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The Culture and Education Committee criticised the cuts to education and cultural programmes made by the Commission in its new proposal for the 2021-2027 budget.
Committee on Culture and Education

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MEPs denounced racism and police violence and called for progress on EU-UK negotiations and recovery plans during a packed plenary session 1on 7-19 June.

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Parliamentary committees will this week deal with everything from the EU strategy for Covid-19 vaccines to support for refugees and a chemicals strategy for sustainability.

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The EU is stepping up action to tackle harmful disinformation surrounding the coronavirus, while respecting the freedom of expression.

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A swift return to a fully functional Schengen area is needed to safeguard freedom of movement and ensure the EU’s economic recovery, say MEPs.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Parliament calls for potential conflicts of interest at highest level of government to be resolved and for the names of final beneficiaries of EU funds to be registered.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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There is no place for racism and discrimination in our societies, say MEPs, asking the EU to take a strong and decisive stand against racism, violence and injustice.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Friday, MEPs increased the crisis support that EU states should soon be able to pay to farmers and agri-food SMEs from the EU rural development fund.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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MEPs call for urgent action to safeguard health, safety and fair working conditions of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of COVID-19
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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MEPs call for additional measures to save the EU’s tourism and travel sector and make it future-proof after COVID-19 crisis.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Parliament recommends that EU and members states file a case before the International Court of Justice, if the new national security law for Hong Kong is applied.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs decided to set up an inquiry committee to look into alleged breaches in the application of EU animal welfare rules during transport within and outside the EU, on Friday.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Parliament President David Sassoli urged EU leaders to take action on Europe’s recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

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More flexibility in EU banks’ prudential rulebook to focus on lending to the COVID-19-stricken economy.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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A large majority of MEPs voted on Thursday to set up three special committees for 12 months and a permanent subcommittee.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Friday, 19 June

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When: Friday 19 June at 11:00 - Where: Anna Politkovskaya pressroom and via Skype

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Parliament urges the Council to “promptly come forward with a position on the format and organisation of the Conference” for citizens’ voices to be heard.

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Parliament regrets that differences remain substantial, with little time left to reach an agreement on the future EU-UK relationship.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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MEPs want Europe to be united, take the lead on the global scene and show solidarity to its partners.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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