The reform of Single European Sky rules, already agreed upon in negotiations with the Council last March, strengthens national performance plans for air navigation services and will help to improve EU airspace management. These plans will have binding targets and incentives to make flights more efficient and environmentally friendly. An independent advisory Performance Review Board … Read more
On Tuesday, MEPs approved Belgium’s request for €2.7 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The aid will support 365 former Match-Smatch employees, laid off following the company’s prolonged financial difficulties that led to store closures and restructuring across Belgium, primarily in the Walloon region. MEPs noted that almost half of … Read more
With 518 votes in favour, 56 against and 61 abstentions, Parliament endorsed the new macro-financial assistance (MFA) to help Ukraine against Russia’s brutal war of aggression. This loan is the EU’s part of a G7 package agreed last June, to provide up to $50 billion (approximately €45 billion) in financial support to Ukraine. The final … Read more
Financial aid to Ukraine: plenary debate and vote From 9.00, plenary will review the EU plan to lend Ukraine up to €35 billion to support the country in its defence against Russia. The loan is part of a G7 financial assistance package to be repaid through frozen Russian Central bank assets. The vote will take … Read more
Results of presidential elections and referendum on EU integration in Moldova Parliament strongly condemns any interference in Moldova’s presidential elections and constitutional referendum on EU integration, said President Metsola, adding that Parliament is proud to be one of Moldova’s strongest allies and supporters, and fully supports its EU accession path. President Maia Sandu and her … Read more
Last-minute press briefing at 16.30 The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16.30. More information here. Journalists wishing to actively participate and ask questions, please connect via Interactio by using this link. Strengthening the Single Market – Report by Enrico Letta Starting around 18.00, … Read more
