President Metsola today informed the Bureau of new initiatives that continue the reforms to modernise Parliament. The planned measures will strengthen maternity rules for Members of the European Parliament who wish to continue to carry out their parliamentary duties and speak for their constituents during this period.

If adopted, these reforms would make the European Parliament one of the most modern and inclusive parliaments in the world when it comes to maternity rules.

“No elected representative should have to choose between their mandate and parenthood,” said President Metsola. “By modernising our rules, we are standing up for fairness, equality and a Parliament that truly reflects the people it serves. We must practice what we preach.”

Next steps

Parliament’s Bureau will consider a targeted review of the Implementing Measures for the Statute for MEPs by the autumn, including a dedicated section on maternity absences, building on existing rights.

Parliament will also…