News in the category "European Community"
Defense and taxation: MEPs investigate tax implications on rolling out the European Defense Union
On Wednesday MEPs of the tax matters committee and the defence committee met experts to discuss the tax elements of the European Defense Union. The hearing focused on the legislative framework governing VAT exemptions for defence-related activities carried out under the EU’s Common Security...
MEPs' blueprint to strengthen EU biotech and biomanufacturing sectors
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...
The EU can tackle the housing crisis with more robust cohesion funding
In response to the EU’s housing crisis, MEPs voted on a report today calling for stronger, targeted measures to address the urgent need for affordable housing across the EU. In a report on the role of cohesion investments in resolving the housing crisis, adopted with 32 votes in favor, 4...
MEPs maintain momentum for implementation of Draghi report
MEPs on Tuesday adopted a host of proposals they consider essential to make Europe globally competitive and provide it with the resources to reach this goal. The text, adopted by the Economic and Monetary affairs committee, follows up on the Draghi report and seeks to maintain pressure towards...
Gas storage: deal with Council on refill flexibility to bring down prices
90% storage filling obligationTarget to be achieved at any point in time between 1/10 and 1/12Possibility to deviate in case of difficult market conditionsMore transparency on the share of gas originating from RussiaThe draft legislation aims to address speculation on the gas market and...
MEPs call on Slovenia to preserve memory of post-war communist period victims
Victims of communist massacres in Slovenia deserve remembrance and respectSlovenian authorities should continue investigating concealed graves and ensure dignified burials for the victimsCall for a comprehensive examination of the archives of the Yugoslav secret servicesAll crimes against...
European Parliament backs North Macedonia’s EU path, calls for bold reforms
Call for swift progress on constitutional amendments and EU-related reformsConcern over backsliding in the fight against corruption and judicial independenceMEPs urge action against malign foreign influence and disinformationWelcome for new Reform and Growth Facility and ambitious Reform...
Green claims: Committee Chairs react to cancellation of negotiations
Following the Commission’s announcement it intends to withdraw the legislative proposal on green claims, the Council decided to cancel talks with Parliament scheduled for today. Anna Cavazzini (Greens/EFA, DE), Chair of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection, and Antonio...
MEPs propose stricter rules on dog and cat welfare and traceability
Mandatory microchipping and registration of all dogs and cats kept in the EUBan on the sale of dogs and cats in pet shopsRegistration of dogs and cats imported for both commercial and non-commercial purposesEU dog and cat trade is worth €1.3 billion annually; 60% of owners purchase their...
CBAM: Deal with Council to simplify EU carbon leakage instrument
New de minimis mass threshold of 50 tonnes will exempt 90% of importers from EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) rulesClimate ambition maintained as 99% of CO2 emissions from iron, steel, aluminium and cement imports will still be coveredProcedures related to imports covered by CBAM...
