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.
The European Parliament has adopted new rules governing the travel and accreditation of journalists visiting the EU legislature, according to a brief release issued by the institution on Monday. The announcement, published by the European Parliament on 18 May 2026,…
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola opened the plenary sitting in Strasbourg on Monday, marking the start of the chamber’s four-day session scheduled to run from 18 to 21 May. The opening of a Strasbourg plenary is a routine but politically…
European Parliament condemns repeated Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians The European Parliament has adopted a resolution strongly condemning what it described as repeated “brutal and deliberate” Russian strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine. The resolution, approved on Thursday, expresses Parliament’s…
European Parliament to Present First European Order of Merit to Integration Laureates The European Parliament will present the inaugural European Order of Merit at a ceremony on Tuesday, 19 May, awarding laureates recognised for their “significant contribution to EU integration…
EU honours projects boosting democratic participation and political engagement The European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education has named three projects as winners of its annual awards, recognising efforts to strengthen democratic participation and political engagement across the EU. The…
European Parliament spokespeople to brief press ahead of May plenary Spokespersons for the European Parliament and its political groups will hold a press briefing on the upcoming plenary session scheduled for 18–21 May. The briefing is set to take place…
EU lawmakers agree new rules to bolster autonomy for adults with disabilities European Parliament negotiators on Tuesday agreed on new legislation aimed at strengthening the right to autonomy for adults across the European Union. The measure, advanced through the Parliament’s…
