News in Brief

At a glance: European Parliament committees propose new small mid-cap company category to reduce EU regulatory burdens; two Parliament committees call for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape; and Parliament President Roberta Metsola calls for EU–UK partnership reset during London visit.

At a glance: MEPs back Andrés Ritter as next EU Chief Prosecutor; the European Commission proposes a single system to track EU budget spending after 2027; and Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democratic Shield discusses countering Russian interference ahead of Armenian elections.

At a glance: The European Parliament marks four years of Russia’s war against Ukraine by inviting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to give an address; Parliament freezes Turnberry trade deal with the United States after Trump imposes new tariffs; and ECB President Christine Lagarde discusses interest rates and inflation with MEPs.

At a glance: The European Parliament is hosting European Parliamentary Week in Brussels; a debate on US sanctions and digital rules is taking place with former Commissioner Thierry Breton; and a review of seafood imports to the EU is presented to Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries.

At a glance: the Commission presents its high-speed rail plan to Parliament’s Committee on Transport; the European Court of Auditors discusses the findings of a report on environmental funding projects with MEPs; and a public hearing takes place on neurological health.