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January 22, 2026
Goal: Achieve EU digital sovereignty.
Europe’s Plan to Build Its Own Tech
The EU resolution on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure says the EU must build its own tech—chips, AI, data centres, satellites, and better internet—while boosting skills, cutting rules, and making Europe less dependent on outside tech so it can be safer, greener, and more competitive.
Tech Startups & SMEs
January 21, 2026
Goal: Ensure EU rules are followed
Do Mercosur Trade Deals Match EU Laws?
The European Parliament is asking the Court of Justice to make sure a trade deal with Mercosur countries follows EU rules and won't weaken important laws.
Farmers & Environmental NGOs
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.
Travelers & Tourists
January 20, 2026
Goal: Keep EU economy stable
Keeping Money Safe When the Economy Gets Uncertain
The European Parliament passed a resolution that warns about economic risks and calls for stronger banking rules, better regulation of non‑bank lenders, digital security, climate checks, and support for small businesses to keep the EU economy stable.
SMEs & Small Businesses
December 17, 2025
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.
Importers & Exporters
Goal: Cut red tape.
Businesses Must Show Their Products Are Deforestation‑Free
The EU 2025 Deforestation‑Free Products Regulation is a rule that makes it easier for small producers to prove their goods don’t cause forest loss, forces traders and sellers to register, keep five‑year records, verify compliance, sets inspection percentages, big fines for violations, and plans regular reviews to keep the system working.
SMEs & Small Businesses
December 16, 2025
Goal: Fair trade, farmer protection
EU’s Quick Safeguard Rules for Farmers Facing Mercosur
The EU Parliament passed a resolution that speeds up monitoring and investigations, tightens the rules for stopping imports, adds extra health, safety and environmental checks, and cracks down on companies trying to dodge the rules, all to better protect EU farmers and consumers in the EU‑Mercosur farm trade.
Farmers & Environmental NGOs
Goal: Build partnership, uphold rights.
A New Partnership with Saudi Arabia: Energy, Rights, and Global Goals
The European Parliament’s new resolution pushes for a big partnership with Saudi Arabia that expands trade, energy and tourism ties, while insisting the country step up on human rights and labor standards as a key part of the agreement.
Workers & SMEs
Goal: Protect health, democracy.
GMO Maize NK603: Safety Concerns Block New License
The European Parliament resolution says the renewal of GM maize NK603 should be stopped until more long‑term safety and environmental data are available, and that the decision‑making process for GMOs must be more democratic and transparent.
Farmers & Workers