Events

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

Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

EP resolution on Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu's imprisonment in Azerbaijan

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 12 September 2023 urging Azerbaijan to provide medical care, end inhumane treatment and release Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and other political prisoners while calling for EU diplomatic responses.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Parliament urges Azerbaijan to release Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the arrest and detention of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, urging his immediate release, medical care, and an investigation into alleged ill‑treatment.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Sustainable aviation fuels: ReFuelEU Aviation Initiative report debated

The European Parliament debated and recorded its report on the ReFuelEU Aviation Initiative, setting out its position on the Commission proposal to ensure a level playing field for sustainable air transport.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

European Parliament adopts package of texts in Strasbourg on 12 July 2023

The European Parliament adopted a package of legislative and political texts in Strasbourg on 12 July 2023 covering environmental, security, health and external relations matters.
Report / Statistics
Content type: Report / Statistics

Parliament rejects SIOFA management proposal

The European Parliament voted in Strasbourg on 11 July 2023 to reject the Commission proposal on management, conservation and control measures for the area covered by the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement and adopted its own text, closing first reading.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament adopts European Chips Act framework

The European Parliament adopted a text (P9_TA(2023)0266) on the European Chips Act, establishing a framework of measures to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem after debate and a recorded vote on 11 July 2023.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

EU Parliament consents to tariff quota changes with Chile

The European Parliament consented to a Council decision to conclude an agreement with Chile modifying concessions on all tariff rate quotas in the EU Schedule CLXXV to reflect the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the Union.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

EU Parliament gives consent to EU–Japan air services agreement

The European Parliament consented to the conclusion of an Agreement with Japan covering certain provisions of Member State air services arrangements, approving the draft Council decision in Strasbourg on 11 July 2023.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

New Regulation on Construction Products

The European Parliament approved a report to establish harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products, including amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repeal of Regulation (EU) 305/2011.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Report on Ecodesign Regulation (A9-0218/2023)

The European Parliament debated the report on a proposal to establish an EU framework for ecodesign requirements for sustainable products, with the debate closing on 11 July 2023 and subsequent vote recorded in the minutes of 12 July 2023.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

EU adopts SIOFA fisheries management measures

The European Parliament adopted its plenary text P9_TA(2023)0265 on a regulation setting management, conservation and control measures for the area covered by the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA). The report was debated in plenary after presentation by the Committee on Fisheries rapporteur.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Parliament adopts report on vocational training for Industry 4.0

The European Parliament adopted a report on fostering and adapting vocational training to support employees and the EU economy in the transition to Industry 4.0.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Motion on readmission of migrants from Mayotte

The motion urges the Commission to adjust development and trade advantages for Comoros and certain African countries according to their cooperation on migration and readmission of migrants deported from Mayotte.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament report on Artificial Intelligence Act (A9-0188/2023)

The European Parliament debated and adopted its report A9-0188/2023 on the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act, setting Parliament’s position on harmonised EU rules for AI with the vote recorded in the minutes of 14 June 2023.
Agreement / Partnership

European Parliament

Content type: Agreement / Partnership

42nd EU‑Canada Inter‑Parliamentary Meeting in Brussels

The 42nd EU‑Canada Inter‑Parliamentary Meeting met in Brussels on 8–9 June 2023 to discuss security, trade, AI regulation and energy cooperation.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products (report)

The European Parliament approved a report and adopted a text updating EU rules on geographical indications and quality schemes for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and agreed to refer the matter back to the responsible committee for interinstitutional negotiations.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership Category: Trade Agreements

EU and Norway conclude Green Alliance, von der Leyen says

President von der Leyen said the EU and Norway have concluded a Green Alliance to deepen privileged cooperation on climate action, clean energy and industrial transformation.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement Category: Market Access

AggregateEU launched to facilitate EU joint gas purchasing

The Commission’s AggregateEU mechanism has opened a first demand window for companies to pool gas purchases via PRISMA, allowing tenders for pipeline gas and LNG while excluding Russian supplies.
Market Access Update
Content type: Market Access Update Category: Market Access

EU launches first call for joint gas purchases

The Commission has opened the AggregateEU mechanism for companies to register gas purchase needs so Europe can jointly buy gas to help refill storage ahead of next winter.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

MEPs reaffirm strong support for Ukraine’s EU path

European Parliament leaders opened the first Inter-Committee Meeting with Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s EU path and saying reconstruction should be linked to reforms.
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