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Proposals in December to stamp out corruption at the European Parliament in the wake of Qatargate have been progressively watered down, says the Left. Manon Aubry, Left co-president, said decisions being made behind closed doors are burying pro-transparency efforts.

On Wednesday Chair of EP’s Committee on Culture and Education Sabine Verheyen (EPP,DE) will hold a press conference in Strasbourg together with Ukrainian band “Kalush Orchestra”.

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On Wednesday Chair of EP’s Committee on Culture and Education Sabine Verheyen (EPP,DE) will hold a press conference in Strasbourg together with Ukrainian band “Kalush Orchestra”.

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European finance ministers sought to unblock talks over reforming the EU's debt and deficit rules.

It's become clear Qatargate is being used by rightwing MEPs to cast doubt on civil society. For them, the sometimes successful campaigns by often under-financed and understaffed NGOs is a pain — it counters their private sector and neo-liberal ideology.

EU ministers of finance and economy updated the list to add British Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Marshall Islands, and Russia — in an update not comprehensive enough for everyone.

EU citizens should be guaranteed mobility and electoral rights, yet they face challenges when voting and standing for election in another EU country, warn MEPs.

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EU citizens should be guaranteed mobility and electoral rights, yet they face challenges when voting and standing for election in another EU country, warn MEPs.

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A new network of European IRIS² telecommunication satellites will be active from 2024, following the green light by Parliament on Tuesday.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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A new network of European IRIS² telecommunication satellites will be active from 2024, following the green light by Parliament on Tuesday.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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On Tuesday, Latvian President Egils Levits called on Europe to find the political will to try Russia for its crimes and give Ukraine a future in Europe.

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On Tuesday, Latvian President Egils Levits called on Europe to find the political will to try Russia for its crimes and give Ukraine a future in Europe.

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Ardern had many important achievements, but more important is the remarkable manner in which she achieved success. The departing PM was not afraid of acting as a woman, showing her true feelings, her 'soft' feminine side and also her compassion.

Parliament approved the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Parliament approved the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs backed on Tuesday proposals to improve the situation for EU citizens who live in another member state and wish to vote or stand in European and local elections.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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MEPs backed on Tuesday proposals to improve the situation for EU citizens who live in another member state and wish to vote or stand in European and local elections.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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On Tuesday, MEPs agreed to create a new permanent subcommittee for public health matters.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Tuesday, MEPs agreed to create a new permanent subcommittee for public health matters.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs approved including REPowerEU measures in national plans to be more independent from Russian fossil fuels, speed up the green transition and tackle energy poverty.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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