Press release – Deal to improve the protection of vulnerable adults
The new legislation agreed on Tuesday seeks to foster the right to autonomy for adults across the EU.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – Press briefing on next week’s plenary session
Spokespersons for Parliament and the political groups will hold a briefing on the 18 – 21 May plenary session, on Wednesday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – 2026 Charlemagne Youth Prize: European laureates announced
This year’s awards went to an Estonian project to boost female democratic participation, a French political engagement app and a Spanish network for relations with China.Committee on Culture and Education Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – First European Order of Merit ceremony: media information
On Tuesday, 19 May, at a ceremony in Parliament laureates will receive the inaugural European Order of Merit for their significant contribution to EU integration and values. Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – Deal on tackling EU shortages of essential medicines
Newly agreed measures aim to boost competitiveness and enhance the availability and supply of critical medicines in the EU.Committee on Public Health Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – Europeans celebrate unity, values and democracy on Europe Day 2026
On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day. Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly: inaugural plenary session 12-14 May
African and European parliamentarians will meet in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May to discuss possible ways to cooperate on security, youth policy and critical raw materials.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – AI Act: deal on simplification measures, ban on “nudifier” apps
The agreement between EU co-legislators aims to make it easier for providers to comply with the AI Act, while maintaining its main provisions and risk-based approach.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – MEPs back fairer and clearer rules on social benefits for EU mobile workers
The updated rules seek to ensure access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country, while distributing obligations fairly among member states.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More
Press release – MEPs update requirements for periodic vehicle checks
EU citizens should have more ways to get a car checked, but frequency of mandatory tests should not change, say Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Read More