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Press release - Czech Presidency outlines priorities to EP committees

Tue, 12/07/2022 - 21:06
Ministers are outlining the priorities of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Development
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - Debate with EU Border and Coast Guard on the follow-up to Parliament's criticism

Tue, 12/07/2022 - 18:36
The EP’s Budgetary Control Committee will hear Frontex’s acting director Kalnāja and management board chair Fritsch on progress made following up on MEPs’ criticisms.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Press release - Climate change: new rules for companies to stop EU-driven deforestation globally

Tue, 12/07/2022 - 18:26
To fight climate change and biodiversity loss globally, Environment MEPs want only deforestation-free products to be allowed on the EU market.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - MEPs want better protection for consumers applying for loans online

Tue, 12/07/2022 - 10:37
The new EU rules aim at protecting consumers online from credit card debt, overdrafts and loans that are unsuitable for their financial situation.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - EU citizens trust traditional media most, new Eurobarometer survey finds

Tue, 12/07/2022 - 10:09
Media play a major role in informing European citizens on the activities of the European Union and its institutions.

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Press release - Second Annual Conference on the Global State of Human Rights

Tue, 12/07/2022 - 09:03
On 15 and 16 July, Parliament will co-host the second Global State of Human Rights Conference, with a particular focus on children’s rights all over the world.

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Press release - MEPs to debate European security developments with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg

Mon, 11/07/2022 - 13:29
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will brief MEPs on the outcome of the 28-30 June NATO summit in Madrid and EU-NATO cooperation, on Wednesday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Press release - COVID-19: debates with ECDC, HERA and chief epidemiologists

Mon, 11/07/2022 - 09:43
Parliament’s special committee on COVID-19 (COVI) will exchange views with the ECDC and HERA directors and chief epidemiologists from five EU countries.
Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future

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Article - Plenary highlights: digital rules, cost of living, mental health

Fri, 08/07/2022 - 09:58
MEPs adopted new digital rules, discussed how to tackle the rising cost of living and called for action on mental health during the 4-7 July plenary session.

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Press release - Include the right to abortion in EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, demand MEPs

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 16:12
MEPs strongly condemn once more the backsliding in women’s rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights in the US and in some EU member states.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - Fit for 55: Parliament pushes for greener aviation fuels

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 15:55
Used cooking oil, synthetic fuel or even hydrogen should gradually become the norm as aviation fuel to help EU become climate neutral by 2050, said MEPs on Thursday.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Article - Coming up in plenary: digital rules, Ukraine, cost of living

Fri, 01/07/2022 - 10:28
Parliament will vote on new digital rules, discuss the priorities of the Czech presidency and look at rising prices during the plenary session on 4-7 July.

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Press release - Agreement on foreign subsidies: ensuring equal competition in the EU

Thu, 30/06/2022 - 20:58
Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on Thursday on new tools ensuring that foreign subsidies granted by non-EU countries to companies do not distort the internal market.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Statement by EP leaders on Commission’s work programme for 2023

Thu, 30/06/2022 - 15:36
Ahead of the State of the Union debate, EP group leaders adopt a statement outlining the EP’s priorities for the 2023 Commission work programme.

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Article - MEPs call for action to protect mental health

Thu, 30/06/2022 - 15:18
An increase in mental health problems mean that this could be the next health crisis, which is why MEPs want action

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Press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session - Friday 1 July, at 11.00

Thu, 30/06/2022 - 13:49
Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 4-7 July plenary session this Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Press release - Moldovan agricultural exports liberalised for a year to support its economy

Thu, 30/06/2022 - 12:38
The International Trade Committee gave its green light on Thursday to double the amount of Moldovan agricultural products exported to the EU tariff-free.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Crypto assets: deal on new rules to stop illicit flows in the EU

Thu, 30/06/2022 - 10:13
Transfers of crypto-assets will be traced and identified to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other crimes, says the new legislation agreed on Wednesday.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Article - What Czech MEPs expect from their country's Council presidency

Wed, 29/06/2022 - 14:19
As the Czech Republic takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July, find out what Czech MEPs expect from their country's presidency the coming six months.

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Press release - Fit for 55: Transport MEPs set ambitious targets for greener aviation fuels

Mon, 27/06/2022 - 17:57
EU aviation should gradually switch to sustainable fuel, such as synthetic fuel, used cooking oil or even hydrogen, to help EU become climate neutral by 2050.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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