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
Crisis preparedness: Council and Parliament strike deal on last-resort patent licensing
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the regulation on compulsory licensing for crisis management purposes. A Union compulsory licence is a crisis tool which provides for the use of an intellectual property right (i.e. a patent) without the authorisation of the rights holder to ensure the availability of critical products … Leer más
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.
Egypt: Council and European Parliament secure agreement on macro-financial assistance
The Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament about a decision to grant €4 billion of macro-financial assistance (MFA) to Egypt. Together with the IMF programme for the period 2024-2027, the MFA would help Egypt cover part of its external financing gap. The disbursement of the EU loan would take place in … Leer más
Joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, the United Kingdom, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission after a meeting with President Maia Sandu of Moldova (16 May 2025)
We, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, and the United Kingdom, together with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, met with President Maia Sandu on the margins of the European Political Community summit in Tirana. We reaffirm our strong and united support for the Republic of … Leer más
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.
Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference with Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina
I would like to thank the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina for their kind welcome in Sarajevo. The European Union remains committed to the European future of Bosnia and Herzegovina. And this year, on the 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide and the Dayton/Paris agreement, I believe that it is an important message to remember. I … Leer más