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Press Releases
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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda.
INTA
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.
ENVI
MEPs adopted their proposals to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines.
The winning film of the 2024 LUX Award will be announced in the Brussels Hemicycle, with representatives from the five nominated films and MEPs present.
JURI
On Tuesday, the Legal Affairs Committee approved a bill, agreed with EU governments, requiring firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment.
EMPL
On Tuesday, the Employment and Social Affairs Committee endorsed a political deal on a new bill aiming to improve the working conditions of platform workers.
AFET
On Tuesday, MEPs on the Committee on Foreign Affairs will discuss the future of EU enlargement with ministers, vice-ministers and secretaries of state of EU member states.
ENVI
LIBE
EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing for the public interest.
Plenary session
AFET
DROI
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the respect for human rights in Afghanistan and Venezuela.
Plenary session
AFET
MEPs are deeply concerned about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the risk of imminent starvation.
Plenary session
CONT
On Thursday MEPs supported the candidacy of Carlo Alberto Manfredi Selvaggi, nominated by the Italian government, for the EU Court of Auditors (ECA).
Plenary session
Thursday, 14 March
INTA
On Thursday, negotiators from Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on updating rules to trace import and export of civilian firearms more effectively.
Plenary session
ENVI
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to better prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU.
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