EU-Singapore trade agreement

Parliament approved the EU-Singapore free trade deal that will remove nearly all tariffs on goods over the next five years.

Screening foreign investment

On Thursday, MEPs voted in favour of setting up the first EU-level tool to screen foreign direct investment to protect strategic sectors such as water, transport, or communications, as well as key technologies.

Road safety

On 13 February, MEPs adopted a proposal to better protect road accident victims. The new rules will guarantee fair compensation for victims, discourage the use of uninsured cars and ensure people from different EU countries are treated the same.

Disaster response

On 12 February, MEPs agreed to an upgrade of the EU’s civil protection mechanism. At the Parliament’s insistence the law also sets up a reserve of resources, such as forest fire-fighting planes, to deploy in case an EU country needs extra means to face a natural disaster.

Animal transport

Long journeys create stress and suffering for farm animals. In a resolution adopted on 14 February, MEPs call for better enforcement of existing rules on animal welfare during transport, stricter checks, tougher penalties and reduced traveling times.





