European Parliament

The European Parliament’s and political groups’ spokespersons will hold a briefing on this week’s plenary session at 15.30 today.

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Covid-19 vaccines in the EU, relations with the US and the priorities of the new Council presidency will be discussed at the first plenary session of 2021.

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A new US president taking office represents an opportunity to reset transatlantic relations. Find out what the EU is offering to work together on.

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Foreign Affairs and Trade MEPs welcome the new EU-UK agreement as a good deal but demand proper parliamentary scrutiny powers and thorough access to information.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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Small companies have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. MEPs believe the EU can help by easing requirements and supporting their resilience.

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Members on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Committees will debate the new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on Thursday at 10.00 CET.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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The Parliament hearing on “Facing the sixth mass extinction and increasing risk of pandemics: what role for the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030” will be held on Thursday.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Lack of transparency has recently fuelled uncertainty and disinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccination in Europe, say MEPs.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The EU has designated 2021 as the European Year of Rail to promote the use of trains as a safe and sustainable transport. Find out more.

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Trade MEPs on Monday welcomed the achievements of the agreement between the EU and the UK but promised detailed scrutiny of the deal before a consent decision.
Committee on International Trade

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MEPs will examine the implementation of the EU's vaccines strategy and start looking into the agreement on EU-UK relations reached at the end of 2020.

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The EU’s lead negotiator on COVID-19 vaccines contracts, Sandra Gallina, will update MEPs on the latest developments concerning COVID-19 vaccines, on Tuesday at 9 am.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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EU-UK relations are changing following Brexit and the deal reached at the end of 2020. Find out what this means for you.

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As a difficult year draws to a close, everyone at the European Parliament wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Clothes, footwear and household textiles are responsible for water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill. Find out more in our infographic.

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Portugal took over the rotating Council Presidency on 1 January 2021, amidst a health and economic crisis. But what are the Portuguese MEPs’ expectations?

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As the EU continues to deal with the impact of the pandemic, while delivering on priorities such as fighting climate change, here’s what to look out for in 2021.

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Provisional implementation is to remain a unique exception, said EP leaders. Parliamentary oversight will start as soon as possible to adopt EP position before the end of the transition.

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Statement by the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli and the Head of Parliament's UK Coordination Group David McAllister on the agreement reached on future EU-UK relations.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the EU and less than 40% is recycled. Check out the facts and figures in our infographics.

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