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1. Highlights - Plenary adopts MFF 2028-2034 interim report – 28.04.2026 - Committee on Budgets

   

   The European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position on the 2028–2034 EU budget – calling for a budget set at 1.27 % of EU GNI – excluding repayment of post-Covid recovery borrowing (NextGenerationEU). According to the report, the current MFF has proven inadequate in the face of successive crises, inflation, and new political challenges. The requested increase of 10% ensures a budget that keeps pace with the EU's ambitions – from cohesion and agriculture to defence and global leadership.

   
   

   The European Parliament's position strikes a balance: strengthening traditional and emerging priorities while ensuring predictability for beneficiaries and flexibility to adapt and respond, reaffirming its strong backing for new own resources, building on the Commission's proposal for a System of own resources of the European Union.

   The European Parliament is ready to enter negotiations on the next MFF - where its consent is needed. It is already working on legislation for the funding programmes (e.g. Erasmus+), where it is the co-legislator with the Council. The Council plans to have a position by the end of the year.

   As the institution directly representing EU citizens, the European Parliament will insist on full democratic accountability (respecting its co-decision powers), transparency and clarity in how funds are spent, a strict rule-of-law conditionality for all funding and a coherent package where the MFF, own resources, and conditionality will have to be negotiated together.

   
   Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO) and Carla TAVARES (S&D, PT), co-rapporteurs on Parliament's position for the EU long-term budget 2028-2034
   Procedure file_Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034
   Procedure file_Commission's proposal for a System of own resources of the European Union
   Heading 1_Economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture, rural and maritime prosperity and security
   Heading 2_Competitiveness, prosperity and security
   Heading 3_Global Europe
   MFF_revenue and expenditure breakdown
   MFF_timeline

   
   Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

2. Highlights - Study presentation - Committee on Fisheries

   

   On Wednesday 6 May 2026 during the PECH committee meeting the Policy Department for Regional Development, Agriculture and Fisheries will present a new study entitled "Navigating the new MFF approach for 2028-2034 – Mapping threats and opportunities for the fisheries and aquaculture sector".

   
   

   This study was commissioned by the European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries. It clarifies how the new proposed MFF architecture may affect EU fisheries and aquaculture. It compares the proposal with the current EMFAF framework in terms of sufficiency of earmarked budget and governance and assesses the threat of fragmentation and renationalisation of EU fisheries-related policies. It also assesses the potential role of the European Competitiveness Fund and alignment with the European Ocean Pact.

   
   Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

3. Highlights - 28 April - World Day for Safety and Health at Work - Committee on Public Health

   

   Observed on 28 April, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work promotes prevention, shared responsibility, and the creation of safe and healthy workplaces.

   
   

   At the same time, AI and digital technologies are transforming occupational safety and health, helping reduce risks through automation and early detection, while also introducing challenges such as increased workloads, reduced autonomy, and psychosocial risks. This evolving landscape calls for a human-centred approach to ensure technology protects workers' well-being and dignity.

   
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   European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

   
   Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

4. Highlights - Dialogue with the Chair of the Committee on Ecology of the Parliament of Montenegro - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

   

   On 27 April 2026, ENVI Members held an exchange of views with the Chair of the Committee on Ecology of the Parliament of Montenegro. The dialogue focused on the challenges faced and the efforts made by the country in the context of the enlargement process, in particular under Chapter 27 on environment and climate change.

   
   

   The exchange follows a proposal from the Chair of the Committee on tourism, agriculture, ecology and spatial planning of the Parliament of Montenegro to strengthen cooperation with the ENVI Committee in the framework of ongoing accession negotiations. Montenegro, considered a frontrunner candidate country, aims to close all negotiation chapters by the end of 2026 and join the EU by 2028. The discussion focused on Montenegro's progress in aligning with EU environmental and climate legislation, as well as the remaining challenges in key areas such as waste management, nature protection, water quality and air quality. Members also had the opportunity to discuss how enhanced parliamentary cooperation can support the completion of Chapter 27 negotiations.

   
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5. Highlights - Exchange of views with Commissioner Jessika Roswall - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

   

   On 27 April 2026, ENVI Members held an exchange of views with Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy as part of the structured dialogue.

   
   

   This exchange marked an opportunity for Members to question Commissioner Roswall on the outlook of her portfolio, which includes environmental protection, circular economy and bioeconomy development, and water resilience. Discussions will cover forthcoming initiatives, including the Circular Economy Act, the updated Bioeconomy Strategy, and the REACH revision. The exchange also provided an opportunity to follow up on the implementation of certain obligations of operators and traders under the EUDR, and the financing for climate and environment under the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034. Additionally, Members followed up on the environmental omnibus proposals, the European Water Resilience Strategy, and the deprioritisation of implementing and delegated acts.

   
   Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP