MEPs approve start of negotiations on a digital euro
The European Parliament authorised negotiators to enter talks with the Council on a digital euro, aiming to offer citizens secure payments and reduce dependence on non-EU providers.
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Plenary votes in Strasbourg, committee decisions in Brussels, and the press releases that follow. Every item is written in our own words and links straight to the Parliament’s own statement, so the original wording is one click away. See also European Commission.
Parliament backs limited ePrivacy derogation for voluntary CSA
The Civil Liberties Committee approved narrower amendments to an ePrivacy derogation allowing electronic communication providers to voluntarily detect and address child sexual abuse material while stressing the
Parliament adopts three human rights resolutions on Sudan, Nigeria
The European Parliament adopted three separate resolutions on human rights violations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan, but its brief press release did not include the texts, vote details or next steps.
Parliament agenda and timetable for Thursday 9 July
The European Parliament published the EP TODAY timetable for Thursday 9 July, listing plenary sittings, committee meetings, press briefings and delegation activities in Strasbourg and Brussels.
European Parliament plenary session scheduled for 8 July
The European Parliament announced a plenary sitting in Strasbourg on Wednesday 8 July to inform MEPs, staff and the public about the scheduled date for debates, votes and parliamentary business.
Parliament approves modernised EU-Mexico partnership and trade deal
The European Parliament approved a modernised political agreement and a trade deal to deepen EU–Mexico ties and simplify trade, while the press release omitted vote totals, texts and detailed measures.
MEPs praise Moldova’s reforms despite Russian interference
The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a report praising Moldova's exemplary commitment to EU accession reforms while flagging ongoing Russian-led interference as a key challenge.
MEPs call for Serbia to match EU accession rhetoric with action
The European Parliament warned that Serbia’s repeated declarations of EU membership as a strategic goal must be matched by concrete actions and reforms aligned with EU values and standards.
MEPs urge constructive debate on Ukraine’s EU integration amid war
MEPs from the Committee on Foreign Affairs called for a constructive debate on advancing Ukraine’s European integration while explicitly considering the EU’s strategic and security interests amid the ongoing war.
Parliament asks to verify ESN party’s compliance with EU values
The European Parliament voted to request a verification of whether the ESN party complies with EU treaty values after a national authority raised concerns prompting an official check.
