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 adopted three separate resolutions on Thursday condemning human rights abuses in Nicaragua, Belarus and Burkina Faso, the institution said in a brief statement. The measures, approved in plenary, signal renewed parliamentary scrutiny of rights and governance across…
The European Parliament on Thursday condemned what it described as the systematic repression carried out by Cuba’s government and called for profound economic and political reforms on the island, according to a statement from Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs. The…
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution declaring that the EU will not be intimidated by what MEPs called Russia’s “campaign of destabilisation” and affirming the bloc’s determination to defend its security. The short text adopted by the plenary,…
European Parliament sets priorities ahead of EU leaders’ summit, emphasizing defence, migration and digital sovereignty Brussels — The European Parliament has published a press kit outlining Members of the European Parliament’s (MEPs’) priorities for the upcoming summit of EU leaders,…
EU institutions say initial review of Joint Declaration and Roadmap shows progress, pledge timely delivery EU institutions have completed the first review of the Joint Declaration and Roadmap and report that progress has been made toward its goals, while reaffirming…
The presidents of the three main EU institutions—European Parliament, European Council and European Commission—have issued a joint political commitment to “protect, promote and support culture in Europe,” the institutions said in a short statement on Thursday. The joint declaration, presented…
The European Parliament has adopted its 2026 standing rules and budgetary procedures, formalising how it will operate for the current term and setting out arrangements for overseeing EU finances and the Parliament’s internal functioning. On Thursday, 18 June, the Parliament…
MEPs approve tighter rules on returning third‑country nationals staying illegally in the EU European Parliamentarians on Wednesday approved changes to EU rules governing the return of third‑country nationals who are staying in the European Union illegally, following work in the…
MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in Bulgaria and Hungary and demand swifter EU action Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) have expressed renewed concern about democratic erosion in Bulgaria and Hungary and urged both filing…
EU Parliament reviews Western Balkans accession progress in committee session The European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday examined the EU accession progress of five Western Balkans candidates and potential candidates: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia and…
