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Press release - COVID-19: MEPs call for measures to close the digital gap in education

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 20:30
On Wednesday, the EP’s Committee on Culture and Education called for swift and concrete measures to close the digital education gap in Europe.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Article - Artificial intelligence: threats and opportunities

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 20:06
Artificial intelligence (AI) affects our lives more and more. Learn about the opportunities and threats for security, democracy, businesses and jobs.

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Press release - Tourism Committee MEPs: EU must act, 22 million jobs are at stake

Wed, 23/09/2020 - 19:51
Members of Parliament’s Tourism Task Force reiterate that the tourism sector needs EU-level coordination and substantial support to give SMEs a chance of survival.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - Changes in Commission: hearings to take place on 2 October

Tue, 22/09/2020 - 18:10
The Conference of Presidents (EP President and leaders of political groups) on Tuesday adopted the calendar of hearings of Mairead McGuinness and Valdis Dombrovskis.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - COVID-19 vaccines: MEPs seek answers from industry representatives

Tue, 22/09/2020 - 17:52
MEPs debated ways to secure a quick and safe supply of COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday, with representatives of pharmaceutical companies, research , and civil society.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - European values: towards a permanent monitoring mechanism against backsliding

Tue, 22/09/2020 - 13:25
The EU needs a “robust, comprehensive and positive agenda” to effectively protect and reinforce EU values, according to the Civil Liberties Committee.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls on MEPs to stand by the people of Belarus

Mon, 21/09/2020 - 17:17
On Monday, Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urged MEPs to continue supporting the creation of a new Belarus “admired by the world”.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Article - Roma discrimination: MEPs call for stronger EU measures

Mon, 21/09/2020 - 14:22
Parliament calls for stronger measures to improve the inclusion of Roma people in the EU, who still face widespread discrimination and poverty.

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Top story - The EU's response to the coronavirus - Addressing the Covid-19 outbreak

Mon, 21/09/2020 - 11:55
Find out the latest news on the EU-coordinated response to the coronavirus outbreak and the European Parliament's actions.

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Article - Coming up: Belarus, migration, youth unemployment

Mon, 21/09/2020 - 10:16
MEPs will meet Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, discuss a new European Commission proposal on migration and hold a hearing on vaccines.

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Agenda - The Week Ahead 21 – 27 September 2020

Fri, 18/09/2020 - 14:10
Committee meetings - Brussels

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Press release - MEPs to discuss the situation in Belarus with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Monday

Fri, 18/09/2020 - 14:09
Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs will discuss the dramatic developments in Belarus with opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Monday, 21 September.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - EU long-term budget: EP still fighting for a good agreement

Fri, 18/09/2020 - 14:06
During the fourth trilateral talks with Council and Commission, Parliament’s negotiators underline that a lot remains to be done before an acceptable agreement can be reached.
Committee on Budgets

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Article - Plenary highlights: State of the EU, Covid-19, recovery plan

Fri, 18/09/2020 - 12:14
MEPs debated the state of the EU, came up with measures to fight Covid-19 and opened the way for the recovery plan during a busy September plenary.

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Press release - COVID-19 vaccines: Public hearing in European Parliament

Fri, 18/09/2020 - 11:37
Addressing the challenges linked to securing access to safe COVID-19 vaccines will be the main topic of an online hearing on 22 September from 09.00-12.00 in the European Parliament.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Roma integration: EU must do more against social exclusion and anti-gypsyism

Fri, 18/09/2020 - 09:52
Structural anti-gypsyism must end, say MEPs, who demand measures to ensure Romani people have equal access to housing, education, healthcare and employment.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - COVID-19: Member states need to harmonise health assessments and measures

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 17:52
Common definitions, health criteria and methodologies are key to effectively fighting the ongoing pandemic and its economic consequences in the EU, MEPs say.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - MEPs approve €6.2 billion to tackle crisis and speed up vaccine deployment

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 17:14
The funds will allow the EU to improve its chances of having an effective and safe vaccine available as soon as possible, and to step up COVID-19-related cohesion funding.
Committee on Budgets

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Article - Covid-19: MEPs insist on targeted support for culture

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 17:12
Europe should support the cultural sector during the Covid-19 crisis, say MEPs in a resolution adopted on 17 September.

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Press release - Human rights breaches in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Mozambique and the Philippines

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 17:03
On Thursday, Parliament adopted resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and the Philippines.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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