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Press release - EU long-term budget: MEPs want a 10% increase to support EU priorities

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 14:33
On Wednesday MEPs endorsed their negotiating position on the 2028-2034 EU budget, including a breakdown of the amounts they want to allocate to each EU funding programme.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Improved protection for workers against their exposure to chemicals

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 09:43
On Wednesday, the Employment and Social Affairs committee adopted its position on new provisions improving EU standards to protect workers from exposure to dangerous substances.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - “Deaf” wins the 2026 LUX Audience Award

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 19:23
Chosen jointly by EU citizens and MEPs, Spanish director Eva Libertad’s film “Deaf” has won the 2026 LUX Audience Award.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Press release - 2026 LUX Audience Award: press point after the ceremony

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 11:13
EP vice-president Verheyen, a representative of the winner, the European Film Academy chair, and the honorary president of the selection panel will speak to the press on Tuesday at 19.15.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Press release - Steel overcapacity: agreement on measures to protect EU steel market

Tue, 14/04/2026 - 00:23
On Monday evening, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a political agreement on new measures to counter the negative effects of the global steel surplus.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Parliament to host a debate with Iranian opposition voices

Mon, 13/04/2026 - 11:45
On Wednesday at 14.30, MEPs and advocates for a free Iran will discuss the events unfolding in the country.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Press conference on the MFF with lead MEPs on Tuesday at 10:30

Mon, 13/04/2026 - 10:03
Parliament’s co-rapporteurs on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) will brief journalists ahead of a committee vote on Parliament’s negotiating position.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - MEPs support digital vehicle registration documents to cut red tape

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 10:33
The Transport Committee has backed digital vehicle registration certificates and compulsory sharing of mileage data and inspection results, to cut red tape and combat fraud.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - MEPs conclude China visit advocating sustainable e-commerce, fair competition and product safety

Thu, 02/04/2026 - 11:53
The Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee delegation was in Beijing and Shanghai from 31 March to 2 April.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - MEPs examined working conditions of vulnerable groups, firefighters and police in Italy

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 17:03
An Employment and Social Affairs Committee delegation went to San Patrignano, Foggia and Caserta to look into the working and living conditions of various groups.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - MEPs conclude fact-finding visit to Lisbon to assess housing affordability

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 13:03
From 30 March to 1 April, a Housing Committee delegation visited Lisbon in Portugal to review measures tackling the housing crisis with national authorities and stakeholders.
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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Press release - Deal reached on Union Customs Code reform

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 20:23
On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached an agreement on a major reform of the EU Customs Code to address problems relating to e-commerce, safety of goods and efficiency.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - LUX Audience Award: invitation to the ceremony and to interview finalists

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 15:13
Media are invited to the 2026 LUX Audience Award prize giving ceremony on Tuesday 14 April at 18:00 in the European Parliament hemicycle in Brussels.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - MEPs travel to China for first visit in eight years to focus on digital economy

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 15:03
The visit will enhance EU lawmakers’ understanding of China’s innovative tech sector and e-commerce dominance, while examining how EU rules are complied with in practice.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - Child sexual abuse online: voluntary detection measures will not be extended

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 12:53
On Thursday, Parliament voted to not prolong an interim derogation from e-Privacy rules allowing service providers to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse online in private communications.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - €1.8 million EU support to help workers in Austria find a new job

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:53
Parliament backed EU funds for 420 workers dismissed after motorcycle manufacturer KTM halted production in April 2025.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - EU funds to support 416 dismissed workers in Belgium to find employment

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:50
Parliament backed €1.9 million EU support for workers who were laid off after home decoration chain Casa went bankrupt.
Committee on Budgets

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Categories: Afrique, European Union

Press release - EU US trade deal: MEPs set conditions for lowering tariffs on US products

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:50
On Thursday, MEPs adopted their position on two proposals implementing the tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Artificial Intelligence Act: delayed application, ban on nudifier apps

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:45
MEPs have agreed on proposals to simplify artificial intelligence rules and propose clear application dates for high-risk system requirements and a ban on AI “nudifier” systems.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Global Gateway: MEPs deplore lack of transparency and democratic accountability

Thu, 26/03/2026 - 11:45
MEPs have adopted their first report on the EU’s flagship strategic investment initiative, demanding an investigation into the alleged involvement of Chinese companies in projects.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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