The Fact Sheets on the EU provide an overview of European integration and of Parliament's contribution to that process. They present a brief summary of the EU's institutions and policies,...
On 8 December 2025, the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the proposal for a regulation on forest reproductive material (FRM). The regulation aims to ensure...
During its May 2026 plenary session, Parliament is due to vote on whether to give its consent to the conclusion of a new protocol to the existing EU fisheries partnership...
Third-country nationals seeking asylum in the EU often lack knowledge of the local language, culture and legal system, making accessible legal advice and representation vital for ensuring their right to...
Parliament is due to vote during the May session on giving consent to the EU’s conclusion of the agreement on the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, which aims to strengthen...
The global implementation of the Basel III standards is a cornerstone of financial stability and of a level playing field for banks worldwide. Given the size of the US economy...
Parliament is set to vote during its May 2026 plenary session on the provisional agreement on a regulation aimed at shielding the EU steel market from the effects of global...
This briefing analyses, from a gender perspective, the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the 'AgoraEU' programme for the period 2028-2034, and repealing...
During the May plenary session, the European Parliament is due to vote on whether to give consent to the new protocol implementing the EU–São Tomé and Príncipe fisheries agreement. This...
On 11 July 2023, as part of its greening freight package, the European Commission proposed to update how rail capacity is planned and managed across the EU. On 19 November...
