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...

Press release – Fertiliser prices: MEPs fast-track work on farmer support

On Tuesday, Parliament agreed to use the urgent procedure for measures to support farmers affected by rising fertiliser prices.Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP   Author:...

Press release – EU-US trade: Parliament gives its green light to tariff legislation

On Tuesday, MEPs gave their final approval to two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US joint statement.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP...