This Week's Top Stories from the European Parliament - 22-26 April 2024
Press release - Briefing for media on the 2024 European Elections
On 29 April, Parliament's Press Service will outline all practical details for covering the lead candidates' debate and election night as well as the EP communication campaign.
Press release - Parliament condemns Iran's attack on Israel and calls for de-escalation
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Press release - Parliament signs up for new EU Body for Ethical Standards
On Thursday, the European Parliament approved the creation of a new EU body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Press release - MEPs adopt plans to boost Europe's Net-Zero technology production
On Thursday, Parliament approved the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonisation.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Press release - MEPs call for a firm response to counter Russian interference
Parliament calls on the political leadership in the EU and member states to counter Russian interference attempts urgently and vigorously.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Press release - Human rights breaches in Azerbaijan, The Gambia and Hong Kong
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Azerbaijan, The Gambia and Hong Kong.
Subcommittee on Human Rights
Thursday, 25 April
Press release - Rule of Law in Hungary: Parliament condemns the "Sovereignty Act"
A new resolution on the state of EU values in Hungary pinpoints several concerns, especially given the upcoming elections and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Press release - New EU rules to combat money-laundering adopted
The European Parliament has adopted a package of laws strengthening the EU's toolkit to fight money-laundering and terrorist financing.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Press release - Parliament approves a revision of the EU's common agricultural policy
MEPs gave a green light to the common agriculture policy (CAP) review to ease the administrative burden for EU farmers.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Press release - Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU's biggest enlargement
On Wednesday morning, MEPs, EU and member state representatives, and young people born 20 years ago, marked the entry into the EU of ten countries in May 2004.
Press release - MEPs approve aid worth €3 million for 835 dismissed steel workers in Germany
835 employees of Vallourec Deutschland GmbH, who lost their jobs due to the closure of the company's German tube mills, will receive almost €3 million in EU aid.
Committee on Budgets
Press release - Parliament adopts EU-wide Disability and Parking Cards
MEPs gave their final green light to the EU Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Press release - EU job seeker's aid worth €1.9 million for 390 dismissed workers in Denmark
390 former employees of the meat processing company "Danish crown" will receive €1.9 million in EU aid to help them find new jobs.
Committee on Budgets
Press release - European Parliament updates trans-European transport network guidelines
On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed updated plans to complete major trans-European transport projects, such as cross-border roads, railways, bridges and tunnels, by the end of 2030.
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Press release - MEPs consent to the EU withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty
Parliament's approval is needed for the EU to exit from the Energy Charter Treaty.
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Press release - Road safety: Parliament closes loopholes in pursuit of traffic offenders abroad
On Wednesday, MEPs reinforced EU member states cooperation in the cross-border investigation of traffic offences to help prevent reckless driving while abroad.
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Press release - Parliament approves first ever EU rules on combating violence against women
The new rules aim to prevent gender-based violence and protect its victims, especially women and victims of domestic violence.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Press release - Parliament adopts Platform Work Directive
On Wednesday, MEPs approved new rules aiming to improve the working conditions of platform workers.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Press release - Due diligence: MEPs adopt rules for firms on human rights and environment
On Wednesday, Parliament gave a final green light to new rules obliging firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment.
Committee on Legal Affairs