The European Parliament voted in favor of a reform of the EU mechanism for suspending visa-free travel. This should make it easier to reintroduce the visa requirement.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
A ban on meat names for veggie products, mandatory written purchase contracts for agricultural products and the relaxation of environmental regulations for farmers: The EU Parliament is set to vote on several controversial issues this week.
By Julia Dahm
The Commission President is trying to win votes by appealing to the unity of the EU in the face of the threat posed by Vladimir Putin. Both the radical right and the left have submitted a vote of no confidence.
By Markus Grabitz
The Member of the European Parliament from Karlsruhe is to become a member of the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg on behalf of Germany. This was decided by the Federal Cabinet in Berlin. He would succeed Klaus-Heiner Lehne.
By Markus Grabitz
The President of the EU Parliament wants to strengthen the rights of MEPs who are expectant parents. However, several agreements are still needed before proxy voting for MEPs can happen.
By Marion Bergermann
The European Parliament's Agriculture Committee is seeking amendments to the Commission's proposal on the CAP simplification package. The plenary will vote on this at the beginning of October.
By Merle Heusmann
After the European Parliament criticized some funding of non-governmental organizations, the Commission has reviewed all agreements with NGOs for violations of the guidelines. Twenty-eight NGOs from the Life program were asked to agree to changes – but to no avail.
By Markus Grabitz
The Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has decided to uphold the immunity of three MEPs, protecting them from legal proceedings in Hungary. In the case of the Italian Ilaria Salis, the plenary must still decide.
By Markus Grabitz
The European Parliament's Committee on International Trade is dealing with two key trade issues this week: the ongoing negotiations with India and the tariff disputes with the USA.
By Amelie Richter
Little content, insufficient parliamentary involvement: The European Parliament coordinators are threatening to abstain from supporting the new Porto Social Declaration.
By Alina Leimbach
