Your daily update from the European Parliament
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Your daily update from the European Parliament
Stay informed about what's going on in Parliament in less than three minutes every day from Monday to Friday.
You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio, the web radio of the European Parliament.
At a glance: EU delegation at COP30 warns that progress is too slow to meet climate emergency; during the plenary session, Parliament votes on 2026 EU budget after securing key funding boosts; and MEPs debate EU vulnerability to China’s rare earth export limits.
At a glance: the plenary session starts today in Strasbourg. The European Parliament is set to debate tougher EU action on violence against women; MEPs push for stronger protection of minors online and will confirm stronger EU toy safety rules.
At a glance: the plenary session starts on Monday in Strasbourg. MEPs will hold debates on China, toy safety and online protection; Parliament is set to vote on Hungary resolution and stronger Europol powers; Parliament President Roberta Metsola opens the first EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum.
At a glance: a new talent pool to recruit non-EU workers; Parliament’s Agriculture Committee reviews support for olive oil sector; the Committee on Budgets votes on EU assistance for laid-off Swedish workers.
At a glance: MEPs prepare for plenary debates on China, toy safety and online protection; in Strasbourg, Parliament is set to vote on Hungary resolution and stronger Europol powers; and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters to debate EU-wide increase in tobacco taxation.
At a glance: Parliament and Council strike 2026 budget deal with boost for research, competitiveness and security; a Parliament delegation attends the 30th United Nations climate conference; and the first EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum takes place in Brussels.
At a glance: the European Parliament backs a 90% emissions cut by 2040 to keep the EU on track for climate neutrality; MEPs demand a strong 2026–2030 EU gender equality strategy and EU-wide action on gender-based violence; Parliament approves over €1 billion in EU aid for Spain and France after severe floods and cyclones.
At a glance: the European Parliament remembers the victims of the terrorist attacks that took place in Paris ten years ago; plenary debate on the EU’s next long-term budget; MEPs discuss the outcome of October European Council meeting.
At a glance: President Metsola is in Paris to honour terror attack victims and discuss Europe’s economic and digital future; safer toys for children; MEPs call for new EU rules to ensure human oversight of AI in the workplace.
At a glance: Parliament and the Council strike a deal to cut red tape for EU farmers; MEPs back 90% emissions cut by 2040 to keep EU on track for climate neutrality; Parliament assesses the outcome of the October European Council meeting.
At a glance: MEPs debate future EU budget and warn against cuts to key programmes; Parliament outlines priorities for new EU gender equality strategy and calls for tougher action on violence and pay gaps; a new European Parliament office opens in Moldova, reaffirming support for country’s EU accession.
At a glance: Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs reviews progress made on Work–Life Balance Directive; MEPs debate youth and fairness priorities with Commissioner Micallef; and a public hearing takes place on the human rights situation in Sudan.
At a glance: Parliament and the Council strike deal to boost EU defence investment; MEPs back citizens’ call for safe and accessible abortion across Europe; and the Committee on Civil Liberties warns of deepening rule of law crisis in Hungary.
At a glance: MEPs push for faster green pest-control approvals; MEPs warn that Arctic militarisation threatens security; and the Committee on Constitutional Affairs approves proposal to allow MEPs to vote in plenary by proxy.
At a glance: MEPs review EU defence readiness with Commissioner Kubilius; Parliament marks 25 years of UN Women, Peace and Security agenda; and the European Commission to present its first report on the implementation of the Istanbul Convention in the EU.
At a glance: MEPs to quiz EU Budget Commissioner on next long-term budget; voting to take place on releasing EU Solidarity Fund money for Spain and France following natural disasters; and Commissioners to discuss the Connecting Europe Facility proposal with MEPs.
At a glance: Parliament committees mark the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter; MEPs from the Trade and Foreign Affairs Committees meet in Brussels; the European Parliament hosts the sixth annual Gender Equality Week.
At a glance: MEPs review housing and wildfire response in Madeira, Portugal; Parliament to hold workshop on housing crisis and short-term rentals; EU trade delegation concludes talks in New Delhi on India free-trade deal.
At a glance: the European Parliament hosts the sixth annual Gender Equality Week; a delegation from the Employment and Social Affairs Committee concludes its visit to Cyprus; and the Commissioner for Enlargement presents the 2025 enlargement package to the Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
At a glance: Parliament President Metsola condemns Belarus airspace violations and backs Lithuania’s security; Euronest Parliamentary Assembly meets in Armenia to deepen EU-Eastern Partnership ties; and MEPs conclude DRC mission on sustainable development and governance.