Sustainability on the chopping block?
09 Dec Analysis

Sustainability on the chopping block?

The European Commission’s sustainable food systems initiative is a key ingredient in its wider Farm to Fork Strategy under the Green Deal. But it will need to balance long-term environmental goals with more immediate concerns over food security and prices
by Monica Gamba
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake? Partner Content
21 Nov Analysis
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake?
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2022
21 Nov Analysis
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2022
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone Partner Content
09 Nov Analysis
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone
European Parliament kicks off Brexit debate
05 Apr
European Parliament kicks off Brexit debate
On April 5, the European Parliament held a plenary debate on the Negotiations with the United Kingdom following its notification that it intends to withdraw from the European Union and subsequently adopted a joint motion for a resolution on their position. 
3rd EU Energy Policy Summit takes place
30 Mar
3rd EU Energy Policy Summit takes place
On 28 March, the third EU Energy Policy Summit was held in Brussels. 
Conflict minerals: MEPs endorse agreement with the Council
17 Mar
Conflict minerals: MEPs endorse agreement with the Council
On March 16, the European Parliament Plenary Session endorsed the agreement reached with the Council on a draft regulation for a supply chain due diligence on minerals originating in conflict-affected areas.
European Shipping Week kicks off the EU Maritime Year
06 Mar
European Shipping Week kicks off the EU Maritime Year
On March 1, the main conference of European Shipping Week 2017, a day-long debate on various topics across the maritime spectrum, took place.
Parliament adopts Creative Europe Report
02 Mar
Parliament adopts Creative Europe Report
On March 2, the European Parliament adopted the report on the implementation of the Creative Europe programme with 503 votes in favour, 57 votes against and 80 abstentions. Please find the detailed voting list here. 
Civil Law Rules on Robotics
17 Feb
Civil Law Rules on Robotics
On February 16, the European Parliament’s Plenary Session adopted the JURI report on civil rules on robotics.
Conference on Wildlife Trafficking
10 Feb
Conference on Wildlife Trafficking
On February 8, the European Commission organised a conference on the implementation of the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking. 
TRAN Committee discusses Maltese Presidency priorities
30 Jan
TRAN Committee discusses Maltese Presidency priorities
On January 25, the TRAN Committee heard and discussed the priorities of the EU Maltese Presidency in the area of transport and tourism. 
IMCO discusses geo-blocking
27 Jan
IMCO discusses geo-blocking
On January 25, the IMCO Committee discussed the draft report by Roza Grafin van Thun und Hohenstein (EPP, PL) on geo-blocking.
Maltese Presidency presents its priorities
20 Jan
Maltese Presidency presents its priorities
On January 18, Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of Malta, presented the priorities of the Maltese Presidency to the European Parliament Plenary .
Ministers discuss the labelling of organic products
14 Dec
Ministers discuss the labelling of organic products
On December 12, the AGRIFISH Council held a discussion on the proposal on organic production and labelling of organic products
Ministers discuss FTT
07 Dec
Ministers discuss FTT
On December 6, EU finance ministers held a discussion on the state of play of the proposal on enhanced cooperation in the area of financial transaction tax. 
Combatting racism, xenophobia and homophobia
02 Dec
Combatting racism, xenophobia and homophobia
On December 1, the European Parliament heard statements by the Council and the Commission on the motion for a resolution to combat racism, xenophobia, homophobia and other forms of intolerance. 
CULT Committee discusses AVMSD
23 Nov
CULT Committee discusses AVMSD
On November 21, the CULT Committee discussed the draft report on the Coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services in view of changing market realities. 
IMCO Working Group on the DSM
15 Nov
IMCO Working Group on the DSM
On November 14, the IMCO Working Group on the Digital Single Market held a meeting on Completing the Digital Single Market for European Consumers and citizens: Tackling Geo-Blocking in the EU. 
Preparing the next CAP reform
10 Nov
Preparing the next CAP reform
On November 8, the AGRI Committee held a workshop entitled: Reflections on the agricultural challenges post-2020 in the EU: preparing the next CAP reform.
2017 EU General budget
27 Oct
2017 EU General budget
On October 25, the Plenary discussed the Parliament’s position on the 2017 budget, with input from the Commission and the Council.
Robotics and Artificial intelligence
19 Oct
Robotics and Artificial intelligence
On October 17, the JURI Committee organised a workshop with National Parliaments on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence – Ethical issues and regulatory approach. 
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
05 Oct
Upcoming European Council debated in plenary
On October 5th, the European Parliament held a Plenary debate to discuss the upcoming European Council meeting. 
LIBE Hearing with Commissioner-designate Sir Julian King
13 Sep
LIBE Hearing with Commissioner-designate Sir Julian King

On September 12, the LIBE Committee held a hearing with Sir Julian King, the Commissioner-designate for the Security Union.
Slovak Environment Minister in ENVI Committee
12 Sep
Slovak Environment Minister in ENVI Committee
On September 8 2016, the ENVI Committee held an exchange of views with Slovak Minister of Environment, Mr László Sólymoson the priorities and programme of the Slovak Presidency in the area of environment and climate change. Please find below a summary of the discussion.
Mogherini presents her Global Strategy to the European Parliament
11 Jul
Mogherini presents her Global Strategy to the European Parliament
EU High Representative Federica Mogherini held a first exchange of views with MEPs on the recently published EU Global Strategy. The need for proper implementation was stressed during the debate.
National Emission Ceilings Directive
21 Jun
National Emission Ceilings Directive
On June 20, the Environment Council discussed the NEC Directive. Please find below a summary of the debate.
Investment Plan
08 Jun
Investment Plan
On June 8, the European Parliament discussed the mid-term review of the investment plan. Please find a summary below.