Patents for new genomic techniques (NGTs) allowed but with safeguards to ensure affordability and fair access for farmersFocus on sustainabilitySeveral NGT products are already on the market outside the EUThe new rules will make the EU food system more secure and sustainable, with climate-...

The Committee on Foreign Affairs voted on Tuesday on the 2025 annual report on human rights and democracy in the world, which assesses EU action in these areas. In the report adopted by 44 votes in favour, 13 against and 6 abstentions on Tuesday, MEPs condemn the overall deterioration of the...

EU-wide definitions of corruption offencesCommon rules for sanctions and national strategiesStronger cooperation across national authorities and EU bodies, annual publication of corruption dataMEPs secured new EU measures for the more effective prevention and prosecution of corruption,...

Clearer definition of a travel packageBetter protection when using vouchersOfficial travel warnings may be acceptable as evidence of extraordinary circumstancesParliament has struck a deal with Council on updating protection rules for package holidaymakers, based on lessons learned from the...

Gradual ban on liquefied natural gas imports from 2026, pipeline in 2027Steps for the preparation of a ban on oil imports in 2027Harmonised maximum penalties in case of infringementsPress point on Wednesday, 10.30 with rapporteursDraft legislation informally agreed with the Council seeks to...

During a visit to Nicosia, President Metsola and EP political group leaders laid the groundwork for effective cooperation ahead of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council from 1 January 2026. The Conference of Presidents – political group leaders as well as the President of the European...

MEPs in the Foreign Affairs Committee adopted today recommendations on the effectiveness of the EU's global human rights sanctions regime (EU Magnitsky Act). The EU global human rights sanctions regime is an essential foreign policy tool, but it still faces operational, geographical, and legal...

The EU must be able to respond with greater unity and capacity to act, while defending the international rules-based order, said the Foreign Affairs Committee chair. Following the adoption of the annual report on implementation of the EU common foreign and security policy (CFSP) for 2025, the...

To remain relevant on the international stage, the EU cannot afford to turn inwards and must remain open and engaged, Committee on Foreign Affairs MEPs warn. EU enlargement is a geostrategic investmentSwifter EU responses to international crises are possible without a Treaty changeNeed for...

Position Europe as the leading destination for investment in biotechnology R&D, manufacturing and clinical trialsIncrease public and private investment in biotechnologyEnsure policy coherence of new EU Biotech Act with existing and ongoing legislationPublic Health Committee MEPs adopted...