MEPs called for more openness on the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines. They suggested a law enforcing the right to disconnect for European workers and want access to adequate housing to be considered a fundamental right. In terms of foreign policy, members welcomed the start of a new era in EU-US relations with Joe Biden’s inauguration and urged extending sanctions on Russian officials involved in the jailing of Alexei Navalny.

Plenary highlights: Vaccines, EU-US relations and the right to disconnect

MEPs will look at Portugal’s priorities as it begins its presidency of the Council of the EU, new rules on the right to switch off from work and the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines. Plus, with the upcoming inauguration of Joe Biden as US president, Parliament will discuss how to strengthen transatlantic relations. All that and more, coming up in plenary.

Coming up in plenary: Covid-19 vaccines, the right to disconnect and gender equality

With a new administration in Washington and an EU-US summit scheduled later this year, the European Parliament says it's time to renew the transatlantic partnership – from tackling the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery, to building a sustainable, climate-neutral economy, and strengthening democracy around the world.

EU-US relations – a new beginning

The coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge people and governments across the globe. International dialogue has never been so important. As the European Parliament’s Washington office marks its tenth anniversary, lawmakers from both sides of the Atlantic share their message of cooperation and solidarity.

United by values: European Parliament marks 10 years in Washington DC

Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen as the head of the European Commission and also voted on the composition of delegations. Members heard the priorities of the Finnish EU presidency and discussed migration in Europe and on the US-Mexico border.

From the new Commission president to migration: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

Parliament discusses EU-US trade, funding for Erasmus+ in the next EU budget, and vehicle safety regulations. A working group monitoring rule of law and corruption in the EU will release findings on press freedom in Slovakia and Malta. And the Parliament welcomes guests from other parliaments around the EU.

Coming up in Brussels: Vehicle safety, Erasmus+ and more

The prime minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, comes to Parliament to talk about Europe’s future, while members discuss the Iran nuclear deal, financial assistance for Ukraine, new rules on unmanned aircraft, and reducing CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

From the Iran nuclear deal to drones: what’s coming up in Strasbourg

What is the relationship between the European Parliament and the US Congress? How often do they meet? What do they talk about?

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