European Parliament

Plant and animal species are disappearing at an ever faster rate due to human activity. What are the causes and why does biodiversity matter?

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MEPs want the upcoming global biodiversity conference COP 15 to agree on legally binding targets, as was the case for the Paris agreement on climate change.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The European Parliament condemns the recent attempted coup to prevent Juan Guaidó from being re-elected President of the Venezuelan National Assembly.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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The EU’s discussions with Poland and Hungary have not yet led these countries to realign with the EU’s founding values, Parliament warned on Thursday.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions taking stock of the human rights and rule of law situation in Nigeria and Burundi.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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On Wednesday, MEPs voted on the post-Brexit size of Parliament’s 20 committees and two subcommittees.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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The King of Jordan underlined the importance of peace in the Middle East during an address to MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday 15 January.

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Citizen and Youth meetings should set the tone for EU reform, according to the resolution adopted on Wednesday.

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MEPs support the European Green Deal, but highlight challenges, including ensuring a just and inclusive transition and the need for high interim targets.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Find out how Europe wants to fund projects to tackle climate change and support regions that are most affected by the transition to a green economy.

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Parliament highlights that assurances are needed on the protection of citizens’ rights to ensure its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement.

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Brexit: following the UK’s EU referendum, how will the country leave the EU? Discover more on the European Parliament’s role, from Article 50 onwards.

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From defence to economic growth and globalisation, find out what initiatives Parliament has been working on to create a better future for the EU.

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The global consequences of the confrontation between the US and Iran will be addressed on Tuesday afternoon with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Prime Minister Andrej Plenković presented the priorities of the Croatian presidency to the European Parliament and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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The King of Jordan, His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein, will address MEPs during a formal sitting in Strasbourg on Wednesday at 12.00.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs debate the situation in Iran following recent escalations today. What led to the current state of affairs and what role can the EU play?

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President Sassoli led a minute of silence to remember the victims of the Ukrainian passenger jet crash, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg.

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On Tuesday at 09.00, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will present the priorities of the rotating Council presidency for the next six months.

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Working women in the EU earn on average 16% less per hour than men. Find out how this gender pay gap is calculated and the reasons behind it.

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