Press release – Georgia and Türkiye: No EU accession progress without reforms
MEPs warn of continued democratic backsliding in both countries and call for reforms and a stronger EU response.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Author: European Parliament –...
Press release – New EU system for return of illegally staying third country nationals
On Wednesday, MEPs approved changes to EU policy on the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP...
Press release – 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate Andrzej Poczobut receives his award in Strasbourg
On Wednesday, Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, imprisoned in 2021 before being released in April 2026, addressed MEPs in a formal sitting. Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Author: European Parliament –...
Press release – New genomic techniques for plants to boost innovation in sustainable agriculture
Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : ©...
Press release – Chemicals: deal on simplification of cosmetics, fertiliser and labelling rules
The changes will introduce greater flexibility to chemicals rules while maintaining high levels of protection for human health and the environment.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on the Internal Market and...
Press release – President Milatović: Montenegro is ready to be the next member of the EU
Speaking to MEPs on Tuesday, Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović highlighted his country’s readiness to assume the responsibilities of an EU member state. Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP Author: European Parliament...
