European Parliament (News)

“God Exists, her name is Petrunya” has won this year’s LUX Film Prize. Director Teona Mitevska talked to us about the power of her story of a woman defying the system and winning.

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For next year’s EU budget, MEPs have secured better support to protect the climate, boost research, infrastructure investments and help the young.
Committee on Budgets

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“God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya”, by Teona Mitevska, has won the 13th LUX Film Prize, President Sassoli announced in Strasbourg on Wednesday.
Committee on Culture and Education

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On Wednesday, MEPs said yes to EU Solidarity Fund aid worth €4.5 million to help reconstruction in western Crete, severely hit by exceptional weather in February.
Committee on Budgets

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Following the conclusion of the hearings process, Parliament approved the new Commissioners, presented to plenary by Commission President-elect von der Leyen on Wednesday.

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The newly elected European Commission boasts more women than ever and plenty of political experience. Check out our infographic for all the details.

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The 2018 Sakharov Prize winner, Ukrainian film director and human rights activist Oleg Sentsov, received his award in Strasbourg on 26 November.

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2018 Sakharov Prize laureate Oleg Sentsov was finally able to accept his award in person in Strasbourg on 26 November.

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MEPs call for more action to combat child trafficking and forced marriage, whilst stressing the crucial contribution that kids make in the fight against climate change.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs on Tuesday voted to endorse two new members of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and renewed mandates for three members, including its president.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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The Parliament agreed on Tuesday to modify the EU-Ukraine trade agreement to curb imports of cheap Ukrainian poultry meat entering the EU using a legal loophole.
Committee on International Trade

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MEPs highlight the need for ambitious environmental objectives and appropriate financing for the future of the EU, ahead of European summit (12-13 December).

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Mr Wojciech Wiewiórowski was selected by the Civil Liberties Committee as their top choice to become the next European Data Protection Supervisor.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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President Sassoli led a minute of silence for all women who have been victims of violence, at the opening of the November II plenary session in Strasbourg.

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The European Parliament marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November by lighting its building in orange.

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MEPs will vote on the new European Commission, award the 2019 LUX Film Prize and decide on the EU budget for 2020 at the November plenary session in Strasbourg.

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On 23-26 May, more than 200,000,000 voters in 28 EU countries went to the polls to elect MEPs.

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Ukrainian film director and human rights activist Oleg Sentsov will be in Parliament on 26 November to pick up the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

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After assessing the nominees, MEPs voted on 27 November to elect the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen, allowing it to take office on 1 December.

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The Conference of Presidents (President Sassoli and political groups’ leaders) closed the hearings process today. Parliament will vote on the new Commission on 27 November.

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