Statement of the leaders of EPP, S&D, Renew and Greens/EFA groups on continuing support for a revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world. We take note of the European Commission’s proposals on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which officially kick off...

The European Commission presented today a proposal for the Common Agricultural policy post-2027. Reacting to the Commission’s proposal for the common agricultural policy (CAP) in 2028-2034, rapporteur for the Agriculture Committee report on the future of agriculture and the post-2027 common...

Member states should stop cross-border unfair trading practices on their own initiativeImmediate notifications about suspected unfair trading practices in the Single marketProtection against unfair trading practices of buyers from third countries20% of the agricultural and food products come...

An EU Tax Data Hub to improve information sharing, eliminate double reportingBreak down tax barriers to support innovationNo simplification should undermine fighting tax fraud, avoidance or evasionFiscal compliance costs SMEs 30% of what they pay as taxesMEPs on Tuesday adopted suggestions...

Funding can be channelled to new priorities such as defence industrial capacity, military mobility, affordable housing and water resilienceDual-use investments suitable for civilian and military use to be prioritisedDecarbonisation, strategic technologies and energy interconnectors also...

ESF+ funding to focus on defence, decarbonisation and support for frontline regionsPriority access to the fund for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises to help them develop skills under the new prioritiesBeneficiaries will have to ensure respect for certain working and employment...

Reforms needed to bolster the single market, while cutting red tape for businessSimplification should not compromise key policy objectives for climate targets and consumer protectionEffective enforcement of EU rules to avoid fragmentation of the single market and addressing cross-border...

Following hearings with four candidates for the position of Director-General of OLAF, the European Anti-Fraud Office, the Budgetary Control Committee shortlisted three nominees for the post. On Monday, Petr Klement (CZ) emerged as the frontrunner in the secret ballot, followed by Ladislav Hamran...

Calls to streamline biotech initiatives for efficient scaling and commercialisationSimpler authorisation processes for quicker market access while ensuring safetyFor a unified IP framework and flexible regulatory sandboxes for innovationCalls to address barriers to funding and enhance capital...

China has a quasi-monopolistic position on the global marketThe EU must accelerate the implementation of the Critical Raw Materials ActPartnerships needed with countries meeting high sustainability and human rights standardsIn a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament set out its concerns...