News in the category "European Community"
Statement of Aurore Lalucq on Christine Lagarde’s intention to step down from the ECB
Aurore Lalucq, the Chair of the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs committee, has reacted to Christine Lagarde's announcement to step down from the European Central Bank. Ms Lalucq said, “I salute Christine Lagarde, an outstanding President who has adapted the European Central...
MEPs push for continued engagement and concrete results on trade with China
In China, the European Parliament’s Trade Committee delegation discussed trade imbalances, market access concerns, as well as opportunities for dialogue. Concluding the three-day visit, the Chair of the International Trade Committee (INTA) and head of the delegation Bernd Lange (S&D, DE),...
Committee on Foreign Affairs delegation concludes visit to India
In New Delhi, foreign affairs MEPs met their counterparts to discuss strengthening economic, security and defence cooperation with India, an increasingly important EU partner. Eight MEPs, led by Committee on Foreign Affairs chair David McAllister (EPP, Germany), visited New Delhi, India, from 26...
Rule of law in Hungary: MEPs welcome major progress, impressive pace of reforms
A Civil Liberties Committee delegation assessed developments in Hungary following the April 2026 elections and pledges to restore the rule of law. From 26 to 28 October, a European Parliament delegation concluded a three-day visit to Hungary. MEPs representing seven political groups, led by...
MEPs examined working conditions at Amazon warehouses in Germany and Poland
An Employment and Social Affairs Committee delegation concluded a two-day visit to Amazon logistics centres in Germany and Poland, focusing on working conditions and algorithmic management. On 26 and 27 October, seven Members of the European Parliament visited Amazon logistics facilities in...
Bosnia and Herzegovina: MEPs discussed protecting democracy in Europe
A European Democracy Shield special committee delegation visited Sarajevo to exchange views on the challenges facing democracies and how to strengthen democratic resilience. During the mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 26 to 28 October, the delegation met representatives of the authorities,...
Leading MEP reacts to the outcome of the parliamentary elections in Serbia
Statement by Andreas Schieder (S&D, Austria), head of Parliament's election observation mission for Serbia, on the outcome of the parliamentary elections in Serbia on 25 October 2026. The statement was delivered at a press conference in Belgrade on 26 October 2026. Today, we wish to pay a...
Black Sea attacks: MEPs say the EU must consider a naval operation in the region
MEPs strongly condemn Russia’s escalation of its war against Ukraine in the Black SeaParliament criticises the Bulgarian government’s weak response to Russian threatMore EU support to Romania and Bulgaria needed in early detection and tracking of hostile drones Following the latest...
2027 EU budget: focus on transport, energy, research, climate and agriculture
Ahead of negotiations with EU governments, Parliament proposes a €194 billion overall budget for 2027MEPs add €1.17 billion to the Commission proposalGrowing repayment costs for the recovery plan must not reduce funding for key programmes such as Horizon, Erasmus+ and civil...
Parliament refuses discharge to the Council
Revisiting a postponed decision, MEPs refused discharge to the Council for its management of the 2024 EU budget. The plenary decided to refuse discharge by show of hands. Parliament has refused discharge to the Council for every financial year since 2009. In the accompanying resolution,...
