1. What does the EU ”Save gas for a safe winter” Plan contain? The Plan sets out how the EU can tackle potential further disruptions in gas supplies from Russia in a coordinated manner, in view of the upcoming winter seasons. The Communication “Save gas for a safe winter” outlines the market situation, the instruments […]

Absolute majority of MEPs needed to reject the Commission’s proposal was not reached If Council does not object either, the Taxonomy Delegated Act enters into force on 1 January 2023 Parliament has rejected a motion to oppose the inclusion of nuclear and gas as environmentally sustainable economic activities. The European Parliament did not object to […]

Georgia should become a candidate too once it completes the necessary reforms No ‘fast-track’ to EU membership; accession only on the basis of merit and once criteria are fulfilled Enlarging the EU is in the European Union’s own interes EU leaders must live up to their historical responsibility and give a clear political signal to […]

The entire House to vote on whether to veto the Commission proposal during 4-7 July plenary Public consultation needed for any new proposals MEPs in the two responsible committees objected on Tuesday to the inclusion of nuclear and gas in the list of environmentally sustainable economic activities. In a joint meeting of the Economic and […]

Enhancing Parliament’s powers would reinforce the EU’s democratic legitimacy A new interinstitutional agreement is needed to avoid legislative blockages MEPs condemn the hindering of Parliament’s indirect legislative rights On Thursday, MEPs demanded the right to table legislative proposals, which would strengthen EU democracy and restore institutional balance. Parliament calls for reform of the legislative process […]