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Key Issues Addressed by the European Parliament in 2025

Published January 20, 2026, 08:21
Key Issues Addressed by the European Parliament in 2025

The European Parliament (EP), consisting of 720 MEPs, completed a significant year of work in 2025, following the European elections of 2024. MEPs, divided into 8 political groups, discussed and adopted legislation concerning safety, digital technology, and the daily lives of citizens. Among the most important decisions are new rules for road safety, such as the introduction of a probationary period for new drivers and the digital driving license, as well as measures to protect children online. The EP debates and votes in 24 languages and cooperates with the Council of the EU in the legislative process.