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.
The European Parliament’s transport committee will hold a briefing for journalists on changes to EU air passenger rights after final approval of a regulatory review earlier this week, the chamber said. The briefing, set to feature two of the Parliament’s…
The European Parliament’s spokespeople will hold a briefing on the upcoming July plenary session — scheduled for 6-9 July — on Friday at 11:00 in the Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room, the institution has announced. The sessional briefing, led by…
The European Parliament moved on Thursday to speed up permitting for electricity grids and renewable energy projects, approving a proposal it says will accelerate domestic clean power deployment and help curb energy costs. MEPs on the Industry, Research and Energy…
Europeans continue to value the European Union for peace, protection and cooperation even as economic anxieties rise, according to a short statement published by the European Parliament. The one-sentence release, credited to the European Union and dated 2026, says Europeans…
The European Ombudsman has awarded EU institutions the 2026 Ombudsman Award for Excellence in Open Administration for their EU Law Tracker, recognising a new tool designed to make EU law more accessible to citizens and stakeholders. The prize, announced by…
The European Parliament will host an embargoed briefing for accredited journalists to unveil results from a new public-opinion survey on citizens’ views of the European Union and its priorities, the institution announced on Thursday. The briefing—restricted to accredited members of…
The European Parliament has published a draft law aimed at accelerating defence innovation in response to the changed security landscape created by Russia’s war against Ukraine, underscoring growing legislative attention in Brussels to fast and lower‑cost military procurement and research.…
Members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee are urging the European Union to deepen ties with like‑minded partners in East Asia, calling for expanded diplomatic engagement, enhanced security cooperation and broader economic partnerships as regional geopolitics shifts. The call,…
The European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) has adopted its response to the European Commission’s first-ever cardiovascular health plan, the Parliament announced on Wednesday. The move marks the start of a formal parliamentary reaction…
The European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality has adopted a draft report calling for stronger EU action to address gender inequalities in health, citing systemic bias across medical research, diagnosis and treatment. The move, approved by the…
