MEPs adopted a resolution urging the EU to elevate its strategic partnership with Canada to confront global security threats and strengthen trade and energy cooperation; the text was adopted by 482 in favour, 108 against and 42 abstentions.
MEPs adopted a resolution urging the EU to elevate its strategic partnership with Canada to confront global security threats and strengthen trade and energy cooperation; the text was adopted by 482 in favour, 108 against and 42 abstentions.
The European Parliament consented to conclude an Agreement with China to modify tariff rate quotas in the EU schedule as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal, and asked its President to transmit its position to relevant institutions.
The European Parliament consented to conclude an Agreement with China to modify tariff rate quotas in the EU schedule as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal, and asked its President to transmit its position to relevant institutions.
The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, as set out in its legislative resolution (file C10‑0321/2025).
The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, as set out in its legislative resolution (file C10‑0321/2025).
Three Parliament committees endorsed proposals to create a small mid-cap category and extend several SME exemptions to help firms avoid sudden regulatory jumps as they grow.
Three Parliament committees endorsed proposals to create a small mid-cap category and extend several SME exemptions to help firms avoid sudden regulatory jumps as they grow.
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection published its draft agenda for the 23–24 March 2026 meeting, listing legislative opinions, exchanges of views and items for consideration and endorsement.
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection published its draft agenda for the 23–24 March 2026 meeting, listing legislative opinions, exchanges of views and items for consideration and endorsement.
The Committee on Development has prepared a draft opinion for the Committee on Fisheries on the proposed Protocol implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands for 2025–2032.
The Committee on Development has prepared a draft opinion for the Committee on Fisheries on the proposed Protocol implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands for 2025–2032.
The European Parliament adopted a recommendation calling for strengthened EU–Canada cooperation in response to geopolitical pressures affecting Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty.
The European Parliament adopted a recommendation calling for strengthened EU–Canada cooperation in response to geopolitical pressures affecting Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty.
The European Parliament adopted a Committee on Foreign Affairs motion for a resolution on the EU enlargement strategy, approving text P10_TA(2026)0077 and rejecting an alternative motion.
The European Parliament adopted a Committee on Foreign Affairs motion for a resolution on the EU enlargement strategy, approving text P10_TA(2026)0077 and rejecting an alternative motion.
The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution on tackling barriers to the single market for defence (A10-0017/2026), recorded as P10_TA(2026)0079 in the plenary of 11 March 2026.
The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution on tackling barriers to the single market for defence (A10-0017/2026), recorded as P10_TA(2026)0079 in the plenary of 11 March 2026.
The joint SANT and ITRE committee meeting will examine the Commission proposal to establish a framework for strengthening the Union's biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors in health, referred to as the European Biotech Act.
The joint SANT and ITRE committee meeting will examine the Commission proposal to establish a framework for strengthening the Union's biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors in health, referred to as the European Biotech Act.
The Council adopted a regulation implementing bilateral safeguard clauses in the EU-Mercosur Partnership and Interim Trade Agreements to allow swift measures protecting EU farmers from imports that could cause serious injury.
The Council adopted a regulation implementing bilateral safeguard clauses in the EU-Mercosur Partnership and Interim Trade Agreements to allow swift measures protecting EU farmers from imports that could cause serious injury.
The European Parliament adopted a recommendation calling for enhanced EU‑Canada cooperation in the current geopolitical context, explicitly addressing threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty.
The European Parliament adopted a recommendation calling for enhanced EU‑Canada cooperation in the current geopolitical context, explicitly addressing threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty.
The European Parliament adopted a report on the EU enlargement strategy under procedure 2025/2110(INI), with the plenary adopting text P10_TA(2026)0077 after debate and a vote recorded in the minutes of 11 March 2026.
The European Parliament adopted a report on the EU enlargement strategy under procedure 2025/2110(INI), with the plenary adopting text P10_TA(2026)0077 after debate and a vote recorded in the minutes of 11 March 2026.
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, rapporteur Adnan Dibrani, produced a draft report on the Commission proposal to establish the Single Market and Customs Programme for 2028–2034 and to repeal five existing EU regulations.
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, rapporteur Adnan Dibrani, produced a draft report on the Commission proposal to establish the Single Market and Customs Programme for 2028–2034 and to repeal five existing EU regulations.
Co-legislators reached a provisional agreement to strengthen farmers’ position by linking final food prices to production costs, boosting producer organisations and clarifying labelling and contract rules.
Co-legislators reached a provisional agreement to strengthen farmers’ position by linking final food prices to production costs, boosting producer organisations and clarifying labelling and contract rules.
EU and Canadian ministers co-chaired the fifth CETA Joint Committee, adopted measures to clarify investment rules and improve SME access to arbitration, and formally launched negotiations on an EU‑Canada Digital Trade Agreement.
EU and Canadian ministers co-chaired the fifth CETA Joint Committee, adopted measures to clarify investment rules and improve SME access to arbitration, and formally launched negotiations on an EU‑Canada Digital Trade Agreement.
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs prepared a draft opinion, rapporteur Gilles Boyer, for the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection on the Commission proposal to establish a Single Market and Customs programme for 2028–2034.
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs prepared a draft opinion, rapporteur Gilles Boyer, for the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection on the Commission proposal to establish a Single Market and Customs programme for 2028–2034.
The Delegation for relations with Mercosur met on 2 March 2026 to review Global Gateway work in the Gran Chaco, hear a platform presentation and address Venezuela’s human rights situation, while preparing a mission to Argentina at the end of March.
The Delegation for relations with Mercosur met on 2 March 2026 to review Global Gateway work in the Gran Chaco, hear a platform presentation and address Venezuela’s human rights situation, while preparing a mission to Argentina at the end of March.
The Delegation for relations with Mercosur (DMER) met on 8 December 2025 to appraise environmental provisions of the EU‑Mercosur Partnership Agreement and to receive the report from a recent mission to Uruguay and Paraguay.
The Delegation for relations with Mercosur (DMER) met on 8 December 2025 to appraise environmental provisions of the EU‑Mercosur Partnership Agreement and to receive the report from a recent mission to Uruguay and Paraguay.
An Indonesian delegation completed a five-day study trip to the EU on 13 February to advance recognition of the EU as a single entity for Halal certification, and both sides agreed to continue cooperation.
An Indonesian delegation completed a five-day study trip to the EU on 13 February to advance recognition of the EU as a single entity for Halal certification, and both sides agreed to continue cooperation.
