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Press release - 2021 EU budget must focus on supporting a sustainable recovery from the pandemic

Thu, 10/29/2020 - 04:57
The main focus of the 2021 budget should be to mitigate the effects of the pandemic and support the recovery, building on the Green Deal and digital transformation.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - ‘Not there yet’: Rule of law conditionality trilogues continue

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 21:13
The talks by the EP and Council will continue on Thursday when the co-legislators will meet for the fourth trilogue on mechanism to link the EU funds to the respect of rule of law.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Press release - MEPs warn of attempts by some EU countries to silence and subdue critical media

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 17:21
Media freedom within the EU has deteriorated recently, says the Civil Liberties Committee, concerned about journalists faced with violence, harassment and pressure.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - EU agri-food products to be protected in China

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 17:02
Parliament should back the deal between the EU and China that would protect 200 European and Chinese products, said the Trade Committee on Tuesday.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - European values: COVID-19 emergency measures pose a “risk of abuse of power”

Tue, 10/27/2020 - 16:24
The Civil Liberties Committee urges the Commission to evaluate “first wave” national measures to assess their impact on citizens’ rights and freedoms.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - EU consumers should enjoy a “right to repair” and enhanced product safety

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 18:55
The Internal Market Committee proposed a series of measures to strengthen consumer protection and enhance product safety and sustainability.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - Refugee camps on the Greek islands: situation and challenges

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 15:24
The situation on the Greek islands following the destruction of the Moria refugee camp will be the focus of a debate in the Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Article - Coming up: budget 2021, Covid-19 measures, Gender Equality Week

Mon, 10/26/2020 - 12:24
This week MEPs will decide on their priorities for the 2021 budget, consider how the pandemic has affected fundamental values and hold the first European Gender Equality Week.

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Article - Plenary highlights: Sakharov laureate, EU farm policy, digital services, Brexit

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 19:54
MEPs set out their priorities on digital service rules, artificial intelligence and EU farm policy during the 19-23 October plenary session.

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Press release - A greener, fairer, and more robust EU farm policy

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 17:32
The EU’s future farm policy should be more flexible, sustainable, and crisis-resilient, so that farmers can continue to deliver food security across the EU.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Press release - EU farm policy reform: Statements by Parliament’s chief negotiators

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 17:20
Following today’s vote on the EU farm policy reform, the Chair of Parliament’s Agriculture Committee and the three lead MEPs have issued the following statements.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Background - EU farm policy reform as approved by MEPs

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 17:14
On Friday, Parliament adopted its position on the future EU Farm policy and for the upcoming talks with EU ministers.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Agenda - The Week Ahead 26 October – 01 November 2020

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 14:48
Committee meetings - Brussels

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Press release - Fostering gender equality in the EU’s foreign and security policy

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 13:55
MEPs call on the EU to recognise the pivotal role women play in foreign policy and international security and to adapt its policy accordingly.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - Parliament launches its first European Gender Equality Week

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:14
At the initiative of the Women’s Rights Committee, the European Parliament is holding its first ever European Gender Equality Week from 26 to 29 October.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - EP Today

Fri, 10/23/2020 - 08:32
Friday, 23 October

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Press release - Legislation with binding measures needed to stop EU-driven global deforestation

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 18:33
Parliament calls on the Commission to put forward rules to stop EU-driven global deforestation through mandatory due diligence for companies placing products on the EU market.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Article - Sustainable forestry: Parliament’s work to fight deforestation

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 18:10
Protecting and sustainably managing forests is critical to fighting the climate crisis. Find out what measures the European Parliament is calling for.

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Top story - Artificial intelligence - Building trust and boosting innovation

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 15:26
AI will be one of the defining technologies of the future. Find out how MEPs want the EU to foster growth while ensuring safety and respect for human rights.

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Press release - Member states must stop selling EU passports immediately, MEPs demand

Thu, 10/22/2020 - 15:21
EU citizenship cannot be traded as a commodity, according to a majority of speakers, who want to end the “golden passports” schemes currently in place in some member states.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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