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Press release – MEPs back new EU defence innovation programme

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, […]

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Press release – New Eurobarometer survey: media briefing on Tuesday at 10:00

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

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Press release – East Asia: stronger cooperation to boost EU’s security and competitiveness

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

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Press release – Cardiovascular health: MEPs call on EU to boost disease prevention

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

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Press release – Deal to improve worker protection against exposure to dangerous chemicals

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

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Press release – Gender health gap: MEPs call for more EU action

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,

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Agenda – The Week Ahead 22 – 28 June 2026

EP Conference of Presidents visit to Dublin ahead of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 09:50 President Metsola meets with Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland 11:00 President Metsola meets with Verona Murphy, Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil Éireann 11:20 Meeting with Party and Group Leaders of the Dáil Éireann 11:55 President Metsola

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