The European Parliament voted to put Henrica Maria Verbeek‑Kusters on the Anti‑Money Laundering Authority board, so she’ll help the agency fight money‑laundering and terrorism funding.

The EU Parliament passed a resolution on 18 Dec 2025 that condemns the mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, demands the immediate release of all abducted kids, calls for stronger school protection and early‑warning systems, and urges Nigeria and the world to end the violence and protect civilians.

The EU’s new resolution will end all new Russian gas and oil imports by 2027, force each country to find other suppliers, and impose big fines on companies that break the ban.

The European Parliament approved the new rule that sets up how to verify the carbon emissions of imported goods, which will kick in on Jan. 1 2026 under the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

This resolution names Damian Jaworski as the new head of EIOPA for a five‑year term starting after March 31, 2026, and sends the decision to the Council, Commission, EIOPA, and all EU governments.

EU Parliament’s December 16, 2025 resolution says the EU must cancel the approval of the GM sugar beet KWS20‑1 until more thorough safety, environmental and farmer‑fairness data are available and the GMO decision‑making process must be reformed to include proper checks and member‑state votes.

The EU Parliament resolution adopts a directive that limits sustainability reporting and due‑diligence rules to only the biggest companies, simplifies audit and digital reporting requirements, sets new penalties, and offers a voluntary path for smaller firms.