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January 22, 2026

Lithuania

Goal: Defend media freedom

Stopping the political takeover of Lithuania’s TV station

The European Parliament passed a resolution on January 22, 2026 that condemns attempts to take control of Lithuania’s public broadcaster LRT, urges the Lithuanian parliament to reject the changes, and calls for keeping LRT’s funding and independence intact to protect democracy.

Statement
Journalists & NGOs
Environment

Goal: Harmonize detergent regulations.

Cleaning Products Get Updated Rules

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on detergents that will replace the old rule, with the Parliament and the Council signing it, and it will be published and shared with other EU bodies.

New law
Small Businesses & Manufacturing Workers

January 21, 2026

Defence

Goal: Strengthen EU defence autonomy.

Europe's Big Defence Upgrade for 2025

The European Parliament adopted a resolution that calls for a stronger, more independent EU defence system, higher spending and better technology, closer cooperation with NATO and other allies, support for Ukraine, and a comprehensive plan to counter hybrid threats and protect critical infrastructure.

Opinion
Law Enforcement & Military Personnel
Human Rights

Goal: Defend global order.

EU Foreign and Security Policy Review

The 2026 European Parliament resolution reviews the EU’s foreign and security actions in 2025, sets new priorities, and urges stronger defense, more help for Ukraine, protection of human rights, and faster, clearer EU decision‑making.

Opinion
Military Personnel & Defence Industry Workers
Human Rights

Goal: Strengthen border cooperation

EU Border Guard Gets Permission to Work in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The European Parliament passed a resolution that lets the EU Border Guard Agency operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina and told EU leaders to forward the decision to the Council, Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Not a law
Border Guards & Law Enforcement
Transparency

Goal: Protect passenger rights

New Rules to Protect Air Travelers

The EU’s 2024‑2029 air passenger rights rules give travelers bigger cash payouts for delays, cancellations or denied boarding, free meals and lodging when flights are late, clearer baggage limits, help for kids and disabled people, and easier ways to file complaints, all to make flying fairer and safer.

New law
Travelers & Tourists
Budget

Goal: Support Ukraine

Ukraine loan plan gets the green light

The European Parliament approved a plan to set up a loan for Ukraine and told the Council and Commission to act on it.

Not a law
Citizens of EU countries

January 20, 2026

Democracy

Goal: Strengthen EU democracy

Making European elections fairer and easier for everyone

The European Parliament resolution wants all EU countries to use the same fair election rules, with mandatory postal voting, better accessibility, and clear European party names, so every citizen’s vote counts equally.

Opinion
Voters & Disabled People

December 18, 2025

Transparency

Goal: Protect EU funds

Rule of Law Check: Making Sure EU Money Goes to the Right Places

This resolution says the EU must use its rule‑of‑law power to pause or stop funding to member states that break democracy, and it asks for clearer rules, faster action, better coordination with other tools, protection for people already promised money, stronger whistle‑blower channels, and more oversight.

Opinion
SMEs & Small Businesses
Transparency

Goal: Strengthen AML governance

New AMLA Board Member Chosen to Fight Money Laundering

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.

Not a law
Law Enforcement & Financial Institutions
Human Rights

Goal: protect children’s safety

Mass kidnapping of Nigerian children, including from Papiri school

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.

Statement
NGOs & Activists

December 17, 2025

Energy Security

Goal: Secure EU energy independence

Cutting Russian Energy to Keep Europe Safe

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.

New law
Citizens of EU countries
Environment

Goal: Prevent carbon leakage

New Rules to Verify Carbon Emissions of Imported Products

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.

Law update
Importers & Exporters
Transparency

Goal: Inform about appointment.

Damian Jaworski chosen as new Executive Director of the European Insurance and Pensions Authority

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.

Not a law
Workers & SMEs

December 16, 2025

Environment

Goal: Protect people and nature

Hold off on selling a risky GM sugar beet until safety is proven.

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.

Statement
Farmers & Environmental NGOs
Climate

Goal: Ensure ESG accountability.

Big Companies Now Must Report Their Impact on People, Planet, and Profit

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.

New law
SMEs & Small Businesses