European Parliament

The European Parliament, the directly elected legislative body of the European Union, has recently been a focal point for significant policy decisions. It has given final approval to a tariff agreement with the United States, averting a potential trade conflict and the threat of increased tariffs from Donald Trump's administration. This approval, however, came with conditions, including a sunset clause for the deal's expiration and clear terms for future tariff adjustments. The Parliament has also been involved in finalizing a new EU asylum and migration system, which includes measures to increase deportations and potentially raid homes to enforce deportation orders, a move critics liken to US immigration policies. Furthermore, the Parliament is working on improving cross-border travel experiences, proposing solutions to simplify international train bookings. These recent actions highlight the Parliament's role in shaping EU trade relations, migration policies, and internal market functionalities.