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.
The past year reaffirmed the European Parliament’s pivotal role at a time of profound geopolitical, social and democratic challenges.
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 bans Russian spot LNG from early 2026; pipeline gas ends by Sept 2027; oil ban proposal due 2026.
The Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework governing artificial intelligence.
EU Parliament approves an ambitious 2025–2030 disability strategy, strengthening accessibility, equal rights, employment support and protections across the EU.
Three developments - among the many of recent days -drew our attention.
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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.
Alarm for Shein and Temu – EU Finance Ministers fast-track measures to curb unfair competition and tax evasion
In a new resolution, the European Parliament has denounced surrogacy as a form of exploitation and called for stricter European safeguards for women.
European Parliament adopts ambitious climate target, paving the way for negotiations with member states ahead of COP30
The Parliament seeks to align plenary voting rules with the real needs of mother-MEPs and ensure their full participation in political life.
European Parliament pushes for stronger EU programmes, rejects Council cuts
New Insights from the Eurobarometer “Social Media 2025” Survey
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.
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.
The European Parliament has proposed setting 16 as the minimum age for accessing social media platforms.
The eight nominees for the 2025 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought were unveiled during a session of the European Parliament.
Her interventions bring major changes to EU legislation on child safety online
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.
Less Than 1% of Textiles Worldwide Are Recycled Into New Products
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.
A victory for all women achieved by Eleonora Meleti in the European Parliament