New EU rules to reduce emissions from passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers is debated and voted by MEPs.

The regulation governing the type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles (Euro 7), provisionally agreed with the Council in December 2023, aims to support the EU’s transition towards clean mobility and improve air quality.

For passenger cars and vans, the current Euro 6 exhaust emissions limits and test conditions will be maintained, while stricter limits would be applied for buses and trucks. The Euro 7 standards also tackle non-exhaust emissions (microplastics from tyres and particles from brakes) and include requirements concerning battery durability.

Plenary Debate - Euro 7

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Amending the EU Regulation 2023/965 as regards simplifying and strengthening the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

ENVI - Exchange of views with Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, as part of the structured dialogue

ENVI - Exchange of views with Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, as part of the structured dialogue

EP Plenary session - European Water Resilience Strategy

EP Plenary session - A unified EU response to unjustified US trade measures and global trade opportunities for the EU

ENVI Extraordinary meeting - Exchange of views with Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, as part of the structured dialogue

Press conference on Euro 7 emission standards for cars, vans, lorries and buses following the votes

ENVI - Euro 7 regulation for cars and vans

Council and Commission statements on the European Economic Recovery Plan at the plenary session in Strasbourg with the Czech Vice Prime Ministre in charge of European Affairs.

Meeting with the Vice Prime Minister in charge of European Affairs of the Czech Republic.

EP President and Czech Vice-Prime Minister in charge of European Affairs ceremonial LEX signing.

This news item presents highlights from the debate and vote on the European Parliament’s recommendations for the upcoming European Water Resilience Strategy, along with a statement by Rapporteur Thomas Bajada (S&D, MT). The Parliament adopted its recommendations—expected to guide the European Commission's strategy due before summer 2025—with 470 votes in favour, 81 against, and 92 abstentions. In their report, MEPs call for a bold and comprehensive approach to water management across the EU, aiming to address growing water-related challenges. Key proposals include setting water efficiency targets, enhancing climate adaptation efforts, ensuring sufficient funding for vital water resilience measures, and promoting digitalisation and innovation in the sector.

European Water Resilience Strategy: extracts from the debate, from the vote and statement by Thomas BAJADA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur

MEPs suggest urgent measures to alleviate the impact of droughts, such as higher wastewater reuse, increased water savings in the buildings and industrial sectors and enhanced water efficiency in agriculture. Investments in water storage techniques are also critical to sustaining water supplies during dry periods. MEPs debate

The European Water Resilience Strategy: MEPs debate

MEPs and the Commission debate its recently-proposed Automotive Industry Action Plan. Announced on 5 March 2025, it is intended to support the European automotive sector as it deals with high manufacturing costs, the low-carbon transition, and increased competition from China. A resolution will be put to a vote during the April plenary session. MEPs debate (part 1)

Action Plan for the Automotive Industry: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs react to the latest Commission proposals to support the European car industry in the face of higher manufacturing costs, the low-carbon transition, and increased competition from China, in a debate with Commissioner Tzitzikostas and Minister Szłapka. This news item shows extracts from the debate and ambience shots.

Action Plan for the Automotive Industry: extracts from the debate

In a joint debate on European security, MEPs assess the results of the 6 March special European Council convened by President António Costa and attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine and the need to bolster Europe’s security. At a critical time for Ukraine and European security, as President Donald Trump’s new US administration has paused support for Kyiv and raised questions about future US defence engagement in Europe, MEPs will hear from Ursula von der Leyen, EC President on how the EU plans to strengthen its defence capabilities. MEPs also outline their expectations for the 20 -21 March EU summit, which is expected to focus - besides Ukraine - on the Middle East, Europe’s competitiveness, trade policy, and migration management. MEPs debate (part 1)

European Council meetings and European Security: MEPs debate (part 1)

Following his inauguration on 20 January 2025, President Trump signed a large number of executive orders setting the priorities of the new US administration, including the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Paris Agreement on climate change mitigation. Alongside Commission representatives, MEPs discuss the impact of these decisions internationally and on the EU’s future involvement in these global initiatives.

US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the World Health Organisation and the suspension of US development and humanitarian aid: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs and representatives from the Commission and the Polish Council Presidency assess the current state of EU-US trade relations, multilateralism, and the EU’s potential responses if the US imposes tariffs on European products.

Preparedness for a new trade era - multilateral cooperation or tariffs: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs assess the latest developments in Syria, its geopolitical implications, and the humanitarian situation in the region in debate with Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Third part of MEPs debate.

VONDRA, Alexandr (ECR, CZ)

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