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The new EU Climate Law increases the EU’s 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55%. With the contribution from new carbon sinks it could raise to 57%.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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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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Following his address to heads of state or government during the EU summit, EP President David Sassoli will hold a press conference today at 15.30.

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Thursday, 24 June

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Parliament adopted on Wednesday three EU funds to strengthen the EU’s economic, social and territorial cohesion with a total of 243 billion euro.
Committee on Regional Development

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EP President Sassoli agreed on Wednesday to display the rainbow flag at the entrance of the Parliament in Brussels as well as at the EP’s Liaison Offices in all member states.

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MEPs presented their expectations for the upcoming European Council, and many used the opportunity to demand guarantees that fundamental rights are respected.

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“Flagrant violations of the rule of law by member states must be penalised”, said President Sassoli at the opening of the June II plenary session in Brussels.

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EP President David Sassoli and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will hold a joint press conference at 11.50 on Thursday, following Mr Guterres’ address to MEPs.

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Wednesday, 23 June

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Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on motor insurance rules providing more protection, transparency and smoother cooperation throughout the EU.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Newsletter - 23-24 June 2021 - Brussels plenary session

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On 22 June, the European Parliament officially launched the website and the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

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The first session of the Conference on the Future of Europe took place on 19 June amid expectations for change. Find out more in our video.

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Public health MEPs agree to change the European Medicines Agency’s mandate to reinforce its role and better equip the EU to manage future health crises.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee quizzed the ECB President about economic stimulus stemming from negative interest rates and plans for the pandemic emergency purchase programme.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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EU funding will help regions recover from the Covid crisis, whilst reducing disparities, making them greener and creating jobs.

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MEPs will vote on a new EU climate law and approve funds to help poorer regions during the plenary session on 23-24 June.

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At the inaugural plenary session on Saturday in Strasbourg, MEPs set the tone for the Conference Plenary debates to follow.

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On Saturday 19 June, the inaugural Plenary meeting of the Conference on the Future of Europe was held in Strasbourg.

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