According to the regulation adopted on Thursday, and already agreed upon with EU ministers, this new Digital Identity Wallet will allow citizens to identify and authenticate themselves online without having to resort to commercial providers – a practice that raises trust, security and privacy concerns. The EU wallet will be used on a voluntary basis. … Read more
The European Parliament strongly condemns the murder of Alexei Navalny and gives its full support to Yulia Navalnaya in her determination to continue his work. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, they stress that the full criminal and political responsibility for his death lies with the Russian state, and its president Vladimir Putin in particular, … Read more
The murder of Alexei Navalny MEPs will vote at noon on a resolution calling on the EU to actively support Russia’s democratic opposition and stressing that the full criminal and political responsibility for Alexei Navalny’s death lies with the Russian state and its president Vladimir Putin in particular. Viktor ALMQVIST(+32) 470 88 29 42EP_ForeignAff Snjezana … Read more
In its assessment of the European Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report endorsed by the Committee on Civil Liberties in January, Parliament takes note of some concrete positive developments, including the new Polish government’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law and media freedom, whilst highlighting persistent threats to democracy, the rule of law, and … Read more
The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has sparked a series of economic shocks in the global economy and added significant destabilising pressure on countries in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership, the European Parliament warns in two reports adopted on Wednesday. Foreign affairs This new geopolitical context jeopardises the EU’s security, according to … Read more
Address by Yulia Navalnaya / Situation of political prisoners in Russia Alexei Navalny’s widow, Yulia Navalnaya, will address plenary at 11.30, followed by a round of interventions by political groups’ speakers. From 13.00, MEPs will discuss the circumstances of Mr Navalny’s death and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners in Russia … Read more
The new directive, agreed with the Council on 16 November 2023, was adopted with 499 votes in favour, 100 against and 23 abstentions. It contains an updated list of criminal offences including illegal timber trade, depletion of water resources, serious breaches of EU chemicals legislation and pollution caused by ships. MEPs ensured that the new … Read more
Parliament on Tuesday approved the revision of the EUâs long-term budget â the multiannual financial framework (MFF). This includes the â¬50 billion Ukraine Facility and the âStrategic Technologies for Europe Platformâ (STEP), which aims to make the EU more strategically independent and to foster innovation. Revision of the EU long-term budget This update of the … Read more
With 587 votes in favour, eight against and 33 abstentions, MEPs endorsed the deal reached with the Council, which aims to protect the environment and human health more effectively, while contributing to the EU’s circular economy and zero pollution goals. The rules for exporting waste from the EU to third countries will be stricter. Plastic … Read more
Final vote on new EU nature restoration law MEPs will decide at noon whether to give their final green light to restoring at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems by 2050, as agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators. Thomas HAAHR(+32) 470 88 09 87 EP_Environment EU budget … Read more
