EP TODAY
Thursday, 8 May
Parlamento Europeo
Press conference on the next EU long-term budget: outcome of Plenary’s vote
On Wednesday at 14.00, Roberta Metsola, EP President, and co-rapporteurs, Siegfried Mureșan and Carla Tavares will speak to journalists on the priorities for the next long-term EU budget.
World Press Freedom Day 3 May: defending media freedom to safeguard democracy
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Vice-President Sabine Verheyen and Culture and Education Committee Chair Nela Riehl stress the vital role of independent journalism.
Press briefing on next week’s plenary session
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 5 – 8 May plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.
“Flow” wins 2025 LUX Audience Award
The film “Flow”, directed by Latvian Gints Zilbalodis, was awarded the 2025 LUX Audience Award at a ceremony on Tuesday in the European Parliament in Brussels.
Gas supply: MEPs advocate storage refill flexibility to bring down prices
The draft law adopted on Thursday seeks to address speculation on the gas market and bring down prices, by introducing greater flexibility in rules on gas storage refilling.
Border security: MEPs endorse gradual roll-out of Entry-Exit System
On Wednesday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed plans to gradually roll out the Entry-Exit System (EES) at the EU’s external borders.
MEP delegation travels to Paris to discuss economy and financial services
Eight MEPs will be in Paris from Monday, meeting France’s economy minister, top central bank and treasury officials, and representatives of numerous other public and private organisations.
Toy safety: deal on new measures to protect children’s health
The agreed draft legislation comes in response to a number of emerging challenges, such as risks relating to digital toys and the surge in online shopping.