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Article - Plenary highlights: LGBTIQ in Hungary, migration, infrastructure

Fri, 07/09/2021 - 08:53
MEPs criticised new LGBTIQ rules in Hungary, approved funds for migration measures as well as investments for transport, digital and energy projects.

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Press release - Nicaragua: MEPs demand the repeal of punitive laws against the opposition

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 17:07
MEPs condemn restrictive laws devised to criminalise political opponents in Nicaragua and call for all arbitrarily detained political prisoners to be immediately released.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Human rights breaches in Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Iran

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 16:59
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - European Parliament vehemently opposed to Hungarian anti-LGBTIQ law

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 16:57
Parliament “condemns in the strongest possible terms” the recent anti-LGBTIQ legislation and denounces the dismantling of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Turkey: MEPs strongly condemn repression of opposition

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 16:56
Deep concern expressed by MEPs over constant attacks and pressure on Turkish opposition parties, in a resolution adopted on Thursday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Antarctic: MEPs call for rapid solution to protect marine areas

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 16:54
MEPs want the deadlock in international negotiations on the establishment of two protected Antarctic marine areas to end soon.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Reinforcing the mandate for EU medicines regulator

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 13:13
On Thursday, Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with Council on extending the mandate of the European Medicines Agency and strengthening its role.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Human rights: MEPs want corruption punished under EU sanctions regime

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 09:34
Parliament has adopted a resolution welcoming the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, while calling for corruption to be included as a punishable offence.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Rule of Law conditionality: Parliament wants investigations launched immediately

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 09:25
The budget conditionality regulation does not require any additional clarification and rule of law breaches must be addressed as soon as possible.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EP Today

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 08:33
Thursday, 8 July

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Press release - EU Parliament adopts two funds for asylum and border policies

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 19:36
The funds will help manage migration flows, ease integration of third-country nationals and improve border management.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - High time for Council and Commission to protect Europeans and the EU, MEPs say

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:46
A broad majority of MEPs demanded action from the Council and the Commission against the continuous deterioration of EU values in Hungary and Poland.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Article - Single European Sky: lowering emissions and reducing delays

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:23
MEPs want to modernise the EU's airspace management to make it more efficient and greener. Learn more by watching our video.

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Article - Connecting Europe: EU boost for infrastructure projects

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:04
MEPs want to boost the Connecting Europe Facility programme to modernise EU transport, digital networks, 5G systems and energy infrastructure.

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Press release - MEPs call for the protection of fundamental values in the EU and worldwide

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:25
The threat to democracy and fundamental rights in several member states was the main issue discussed on Wednesday with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen.

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Press release - €30 billion for infrastructure projects connecting EU regions

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 09:23
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted the upgraded Connecting Europe Facility programme and released new funds for transport, digital and energy projects for 2021-2027.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Article - Parliament approves rules to tackle child sexual abuse online

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 08:53
Parliament has approved new rules enabling online providers to continue to voluntarily detect, remove and report child sexual abuse material online.

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Article - Supporting sustainability at sea: EU Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 08:36
A total of €6.1 billion will be allocated to sustainable fisheries and safeguarding fishing communities between 2021 and 2027.

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Press release - EP Today

Wed, 07/07/2021 - 08:36
Wednesday, 7 July

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Press release - €6.1 billion to promote sustainable fisheries and safeguard fishing communities

Tue, 07/06/2021 - 19:37
Parliament adopted the 2021-2027 fisheries and aquaculture fund to support the blue economy, protect biodiversity and promote international ocean governance.
Committee on Fisheries

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