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Press release - Parliament adopts its position on major reform of EU Customs Code

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:50
The overhaul of the EU Customs Code reform would change the way customs authorities operate, cooperate with traders and manage goods that people order online.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - Legal migration: MEPs endorse beefed-up single residence and work permit rules

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:49
The European Parliament backed today more effective EU rules for combined work and residence permits for third-country nationals.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Parliament backs tighter EU rules for toy safety

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:45
The draft rules aim to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market and better protect children from toy-related risks.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - Petteri Orpo: “We need a resilient, competitive and secure Europe”

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:34
Addressing MEPs, the Finnish Prime Minister highlighted a strong economy, security, the clean transition and continued support for Ukraine as key priorities for the EU.

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Press release - Artificial Intelligence Act: MEPs adopt landmark law

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 12:33
On Wednesday, Parliament approved the Artificial Intelligence Act that ensures safety and compliance with fundamental rights, while boosting innovation.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - EP TODAY

Wed, 03/13/2024 - 08:33
Wednesday, 13 March

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Press release - Road safety: deal on more robust investigations of traffic offences

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 22:43
On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached an informal deal strengthening EU member state cooperation in the cross-border investigation of traffic offences.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - International Women's Day: Give girls role models to overcome obstacles

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:24
In a ceremony marking International Women’s Day, Ivana Andrés and Alba Redondo from the Spanish women’s national football team addressed MEPs in Strasbourg.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs adopt plans to boost security of digital products

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:13
On Tuesday, Parliament approved new cyber resilience standards to protect all digital products in the EU from cyber threats.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - Energy efficiency of buildings: MEPs adopt plans to decarbonise the sector

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:03
On Tuesday, MEPs adopted plans, already agreed upon with Council, to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - Defective products: revamped rules to better protect consumers from damages

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:03
On Tuesday, MEPs adopted new EU consumer-protection rules to better respond to increased online shopping, emerging technologies and the transition to a circular economy.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - Parliament wants to improve consumer protection against misleading claims

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:03
Parliament has adopted its position on establishing a verification and pre-approval system for environmental marketing claims to protect citizens from misleading ads.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - Reducing pollution from industry and large livestock farms

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:33
The new rules will reduce harmful emissions from industrial installations and large pig and poultry farms to protect human health and the environment.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - EU sanctions: new rules to crack down on violations

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:33
MEPs have approved new rules to harmonise the enforcement of EU sanctions across member states.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Parliament adopts its calendar for 2025

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:23
On Tuesday, MEPs adopted a proposal by the Conference of Presidents (EP President Metsola and political group leaders) for Parliament’s 2025 calendar.

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Press release - EU ethics body: press conference with Parliament’s negotiators on Tuesday, 18.30

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:16
Following their meeting with negotiators from other EU institutions and bodies, Katarina Barley, Salvatore De Meo, and Daniel Freund will brief journalists.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Press release - EP TODAY

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 08:33
Tuesday, 12 March

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Press release - Opening: 11-14 March plenary session

Mon, 03/11/2024 - 18:47
President Metsola opened the 11-14 March plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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Press release - EP TODAY

Mon, 03/11/2024 - 14:42
Monday, 11 March

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Press release - Press briefing on this week’s plenary session

Mon, 03/11/2024 - 11:02
The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 11 - 14 March plenary session today at 16.30.

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