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Press release - EU citizens want more competences for the EU to deal with crises like COVID-19

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 15:23
In a new survey commissioned by the European Parliament, a majority (58 %) state they have experienced financial difficulties since the start of the crisis.

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Categories: European Union

Article - How to preserve biodiversity: EU policy

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 10:53
One million species are threatened with extinction globally. Find out what the EU is doing to preserve biodiversity.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - COVID-19: Single market must emerge stronger from the crisis, say MEPs

Tue, 05/26/2020 - 10:13
Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs voiced concerns about the internal market during a debate with Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager on Monday.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Press release - COVID-19: MEPs debate how to best protect cross-border and seasonal workers

Mon, 05/25/2020 - 17:03
The Employment and Social Affairs Committee is set to delve into alleged breaches of EU law on working time, health and safety of cross-border workers, on Tuesday.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - The Conference on the Future of Europe and the role of the European Parliament

Mon, 05/25/2020 - 15:33
The Constitutional Affairs Committee will discuss ways to kick-start the Conference on the Future of Europe, and how MEPs can help it tackle old and new challenges.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Article - Parliament this week: EU long-term budget, tourism, Covid-19

Mon, 05/25/2020 - 10:33
MEPs will hear details of the revised proposal for the EU’s long-term budget and discuss the future of tourism as well as workers’ mobility.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Rule of law in Poland: MEPs to discuss how the EU should respond

Mon, 05/25/2020 - 10:03
On Monday, Civil Liberties Committee will assess risks to democracy and separation of powers in Poland to ensure respect of EU’s fundamental values.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EP supports local authorities fighting the effects of the pandemic

Fri, 05/22/2020 - 12:03
Besides Parliament’s core activities, President Sassoli has offered EP support to local authorities providing meals, shelter and a COVID-19 testing centre.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - European Youth Event 2020: giving a voice to young people to influence EU policy

Fri, 05/22/2020 - 10:03
The European Youth Event (EYE) goes online to engage young people with high-level politicians, experts and influencers and discuss EU role in the COVID-19 crisis.

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Categories: European Union

Article - Endangered species in Europe: facts and figures (infographic)

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 15:07
One million out of eight million species globally are threatened with extinction. Find out which and how many species in Europe are endangered or extinct.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Protection of workers from biological agents: how to classify COVID-19

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 09:03
The Employment and Social Affairs Committee will debate with the Commission on Wednesday how to classify SARS-CoV-2, responsible for COVID-19, to protect workers’ health and safety.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - COVID-19: MEPs urge quick action to prevent “huge recession”

Tue, 05/19/2020 - 19:53
In an EP webinar on the EU’s long-term budget and response to the crisis, MEPs urged that the recovery fund must be set up as soon as possible to prevent a major recession.
Committee on Budgets

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Categories: European Union

Article - Border controls in Schengen due to coronavirus: what can the EU do?

Tue, 05/19/2020 - 18:14
EU countries are relaxing Covid-induced border controls. Parliament wants a coordinated effort to restore a functioning Schengen zone as soon as possible.

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Article - Parliament this week: Covid-19 exit strategy and neighbourhood policy

Mon, 05/18/2020 - 15:43
Parliamentary committees will this week deal wtih the EU’s Covid-19 strategy and support for neighbouring countries.

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Article - Covid-19: the EU plan for the economic recovery

Mon, 05/18/2020 - 14:03
MEPs want a €2 trillion package to support people and businesses as the EU battles a deep economic recession due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - COVID-19: MEPs to discuss way forward with Commissioners Breton and Gentiloni

Mon, 05/18/2020 - 09:13
The Internal Market Committee will debate the EU’s exit strategy and the impact of COVID-19 on customs-related initiatives with Commissioners Breton and Gentiloni, respectively.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - Partner countries get €3bn in loans to prop up economies affected by pandemic

Fri, 05/15/2020 - 17:53
Parliament on Friday approved €3 billion in loans to help EU neighbours and partner countries deal with the fallout of COVID-19.
Committee on International Trade

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Article - Plenary highlights: recovery fund, contingency EU budget, tracing apps

Fri, 05/15/2020 - 17:53
MEPs called for a €2 trillion recovery package to help overcome the damage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic during the May plenary session.

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Press release - Parliament: EU27 need €2 trillion recovery package to tackle COVID-19 fallout

Fri, 05/15/2020 - 13:43
In a resolution on the post-2020 EU budget revision and economic recovery plans, MEPs demand a robust package, focused on citizens’ needs and building on the EU budget.
Committee on Budgets

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Approving most of EU’s accounts, EP requests new measures to protect EU spending

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 17:43
European Parliament granted discharge to the Commission and most other EU institutions, but called for the fight against conflict of interest to be strengthened.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Categories: European Union

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