European Parliament (News)

Ahead of a Commission proposal, expected later this year, on further EU sources of income, MEPs assess the revenue side of the EU budget and advocate several new “own resources”.
Committee on Budgets

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Parliament stresses normalising relations between Belgrade and Pristina is a priority and a precondition for the EU accession of both countries.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs have voted to approve the European Union’s accession to the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, concluding Parliament’s role in the process.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved the implementation of the EU’s 2021 budget for most of the EU institutions, except the European Council.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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MEPs have adopted a resolution warning about the impact of rising recovery borrowing costs on next year’s EU budget, putting flagship EU programmes at risk.
Committee on Budgets

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In his speech to MEPs, Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa identified the post-war recovery, enlargement, migration and energy as the main challenges for the EU.

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Wednesday, 10 May

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Parliament decided on Tuesday to urgently deal with a draft bill to increase European production of ammunition and missiles.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Parliament gave its green light to suspending EU import duties on Ukrainian exports of agricultural products for another year to support the country’s economy.
Committee on International Trade

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303 former employees of aluminium producer Alu Ibérica in Spain’s Galicia region will receive over €1.2 million in EU aid after the company declared bankruptcy.
Committee on Budgets

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On Tuesday Parliament voted to top up macro-financial aid for Moldova by up to €145 million to help the country cover part of its funding needs in 2023.
Committee on International Trade

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debated with MEPs during the 'This is Europe' series, calling for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in the world of tomorrow.

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Monday, 13 March

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 13-16 March plenary session today at 16.30.

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On 6-9 March, a delegation of the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee attended the UN Commission on the Status of Women and held meetings in Washington, D.C. on women’s rights.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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MEPs and the Swedish Presidency of the Council agreed on new energy saving targets in both primary and final energy consumption in the EU.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 13 - 16 March plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Speakers highlighted that while the EU managed to save energy and diversify its supply, it now has to develop its own production and adapt to a new energy reality.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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The Foreign Affairs Committee adopted on Thursday a series of proposals on the new European Rapid Deployment Capability, to be deployed in the event of a crisis.
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Improved rules for the European Digital Identity - a personal digital wallet for EU citizens - will make it easier for people to access public services and make online transactions.

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