European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 25/03/2026
On Wednesday, the Parliament and the Council decided to establish the future EU Customs Authority in Lille, France.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Future EU Customs Authority to be headquartered in Lille, France. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in March 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 19/01/2026
The Parliament will renovate the Paul-Henri Spaak building in Brussels to bring it up to latest environmental, technical and security standards. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Laying the groundwork for Parliament’s SPAAK building renovation. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 19/01/2026
President Metsola on opening the January plenary session: “EU supports Denmark and the people of Greenland and we do so united in our resolve”. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Opening: 19-22 January plenary session. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 19/01/2026
Monday 19 January Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EP TODAY. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 19/01/2026
European Parliament’s spokespersons will hold a last-minute briefing on the 19 - 22 January plenary session today at 16.30. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Press briefing on this week’s plenary session. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 19/01/2026
Rapporteur René Repasi (S&D, DE) will brief journalists on 20 January at 15.00 on Parliament’s proposal for a new legal framework to support EU innovation and competitiveness.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Press conference: Parliament’s proposals to support innovative companies. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/01/2026
Following the plenary vote on Tuesday, Borja Giménez Larraz (EPP, ES) will answer journalists’ questions on the hurdles to ratification and implementation of the European Electoral Act.Committee on Constitutional Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Hurdles to the ratification of the Electoral Act: press conference with the rapporteur. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/01/2026
On Wednesday 21 January, Tomas Tobé will present his draft report on the findings and recommendations of the European Democracy Shield Special Committee.Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Press conference with EUDS rapporteur Tomas Tobé. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/01/2026
Rapporteur Andrey Novakov (EPP, BG) and shadow rapporteurs will brief journalists on the update of EU air passengers rights rules, shortly after the vote in plenary on Wednesday.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Air passenger rights: press conference on Wednesday at 14.30. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/01/2026
On Monday 19 January, MEPs and Commissioners will discuss proposals for grouping together different EU funds in the next multiannual budget.Committee on Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentCommittee on BudgetsCommittee on Regional Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EU budget 2028–2034: debate on National and Regional Partnership Plans model. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/01/2026
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 19 - 22 January plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 14/01/2026
This Wednesday, the Conference of Presidents adopted the following statement in support of multilateralism and the rules-based international order and supporting Greenland and Denmark. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EP group leaders express unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in January 2026.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
A Joint Declaration on EU legislative priorities for 2026 was signed today by the Presidents of Parliament, Council and Commission. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EU institutions define priorities for 2026. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
President Metsola said that should a decision on the reparations loan for Ukraine be taken, Parliament will use the urgent procedure and vote on it in January. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Time for Europe to take responsibility for its security - Metsola at EUCO. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
On Thursday, Parliament condemned Belarus for conducting an escalating campaign of coordinated hybrid attacks against Lithuania and the EU.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Parliament denounces continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
On Thursday, Parliament adopted resolutions on the human rights situations in Azerbaijan, Nigeria and Guinea Bissau. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Human rights violations in Azerbaijan, Nigeria and Guinea Bissau. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
This press kit includes a selection of European Parliament press releases outlining the key priorities of MEPs regarding the issues on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 18–19 December 2025. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 18/12/2025
Thursday 18 December Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EP TODAY. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 17/12/2025
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators informally agreed on measures to protect EU agriculture once the EU-Mercosur trade and partnership agreements are in place.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Mercosur: Parliament and Council agree on agriculture safeguards. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 17/12/2025
On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed a European citizens’ initiative to improve access to abortion care for women in Europe through a voluntary opt-in financial solidarity mechanism. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - ‘My Voice, My Choice’: MEPs support citizens’ initiative on accessible abortion. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 17/12/2025
On Wednesday, Parliament called on the European Commission to propose rules on the use of algorithmic management in the European workplace.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - MEPs demand new measures to protect against algorithmic management at work. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 17/12/2025
The new law adopted on Wednesday will protect the EU’s energy security from weaponisation by the Russian Federation.Committee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EU to phase out imports of Russian gas. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 17/12/2025
MEPs are calling for the removal of internal borders for the movement of troops and military equipment across the EU, and for upgrades to railways, roads, tunnels and bridges.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - MEPs back “military Schengen” to help withstand potential Russian aggression. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 17/12/2025
The EU’s deforestation law, adopted in 2023, seeks to fight climate change and biodiversity loss by ensuring products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land.Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Deforestation law: Parliament adopts changes to postpone and simplify measures. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 17/12/2025
Wednesday 17 December Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EP TODAY. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/12/2025
On Tuesday MEPs approved a safeguard clause for the EU-Mercosur agreement to prevent imports from Mercosur countries harming Europe’s agriculture sector.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Mercosur: Parliament backs safeguard measures to protect EU agriculture. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/12/2025
Part of the ReArm Europe plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Parliament backs measures to boost EU support for defence investment. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/12/2025
The financial aid aims to help laid-off workers re-enter the labour market following the bankruptcy of Sweden’s Northvolt AB.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Parliament backs €8.5 million in EU aid for dismissed workers in Sweden. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/12/2025
MEPs adopted new rules on Tuesday introducing more flexibility and support for farmers in complying with the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP).Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Parliament endorses simpler rules and more support for farmers. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/12/2025
On Tuesday, Parliament approved a provisional agreement between MEPs and EU governments on updated sustainability reporting and due diligence rules for companies.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Simplified sustainability reporting and due diligence rules for businesses. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/12/2025
Following the decision to apply its so-called urgency procedure, MEPs will vote on the proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine at the January 2026 plenary session.Committee on BudgetsCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Parliament to fast-track the reparations loan for Ukraine. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/12/2025
President Metsola awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize to the representatives of the two journalists, who are imprisoned in Belarus and Georgia, at a ceremony on Tuesday in Strasbourg.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on DevelopmentSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - 2025 Sakharov Prize: Parliament honours Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 16/12/2025
Tuesday 16 December Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EP TODAY. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/12/2025
On Monday evening, Parliament’s public health committee adopted its proposals to enhance the availability of key medicines in the EU.Committee on Public Health Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Critical medicines: new measures to strengthen security of supply. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/12/2025
On Monday, MEPs from four committees approved new proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness in the face of security challenges.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Security and Defence Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - MEPs back new measures to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/12/2025
President Metsola opened the 15-18 December plenary session in Strasbourg. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Opening: 15-18 December plenary session. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/12/2025
EP President Roberta Metsola will hold a press conference with the representatives of the 2025 Sakharov Prize laureates on Tuesday 16 December at 11.30 CET in Strasbourg. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Sakharov Prize 2025: press conference on Tuesday at 11.30. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/12/2025
Monday 15 December Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EP TODAY. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/12/2025
The rapporteur for the file Gabriel Mato (EPP, ES) and the chair of Parliament’s International Trade committee Bernd Lange (S&D, DE) will brief journalists on the result of the vote. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Press conference on the bilateral safeguard clause on agriculture of the EU-Mercosur agreements. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/12/2025
Rapporteur Jörgen Warborn will brief journalists on 16 December at 15.00 on the updated simplification package for sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Press conference: updated rules on sustainability reporting and due diligence. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 15/12/2025
The European Parliament’s communication campaign for the 2024 European elections has been recognised with a series of major creative industry awards. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - European Parliament election campaign rewarded for creative innovation. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 12/12/2025
From the beginning of January, access by external users to Parliament’s carparks will be managed by a different system which will require you to create a new account Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Change of EP Parking Reservation Tool from 2 January 2026. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 11/12/2025
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 15 - 18 December plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 11/12/2025
On Thursday, MEPs and the Council reached a provisional agreement updating EU rules on the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Agreement on enhanced tools to protect EU strategic sectors from risky foreign investments. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 11/12/2025
An update of the EU asylum law to include an EU list of safe countries of origin and speed up asylum claim processing has been endorsed by the Civil Liberties Committee.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Asylum policy: MEPs back first EU list of safe countries of origin. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 11/12/2025
To boost investment and innovation, MEPs propose a separate corporate structure recognised across EU countries and based on fully harmonised rules.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - MEPs’ recommendations for a new EU framework for innovative companies. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 10/12/2025
The new rules, provisionally agreed by EU co-legislators, seek to reinforce support and protection measures for victims and their rights in criminal proceedings.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EU strengthens legal protections and support systems for victims of crime. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 10/12/2025
The European Parliament’s communication campaign for the 2024 European elections has been awarded one of Europe’s major creative industry awards. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - EP elections campaign wins Eurobest Grand Prix for Creative Effectiveness. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.
European Parliament – Press releases (EN)
• 08/12/2025
The International Trade Committee adopted its position on safeguard mechanisms for agricultural imports linked to the trade agreement with Mercosur countries.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
This archived item refers to press release - Mercosur: MEPs endorse rules to protect EU agriculture. The source originates from European Parliament – Press releases (EN) and was published in December 2025.