EP President : Let’s fight this emergency with solidarity and democracy
Statement by Parliament President David Sassoli following meeting of political group leaders “Our message is clear: democracy continues to function. All parliamentary [...]
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EU disapproves of U.S. travel ban
“The European Union disapproves of the fact that the U.S. decision to impose a travel ban was taken unilaterally and without consultation,” said a joint [...]
EP president welcome ceasefire in Libya
Statement by European Parliament President David Sassoli on ceasefire in Libya “I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire in Libya between Prime Minister Fayez Mustafa [...]
EU and the Paris agreement: towards climate neutrality
The EU will need to update its long-term climate goals in 2020. Parliament wants more ambitious goals, but will EU countries agree to aim for climate neutrality by 2050? On [...]
Finnish Presidency outlines priorities to EP committees
Ministers are outlining the priorities of the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings. Finland holds the Presidency [...]
David Sassoli elected President of the European Parliament
MEPs elected David Sassoli as President of the European Parliament on Wednesday afternoon, having won 345 out of 667 valid votes in the second round. David Sassoli was born [...]
Making the most of globalisation: EU trade policy explained
What is the EU’s trade policy? Why is it important in a globalised economy and how does it work? Find out more about one of the EU’s most intricate policies. Why is EU [...]
Election 2019: Updated seat projection for new Parliament
This new projection is based on: Final results in 13 countries: Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia, [...]
Mobility package on overhaul of road transport rules
MEPs amend rules to fight illegal practices in road transport and improve working conditions for drivers. On Thursday, Parliament approved its position to negotiate with the [...]
Euro-Mediterranean Assembly fixes its permanent seat in Rome
The President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani and Vice President David Sassoli welcome the Euro-Mediterranean Assembly decision to establish its permanent seat in [...]
EU statement on presidential elections in Russia
Presidential elections took place in the Russian Federation on 18 March, with Vladimir Putin voted into a fourth term as President. According to the preliminary findings of [...]
A new start for European Youth Orchestra
The European Commission welcomes today’s vote by the European Parliament, which secures the funding for the European Youth Orchestra until 2020, through an amendment [...]
New reform of Visa Policy
“Every year, millions of travellers visit the EU and boost our travel and tourism industry. With the reforms we propose today it will become easier and faster for [...]
EU Defence closer military cooperation
“It is a historic moment. The Ministers will take first formal decisions on the projects for Permanent Structured Cooperation” Highlighted High Representative [...]
