Press Releases
This section features press releases and materials for news media. Overview and background articles for the general public have been moved to the topics section.
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 22 -25 April plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.
Doubling down on the Single Market ensures Europe’s long-term competitiveness, prosperity and leadership on the global stage, said President Metsola at the Special European Council.
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.
The European Parliament’s last Eurobarometer survey before the elections in June reveals awareness among citizens and concern for the current geopolitical context.
“The Teachers’ Lounge” by German director Ilker Çatak won the 2024 LUX European Audience Film Award on Tuesday, in a ceremony in Parliament’s hemicycle in Brussels.
A press conference with a representative of the 2024 LUX Award winner will take place on Tuesday, after the announcement at the award ceremony.
Plenary session
CONT
The European Parliament on Thursday granted discharge to the Commission, all decentralised agencies and the development funds.
Plenary session
ITRE
On Thursday, MEPs adopted plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market.
Plenary session
ITRE
The reform adopted on Thursday will make the EU electricity market more stable, affordable, and sustainable.
Plenary session
FEMM
MEPs urge the Council to add sexual and reproductive healthcare and the right to a safe and legal abortion to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Plenary session
Thursday, 11 April
Plenary session
LIBE
On Wednesday Parliament backed prolonging an exemption to EU privacy rules facilitating the detection of child sexual abuse material online until 3 April 2026.
Plenary session
ENVI
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted new measures, already agreed upon with the Council, to strengthen CO2 emission reduction targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs).
Plenary session
LIBE
The European Parliament today adopted ten legislative texts to reform European migration and asylum policy as agreed with EU member states.
Plenary session
ENVI
The revision of the “breakfast directives” aims to help consumers make informed and healthier decisions on products such as honey, fruit juice, jam and marmalades.
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