European Parliament (News)

On Thursday, Parliament called for more funding and coordination to combat poverty and social exclusion in the EU.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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MEPs want the EU to renew its political commitment, funding and coordination to support full implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan.

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Türkiye and Uganda.

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted new measures to protect European farmers from unfair trading practices by buyers of agricultural products.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Speaking at the Leaders’ retreat on competitiveness, President Metsola said that there was “a narrow window of opportunity” to do the necessary to push Europe forward.

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Thursday 12 February

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MEPs voted in favour of three pieces of legislation to make a €90 billion EU loan available for Ukraine as it faces Russia’s continued war of aggression.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Budgets
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Security and Defence

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In a report adopted on Wednesday, Parliament highlights the EU’s security and defence partnerships as key to responding effectively to emerging threats and to enhancing the EU’s global role.
Committee on Security and Defence

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Parliament gave its green light for EU funds to be disbursed for workers dismissed following the closure of an Audi factory in Brussels.
Committee on Budgets

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Wednesday 11 February

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On Tuesday, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged the EU to stand firm behind the United Nations and the international rule-based order amid global crises.

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its annual review of the European Central Bank’s policies and its recommendations for 2026. The vote followed a debate with ECB President Lagarde on Monday.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted changes to the EU asylum procedure regulations to enable faster processing of asylum requests.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs backed extra safeguards on Tuesday to prevent harm to Europe’s agriculture sector following trade liberalisation with Mercosur countries.
Committee on International Trade

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On Tuesday MEPs backed new legislation to enhance protection and support for European wine producers.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Following a vote by Parliament, the EU will have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% in 2040 compared with 1990 levels, to achieve a climate neutral EU by 2050.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday 10 February

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On Monday, the Housing Committee adopted its final recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing.
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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President Metsola on opening the February plenary session: announcement of extraordinary plenary session, votes on Ukraine Facility and Support Loan.

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Monday 9 February

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