Events

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

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Content type: Regulatory Measure

EU adopts temporary trade-liberalisation for Moldovan products

The European Parliament approved a Commission proposal to introduce temporary trade‑liberalisation measures supplementing trade concessions for products from the Republic of Moldova, closing its first‑reading position.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority

The European Parliament approved the Commission proposal and Parliament’s amendments to establish a Union Customs Code and a European Union Customs Authority, repealing Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

European Media Freedom Act

The European Parliament adopted a legislative text on media freedom during its Strasbourg session on 13 March 2024.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

EU Parliament position on compulsory licensing for crisis management

The European Parliament adopted a first-reading position on a proposed EU regulation establishing compulsory licensing measures for crisis management and amending an existing pharmaceuticals-related regulation.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

EU Parliament resolution on Venezuela political prisoners

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 13 March 2024 condemning the imprisonment of political prisoners in Venezuela and calling for their immediate unconditional release, naming Rocío San Miguel and General Hernández Da Costa.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Position on temporary trade-liberalisation measures for products from the Republic of Moldova

The European Parliament adopted at first reading on 13 March 2024 a position endorsing temporary trade-liberalisation measures to supplement trade concessions for products from the Republic of Moldova under the EU–Moldova Association Agreement.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

EP adopts position on Union Customs Code reform

The European Parliament adopted at first reading on 13 March 2024 its position with a view to a Regulation establishing a Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority, and repealing two existing customs regulations.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament adopts Euro 7 type-approval position

The European Parliament adopted its position at first reading on 13 March 2024 on a Euro 7 regulation setting EU type-approval rules for vehicle emissions and battery durability.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament approves Euro 7 vehicle type‑approval regulation

The European Parliament approved a provisional agreement on the Euro 7 type‑approval regulation on 13 March 2024, closing its first reading.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

EP resolution urges release of Venezuelan political prisoners

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the Maduro regime’s detention of political prisoners in Venezuela and calling for their immediate release, sanctions and international investigations.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Resolution on political prisoners in Venezuela

The European Parliament adopted a resolution urging the Venezuelan government to end politically motivated detentions and to release individuals such as Rocío San Miguel and General Hernández Da Costa.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Resolution: Urgent action to prevent mass starvation in Gaza

The European Parliament demands an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza and compliance with international law to prevent mass starvation and protect civilians.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Amending the Directive on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes

The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the Directive on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes, with texts recorded under P9_TA(2024)0139 and the vote noted in the minutes of 13 March 2024.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

Parliament consents to EU‑Argentina TRQ amendment after Brexit

The European Parliament gave its consent to conclude an agreement amending the apportionment of EU tariff‑rate quotas with Argentina to reflect changes following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

European Parliament resolution on closer ties between the EU and Armenia and the need for a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh, calling for a comprehensive peace agreement, urging targeted measures against Azerbaijani leadership and advocating deeper EU–Armenia cooperation.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

EP backs closer EU–Armenia ties and calls for peace deal

The European Parliament adopted a resolution urging strengthened EU–Armenia relations and calling for a comprehensive peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Negotiation
Content type: Negotiation

European Parliament resolution on closer ties with Armenia and need for Armenia–Azerbaijan peace

The European Parliament adopted a resolution (B9‑0167/2024) urging a comprehensive, sustainable peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, condemning recent use of force and calling for closer EU‑Armenia cooperation while conditioning deeper ties with Azerbaijan on human rights and security guarantees.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

European Parliament backs closer EU–Armenia ties and calls for Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agreement

The European Parliament adopted a resolution (B9‑0166/2024, recorded as P9_TA(2024)0158) urging deeper EU–Armenia cooperation and pressing for a comprehensive peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

EP consents to WTO quota adjustment with Egypt

The European Parliament gave its consent to an EU–Egypt agreement adjusting WTO tariff‑rate quotas as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal and instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and Member States and Egyptian authorities.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

Recommendation to consent to Protocol on free flow of data in EU‑Japan EPA

The European Parliament gave its consent to conclude a Protocol amending the EU‑Japan Economic Partnership Agreement to include provisions on the free flow of data.
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