European Parliament (News)

Wednesday, 18 May

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MEPs adopt their position on key EU draft laws to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 and to protect jobs and citizens.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The European Parliament wants more support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions against Russia following its invasion of the country.

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In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, MEPs demand tougher sanctions on Russia and new efforts to grant Ukraine EU candidate status.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Debating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, MEPs expressed unwavering support for Ukraine and for efforts to bring the country closer to the European community.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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“Our way of life is worth defending. It is worth a cost. For the next generation, for all those in Ukraine and around the world who believe in Europe. For all those who want to be free.”

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the European Parliament plenary in today’s debate on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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450 employees in Spain who lost their jobs in the car industry when the Nissan production plant in Barcelona closed should receive €2.8 million in EU aid.
Committee on Budgets

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The final meeting of the Panel on ‘A stronger economy, social justice and jobs / Education, culture, youth and sport / Digital transformation’ took place in Dublin over the weekend.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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MEPs and national parliamentarians will discuss the post-pandemic future for Europe’s women at an inter-parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday morning.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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The final meeting of a series of citizens’ panels saw Europeans formulate ideas on how the EU should promote quality jobs, a healthy economy and social justice.

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Teleworking, gender equality, mental health and unpaid care work are the focus of events around International Women’s Day on 8 March.

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The President of the European Parliament delivered the following statement at the European Council on Thursday.

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On Thursday at 18.30 CET, MEPs will debate Russia’s military assault on Ukraine with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell and Ukrainian parliamentarians.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.

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Ahead of International Women’s Day, Women’s Rights and Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs will debate the challenges faced by women in the economic world.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Parliament’s President and group leaders adopted the following statement on Russia’s military attack on Ukraine, and announced an extraordinary plenary session for next Tuesday.

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On Wednesday, an EP delegation ended its three-day visit to Poland, where MEPs met politicians, judges, civil society and journalists, to assess the rule of law situation.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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The European Citizen’s Prize recognises initiatives that contribute to EU cooperation and the promotion of common values. Are you involved in or know of such a project? Nominate it now!

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Leading MEPs strongly condemn the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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