The EU must act decisively to define and defend its interests in the world, according to MEPs. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has sparked a series of economic shocks in the global economy and added significant destabilising pressure on countries in the Western Balkans
MEPs approve long-term funding for Ukraine, the “Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform” (STEP), and associated major changes to the multi-year EU budget. The Committees on Budgets, on Foreign Affairs and on Industry, Research and Energy on Thursday approved the revision of the EU’s long-term budget – the multiannual
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Belarus, Iran and Nigeria. New wave of mass arrests in Belarus of opposition activists and their family membersMEPs strongly condemn the recent wave of mass arrests in Belarus and urge the illegitimate Lukashenka
MEPs strongly condemn the attacks against the opposition in Venezuela and the interference of Nicolás Maduro’s regime in the electoral process. The decision by the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal of Justice to disqualify MaríaCorina Machado has no legal grounds and she remains eligible to run for the
Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state that is free to determine its future. Ukraine has the right to choose its European path and alliances freely, and to continue its transition towards a stable and prosperous European democracy. We stand with Ukraine. We fully support it
I welcome the EU27’s unanimous agreement on a revision of the long-term budget (Multiannual Financial Framework) which includes the new €50 billion ‘Ukraine Facility’. Ukraine must benefit from this much-needed aid as soon as possible (with a potential first payment in March). With negotiations underway,