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All of Parliament’s 20 standing committees and four subcommittees held their constitutive meetings on Tuesday to elect their Chair and Vice-Chairs.

Budget MEPs have approved changes to the current EU budget resulting from the revised Multiannual Financial Framework, leading to a €5.8 billion increase.

The Employment and Social Affairs Committee adopted a report aiming to improve social dialogue in the EU by strengthening the role, capacity, and functioning of European Works Councils.

Following talks with EU member states, MEPs have reached an agreement on the STEP initiative, underscoring the EU's commitment to technological sovereignty and resilience.

In talks with EU member states, MEPs have secured key improvements to the "Ukraine Facility”, focusing on enhancing transparency and combating corruption.

Following talks with EU member states, MEPs reached an agreement on the revision of EU’s long-term budget, addressing unforeseen challenges like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

MEPs reached a political deal with the Council on a bill to ensure AI in Europe is safe, respects fundamental rights and democracy, while businesses can thrive and expand.

The Committee on Constitutional Affairs is proposing ways to enhance the democratic aspects of the upcoming European elections.

MEPs want to improve EU democratic structures by strengthening the role of Parliament, consolidating European citizenship, and establishing a “European Agora”.

Parliament and Council negotiators informally agreed, on Thursday, on plans to increase EU production of ammunition and missiles to address the current shortage.

The draft report asks for a uniform, consent-based definition of rape in the EU, tougher rules on cyber violence, and improved support for victims.

On Tuesday evening, Parliament and Council reached a deal on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry.

The new rules on asbestos aim to protect EU workers from the risks of asbestos and to detect the presence of asbestos as early as possible.

Journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers should be protected against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings.

Civil Liberties Committee delegation participated in the Frontex management board meeting and met with the Executive director Hans Leijtens.

Following the presentation of updated proposals for EU revenue sources, EP's rapporteurs urged the Council to promptly adopt them, or extremist parties will have a win.

On 12 June 2023, the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic adopted its specific recommendations to address gaps and weaknesses in EU's response to the crisis.

Parliament’s Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic has adopted recommendations to improve EU crisis management and preparedness for future health emergencies.

MEPs and Council negotiators agree on setting up a new tool to safeguard the EU’s interests and respond to countries seeking to coerce the Union or member states.

The Legal Affairs Committee agreed on Tuesday on new rules to integrate human rights and environmental impact into companies’ governance.