In the light of a series of recent controversial takeover bids and the reaction of various European governments to them, MEPs debated merger policy in the internal market with the Austrian presidency and with the Competition Commissioner, Neelie Kroes.
Eiropas Parlaments 16. martā nobalsoja par 1,5 miljardu eiro piešķiršanu Rīcības programmai veselības aizsardzības jomā laikposmam no 2007. līdz 2013. gadam.