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MEPs agree on proposals to simplify artificial intelligence rules and propose bans on AI “nudifier” systems and clear application dates for high-risk system requirements.

Lead MEP Birgit Sippel has issued a statement on the temporary framework for voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online.

The European Citizens’ Initiative for an EU-wide ban of conversion practices was discussed on Monday in the Committees on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.

MEPs warn of mounting pressure on democracy, civic space and fundamental rights, including in managing migration and gender-based discrimination.

Civil Liberties MEPs approved the trilogue deal on the EU’s anti-corruption directive, paving the way for the first harmonised criminal-law framework against corruption.

Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a political agreement on the creation of an EU list of safe countries of origin to speed up asylum claim processing.

Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a political agreement on updates to the 2024 Asylum Law regarding the conditions for applying the rules on safe third countries.

The new rules, provisionally agreed by EU co-legislators, seek to reinforce support and protection measures for victims and their rights in criminal proceedings.

MEPs secured new EU measures for the more effective prevention and prosecution of corruption, including reinforced cooperation and greater transparency.

The Committees for Development, Women’s Rights, Civil Liberties and Environment questioned Hadja Lahbib, candidate for the Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality portfolio.

On Tuesday evening, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs questioned Magnus Brunner, Austrian candidate for the Internal Affairs and Migration portfolio.

Michael McGrath, Irish candidate for the Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law portfolio, was questioned by three parliamentary committees on Tuesday morning.

Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council agreed that third-country nationals legally residing in the EU should also be eligible for EU disability and parking cards.

MEPs on Wednesday confirmed at the committee level the legislative texts on migration and asylum policy as agreed with EU member states.

EU legislators reached a provisional deal on rules to combat gender-based violence and protect its victims, especially women and victims of domestic violence.

Lead MEPs will brief journalists on the outcome of negotiations on rules to combat violence against women and domestic violence.

On Wednesday, the Committee on Civil Liberties endorsed the draft negotiating mandate for stronger rules against corrupt decision-makers across all levels in the EU.

On Wednesday, MEPs struck a deal with the Council on new measures to beef up EU toolkit to fight money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.

On Thursday, MEPs struck a deal with the Council on the last part of the new anti-money laundering package, including new provisions for football clubs.

Co-legislators agreed on a faster procedure for granting or withdrawing international protection applicable in all EU member states and replacing national procedures.