As the tenth legislative term of the European Parliament begins following the European elections from June 6 to 9, 2024, the Foundation offers a review of the previous legislature. It also offers some analysis of the events that have punctuated European news in recent weeks, in terms of the composition, legislative activity and influence of the European Parliament both within and outside the European Union.

The European law on artificial intelligence, adopted in May 2024, was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 12 July and its provisions will apply from 2 August 2026. The main aim of this text is to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence in areas where this could entail risks for the protection of fundamental rights.

The question of European defence is more topical than ever: the crises and conflicts underway on the borders of the European Union pose geostrategic challenges that are not new however. To a certain extent, the EDC Treaty in 1952 attempted to respond to these challenges. At a time when we are (re)inventing European defence, we need to take another look at this text.

With the opening of negotiations for Ukraine's accession to the European Union, the prospect of an agricultural powerhouse joining the single market may give rise to fears of new competition between Member States. However, when it comes to global competition - and with Russia in particular - Ukrainian agricultural production is, according to the author, an asset to be taken seriously.

On the eve of the first intergovernmental conference to open negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs takes stock of the benefits of Ukraine's membership of the European Union.

Agenda

Review of the 9th Legislature of the European Parliament

What to take away from the European law on artificial intelligence

A "commissioner" responsible for defence issues

European agriculture and Ukrainian agriculture complement each other

Ukraine's accession to the European Union brings added value and serves historical justice