European Parliament

The Parliament's 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought will be awarded to the democratic opposition in Belarus.

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The democratic opposition in Belarus has been awarded the 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs called for the digital gap in Europe to be closed, as the pandemic exacerbated inequalities in the EU, making it difficult for many to access school education.
Committee on Culture and Education

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MEPs call on the European Commission to take the measures foreseen in EU legislation to guarantee full visa reciprocity between the EU and the US.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Thursday, 22 October

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Parliament says negotiations on the EU-Belarus Partnership Priorities must be suspended until new, free and fair presidential elections can be organised.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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In a debate on 21 October, MEPs stressed the need to reach an agreement on EU-UK future relations that does not compromise EU interests and values.

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Parliament discussed the outcome of last week’s EU summit with European Council President Michel, Commission Vice-President Šefčovič and EU Brexit chief negotiator Barnier.

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Find out how MEPs are shaping EU artificial intelligence legislation in order to boost innovation while ensuring safety and protecting civil liberties.

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Wednesday, 21 October

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Police violence is unacceptable and should always be investigated, said MEPs in a debate on Tuesday, calling for more transparency and scrutiny in law enforcement.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Tuesday, MEPs adopted proposals on how the EU can best regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to boost innovation, ethical standards and trust in technology.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Parliament calls for future-proof rules on digital services, including online platforms and marketplaces, and for a binding mechanism to tackle illegal content online.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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When: Wednesday 21 October at 15:00 - Where: Anna Politkovskaya pressroom and questions via Skype

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In Tuesday’s debate with Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, political group speakers commented on the priorities of the Commission’s 2021 work programme.

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A majority of EU citizens supports a larger EU budget to overcome the pandemic. Public health is the priority, followed by economic recovery and climate change.

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Former shipbuilding workers from Galicia will receive €2,054,400 in EU aid to help them re-integrate into the labour market, following a plenary vote on Monday.
Committee on Budgets

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Tuesday 20 October

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President Sassoli led a minute of silence to pay tribute to murdered teacher Samuel Paty and all victims of terrorism, at the opening of the session.

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Monday 19 October

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