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Parliament approves modernised EU-Mexico partnership and trade deal
The European Parliament approved a modernised political agreement and a trade deal to deepen EU–Mexico ties and simplify trade, while the press release omitted vote totals, texts and detailed measures.
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MEPs praise Moldova’s reforms despite Russian interference
The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a report praising Moldova’s exemplary commitment to EU accession reforms while flagging ongoing Russian-led interference as a key challenge.
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MEPs call for Serbia to match EU accession rhetoric with action
The European Parliament warned that Serbia’s repeated declarations of EU membership as a strategic goal must be matched by concrete actions and reforms aligned with EU values and standards.
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MEPs urge constructive debate on Ukraine’s EU integration amid war
MEPs from the Committee on Foreign Affairs called for a constructive debate on advancing Ukraine’s European integration while explicitly considering the EU’s strategic and security interests amid the ongoing war.
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New EU vehicle safety rules for newly registered cars and vans
On 7 July 2026 the EU enacted tougher safety requirements for newly registered cars and vans, affecting manufacturers, national registration authorities and new vehicle buyers.
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EU unveils strategy to make livestock farming more sustainable
The European Commission presented a new strategy aimed at helping livestock farmers tackle economic and environmental challenges and steer the sector toward long-term sustainability.
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NATO-EU Defence Push: Capability & Investment
Partners and Innovation in NATO EU Defence The discussion extended to key partners beyond the EU, recognizing Türkiye as a NATO ally.
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Parliament asks to verify ESN party’s compliance with EU values
The European Parliament voted to request a verification of whether the ESN party complies with EU treaty values after a national authority raised concerns prompting an official check.
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EU Parliament secures simpler compensation and family seating ban
Parliament negotiators agreed updates to EU air passenger rules to simplify compensation for delays, ban fees for seating children with families, and require fares to include carry-on luggage.
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MEPs approve package to ease rising fertiliser costs for farmers
The European Parliament plenary adopted a package of measures, after work in the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, to ease the burden of rising fertiliser prices on EU farmers.
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EU reallocates €144.1M to aid Spain, Romania and Cyprus disaster
MEPs approved reallocating €144.1 million of EU budget funds to support recovery efforts in Spain after wildfires, Romania after floods and Cyprus after heatwaves in 2025.
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Parliament approves clearer social security rules for mobile workers
The European Parliament adopted revised coordination rules to clarify which national social security system applies and how benefits are accessed for workers living or working in another EU country.
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