Latest news from EU institutions and bodies

The new rules aim to prevent gender-based violence and protect its victims, especially women and victims of domestic violence.Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1019 of 4 April 2024 amending Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

On Wednesday, MEPs approved new rules aiming to improve the working conditions of platform workers.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

On Wednesday, Parliament gave a final green light to new rules obliging firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

MEPs approved the creation of a European Health Data Space, improving citizens’ access to their personal health data and boosting secure sharing in the public interest.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The revised law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU for a clean and healthy environment for citizens, and to achieve the EU’s zero air pollution vision by 2050.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

One Year in Office of President Röpke: Civil Society is a force for change in EU and beyond Thomas Kersten Wed, 24/04/2024 - 10:52 Today, EESC marks the first year in office of President Oliver Röpke, who was elected in April 2023, alongside Vice-Presidents Laurenţiu Plosceanu and Krzysztof Pater. Since then, the EESC has launched several landmark initiatives, including progressively integrating EU candidate countries, empowering youth, and advocating for gender equality. Committed to transforming the EESC into a unique gateway between citizens, civil society and the EU institutions, President Röpke will continue to work together with EESC Members to advance the reform agenda towards a more inclusive, transparent and equal EESC.