A delegation of MEPs will be in Prague and Brno from Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd of February to discuss cybersecurity, digital and AI skills, and Space policy. The delegation from the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy committee will meet university and business representatives, MPs from the Czech Parliament’s Committee on Security, as well as the […]

Following the Court of Justice ruling on the “rule of law conditionality” mechanism, MEPs demand that the Commission applies it and protects EU values. “The rule of law is our treasure”, said Clément Beaune on behalf of the French Presidency of the Council. He welcomed the “necessary legal clarity” given today by the Court and […]

EU must take the lead in strengthening multilateral partnerships Call for increased and credible military and security assistance to Ukraine Need for a robust defence policy and a more resilient European Union Stop individual member states from vetoing foreign policy MEPs call for a more effective EU foreign and security policy and a stronger defence […]

Time-based road charging to be phased out, switching to tolls Charges reduced for zero- or low-emission vehicles New rules extended to buses, vans and passenger cars Under the new rules adopted on Thursday, road charges for trucks will move from time-based to distance-based charging, making polluter-pays principles work better. Parliament gave the final green light […]

Reprotoxic substances covered by binding maximum exposure levels for the first time Exposure limits for acrylonitrile and nickel compounds, downward revision of the limits for benzene Better training for healthcare workers for handling hazardous medicinal products Today, Parliament gave the final green light for an update to EU rules on limiting workers’ exposure to carcinogens, mutagens […]