Events

Short news briefs and updates on trade policy developments affecting transatlantic commerce.

Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament objects to GM maize MON 95275 market authorisation

The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution objecting under Rule 115(2) and (3) to a Commission draft decision to authorise the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 95275.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

VAT: rules for the digital age adopted by Parliament

The European Parliament approved a report endorsing the Council draft to amend Directive 2006/112/EC on VAT rules for the digital age, adopting the Parliament’s position P10_TA(2025)0012 in plenary on 12 February 2025.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement Category: Consultations

Von der Leyen launches Strategic Dialogue and action plan for EU automotive sector

President von der Leyen launched a Strategic Dialogue to address challenges in the European automotive industry and tasked Commissioner Tzitzikostas with presenting an Action Plan on 5 March.
Market Update

European Parliament

Content type: Market Update

EU‑UK Delegation holds in camera exchange with Commissioner Šefčovič

Members of the European Parliament's Delegation to the EU‑UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly met on 12 December 2024 for an in camera exchange with Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič.
Consultation
Content type: Consultation Category: Sustainability

Strategic Dialogue launched for Europe's automotive industry

The European Commission will launch a Strategic Dialogue on 30 January to engage industry, social partners and stakeholders on the future competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the European automotive sector.
Consultation
Content type: Consultation Category: Negotiations

EU launches Strategic Dialogue on automotive industry future

The European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue, led by senior officials, to develop an industrial action plan addressing major structural shifts in the EU automotive sector.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Draft Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC — VAT rules for the digital age

The European Parliament approved the Council draft amending EU VAT rules for the digital age and forwarded its position under a simplified, renewed consultation.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament objects to authorisation of GM maize MON 95275

The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission’s draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 95275.
Consultation
Content type: Consultation Category: Digital Trade

Strategic Dialogue on Europe’s automotive industry to launch in January

President von der Leyen announced on 27 November 2024 that a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry will be launched in January 2025 to swiftly propose and implement measures the sector urgently needs.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

Parliament urges sanctions and conditionality on Azerbaijan

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and urged targeted EU sanctions and strict conditionality on EU‑Azerbaijan partnerships, including energy cooperation.
Market Update

European Parliament

Content type: Market Update

EU-UK PPA Delegation Discusses Trade Relations

The European Parliament's Delegation to the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly met in Strasbourg on 28 November 2024 to exchange views on the state of play of EU-UK trade relations with input from business and think-tank experts.
Market Update

European Parliament

Content type: Market Update

First Japan Delegation meeting of new term held in Strasbourg

The European Parliament's Japan Delegation held its first meeting of the new parliamentary term on 27 November 2024 in Strasbourg for an in‑camera exchange on the state of EU‑Japan relations.
Market Update

European Parliament

Content type: Market Update

EP urges release of Jimmy Lai and repeal of Hong Kong national security laws

The European Parliament urged the immediate release of pro‑democracy figures in Hong Kong, called for repeal of national security legislation and asked the Council to review its 2020 conclusions and consider sanctions.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

Parliament Condemns Hong Kong Sentences, Calls for Repeal

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 28 November 2024 (P10_TA(2024)0051) condemning sentences under Hong Kong’s national security law and calling for repeal of the NSL and SNSO and the release of pro-democracy activists.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

EP condemns shrinking civic space in Cambodia, highlights CENTRAL case

The European Parliament condemned restrictions on civil society in Cambodia, emphasising harassment of the labour rights organisation CENTRAL and urging legal reform, targeted measures and stronger corporate due diligence by EU firms sourcing from Cambodia.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu

The European Parliament approved the Commission proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu, adopting the measure by roll-call vote of 627 in favour, 6 against and 37 abstentions.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament adopts position to amend Regulation 2018/1806 for Vanuatu

The European Parliament adopted its position at first reading on 27 November 2024 on a Commission proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu, with Parliament’s position corresponding to the final legislative act following agreement with the Council.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

European Parliament resolution on Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning national security prosecutions in Hong Kong and calling for repeal of the National Security Law, the release of pro‑democracy activists and a range of EU responses.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

Parliament resolution on Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai and 45 activists

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning recent sentences under Hong Kong’s national security law and calling for releases, targeted sanctions and policy responses (2024/2950(RSP)).
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Resolution on Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai and Hong Kong 47

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning human rights and rule-of-law breaches in Hong Kong and calling for the release of detained pro-democracy activists, repeal of security laws, sanctions and related measures.
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