European Parliament (News)

MEPs condemn the mass irregular crossings into Ceuta and call for increased EU support, cooperation with Morocco and the return of persons with no right to stay.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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“Our response to the current geopolitical disruption should take on a new dimension,” Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said, addressing the European Parliament on Thursday.

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MEPs demand a coordinated European response to drug trafficking networks spanning maritime surveillance, port security, international cooperation and prevention.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted proposals to oblige platforms, EU countries and the Commission to guarantee a safe online environment for young people in the EU.
Committee on Culture and Education

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On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Hong Kong, Cuba and Zambia.

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Thursday 17 September

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a joint press conference tomorrow at 12.30.

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In a new report, MEPs warn of increased hybrid attacks against the EU, with Russia and its proxies the main culprits.
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Wednesday, Parliament approved changes to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to security challenges.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Security and Defence

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On Wednesday, Parliament endorsed the nomination of Gerald Loacker to be Austria’s member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Committee on Budgetary Control

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In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs and President von der Leyen discussed the Commission’s work over the past year and the EU’s most immediate challenges.

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved a major reform of the EU Customs Code that introduces stricter rules for e-commerce and establishes a new customs authority.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Wednesday 16 September

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Ahead of the State of the European Union plenary debate tomorrow morning, EP President Roberta Metsola will address the media.

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Foreign interference and disinformation threats are an attack on the “very essence of the European project”, MEPs warn, with citizens as primary victims.
Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

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The European Parliament has backed an extension of the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism to cover downstream goods and a fund to support the low-carbon transition.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Tuesday, Parliament voted on two separate proposals to support market stability in the European emissions trading systems ETS1 and ETS2.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday 15 September

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President Metsola opened the 14-17 September plenary session in Strasbourg.

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The European Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and Canada.

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