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 on Thursday adopted three separate resolutions condemning human rights violations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia, underscoring renewed parliamentary focus on rights abuses outside the European Union. The non-binding resolutions — voted through by MEPs during a plenary…
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a package of proposals aimed at reducing work-related accidents, illnesses and fatalities across the European Union, the body said in a brief statement. The measures were approved by Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social…
The European Parliament presented recommendations on Thursday aimed at advancing gender equality in both formal and informal care, seeking to rebalance responsibilities between men and women and tackle persistent inequalities in the care sector. Members of the Parliament’s Committee on…
The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a resolution setting out its positions ahead of forthcoming EU policy debates, according to an official parliamentary communiqué published on 20 May 2026. The short release does not provide full text or detailed voting…
The European Parliament has asked the European Commission to assess whether Slovakia’s government poses a clear risk of a serious breach of the EU’s founding values, according to a request adopted on Wednesday by two parliamentary committees. Members of the…
The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee (INTA) chair will hold a press conference this evening after a round of negotiations between Members of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on an agreement concerning EU‑US trade relations,…
EU institutions reach provisional deal to implement August 2025 EU‑US tariff commitments Brussels — The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union announced on Wednesday morning that they reached a provisional agreement on two legislative acts designed to…
On Tuesday, the European Parliament presented the first-ever European Order of Merit to a group of laureates recognised for “significant contribution to EU integration and values,” in a ceremony held within the Parliament’s hemicycle. The new honour, announced and awarded…
The European Parliament has approved a new regulation to shield the EU steel sector from the effects of a persistent global steel surplus, replacing temporary measures that were due to expire on 30 June 2026. The measure, adopted by the…
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved a revamped framework for screening foreign investments into the European Union, adopting new rules intended to bolster the bloc’s ability to prevent economic activities that could pose security risks. Lawmakers voted in favour of…
