News in Brief

At a glance: European Parliament committees propose new small mid-cap company category to reduce EU regulatory burdens; two Parliament committees call for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape; and Parliament President Roberta Metsola calls for EU–UK partnership reset during London visit.

At a glance: MEPs back Andrés Ritter as next EU Chief Prosecutor; the European Commission proposes a single system to track EU budget spending after 2027; and Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democratic Shield discusses countering Russian interference ahead of Armenian elections.

At a glance: The European Parliament marks four years of Russia’s war against Ukraine by inviting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to give an address; Parliament freezes Turnberry trade deal with the United States after Trump imposes new tariffs; and ECB President Christine Lagarde discusses interest rates and inflation with MEPs.

At a glance: The European Parliament is hosting European Parliamentary Week in Brussels; a debate on US sanctions and digital rules is taking place with former Commissioner Thierry Breton; and a review of seafood imports to the EU is presented to Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries.

At a glance: the Commission presents its high-speed rail plan to Parliament’s Committee on Transport; the European Court of Auditors discusses the findings of a report on environmental funding projects with MEPs; and a public hearing takes place on neurological health.

At a glance: Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs examines foreign interference risks and critical infrastructure security; MEPs assess the EU farm promotion policy ahead of the 2026 Commission plan; a delegation from the Committee on Fisheries concludes a visit to Seychelles on the sustainable tuna partnership.

At a glance: a delegation from the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield is in the US to discuss digital challenges, cyberdefence and information integrity; members of the Committee on International Trade conclude their visit to the Philippines to advance free trade talks; the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy is to hold a hearing on Horizon Europe 2028–2034.

At a glance: MEPs conclude a visit to Cyprus focused on healthcare; efforts to strengthen Europe’s defence industry are at the centre of a one-day visit to Czechia by members of the Committee on Security and Defence; and MEPs from the Committee on Culture and Education conclude a visit to London to discuss Erasmus+ and Creative Europe.

At a glance: MEPs are in Ireland to discuss the future of work and quality of life; Parliament’s Committees on Budgets and Economic and Monetary Affairs are in Zagreb to review Croatia’s recovery plan; and the Committee on Petitions is in Spain to examine Almaraz nuclear plant and environmental concerns.

At·a·glance: MEPs assess Poland·s defence industry and the EU·s preparedness at its eastern borders; MEPs visit Montenegro and Albania to take stock of EU membership progress; and the European Parliament calls for EU plan to eradicate poverty by 2035.

At a glance: MEPs call for expanded EU defence partnerships amid growing security threats; the European Parliament approves €90 billion EU loan package for Ukraine; and MEPs give green light to €7.5 million in EU aid for laid-off Audi workers in Belgium.

At a glance: the European Parliament approves binding 90% emissions reduction target by 2040; a debate on boosting EU competitiveness; and MEPs back creation of EU list of safe countries to speed up asylum procedures. 

At a glance: the European Parliament debates ECB 2025 annual report; MEPs discuss Commission’s response to recent extreme weather events in southern Europe; and the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis backs proposals to tackle Europe’s housing crisis.

At a glance: the European Parliament debates EU competitiveness and rising cost of living; MEPs question the Council and the Commission on rule of law and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia; Parliament votes on €7.5 million in EU aid for laid-off Audi workers in Belgium. 

At a glance the European Parliament votes on 90% greenhouse gas emissions cut; MEPs debate stronger EU response to extreme weather events; boosting European defence amid rising global tensions is also on Parliament’s plenary session agenda.

At a glance: MEPs to debate ECB priorities as Lagarde presents annual report in Parliament plenary session; President Metsola announces an extraordinary plenary session on 24 February to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine; Parliament marks World Cancer Day with a renewed focus on prevention and research.

At a glance: MEPs prepare for the February plenary in Strasbourg where climate goals, trade safeguards and social inclusion are on the agenda; the Committee on Budgets questions the Commission on EU funding for Ukraine.

At·a·glance:·Parliament·s Committee on Budgets debate amendments to post-2027 EU multiannual financial framework; MEPs discuss security, human rights and geopolitics with Mexico; and Commissioner Hoekstra faces MEPs on 2026 work programme.

At·a·glance:·Parliament·s Committee on Budgets debate amendments to post-2027 EU multiannual financial framework; MEPs discuss security, human rights and geopolitics with Mexico; and Commissioner Hoekstra faces MEPs on 2026 work programme.

At a glance: MEPs push for smarter EU lawmaking to boost competitiveness; Parliament’s Committee on Budgets backs €7.5 million in EU aid for workers laid off after Audi plant closure in Belgium; and MEPs mark World Cancer Day with a debate on Europe’s fight against cancer.

At a glance: MEPs urge action to close Europe’s gender pay and pension gaps; housing affordability under the spotlight in Parliament committee debate; and MEPs push for transparency and fair pay when AI uses copyrighted content.

At a glance: Parliament’s Committee on International Trade backs tougher safeguards to protect Europe’s steel industry; MEPs discuss aviation security risks with the Lithuanian transport minister; and MEPs examine the cost of fragmented tax rules across the EU.

At a glance: The European Parliament commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day; Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield examines a draft report on democratic resilience; MEPs discuss cyber-defence and cybersecurity at a joint public hearing.

At a glance: Cyprus presents Council presidency priorities to European Parliament committees; NATO chief meets MEPs; Parliament’s Committees on Budgets and on Budgetary Control scrutinise Hungary’s EU funds over rule of law concerns.

At a glance: Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism discusses EU maritime safety with EMSA chief; Commissioner Síkela briefs Parliament on EU support for Greenland and overseas territories; and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs holds a hearing on working conditions in Amazon warehouses.