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European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· 29d

🇮🇪 What are the priority dossiers under the Irish EU Council Presidency? This week, several EP committees exchange views with the new presidency. Read about the priorities ⤵️ link.europa.eu/DJrRjj @envi.europarl.europa.eu @femm.europarl.europa.eu @pech.europarl.europa.eu @tran.europarl.europa.eu

Photo of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development meeting during the presentation of the priorities of the Irish Presidency of the Council on 14 July 2026. Members and officials are seated in the committee room, facing the speakers at the front.

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 14

Commission presented a tax simplification package, including an Omnibus to simplify EU direct tax framework 🔎Our briefing examines how the directives under revision have worked so far: link.europa.eu/W3cMJh @fisc.europarl.europa.eu @kiramph.bsky.social @ferber.bsky.social @matthiasecke.bsky.social

EPRS briefing summary on 'Taxation omnibus: Revising EU rules on direct taxation: implementation takeaways' (July 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 13

Youth mental ill-health in the EU is rising. Today, 1 in 5 young people have a diagnosable disorder. How could EU action support them? Our study identifies 6 policy options & their potential added value👉 link.europa.eu/grPpxy @sant.europarl.europa.eu @tillymetz.bsky.social @stinebosse.bsky.social

Illustration with the text: '1 in 5 young people live with a mental-health disorder. Rates of anxiety and depression are rising among EU youth.' The visual shows a group of five young people, including one person standing in the foreground with crossed arms.

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 8

🌱 Environmental crimes can be hard to detect, prosecute and punish. Today, MEPs will vote on endorsing EU ratification of the Council of Europe's new Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law. 🔎 Read (in 6 languages) ↓ link.europa.eu/bM7Vw3 @juri.europarl.europa.eu

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'EU accession to the Council of Europe Convention on Environmental Crime' (July 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 7

📌 The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development starts today, until 15 July. The focus is on the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for a sustainable future for all. 📚 Find all our publications on the SDGs: link.europa.eu/Fj7qvT @deve.europarl.europa.eu @droi.europarl.europa.eu

Two girls carefully holding water in a container, symbolising water scarcity

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 7

🇪🇺🇲🇽 EU & Mexico signed 2 agreements in May to update the legal framework governing their relations and strengthen cooperation. This week, MEPs will decide whether to give Parliament's consent to the conclusion of these instruments. Read↓ #EPlenary @afet.europarl.europa.eu @inta.europarl.europa.eu

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'EU-Mexico agreements' (July 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 7

📌 The NATO Summit is taking place on 7-8 July in Ankara. What to expect? Agenda items likely include: 🔹Defence planning 🔸Spending targets 🔹Burden-sharing 🔸Support for Ukraine 🔎 Read our 5-page briefing ↓ link.europa.eu/NXJ7pN @afet.europarl.europa.eu @sede.europarl.europa.eu

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 6

East Asia has been experiencing security challenges triggered by authoritarian regimes. The EU has engaged with like-minded partners in the region – Japan, Korea, ASEAN and Taiwan – and Parliament wants to deepen cooperation. MEPs will vote on a recommendation ⤵️ #EPlenary @afet.europarl.europa.eu

EPRS plenary at-a-glance 'The changing geopolitical situation in East Asia' (July 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 6

🇮🇪 What are the priority dossiers under the Irish EU Council Presidency? Read the full briefing ⤵️ link.europa.eu/DJrRjj Learn more about Ireland: 🔸Irish Parliament & EU affairs: link.europa.eu/YvHbb7 🔸Key economic indicators: link.europa.eu/83rgKj #Ireland2026EU @press.europarl.europa.eu

Photo of Roberta Metsola, European Parliament President and Micheál Martin, Irish Prime Minister speaking at a press conference during the EP Conference of Presidents meeting with the incoming Irish Presidency of the Council (23 June 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 6

Social security systems are governed by EU countries. The EU can coordinate them & facilitate life for citizens living / working in another EU country. This week, MEPs will vote on updated social security rules. Read: link.europa.eu/6VtDhN #EPlenary @empl.europarl.europa.eu @gabischoff.bsky.social

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'Developments in social security coordination' (July 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jul 6

✈️ Parliament and Council reached agreement on the air passenger rights framework in June. This week, MEPs are set to debate and adopt updated rules to strengthen the protection of air travellers. Read our note (available in 6 languages) 👉 link.europa.eu/8wRD8P #EPlenary @tran.europarl.europa.eu

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'Air passenger rights' (July 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 30

💡 The EU innovation act is expected to enhance the framework conditions for creating and scaling up innovation. The European Commission is set to propose it on 1 July. Read about boosting research & innovation in the EU 👉 link.europa.eu/6RY6c7 @itre.europarl.europa.eu @borys-budka.bsky.social

Engineers collaborating with robotic arm in an industrial setting for automation development in a manufacturing facility

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 30

Today is International Day of Parliamentarism! 🔎 Curious to learn more about the European Parliament? Check facts & figures, who's who and what's what. 📊 Start exploring: link.europa.eu/drdhhK

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 30

EPRS visual reading 'The new European grids package aims to: strengthen energy independence, modernise the EU energy system, boost interconnection, further integrate renewable energies. Source: European Commission, communication on European Grids Package (10 December 2025)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 30

⚡️Grid congestion happens when electricity can't be transported from generation to demand locations. Grid expansion still needs major investments & streamlined permitting. Read link.europa.eu/94HKpv @itre.europarl.europa.eu @nielsfuglsang.bsky.social @michabloss.bsky.social @rudikennes.bsky.social

EPRS infographic reading 'Electricity cannot move efficiently in the EU, causing grid congestion' and showing grid congestion based on electricity price spreads across EU bidding zones, in 2024. Source: EPRS, based on EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), 2025'

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 29

🔬 Health biotechnologies are becoming key for public health & innovation. Read about the proposed European biotech act: link.europa.eu/q3MvMX @sant.europarl.europa.eu @itre.europarl.europa.eu @marietouss1.bsky.social @villeniinisto.vihreat.fi @anjahazekamp.bsky.social @smithanthony.bsky.social

EPRS briefing summary on 'European biotech act' (April 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 29

EU joint procurement of defence equipment has gained renewed strategic importance. This week, the Commission is due to publish a communication on the Defence Single Market. Read our briefing on the topic 👉 link.europa.eu/7tDn3P @sede.europarl.europa.eu @masz.bsky.social @hneumannmep.bsky.social

EPRS infographic showing four key EU joint defence procurement instruments and reading 'Joint procurement in defence could bring economies of scale and greater efficiency for EU countries.'

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 24

VAT is one of the most important sources of public revenue in the EU. But it's particularly vulnerable to fraud. To address this, the EU introduced the VAT Reverse Charge Mechanism. 🔎Full summary & study: link.europa.eu/BYvxtP @fisc.europarl.europa.eu @ferber.bsky.social @matthiasecke.bsky.social

EPRS at-a-glance on 'The implementation and impact of the VAT reverse charge mechanism in the EU: European implementation assessment' (June 2026) - page 1/2

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 24

In some EU countries, the housing cost overburden rate in cities is even higher⤵️ 📝Read: - Coordinated EU approach to housing: link.europa.eu/ng8G78 - Addressing the housing crisis through the RRF: link.europa.eu/bqdMcW @hous.europarl.europa.eu @dirkgotink.bsky.social @ciaranmulloolymep.bsky.social

EPRS infographic reading 'In some countries, the housing cost overburden rate in cities is even higher.' Source: Eurostat (March 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 24

🏠In 2024, EU households spent 19% of their disposable income on housing. But almost 10% of the population in cities lived in a household spending more than 40% of disposable income on housing. 🔎 link.europa.eu/ng8G78 @hous.europarl.europa.eu @dirkgotink.bsky.social @ciaranmulloolymep.bsky.social

EPRS infographic reading 'On average, housing costs are a heavier burden in EU cities, where 1 in 10 people spend over 40 % of their disposable income on housing.' Source: Eurostat (March 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 23

📊 Our infographic on critical raw materials provides a snapshot of the main producers of raw materials, focusing on extraction & processing. 🔎 Read more: link.europa.eu/trtjhB @itre.europarl.europa.eu @chahim.bsky.social @brigittevdberg.bsky.social @saramatthieu.bsky.social @perclausen.bsky.social

EPRS infographic briefing on 'Monitoring the supply of critical raw materials in the EU' (June 2026) - page 1

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 23

🩺 The integration of AI into healthcare & daily life could deeply impact people's health and wellbeing, bringing health benefits but also introducing new challenges. 🔎 Read the full briefing: link.europa.eu/8dtN7T @sant.europarl.europa.eu @tillymetz.bsky.social @stinebosse.bsky.social

EPRS briefing summary 'Health and wellbeing in the age of artificial intelligence' (May 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 23

📱 Cyberbullying is a critical issue across the EU. But there is no EU-wide legally binding definition of what is cyberbullying. This impacts actions from governments & schools. 🔎 How does the EU address cyberbullying? Read: link.europa.eu/7NW66J @imco.europarl.europa.eu @libe.europarl.europa.eu

A young person holding a smartphone in a dark room.

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 22

🔎 What is the state of the EU economy? 📊 GDP, fiscal policy, inflation, find more in the Economic Outlook Quarterly: link.europa.eu/PRNBfJ @econ.europarl.europa.eu @budg.europarl.europa.eu @aurorelalucq.bsky.social @dboeselager.volteuropa.org @monika-hohlmeier.bsky.social @luciayar.bsky.social

EPRS briefing (page 1) 'Economic Outlook Quarterly: Europe's complex path through a shifting economic landscape' (June 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 22

🇺🇦 What is the state of play of EU support to Ukraine? - Team Europe military support - Ukraine Support Loan Dialogue - Reforms & investments under the Ukraine Facility 🔎 Read: link.europa.eu/PRmRrH @inta.europarl.europa.eu @afet.europarl.europa.eu @sede.europarl.europa.eu @budg.europarl.europa.eu

EU and Ukrainian flags at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to mark the 1000 days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in 2024.

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 17

🚗 6.5 million vehicles become waste in Europe every year. MEPs will debate & vote on rules to make the automotive sector more circular. Read ↓ @envi.europarl.europa.eu @imco.europarl.europa.eu @pcanfin.bsky.social @davidcormand.bsky.social @saramatthieu.bsky.social @lukemingflanagan.bsky.social

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'Circularity requirements for vehicle design and end-of-life vehicles' (June 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 17

⏰ The European Council meeting starts tomorrow in Brussels. 📋 This meeting has a full agenda, topped by Ukraine, MFF, and global economic challenges. Who are the current members of the European Council? 👉 link.europa.eu/F9RYJn What is the outlook for this #EUCO meeting? 👉 link.europa.eu/Q9gKhm

EPRS infographic of the current members of the European Council, with their political affiliation (as of 5 June 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 16

The multiannual financial framework (MFF) is the EU's long-term budget that shapes spending priorities. 🔎 What are the Parliament's and Commission's positions on the next MFF? ⏯️ Watch 📊 Read: link.europa.eu/Db8G4G @budg.europarl.europa.eu @fabiennekeller.bsky.social @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 15

This week in #EPlenary, MEPs debate & vote on the Digital Omnibus on AI. The Digital Omnibus on AI postpones the application of certain parts of the AI Act, while maintaining its core provisions & risk-based approach. Read: link.europa.eu/pQPq67 @libe.europarl.europa.eu @imco.europarl.europa.eu

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'Digital Omnibus on AI: Adoption in plenary' (June 2026)

European Parliamentary Research Service@ep-eprs· Jun 15

This week in #EPlenary, MEPs will debate and give their final approval to two regulations implementing EU tariff commitments under the 2025 EU-US Joint Statement. Read more in our note (available in 6 languages) ↓ 🔗 link.europa.eu/p43chw @inta.europarl.europa.eu @bernd-lange.bsky.social