef Antall, 6Q2
10:30 - 12:15

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Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

Brussels, Jòzsef Antall, 2Q2
10:30 - 12:30

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Committee on Transport and Tourism

Brussels, Jòzsef Antall, 4Q2
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Press Releases

Committee week : from 12 to 15 May 2025

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Metsola calls to “re-launch Europe as a global power” Yesterday

MEPs support proposals to simplify EU carbon leakage instrument ENVI Yesterday

MEPs push for more coordination and resilience in European electricity grids ITRE Yesterday

Child sexual abuse: updated rules to address new technological risks LIBE 13-05-2025 - 10:07

Joint statement on the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration 09-05-2025 - 14:12

EP President Metsola and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to address the press 08-05-2025 - 21:03

Parliament backs extension of trade liberalisation measure for Ukrainian imports Plenary session INTA 08-05-2025 - 13:31

European Parliament endorses new screening rules for foreign investment in EU Plenary session INTA 08-05-2025 - 13:17

Gas storage: refill flexibility to bring down prices Plenary session ITRE 08-05-2025 - 13:00

Human rights breaches in Tanzania, Russia and Tibet Plenary session DROI 08-05-2025 - 12:31

CO2 emissions: EP adopts flexibility measures for carmakers Plenary session ENVI 08-05-2025 - 12:18

Wolves: MEPs agree to change EU protection status Plenary session ENVI 08-05-2025 - 12:17

EP TODAY Plenary session 08-05-2025 - 08:21

Parliament encourages Kosovo and Serbia to advance their EU accession reforms Plenary session AFET 07-05-2025 - 14:09

World War II anniversary: MEPs pay homage to veterans and celebrate peace Plenary session 07-05-2025 - 13:09