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Press release - Debate on tracing apps in the fight against COVID-19 at 11.00

Thu, 05/14/2020 - 09:33
MEPs will discuss the use of smartphone apps in managing the spread of the pandemic and address the risks posed to personal data and privacy.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - EP wants data protection guaranteed before allowing fingerprint exchange with UK

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 22:03
As long as guarantees on reciprocity and data protection are not in place, Council should not allow fingerprint data exchange between the UK and EU countries, say MEPs.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Long-term EU budget: Parliament wants safety net for beneficiaries

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 20:39
The current health crisis compels us to tackle the risk of the next long-term EU budget not coming into force on 1 January 2021 with even more urgency, MEPs say.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - MEPs want ambitious, future-oriented budget with the recovery fund as part of it

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 19:54
In a debate on the new EU long-term budget and recovery fund, MEPs paid tribute to citizens’ courage and insisted the EU budget must not leave anyone behind.

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Press release - Opening - May plenary session on EU COVID-19 recovery measures

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 18:33
President Sassoli thanked those providing essential health services, at the opening of the part session in Brussels.

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Press release - COVID-19: urgent measures adopted in Hungary and the risk for democracy

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 17:06
MEPs will assess on Thursday at 9.00 the Hungarian emergency measures against COVID-19 and the subsequent risks for democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - New tyre labels to include information on energy consumption and grip

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 16:06
The new labelling scheme for car and truck tyres aims to increase consumer awareness on fuel savings, improve safety and decrease noise pollution.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - Parliament approves increased water reuse

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 15:53
To prevent water shortages in the EU, Parliament today approved the Water Reuse Regulation.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - MFF and COVID-19 debate with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen from 16:00

Wed, 05/13/2020 - 12:03
Parliament will debate the outcome of the latest European Council videoconference and discuss recovery actions to be fuelled by the new long-term budget.

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Press release - Pre-session briefing on Wednesday, 13 May at 14.00

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 19:33
A press briefing by Parliament’s Spokesperson on the plenary agenda of 13 - 16 May will take place in Anna Politkovskaya room and via Skype.

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Article - Covid-19 recovery fund must be embedded in EU long-term budget

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 14:33
MEPs discuss plans to reboot Europe’s economy in light of Covid-19 on Wednesday and vote on a resolution later in the week. Learn more in our interview.

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Press release - Do not take the EP’s consent on MFF for granted, says Budget Committee Chair

Tue, 05/12/2020 - 09:13
Ahead of this week’s plenary vote on a resolution on the planned new long-term EU budget, Budget Committee Chair Van Overtveldt shared his thoughts in an interview on EP’s Facebook page.
Committee on Budgets

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Article - Coming up: Covid-19 recovery plan, contingency EU budget, tyres

Mon, 05/11/2020 - 09:33
During a plenary session starting Wednesday MEPs will look at how the EU budget can help Europe exit the Covid-19 crisis and will also vote on new tyre labelling rules.

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Article - Europe must emerge stronger from this crisis

Sat, 05/09/2020 - 12:03
A message from the presidents of the European Parliament, European Council and Commission marking Europe Day.

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Press release - European Parliament opens its doors online to mark Europe Day

Fri, 05/08/2020 - 15:03
Tomorrow 9 May, the European Parliament will mark the 70th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, with a live programme broadcast directly from the Hemicycle in Brussels.

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Press release - Czech PM should resolve his conflict of interest as a matter of urgency say MEPs

Thu, 05/07/2020 - 17:13
The Budgetary Control Committee called on the Czech Prime Minister to not participate in EU budget talks until his conflict of interest allegations are clarified.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Press release - COVID-19: MEPs fear impact on justice system and threat to rule of law

Thu, 05/07/2020 - 16:24
Legal Affairs Committee MEPs discussed the effects of COVID-19 on the functioning of the judiciary and the situation in Poland and Hungary with Commissioner Reynders, on Thursday.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Article - Standing together to mark Europe day

Thu, 05/07/2020 - 16:16
Seventy years after the Schuman declaration, Europe is facing a crisis that makes EU solidarity more important than ever.

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Press release - Statement by EP Conference of Presidents on the Schuman Declaration anniversary

Thu, 05/07/2020 - 15:03
Statement by European Parliament’s President and leaders of political groups on the Schuman Declaration anniversary (9th May).

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Article - Covid-19: EU support for the tourism industry

Thu, 05/07/2020 - 08:33
Tourism is one of the sectors most affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Read more on how the EU is protecting businesses, workers and passengers.

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