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MEPs Outline Priorities for EU Leaders’ Summit: Defence, Migration, Digital Sovereignty and Economic Resilience
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, highlighting defence, migration, digital sovereignty and economic resilience as central topics. The compilation, pulled together…
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EU Institutions Report Progress in First Review of Joint Declaration and Roadmap
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 their commitment to deliver on planned measures on schedule, the European Parliament said in a…
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EU institutional leaders pledge coordinated support for culture across Europe
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 at the highest institutional level, signals a coordinated stance on cultural policy among the Parliament,…
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EU Progress on 2030 Digital Transformation Targets and Gap Closure Steps
EU assesses progress on 2030 digital transformation targets and outlines steps to close remaining gaps The European Commission has released a report evaluating how far the European Union has advanced toward its 2030 digital transformation targets. The assessment identifies areas where progress has been made and lays out recommendations aimed at closing the remaining gaps…
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European Parliament Adopts 2026 Standing Rules and Budgetary Procedures
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 approved a consolidated set of rules and procedural arrangements derived from the new treaty provisions…
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EU addictive design: Targets MEPs Demand Safer Social Media
EU addictive design: the EU Parliament debated protecting children from social media risks, with MEPs demanding a ban on addictive design and
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EU Parliament Approves Tougher Rules on Returning Third‑Country Nationals Staying Illegally
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 Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. The vote updates the bloc’s return…
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MEPs Warn of Democratic Backsliding in Bulgaria and Hungary, Call for Stronger EU Response
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 of reforms and a stronger response from EU institutions, the committee said in a press…
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EU Parliament Committee Reviews Western Balkans Accession Progress
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 Montenegro. MEPs reviewed each country’s state of play in the enlargement process during the committee…
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EU Commission Considers Final Guidance from Online Child Safety Panel
EU Commission shortlists final guidance from online child safety panel The special panel on child safety online has convened for the third and final time to advise the European Commission President on ways to strengthen the protection of minors on the internet. The meeting marks the culmination of the panel’s work, setting out recommendations intended…
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European Parliament approves committee changes to EU chemicals rules to boost flexibility while maintaining protections
The European Parliament has approved changes to EU chemicals legislation designed to increase flexibility for industry while preserving protections for human health and the environment, MEPs said on Tuesday. The updates, negotiated through the Parliament’s Environment and Internal Market committees, aim to recalibrate rules that govern how chemical substances are assessed, authorised and regulated across…
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European Drone Defence: EU Parliament Debates New Threats
European drone defence: the European Parliament recently debated Russia’s drone incursions and hybrid threats, emphasizing the urgent need for
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