Press Releases
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Plenary session
AGRI
MEPs gave a green light to the common agriculture policy (CAP) review to ease the administrative burden for EU farmers.
On 29 April, Parliament’s Press Service will outline all practical details for covering the lead candidates’ debate and election night as well as the EP communication campaign.
Plenary session
AFET
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran.
Plenary session
AFET
Parliament calls on the political leadership in the EU and member states to counter Russian interference attempts urgently and vigorously.
Plenary session
AFCO
On Thursday, the European Parliament approved the creation of a new EU body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making.
Plenary session
ITRE
On Thursday, Parliament approved the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonisation.
Plenary session
DROI
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Azerbaijan, The Gambia and Hong Kong.
Plenary session
Thursday, 25 April
Plenary session
On Wednesday morning, MEPs, EU and member state representatives, and young people born 20 years ago, marked the entry into the EU of ten countries in May 2004.
Plenary session
EMPL
LIBE
MEPs gave their final green light to the EU Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
Plenary session
FEMM
LIBE
The new rules aim to prevent gender-based violence and protect its victims, especially women and victims of domestic violence.
Plenary session
EMPL
On Wednesday, MEPs approved new rules aiming to improve the working conditions of platform workers.
Plenary session
JURI
On Wednesday, Parliament gave a final green light to new rules obliging firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment.
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ENVI
The revised law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU for a clean and healthy environment for citizens, and to achieve the EU’s zero air pollution vision by 2050.
Plenary session
ENVI
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU.
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