MEPs will question nine city candidates in a two-part Q&A to assess their infrastructure and capacity to host the headquarters of a new European Customs Authority.
MEPs will question nine city candidates in a two-part Q&A to assess their infrastructure and capacity to host the headquarters of a new European Customs Authority.
A Committee on Foreign Affairs draft report recommends closer cooperation with like-minded partners in East Asia in response to a changing geopolitical situation.
A Committee on Foreign Affairs draft report recommends closer cooperation with like-minded partners in East Asia in response to a changing geopolitical situation.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs produced a draft interim report on a proposal for a Council decision to conclude a broad package of agreements with the Swiss Confederation.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs produced a draft interim report on a proposal for a Council decision to conclude a broad package of agreements with the Swiss Confederation.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the prosecution and imminent sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and called for suspension of treaties and sanctions.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the prosecution and imminent sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and called for suspension of treaties and sanctions.
The European Parliament strongly condemns Jimmy Lai’s conviction, urges his immediate and unconditional release and medical care, calls for repeal of the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, and seeks targeted measures including sanctions and suspension of Hong Kong’s WTO status.
The European Parliament strongly condemns Jimmy Lai’s conviction, urges his immediate and unconditional release and medical care, calls for repeal of the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, and seeks targeted measures including sanctions and suspension of Hong Kong’s WTO status.
The European Parliament document presents proposed amendments 1–10 and a draft budgetary assessment by rapporteur Olivier Chastel on the Council Decision to conclude the Protocol implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement with the Cook Islands for 2025–2032.
The European Parliament document presents proposed amendments 1–10 and a draft budgetary assessment by rapporteur Olivier Chastel on the Council Decision to conclude the Protocol implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement with the Cook Islands for 2025–2032.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution requesting a legal opinion from the European Court of Justice on the EU‑Mercosur agreement, while a separate bid for a legal assessment was rejected.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution requesting a legal opinion from the European Court of Justice on the EU‑Mercosur agreement, while a separate bid for a legal assessment was rejected.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution requesting a legal opinion from the Court of Justice of the EU on the compatibility of the EU‑Mercosur agreement with EU treaties, while a second resolution seeking a legal assessment was rejected.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution requesting a legal opinion from the Court of Justice of the EU on the compatibility of the EU‑Mercosur agreement with EU treaties, while a second resolution seeking a legal assessment was rejected.
The European Parliament requested a Court of Justice opinion on whether the proposed EU‑Mercosur Partnership Agreement and its Interim Trade Agreement comply with the Treaties, adopting one motion and rejecting another at its 21 January 2026 plenary.
The European Parliament requested a Court of Justice opinion on whether the proposed EU‑Mercosur Partnership Agreement and its Interim Trade Agreement comply with the Treaties, adopting one motion and rejecting another at its 21 January 2026 plenary.
The European Parliament has asked the Court of Justice to assess whether the proposed Partnership Agreement and Interim Trade Agreement with Mercosur comply with the Treaties, citing legal and democratic concerns and potential impacts on sustainability and sanitary safeguards.
The European Parliament has asked the Court of Justice to assess whether the proposed Partnership Agreement and Interim Trade Agreement with Mercosur comply with the Treaties, citing legal and democratic concerns and potential impacts on sustainability and sanitary safeguards.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai and calling for his immediate release and targeted measures against Hong Kong and PRC authorities.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai and calling for his immediate release and targeted measures against Hong Kong and PRC authorities.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the conviction of Jimmy Lai under Hong Kong’s National Security Law and calling for his immediate release.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the conviction of Jimmy Lai under Hong Kong’s National Security Law and calling for his immediate release.
Responsible committees decided to enter interinstitutional negotiations on three Commission proposals covering permit‑granting, regulatory amendments for defence investments, and simplification of intra‑EU transfers and procurement.
Responsible committees decided to enter interinstitutional negotiations on three Commission proposals covering permit‑granting, regulatory amendments for defence investments, and simplification of intra‑EU transfers and procurement.
The Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on fused alumina imports from the People’s Republic of China and introduced a duty-free tariff rate quota to protect the EU value chain.
The Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on fused alumina imports from the People’s Republic of China and introduced a duty-free tariff rate quota to protect the EU value chain.
EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will attend the EU‑Mercosur signature ceremony in Asunción on 17 January 2026 and will visit Rio de Janeiro on 16 January to meet Brazilian President Lula.
EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will attend the EU‑Mercosur signature ceremony in Asunción on 17 January 2026 and will visit Rio de Janeiro on 16 January to meet Brazilian President Lula.
The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development issued an opinion for the Committee on International Trade on the Commission proposal to adjust customs duties and open tariff quotas for certain goods originating in the United States, rapporteur Veronika Vrecionová, dated 15 January 2026.
The Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development issued an opinion for the Committee on International Trade on the Commission proposal to adjust customs duties and open tariff quotas for certain goods originating in the United States, rapporteur Veronika Vrecionová, dated 15 January 2026.
The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has invited online retailer Shein to appear for a third time to discuss compliance with EU product safety rules.
The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee has invited online retailer Shein to appear for a third time to discuss compliance with EU product safety rules.
The European Parliament decided to ask the Court of Justice to assess whether the proposed Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) with Mercosur comply with the EU Treaties and respect institutional balances.
The European Parliament decided to ask the Court of Justice to assess whether the proposed Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) with Mercosur comply with the EU Treaties and respect institutional balances.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution to seek a Court of Justice opinion on whether splitting the negotiated EU–Mercosur association agreement into a Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement complies with the EU Treaties.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution to seek a Court of Justice opinion on whether splitting the negotiated EU–Mercosur association agreement into a Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement complies with the EU Treaties.
