MEPs push to make Erasmus+ programme more accessible
MEPs on the Culture and Education Committee urge simplifying the Erasmus+ programme to increase predictability and accessibility so more learners and institutions can participate.
European Parliament
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.
Stronger EU action for equal access to treatment
MEPs on the Committee on Public Health urge stronger EU action to fight cancer with dedicated funding, tougher prevention policies and equal access to screening, diagnosis and treatment.
Parliament to rename Brussels building Sassoli building
The European Parliament will rename one of its Brussels buildings as the Sassoli building to honour former Parliament president David Sassoli, recognising his service to the institution.
Democratic resilience meeting in Brussels to rebuild trust
European parliamentarians, national MPs, experts and civil society will convene in Brussels for a two-day democratic resilience meeting aimed at rebuilding citizens' trust in democratic institutions.
AGRI committee meeting 28 September session
The AGRI committee meeting on 28 September will convene for a single afternoon session from 15:00 to 18:30; members await the committee's detailed agenda and documents.
MEPs to visit Oulu European Capital of Culture
A delegation of the Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education will visit Oulu, the European Capital of Culture, from 21 to 23 September to view local cultural programmes and meet stakeholders.
Carney urges an alliance for the future with EU
Mark Carney called for an alliance for the future between the EU and Canada in a European Parliament address, urging deeper cooperation in response to geopolitical disruption.
Parliament urges stronger protection of EU external borders
The Civil Liberties Committee condemned mass irregular crossings into Ceuta and urged stronger protection of EU external borders, calling for cooperation with Morocco and returns.
MEPs urge coordinated action on drug trafficking networks
MEPs call for coordinated EU action to tackle drug trafficking networks through improved maritime surveillance, stronger port security, international cooperation and prevention.
Parliament adopts Hong Kong, Cuba and Zambia resolutions
The European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights in Hong Kong, Cuba and Zambia, announcing the votes but providing no text excerpts, vote counts or next steps.
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