Ministers meeting in Luxembourg focus on GMOs, air quality and the 2030 energy and climate framework

The European Food Safety Authority has released a statement on a request from the European Commission related to the emergency measure notified by Greece on genetically modified maize MON 810

Coreper accepted the nuclear safety legislation as agreed upon by the Council Working Party on Atomic Questions

Draft policy to be discussed by management board following wide range of reactions during consultation process

Justice Council holds an orientation debate on the one-stop-shop mechanism under the General Data Protection Regulation.

Update from the Greek Presidency on the plastic bags dossier

Published in today's OJ: amendment to the Union list of food additives

EU Transport Ministers decide updated rules for the maximum weights and dimensions of heavy-goods vehicles, buses and coaches.

Coreper agrees text on biofuels for approval of Energy Council on 13 June 2014
 

European Environment Agency announces that 2012 emission levels are 19.2% below 1990 levels.

Commissioner Šemeta responds to a written question by former MEP Juozas Imbrasas (EFD, LT)

Greek Presidency sets out plans for the Justice and Home Affairs Council, due to take place on 5-6 June in Luxembourg.

Parliament's Policy Departments on energy policy prepare a compilation of publications.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) publishes report on alternative methods to animal testing under REACH.

Commissioner Geoghegan-Quinn responds to a written question on wind turbine technology from MEP Jim Nicholson.

The regulation was published in the Official Journal on Wednesday 28 May.

EFSA launches public consultation on evaluation of allergenic foods and food ingredients for labelling purposes

The Parliament has published a study on the framework for the protection of migrant workers against discrimination.

The Council published a state of play on data protection and the free movement of data.

The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council met on May 20-21 2014. The main results include teacher education, EU Work Plans for Youth and Sports and conclusions on cultural heritage.

On May 21 2014, in the context of a high-level conference on energy security, Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso provided orientations on a "European Energy Security Strategy", ahead of the European Council of June 26 and 27 2014. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared his vision of an Energy Union for the EU.

MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE, NL) calls for a consolidation of Parliament's work in the area of digital affairs and technology.

Energy prices and costs in Europe - Draft Council conclusions on the protection of vulnerable consumers

Child maintenance systems in EU Member States from a gender perspective (study)

Dods EU Monitoring has prepared a summary of the European parties' manifestos ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections in May.

On April 15-16 2014, the European Parliament debated and voted on reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags. The report by rapporteur Margrete Auken (Greens/EFA, DK) was adopted with 539 votes in favour and 51 against.

European Parliament debates and votes on key legislative work for the completion of Banking Union

Parliament has adopted a report on the single market for electronic communications and a compromise text on electronic identification & trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market.

On April 2 2014, the European Parliament plenary discussed the recent compromise reached with the Council (on March 4) on greenhouse gas emission trading as regards aviation.

On March 19th, the European Commission organised a Conference on the new EU Rules for procurement and concessions.

On Monday 3 March the European parliament's committee on foreign affairs held an extraordinary meeting with Boris Tarasyuk.

On November 7th 2013, the ENVI- and ITRE-committees held a joint meeting on the 2030 framework for climate and energy. Please find below a summary of the discussion.

On January 22, the ENVI Committee heard an exchange of views with Commission representatives on an Oral question by Satu Hassi (Greens/EFA, FI) about the overdue implementation of Article 7a of the Fuel Quality Directive. Please find below a summary of the discussion.

On February 13 2014, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) held a discussion on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer. Please find details below

On January 22st the IMCO committee held an exchange of views with the Greek Minister of Development on the priorities of the Greek Presidency, especially in the field of consumer protection. The details are found below

The Committee on Development and the Committee on Foreign Affairs organised a joint exchange of views with Mr Thabo Mbeki, former South Africa President and Chair of the high-level panel on illicit financial flows from Africa. A summary of the exchange of views can be found beneath