This section features press releases and materials for news media. Overview and background articles for the general public have been moved to the topics section.
MEPs approved a revamp of EU fiscal rules making them clearer, more investment friendly, better tailored to each country’s situation, and more flexible.
The new rules reinforce the right to repair, aim to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making it easier and more cost-effective to repair goods.
The European Parliament has given its final green light to revised rules on preventing and combating human trafficking and protecting its victims.
Parliament has given its final approval to a new regulation enabling the EU to prohibit the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour.
On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed the extension of temporary trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine, while protecting EU farmers.
Lead MEP Javi López (S&D, ES) will brief journalists on the revised rules following the final plenary vote.
Tuesday, 23 April
On Monday, the Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed the agreement for a body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making.
President Metsola opened the 22-25 April plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.
Monday, 22 April
Lead MEP Elisabetta Gualmini (S&D, IT) will brief media on the Platform Work Directive following the final plenary vote.
The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 22 - 25 April plenary session today at 16.30.
Lead MEP Lara Wolters (S&D, NL) will brief journalists on the new rules for corporate sustainability through due diligence following the final plenary vote.
Following the final vote on the new rules promoting the right to repair for consumers, rapporteur René Repasi will brief media on its scope and answer questions.
Following a final plenary vote, rapporteurs Maria-Manuel Leitão-Marques (S&D, PT) and Samira Rafaela (Renew, NL) will discuss new rules banning products made with force labour.
Choose what you receive from us
Journalists, photographers and audiovisual teams need to apply for media accreditation and/or a special recording permit in order to work in the European Parliament.
How do MEPs work, how much are they paid, and what are their expenses? For answers to these and other frequently asked questions about Parliament's work and running costs, see this FAQs section.
The European Parliament 's Press Service has a team of press officers whose job is to help journalists and provide them with information on work and decisions in committees and in plenary sessions.