Review: 2025 at the European Parliament
The past year reaffirmed the European Parliament’s pivotal role at a time of profound geopolitical, social and democratic challenges.
“My Voice, My Choice”: European Parliament Backs Initiative for Accessible Abortion Care
Members of the European Parliament have expressed their support for the European Citizens’ Initiative My Voice, My Choice, which seeks to improve access to abortion care across Europe through a voluntary solidarity-based funding mechanism.
EU to Phase Out Russian Gas Imports, Strengthening Energy Security
EU bans Russian spot LNG from early 2026; pipeline gas ends by Sept 2027; oil ban proposal due 2026.
AI, Democracy and the Role of the European Parliament
The Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework governing artificial intelligence.
New EU Parliament Goals for Disability Rights
EU Parliament approves an ambitious 2025–2030 disability strategy, strengthening accessibility, equal rights, employment support and protections across the EU.
Ukraine, Pierrakakis and the Council’s Veto
Three developments - among the many of recent days -drew our attention.
Gabriele Bischoff (S&D MEP): “Europe can no longer operate as a technocratic project”
Read the interview she gave to insider.gr
Parliament Calls for Ambitious Gender Equality Strategy
MEPs demand that gender-based violence be criminalised at the EU level, abortion access be safeguarded as a fundamental right, and concrete measures to close pay gaps be adopted.
EU Cracks Down on Cheap Chinese Packages: Duty-Free Threshold to End in 2026
Alarm for Shein and Temu – EU Finance Ministers fast-track measures to curb unfair competition and tax evasion
European Parliament Takes Strong Stand Against Surrogacy
In a new resolution, the European Parliament has denounced surrogacy as a form of exploitation and called for stricter European safeguards for women.
Europe Raises the Bar: Aiming for 90% Emissions Cut by 2040
European Parliament adopts ambitious climate target, paving the way for negotiations with member states ahead of COP30
Proxy Voting for Female MEPs Before and After Childbirth
The Parliament seeks to align plenary voting rules with the real needs of mother-MEPs and ensure their full participation in political life.
EU Budget 2026: Focus on Competitiveness, Preparedness, and Defence
European Parliament pushes for stronger EU programmes, rejects Council cuts
Social Media Take the Lead in Shaping Public Information
New Insights from the Eurobarometer “Social Media 2025” Survey
Digital Driving Licences Coming to the EU: Stricter Training and Unified Sanctions for Safer Roads
The European Parliament has approved a new set of rules modernising driving licences across the European Union, introducing major changes in driver training, digitalisation, and the enforcement of penalties across borders.
Sakharov Prize 2025: Mzia Amaghlobeli and Andrzej Poczobut — Two Imprisoned Journalists Fighting for Press Freedom
The European Parliament has awarded the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to two journalists who embody the struggle for free expression and independent media: Mzia Amaghlobeli from Georgia and Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus.
Sweeping Changes from the European Parliament on Social Media: Minimum Age Set at 16
The European Parliament has proposed setting 16 as the minimum age for accessing social media platforms.
Sakharov Prize 2025: Eight Nominations Announced
The eight nominees for the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought were unveiled during a session of the European Parliament.
European Parliament Approves Eleonora Meleti’s Amendments on Minors and Social Media
Her interventions bring major changes to EU legislation on child safety online
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Ukraine: EU support remains unwavering
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visited Kyiv, where she met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, as well as the country’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
European Parliament: New Rules to Curb Textile and Food Waste – Every European Produces 12kg of Clothing Waste Annually.
Less Than 1% of Textiles Worldwide Are Recycled Into New Products
Von der Leyen’s Speech: What Is the State of Europe — and What Will We Do About It?
The annual State of the European Union address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held few surprises in terms of themes or priorities.
Eleonora Meleti Scores Win in European Parliament: Resolution on Abortion Rights Moves to Plenary – “No More Political Games on Women’s Backs”
A victory for all women achieved by Eleonora Meleti in the European Parliament
