News in Brief

At a glance: European Parliament committees propose new small mid-cap company category to reduce EU regulatory burdens; two Parliament committees call for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape; and Parliament President Roberta Metsola calls for EU–UK partnership reset during London visit.

At a glance: MEPs back Andrés Ritter as next EU Chief Prosecutor; the European Commission proposes a single system to track EU budget spending after 2027; and Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democratic Shield discusses countering Russian interference ahead of Armenian elections.

At a glance: The European Parliament marks four years of Russia’s war against Ukraine by inviting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to give an address; Parliament freezes Turnberry trade deal with the United States after Trump imposes new tariffs; and ECB President Christine Lagarde discusses interest rates and inflation with MEPs.

At a glance: The European Parliament is hosting European Parliamentary Week in Brussels; a debate on US sanctions and digital rules is taking place with former Commissioner Thierry Breton; and a review of seafood imports to the EU is presented to Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries.

At a glance: the Commission presents its high-speed rail plan to Parliament’s Committee on Transport; the European Court of Auditors discusses the findings of a report on environmental funding projects with MEPs; and a public hearing takes place on neurological health.

At a glance: Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs examines foreign interference risks and critical infrastructure security; MEPs assess the EU farm promotion policy ahead of the 2026 Commission plan; a delegation from the Committee on Fisheries concludes a visit to Seychelles on the sustainable tuna partnership.

At a glance: a delegation from the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield is in the US to discuss digital challenges, cyberdefence and information integrity; members of the Committee on International Trade conclude their visit to the Philippines to advance free trade talks; the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy is to hold a hearing on Horizon Europe 2028–2034.

At a glance: MEPs conclude a visit to Cyprus focused on healthcare; efforts to strengthen Europe’s defence industry are at the centre of a one-day visit to Czechia by members of the Committee on Security and Defence; and MEPs from the Committee on Culture and Education conclude a visit to London to discuss Erasmus+ and Creative Europe.

At a glance: MEPs are in Ireland to discuss the future of work and quality of life; Parliament’s Committees on Budgets and Economic and Monetary Affairs are in Zagreb to review Croatia’s recovery plan; and the Committee on Petitions is in Spain to examine Almaraz nuclear plant and environmental concerns.

At·a·glance: MEPs assess Poland·s defence industry and the EU·s preparedness at its eastern borders; MEPs visit Montenegro and Albania to take stock of EU membership progress; and the European Parliament calls for EU plan to eradicate poverty by 2035.