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March 26, 2026
Goal: Hold politicians accountable
Removing immunity for MEP Grzegorz Braun after Holocaust denial statements
The European Parliament on 26 March 2026 decided to lift the parliamentary immunity of Polish MEP Grzegorz Braun so he can be prosecuted in Poland for denying the Auschwitz genocide in two public interviews.
Law Enforcement & Activists
Goal: Hold officials accountable
Polish MEP Grzegorz Braun Loses Immunity After Alleged Crimes
The European Parliament passed a resolution to waive MEP Grzegorz Braun’s parliamentary immunity, allowing Polish prosecutors to investigate and charge him with alleged crimes.
Law Enforcement & Journalists
Goal: Build stronger future economy
Slovenia's Recovery Plan Updated with More Green and Digital Funding
Slovenia's Recovery and Resilience Plan is a financial plan that helps the country recover from challenges, with a total cost of over €2 billion, and it includes projects for renewable energy, building renovation, and other areas to support green transition and digital growth.
Green Tech Workers & Construction Workers
March 25, 2026
Goal: Fast defence innovation
Fast‑Track Funding for New Defence Tech Start‑Ups
The EU AGILE Programme is a one‑year fast‑track funding plan that gives €115 million to small and medium defence companies to quickly develop and test new tech like AI, robotics and cyber tools, so they can get into the market faster and help Europe stay ready.
Tech Startups & AI Startups
Goal: Strengthen EU defense
Czech Republic Receives €2.06 Billion Loan to Boost Defence and Support Ukraine
The European Commission approved a loan of up to €2.06 billion for the Czech Republic under the SAFE program, giving them an initial €309 million upfront to help with defense production and support Ukraine.
Defence Workers & Czech Citizens
Goal: Secure EU defence
France Receives €15 Billion Loan to Boost Its Defence Industry
This resolution approves a €15.09 billion loan to France under the SAFE programme, giving it an initial €2.26 billion pre‑payment to help its defence industry.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
March 24, 2026
Goal: Accountability for war crimes
EU Joins Special Tribunal to Hold Russia Accountable for Ukraine War
The EU wants to sign a deal that lets it join a committee that will run and pay for a special court to try those who attacked Ukraine, choosing judges, setting the budget, and giving advice.
Law Enforcement & Defence workers
March 20, 2026
Goal: Ensure seed safety
EU Updates Seed Inspection Rules for Non‑EU Seeds
A new rule called the European Commission's Seed Inspection Decision will help ensure that seeds from certain countries meet the same standards as those grown in Europe, and it will be enforced until December 31, 2029.
Farmers & Exporters
Goal: Boost research collaboration
Japan Joins EU's Horizon Europe Research Programme
The EU and Japan have agreed that Japan can join the Horizon Europe research program as an associated country, letting Japanese researchers apply for funding while paying a yearly fee and following rules on money and fraud.
Researchers & Tech Startups
Goal: Strengthen global research ties
Japan Joins the EU’s Horizon Europe Research Program
The EU and Japan signed a deal that lets Japan join the Horizon Europe research program, giving Japanese scientists access to EU projects, requiring Japan to pay a share of the costs, and setting up joint work on science, tech, and green topics.
Researchers & Tech Startups
March 19, 2026
Goal: Environmental Protection
EU Takes a Stand on Maritime Safety and Pollution Reduction
The European Union has agreed on a plan to support the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) meetings in 2026, which will help reduce air pollution from ships, improve maritime safety, and increase efficiency by implementing new rules and regulations that protect the environment, human health, and the economy.
Exporters & Importers
March 18, 2026
Goal: Simplify EU company setup
EU Inc.: One Company, One EU
The EU Inc. resolution creates a single, cheap, digital company form that lets businesses start, grow, and operate across the EU in 48 hours for €100, with one‑time paperwork, no minimum capital, and easy cross‑border branches.
Entrepreneurs & Tech Startups
March 16, 2026
Goal: Prevent carbon leakage
Temporary Fund to Help Factories Cut Carbon Emissions
The EU Temporary Decarbonisation Fund is a short‑term money program that gives cash to certain heavy‑industry producers so they can upgrade to cleaner technology and keep EU emissions falling, while stopping factories from moving abroad.
Manufacturing Workers
March 12, 2026
Goal: Global economic stability
EU Calls for Fairer Global Trade Rules
The European Parliament adopted a resolution that tells the WTO to modernize its rules, fix its dispute‑settlement system, curb unfair subsidies, support food security and digital trade, and make trade fairer for developing countries.
Farmers & Fishermen
Goal: Protecting Human Rights
Free President Bazoum and Restore Democracy in Niger
The European Parliament’s resolution says a coup in Niger has taken away democracy, imprisoned the former president and his wife, and urges the junta to release them, restore elections, keep aid flowing, and for the world to pressure the regime to respect human rights.
NGOs & Journalists
Goal: Protecting Human Rights
Georgia’s crackdown on free speech and political prisoners
The European Parliament passed a resolution that condemns Georgia’s crackdown on opposition, calls for investigations, the repeal of restrictive laws, protection of activists, and sanctions against officials.
Journalists & Activists
Goal: Exposing human trafficking.
Russia’s Recruitment Scam: Tricking People from Africa and Beyond into War
The European Parliament resolution says Russia is tricking people from Africa, Cuba and South‑Central Asia into fighting in Ukraine, condemns it as a human‑rights violation, and calls for investigations, victim help, social‑media crackdowns, sanctions, and for Russia to stop the practice and return the victims.
Women & Activists
Goal: Protect travelers' rights
Travelers Get Better Protection with New Package Rules
The new EU directive changes travel rules to make package trips safer and easier to understand, giving travelers stronger protection, clearer definitions of what counts as a package, faster refunds or vouchers, and better safety and complaint handling.
Tourism Industry & Entrepreneurs
Goal: Promoting sustainable transport.
Truck Makers Can Earn Green Credits With New Rule
The European Parliament adopted a rule that lets truck makers earn emission credits when their trucks emit less CO₂ than yearly targets, encouraging early zero‑emission trucks while keeping EU climate goals on track.
Manufacturing Workers & Truck Drivers
Goal: Fair passenger protection
Revamping Air Travel Rules for Better Passenger Protection
The European Commission has reviewed 243 proposed changes to EU rules that protect air passengers, accepting 115, partially accepting 92, and rejecting 36 amendments, with the goal of strengthening passenger rights and improving national enforcement while respecting airlines' financial limits.
Tourism Industry & Workers