European Parliament (News)

Parliament backs revised rules to improve drivers’ working conditions and stop distortion of competition in road transport.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The EU should secure adequate funding to push through its recovery plans and emerge stronger from the Covid-19 crisis, MEPs said during a plenary debate on 8 July.

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Thursday, 9 July

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On Wednesday, MEPs voted in a secret ballot to endorse the new Court of Auditors member Helga Berger, nominated by the Austrian government.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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The four presidents of the main EU institutions met today to prepare the intensive inter-institutional negotiations that lie ahead.

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The plenary on Wednesday approved the nomination of François-Louis Michaud for the post of Executive Director of the European Banking Authority.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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MEPs are concerned over the high number of parental child abduction cases due to the reluctance of Japanese authorities to comply with international law.
Committee on Petitions

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Looking back on the 19 June and forward to the 17 July European Council meetings, MEPs conveyed their stance on future EU financing and economic recovery.

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MEPs discussed with Chancellor Angela Merkel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the strategy and goals of the German Presidency in the coming six months.

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President Sassoli opened the 8-10 July part session in Brussels, in the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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When: Thursday, 9 July at 10:00 - Where: Anna Politkovskaya pressroom and via Skype

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New rules on collective redress will allow EU consumers to come together to fight domestic and cross-border cases of unlawful practices.

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Wednesday, 8 July

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MEPs are set to call for funding guidelines for key energy projects and improved storage solutions to better match the EU's ambitious climate goals.

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Ministers are outlining the priorities of the German Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Budgetary Control
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Development
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Petitions
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism
Subcommittee on Human Rights
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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To decarbonise maritime transport, the Environment Committee voted on Tuesday to include CO2 emissions from the maritime sector in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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New EU rules on road transport aim to end distortion of competition in the sector while providing better working conditions for drivers. Find out more.

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On Wednesday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be in Parliament to debate with MEPs the priorities of the German Presidency.

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Following the latest resolution, Parliament’s Conference of Presidents reiterates its serious concerns about the erosion of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong.

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The EU must transition towards a climate-neutral economy without letting disparities between regions grow any further, say regional development MEPs.
Committee on Regional Development

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