Plenary votes in Strasbourg, committee decisions in Brussels, and the press releases that follow. Every item is written in our own words and links straight to the Parliament’s own statement, so the original wording is one click away. See also European Commission.
ECON committee MEPs voted to endorse candidates for ESMA chair and the EBA executive director following public hearings, advancing Parliament’s role in overseeing EU financial supervisors.
The Employment and Social Affairs Committee urged the Commission to draft a law on psychosocial risks and stress to protect workers’ mental and physical health from work-related hazards.
A European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee delegation mission to China met officials in Beijing and Shanghai to discuss geopolitical implications and reaffirm the EU's principled stance while preserving dialogue.
A delegation led by AFET chair David McAllister will travel to Beijing and Shanghai on 21–23 July for high-level meetings with Chinese authorities; the announcement gives dates and leadership but few details.
Irish ministers presented the Presidency’s agenda to nearly all European Parliament committees, allowing MEPs to question ministers and align parliamentary work with Council priorities during the six-month term.
MEPs and the Council reached a provisional agreement on AGILE, a new EU programme aimed at accelerating faster, lower-cost defence innovation to adapt to the security landscape shaped by Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Parliament's Culture and Education Committee urged stronger enforcement of existing rules, calling on social media companies to guarantee safer online environments and protect children and young people.
The European Parliament committee endorsed proposals to protect EU organic producers from unfair external competition and to strengthen consumer trust in organic labels and products.
The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution asking the European Commission and High Representative to ensure the EU explicitly condemns violations of international humanitarian law in its humanitarian aid
The European Parliament authorised negotiators to enter talks with the Council on a digital euro, aiming to offer citizens secure payments and reduce dependence on non-EU providers.
