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March 26, 2026
Goal: Secure EU trade
U.S. lobster goes duty‑free, EU cuts U.S. tariffs on $160 million of goods
The European Parliament has made changes to a rule that allows certain goods from the US to be sold without taxes in the EU, extending the period it's allowed until 2028 and adding new rules to make sure the goods are actually coming from the US and not being re-exported elsewhere.
Importers & Exporters
Goal: Keep trade fair and safe
Adjusting U.S. import duties and opening new trade quotas
The European Parliament adopted amendments to a regulation that suspends customs duties on certain U.S. goods, lets the EU lift or restore those duties if the U.S. raises tariffs or acts against EU interests, and keeps monitoring trade and protecting EU industry until March 2028.
Importers & Logistics Companies
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: 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 20, 2026
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
March 12, 2026
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
March 11, 2026
Goal: Strengthen EU defence
EU's New Defence Projects: Drones, Borders, Air and Space Shields
The European Parliament resolution says the EU must raise defence spending, coordinate joint projects, and launch four flagship programmes—drone, eastern flank, air and space defence—to strengthen security against Russia, cyber attacks and new weapons, while ensuring funding, export controls and transparency.
Defence Workers & Military Personnel
Goal: Secure EU defence independence
Making Europe’s Defence Industry Stronger Together
The European Parliament resolution says the EU should create one big defence market to cut spending, grow its own industry, and make Europe safer and less dependent on outside suppliers.
Defence Workers & Military Personnel
Goal: Secure Europe's future
Adding New Countries: A Plan for Growth and Reform
The European Parliament Resolution on EU Enlargement (March 2026) says the EU should keep inviting new members, fast‑track talks with countries that meet rule‑of‑law and democracy standards, give them money and support, and keep the process fair and transparent to boost security, peace and prosperity.
Exporters & Importers
Goal: Improve international security.
Europol and Ecuador Join Forces Against Crime and Terrorism
The European Parliament approved a resolution that lets Europol work with Ecuador to fight serious crime and terrorism, and asks the President to share this decision with the Council, Commission, EU governments, and Ecuador.
Law Enforcement & Border Guards
Goal: Boost Parliament oversight
New Pact Makes Parliament and Commission Work Closer
This new agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission gives Parliament more power to check the Commission, forces the Commission to share more information, attend meetings, do impact studies, and work together on laws, budgets and international deals.
Citizens of EU countries
March 10, 2026
Goal: Make foreign aid work better
Making EU Foreign Aid Run Smoother
On March 10, 2026 the European Parliament adopted a resolution asking the Commission to tweak a rule that makes the EU’s external aid guarantees work better, and told the Commission to send it back if they make major changes.
NGOs & Activists
March 06, 2026
Goal: Keep banks safe, protect people's money
Revised Rules to Protect Bank Deposits and Boost Cross‑Border Support
This is a Commission message to the European Parliament explaining that the Council has agreed to a draft directive that lets deposit‑guarantee scheme funds be used more flexibly to help banks in trouble, while keeping costs capped and protecting taxpayers.
Citizens of EU countries
February 26, 2026
Goal: Reduce gun crime
New Rule to Stop Illegal Gun Trade and 3‑D Printed Firearms
The EU Directive on Combating Firearms Trafficking is a new set of rules that makes it easier for police to catch and punish people who make, sell, move, or use illegal guns—including those made with 3‑D printers—and forces all member states to share information and follow the same penalties.
Law Enforcement & Border Guards
February 17, 2026
Goal: Prevent financial crises
New Rules for Overseeing Large Financial Groups to Better Protect People’s Money
This Directive is a new set of rules that brings together and simplifies how banks, insurance companies, investment firms and their groups are supervised in the EU, making them keep enough capital, report risks and big internal deals, and letting one main authority coordinate the checks across countries.
Banks & Insurance Companies
February 12, 2026
Goal: End violence, protect civilians.
Civilians in Crisis: Fighting, Displacement, and the Fight for Peace in Northeast Syria
The resolution asks everyone involved in Northeast Syria—Syria, the SDF, Turkey, the EU, the US and others—to stop fighting, protect civilians, respect human rights, and help rebuild the area so all people can live safely.
NGOs & Journalists
Goal: Promote gender equality worldwide
EU's Plan to Strengthen Gender Equality and Protect Women Everywhere
This recommendation to the EU Council for the 70th UN Women’s conference lays out a plan to boost gender equality by funding inclusive policies, improving legal help for women, fighting all forms of violence, protecting reproductive rights, ensuring digital safety, and urging EU leaders to defend women’s rights worldwide.
Women & Activists
February 11, 2026
Goal: Boost EU defence independence
EU Builds Stronger Defence Partnerships
The European Parliament passed a resolution that says the EU should strengthen its defence partnerships, work closer with NATO and other allies, boost its own defence industry, and keep its security actions based on rules and values.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
Goal: Help Ukraine recover
Ukraine Support Loan: €90 Billion Aid for 2026‑2027
The European Parliament passed a regulation that creates a €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan for 2026‑27, which will be paid back only after Ukraine receives war‑reparations from Russia and can be covered by frozen Russian assets, with €30 billion for budget help and €60 billion for defence, while Ukraine must keep democratic rules, fight corruption, and report how the money is spent.
Defence workers & Military Personnel
February 10, 2026
Goal: Ensure ECB accountability
European Central Bank's 2025 Plan: Stable Prices, Digital Euro, and Equality
The European Parliament resolution on the ECB’s 2025 annual report says the ECB must keep prices stable, act independently, shrink its balance sheet, support EU economic goals, and improve digital payments while staying transparent and accountable.
Entrepreneurs & Exporters