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Press release - Towards an EU ban on products made with forced labour

Mon, 16/10/2023 - 19:23
On Monday, the Internal Market and International Trade committees adopted their position on keeping products made using forced labour out of the EU market.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Greening the bond markets: MEPs approve new standard to fight greenwashing

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 13:53
MEPs on Thursday adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green Bond” label, the first of its kind in the world.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Press release - Nagorno-Karabakh: MEPs demand review of EU relations with Azerbaijan

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 13:03
Condemning Azerbaijan’s violent seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh, MEPs call for sanctions against those responsible and for the EU to review its relations with Baku.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Parliament pushes for start of EU accession talks with Moldova

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 13:03
In a resolution, MEPs vote to reaffirm their commitment to Moldova’s future EU membership and want accession talks with Chişinău to launch before the end of the year.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Human rights breaches in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Egypt

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 12:43
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Egypt.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - MEPs back Wopke Hoekstra as Commissioner, new tasks for Vice-President Šefčovič

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 12:23
Parliament today approved Wopke Hoekstra as Commissioner for Climate Action and Maroš Šefčovič’s new role as Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - A long-term solution for Ukraine’s funding needs

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 11:01
In a vote on Thursday, MEPs improved and endorsed a proposal for a €50 billion facility to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Human trafficking: MEPs want strong focus on victims’ rights

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 10:13
On Thursday, the committees on Women’s Rights and Civil Liberties adopted a draft position on revised rules to combat human trafficking and to help its victims.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Deal reached on reducing fluorinated gas emissions in the EU

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 08:43
On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal to further cut fluorinated gases emissions, in line with EU and global climate goals.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - EP TODAY

Thu, 05/10/2023 - 08:33
Thursday, 5 October

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Press release - Parliament to vote on the appointments of Wopke Hoekstra and Maroš Šefčovič

Wed, 04/10/2023 - 19:55
On 5 October, MEPs will vote on the appointments of Hoekstra as Commissioner for Climate Action and on Šefčovič as Executive Vice-President for the Green Deal.

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Press release - Czech President Pavel to MEPs: “If Ukraine fails, so will we”

Wed, 04/10/2023 - 14:53
During his address, Czech President Petr Pavel called for a dialogue with citizens, a fight against populism and a policy of no concessions to Putin.

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Article - Revision of EU long-term budget: why Parliament wants improvements

Wed, 04/10/2023 - 13:10
The war in Ukraine and inflation have depleted the reserves in the EU's long-term budget. The EU needs more funds so that it can react to crises, say MEPs.

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Press release - Three countries to receive nearly €455 million in EU aid after natural disasters

Wed, 04/10/2023 - 13:10
On Wednesday, Parliament approved nearly €455 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid in response to recent natural disasters in Romania, Italy and Türkiye.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - MEPs want to tackle inconsistent rules for airline carry-on luggage

Wed, 04/10/2023 - 12:53
In a resolution on uniform standards for airline carry-on luggage, MEPs argue that consistent EU rules on sizing and pricing are needed.
Committee on Petitions

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Press release - EP TODAY

Wed, 04/10/2023 - 08:33
Wednesday, 4 October

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Press release - Parliament argues for a top-up to multi-annual budget for crisis response

Tue, 03/10/2023 - 13:03
On Tuesday, MEPs set out their position on the reform of the EU’s long-term budget, emphasizing the urgency of future-proofing the EU budget.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Exposure to asbestos: MEPs adopt law to protect workers more robustly

Tue, 03/10/2023 - 13:03
Parliament approved new rules to protect EU workers from the health risks related to asbestos and to improve the early detection of asbestos.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - MEPs adopt new trade tool to defend EU from economic blackmail

Tue, 03/10/2023 - 13:03
The new trade instrument is primarily meant as a deterrent, but it will allow the EU to fight economic coercion and respond with its own countermeasures.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Media Freedom Act: MEPs tighten rules to protect journalists and media outlets

Tue, 03/10/2023 - 13:03
In response to growing threats to media freedom and the industry’s viability, MEPs adopted their position on a law to strengthen the transparency and independence of EU media.
Committee on Culture and Education

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