Pressemeddelelser 

MEPs took part in the 19th Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York from 9 to 11 June.

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to security challenges.

On Wednesday at 9:15, several MEPs will hold a briefing for journalists as the implementation phase of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum begins on 12 June 2026.

MEPs are encouraged by the EU accession-related reforms carried out by Ukraine’s government, and insist Ukrainians should determine the conditions for peace with Russia.

On Monday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed provisionally on changes to EU policy on the return of non-EU nationals staying illegally in the EU.

On Thursday, Parliament presented recommendations to move towards a society that promotes equality between men and women in formal and informal care.

On Thursday, Parliament adopted its proposals to reduce the number of work-related accidents, diseases, and deaths in the EU.

On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Iran, Afghanistan and Indonesia.

The European parliament approved new EU rules to reinforce support and protection measures for the victims of crime, as well as their rights in criminal proceedings.

On Thursday, plenary endorsed the opening of negotiations with Council on revising the EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and roadside inspections for vehicles.

Statement of the European Parliament’s Conference of Presidents in response to Russia’s allegations against Latvia as well as Estonia and Lithuania.

Thursday 21 May

Parliament wants the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach of the EU’s founding values by Slovakia’s government.

Wednesday 20 May

On Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks.