News in the category "European Community"
MEPs back the lowering of tariffs on US agricultural and industrial products
Suspension clause in case of new US tariffsSunrise clause: tariff preferences only effective when the US respects commitmentsStronger protection regarding steel importsThe International Trade committee adopted its position on Thursday on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of...
Metsola to EU leaders: “We must be an economic force to speak language of power”
At the European Council, Parliament President Roberta Metsola addressed three main topics: competitiveness, energy and geopolitical developments. On competitiveness, President Metsola said: “We need to resist the temptation to fall back on what is comfortable simply because the next steps seem...
MEPs call for new EU measures to strengthen and sustain livestock farming
A wide, science-based livestock strategy that supports farmers and rural communitiesRobust budget support and more innovation to strengthen the sector’s economic and environmental sustainabilityStronger action on animal diseases, fairer trade conditions and evidence-based food policiesThe...
MEPs support postponement of certain rules on artificial intelligence
Set clear date for activation of certain rules on high-risk AI systemsStimulate take-up of AI by EU companies by introducing flexibilityClarify interaction with other EU lawsMEPs agree on proposals to simplify artificial intelligence rules and propose bans on AI “nudifier” systems and...
MEPs advocate for smart management of tourism
80% of travellers visit only 10% of global destinationsRedirection of visitors to lesser-known, emerging or remote destinationsA more robust framework for short-term rentals with service provision standardsPromotion of cultural volunteeringBetter connectivity to emerging destinations,...
EU funds to support 416 dismissed workers in Belgium
The Budgets Committee backed the release of EU support money for workers who were laid off after home decoration chain Casa went bankrupt. On Tuesday, MEPs backed the Commission’s proposal to mobilise €1.9 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to...
€1.8 million of EU funds to help workers laid off in Austria
The Budgets Committee backed the disbursement of EU support for 420 workers made redundant after motorcycle manufacturer KTM halted production in April 2025. On Tuesday, MEPs backed the Commission’s proposal to mobilise €1.8 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for...
Child sexual abuse online: statement by the rapporteur on extending temporary rules
Lead MEP Birgit Sippel has issued a statement on the temporary framework for voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. On Monday, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU met to discuss a temporary extension to the current e-Privacy derogation...
CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles: EP adopts flexibility measur
On Thursday, MEPs adopted a targeted change to existing rules, offering heavy-duty vehicles’ manufacturers additional flexibility to comply with the 2030 CO2 emissions target. With 473 votes in favour, 81 against and nine abstentions, MEPs supported the Commission’s proposal on the...
Parliament backs EU signature of Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
First international legally binding treaty on artificial intelligence (AI) governanceReinforces existing EU legislation, such as AI ActIncludes rules on transparency, documentation, risk management, oversight, and a risk-based approachOn Wednesday, Parliament approved the Council of...
