In Beijing and Shanghai, MEPs discussed the geopolitical implications of EU-China ties, while reaffirming the EU’s principled stance and commitment to dialogue.
A delegation from Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, will be in China on 21-23 July for high-level meetings with the Chinese authorities.
Ministers hold a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council in the relevant policy fields.
The draft law aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, where fast and low-cost defence innovation cycles are critical.
The new measures seek to protect EU organic food production from unfair external competition and increase consumer trust.
Companies should guarantee that the use of social media and the digital environment is safe, particularly for children and young people, MEPs say.
On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan.
On Thursday, Parliament adopted amendments to a privacy exemption allowing electronic communication services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse.
On Thursday, plenary backed talks with the Council on a digital euro proposal that would offer citizens a secure way to reduce reliance on non-EU providers.
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution on the recently-published joint communication on humanitarian aid.
Thursday 9 July
Serbia’s government continues to say EU membership is its strategic goal, but MEPs warn that this is often not reflected in its actions.
On Wednesday, MEPs called for a constructive discussion on how to advance Ukraine’s European integration, taking into account the EU’s strategic interests.
In their report on Moldova’s progress towards EU membership, MEPs commend the country for its exemplary commitment despite continued Russian-led foreign interference.
On Wednesday, MEPs gave their green light to two agreements paving the way for closer political ties and expanded trade between EU and Mexico.
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