News in Brief

At a glance: the European Parliament approves enhanced cooperation for EUR 90 billion Ukraine loan; MEPs call for firm EU response to coercion and threats against Member States; and Parliament marks the 40th anniversaries of Spanish and Portuguese EU membership.

At a glance: the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides presented the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union; MEPs back new EU-wide company structure to boost competitiveness and measures to reduce shortages of critical medicines.

At a glance: The European Parliament debates the nationwide protests in Iran and the authorities’ violent crackdown on protesters; MEPs discuss the EU’s response to the US President’s claims on Greenland and threats to impose tariffs on countries that oppose him; and MEPs fight to preserve air passenger rights in a vote in plenary.

At a glance: The European Parliament’s first plenary session of the year is under way in Strasbourg. MEPs are discussing streamlining EU funding to maximise its impact; debating the results of the December EU leaders’ summit, covering solidarity with Ukraine, the Middle East and EU defence readiness; and voting on enhanced cooperation for an EU loan for Ukraine.

At a glance: European Parliament plenary to express strong support for Greenland’s territorial integrity and sovereignty; MEPs to debate the situation in Venezuela following the US abduction of its former president; and MEPs to discuss and vote on a resolution on the situation in Iran.

Na kratko: vodilni predstavniki Evropskega parlamenta so izrazili močno podporo Grenlandiji in Danski; poslanci bodo preučili predlog Komisije o novem Skladu za nacionalna in regionalna partnerstva, vrednem 865 milijard evrov; razpravljali bodo tudi o boljši zaščiti pred nevarnimi snovmi pri delu.

At a glance: MEPs prepare to debate EU security, defence and foreign policy at the first plenary of the year; the Parliament plenary will mark 40 years of EU membership for Spain and Portugal and include a debate on the Cyprus Presidency of the Council; and MEPs question the European Commission on EU funds for reform in the Western Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine.

At a glance: MEPs defend three-hour-delay rule and push for stronger air passenger rights; Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy discusses the Automotive Omnibus and the Battery Booster Strategy; and the Committee on Budgets discusses releasing EUR 7.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support displaced Audi workers in Belgium.

At a glance: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and political group leaders meet EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas; the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU discusses the new European Affordable Housing Plan; and registrations open for the fourth edition of the EU Tax Symposium, taking place in Brussels in March.

At a glance: Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs discusses simpler banking rules with ECB Vice-President de Guindos; the European Parliament invites young changemakers to apply for Charlemagne Youth Prize; Oulu and Trenčín are the 2026 European Capitals of Culture.

At a glance: Parliament’s Transport Committee will examine new rules on vehicle roadworthiness and safety; the Committee on Agriculture will discuss the European Competitiveness Fund and the future of farm support, and will also hold a public hearing on the EU livestock sector and animal disease control.

At a glance: A delegation from Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee is in Bulgaria focusing on child poverty and protection reforms; MEPs assess human rights and the rule of law during visit to Türkiye; a delegation from Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee wraps up energy, mining and innovation mission to Chile.

At a glance: Bulgaria has become the 21st member of the euro area; Cyprus takes over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union; Spain and Portugal mark their 40th anniversary as EU Member States. 

At a glance: during Parliament’s final plenary session of the year, MEPs push for ‘military Schengen area’ to speed up troop movements across the EU; Parliament approves phased ban on Russian gas imports; and MEPs back citizens’ initiative to improve access to safe abortion in the EU.

At a glance: In Strasbourg, Parliament’s final plenary session of the year draws to a close. Parliament backs measures to boost EU support for defence investment; MEPs endorse simpler rules and more support for farmers; and Parliament honours Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli, the 2025 winners of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

At a glance: Parliament’s final plenary session of the year continues in Strasbourg. MEPs focus on banning Russian natural gas imports; President Roberta Metsola condemns antisemitic terror attack in Sydney; and Parliament’s Committee on Public Health backs new measures to secure supply of critical medicines.

At a glance: Parliament’s final plenary session of the year is under way in Strasbourg. MEPs are voting on phasing out Russian gas imports and postponing the application of the EU’s deforestation law, and setting out Parliament’s priorities for the December European Council meeting.

At a glance: Parliament’s plenary session is in progress. In Strasbourg, MEPs debate new EU affordable housing plan; the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to be awarded to imprisoned journalists Andrzej Poczobut and Mzia Amaglobeli; and the European Commission unveils measures to strengthen EU automotive competitiveness.

At a glance: Parliament and the Council reach a deal to overhaul EU pharmaceutical rules; the last plenary session of the year kicks off on Monday in Strasbourg; MEPs set to discuss how to boost EU defence investment and vote on a reform package updating key common agricultural policy regulations. 

At a glance: Parliament and Council agree 90% emissions cut by 2040 under updated climate law; EU lawmakers and national MPs meet in Brussels to assess the rule of law; MEPs debate the impact of digital violence on women’s mental health.

At a glance: Parliament and Council reach deal to simplify company sustainability rules; MEPs prepare final plenary of 2025 with votes on defence readiness and the EU-Mercosur safeguard; in Strasbourg Parliament will also vote on housing, agriculture and the citizens’ initiative on abortion.

At a glance: Parliament’s Committee on the Environment marks 10 years since the Paris Agreement with a high-level climate conference; the Committee on Public Health reviews new ways to tackle antimicrobial resistance; the Committee on International Trade backs EU-Mercosur safeguard clause as Commission outlines new economic security strategy.

At a glance: the European Parliament and the Council reach a deal to delay and simplify deforestation law; an agreement is reached on new gene-editing rules to support greener farming; and wine producers have more support in facing market and climate challenges.

At a glance: an agreement is reached on the first common EU rules to fight corruption; Parliament and the Council seal a major deal to renew trade perks for developing countries; and MEPs call for stronger defence by the EU of humanitarian law.

At a glance: the EU moves to end Russian gas imports with new Parliament–Council deal; Parliament leaders in Cyprus prepare for upcoming EU Council Presidency; and stronger protection for package holiday travellers.