New European Centre Against Migrant SmugglingEnhanced coordination between Europol, Eurojust and FrontexSupport for member states to conduct joint criminal investigationsParliament gave its final approval to a new law on enhancing Europol’s mandate and resources in the fight against migrant...

Ban on endocrine disruptors, skin sensitisers and PFAS (“forever chemicals”)Digital passports for all toys to speed customs checks and ease access to safety warnings€6.5 billion worth of toys imported into the EU in 2023, 80% from ChinaToys are the second most notified dangerous...

Remove obstacles to military mobilityRefrain from funding cutsReinforce EU-NATO cooperationTransport and Defence MEPs call urgently for easier movement of troops and military equipment across the EU by removing internal borders and upgrading infrastructure. The draft resolution on military...

Members of the European Parliament participate in the World Wildlife Conference in Uzbekistan to support the global fight against illegal trafficking of wild animals and plants. A delegation from the European Parliament arrived Monday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan where they will spend three days at...

Today, European Commission adopted the new European Consumer Agenda - an EU consumer policy framework until 2030. The agenda focuses on four large priorities: removing obstacles, for example regarding mobility or access to cross-border services, for consumers in the single market; enhancing...

Simplified asset-tracing for insolvency practitionersPre-pack proceedings to save business before insolvency available across member statesStricter rules for directors of insolvent companiesOn Wednesday, MEPs reached an agreement with EU governments on new rules harmonising certain insolvency...

A Public Health Committee delegation participated in the 11th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Following the visit, the Chair of the delegation, Nicolás González Casares (S&D, ES) said: "Our participation in COP11 of...

A digital platform that matches vacancies in EU countries with non-EU jobseekersVoluntary participation open to all member statesFree of charge for jobseekers and employersA political agreement has been reached today to set up the EU Talent Pool, a digital platform to make it easier to...

On Tuesday, MEPs from the Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) Committee launched a monitoring group on the directive on adequate minimum wages in the EU. The Parliament’s monitoring group on the “Minimum Wage Directive” held its constitutive meeting on Tuesday, 18 November. The group is...

Existing rules updated to cover new technology, such as electric vehicle charging equipment.All producers must start applying the same standards to reduce market fragmentation.Update will boost development and wider uptake of new technologies and support the green transition.On Tuesday...