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MEPs on the Industry, Research and Energy Committee have backed a proposal to speed up the granting of permits for renewable energy projects, electricity grids, storage facilities, and recharging stations across the European Union, as part of the broader European grids package. The draft legislation introduces shorter deadlines, a single national digital portal for all

On Thursday, the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on Security and Defence adopted their position on creation of the Programme for Agile and Rapid Defence Innovation (AGILE). The new proposal aims to accelerate innovation cycles, and support the uptake of new technologies by member state armed forces and European defence contractors,

WHEN: Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 10:00 WHERE: Anna Politkovskaya press conference room, at the European Parliament in Brussels (SPAAK building, room 0A50) and via Interactio. On 30 June, Delphine Colard, the European Parliament’s spokesperson, will present the main findings of the new Eurobarometer survey to the media. All information in the briefing will be

In a report adopted on Wednesday 24 June by the Committee on Foreign Affairs by 56 votes in favour, 6 against and 4 abstentions, MEPs say the growing influence of authoritarian governance models in East Asia requires closer cooperation and coordination with democratic partners such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy Deeper

The report, which reacts to the “Safe Hearts Plan”, calls for acoordinated approach to preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and their interconnected risk factors and comorbidities, including all major non-communicable diseases including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, chronic kidney disease, obesity and many others. Tackling key risk factors MEPs in the Public Health Committee want strong regulatory measures

The sixth revision of the carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances directive (CMRD) includes new exposure limit values for certain dangerous chemicals, based on the most up-to-date scientific data. The co-legislators backed new limit values for cobalt and its inorganic compounds (used for battery production), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (used in steel), iron and aluminium production, and

On Tuesday, the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality adopted a draft report outlining its position on gender inequalities in health, with 27 votes in favour, 9 against and no abstentions. The text highlights that gender inequalities in health are structural, multifaceted and rooted in decades of medical research designed around the male anatomy,

On Tuesday, the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee adopted its position on the single currency package, consisting of three files. The one on the establishment of the digital euro was adopted by 43 votes to 14, with 1 abstention. The digital euro would be a new, electronic form of money issued by the European Central

On Tuesday, the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) adopted its findings and recommendations on foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), critical infrastructure, digital and media resilience, civil preparedness, and other issues. The proposals, adopted with 20 votes in favour, 9 against and 2 abstentions, are intended to contribute to the