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Press release - Provisional agreement on temporary rules to detect and remove online child abuse

Fri, 04/30/2021 - 15:24
EP and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on new temporary legislation to avoid sexual exploitation of children online and make it easier to report.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Gender equality: Parliament strives to be frontrunner among EU Institutions

Fri, 04/30/2021 - 14:53
Parliament leadership adopts roadmap to achieve gender equality in political processes and its administration.

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Article - Plenary highlights: Covid-19 certificate, EU-UK, investment

Fri, 04/30/2021 - 12:04
MEPs agreed their position on a Covid-19 travel certificate and approved the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement as well as major investment programmes.

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Press release - EP group leaders’ statement on the Conference on the Future of Europe

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 18:09
The Conference of Presidents recalls the importance of an adequate composition and role for the plenary of the Conference.

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Press release - Human rights: Pakistan, Bolivia and the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 17:23
On Thursday, Parliament adopted three resolutions assessing the human rights situation in Pakistan and Bolivia, and the COVID-19 situation in Latin America.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Russia: MEPs deplore military build-up, attack in Czechia and jailing of Navalny

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 17:17
Parliament is deeply concerned by the recent Russian military build-up on Ukraine border and revelations of Russian agents behind explosions in Czechia
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Categories: European Union

Press release - MEPs approve deal to invest €5.4 billion in climate and environmental projects

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 16:15
The 2021-2027 programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) will become the EU’s most ambitious climate and environmental programme.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Categories: European Union

Press release - European Parliament upgrades rail passengers’ rights

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 13:53
Under the new rules adopted by MEPs on Thursday, train passengers will be better protected when there are delays and cancellations or when they face discrimination.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Categories: European Union

Press release - MEPs lay out plans for a fairer tax system fit for the digital age

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 09:42
Outdated international tax rules need to be overhauled, including a minimum effective corporate tax rate; the EU should go it alone if global negotiations fail.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Subcommittee on Tax Matters

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Rule of law in Malta: Parliament calls for justice and reforms

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 09:42
The latest revelations about the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia are of great concern, in particular the possible involvement of ministers and political appointees.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - EU COVID-19 certificate must facilitate free movement without discrimination

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 09:31
On Thursday, Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the proposal for a certificate to reaffirm the right to free movement in Europe during the pandemic.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EP Today

Thu, 04/29/2021 - 08:46
Thursday, 29 April

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Categories: European Union

Press release - New rules adopted for quick and smooth removal of terrorist content online

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 21:56
A new law to address the dissemination of terrorist content online was approved by Parliament on Wednesday.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Parliament formally approves EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 09:27
Parliament voted with a large majority in favour of granting its consent to the agreement setting the rules of the future EU-UK relationship.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EP Today

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 08:33
Wednesday, 28 April

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Parliament adopts a more reactive and accessible European Globalisation Fund

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 20:59
The renewed European Globalisation Adjustment Fund will allow more European workers to access financial support from the fund.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - MEPs adopt landmark research programme Horizon Europe

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 19:45
The 2021-2027 research and innovation programme will help the EU’s health systems prepare for future pandemics, and its industry to decarbonise, digitalise and innovate.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - Parliament approves new rules for a common mandatory Transparency Register

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 19:34
Parliament, Council and Commission aim to make registration de facto mandatory, as a precondition for certain activities and through equivalent complementary measures.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Press release - Civil Protection: Faster EU response to large-scale emergencies

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 19:26
Parliament adopted a strengthened EU legal framework for civil protection, in response to the unprecedented experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Categories: European Union

Press release - MEPs hold final debate on future EU-UK relations before signing off agreement

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 13:57
In a debate on Tuesday, Parliament’s political groups argued in favour of the agreement that sets the rules of the future EU-UK relationship.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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