Pan-European media project wins European Charlemagne Youth Prize
A Hungarian platform on European identity, a Czech project encouraging young people’s vote and a German legal support for discriminated people were recognised in 2025.
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Parliament approves new tariffs on Russian and Belarussian agricultural goods
MEPs backed increased tariffs on fertilisers and certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods on Thursday, seeking to reduce EU dependency on those imports.
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Thursday 22 May
Deal to improve worker consultation on transnational matters
Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to improve the functioning of European Works Councils and strengthen their role.
MEPs strike deal with Council on financial aid for Egypt
On Monday night, Parliament and Council negotiators reached an agreement on a financial aid package for Egypt worth up to €4 billion in loans.
MEPs back new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods
The International Trade Committee has approved a 50% increase in tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods to further reduce EU dependency.
Metsola calls to “re-launch Europe as a global power”
In a keynote speech at the event “Europe at the crossroads” on Tuesday, Parliament President Metsola outlined her vision for a smarter, stronger and safer Europe.
Child sexual abuse: updated rules to address new technological risks
On Tuesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed legislative changes to improve EU countries’ capacity to fight child sexual abuse effectively.
Declaración conjunta sobre el 75 aniversario de la Declaración Schuman
Declaración de la presidenta del Parlamento Europeo, el presidente del Consejo Europeo y la presidenta de la Comisión Europea con ocasión del 75.º aniversario de la Declaración Schuman.
EP President Metsola and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to address the press
President Roberta Metsola will welcome German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday in the European Parliament in Brussels. They will give brief press statements after their meeting.