European Parliament (News)

Wednesday, 17 June 2020

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A press briefing by Parliament’s Spokesperson on the plenary agenda of 17-19 June will take place in Anna Politkovskaya room and via Skype at 17.00 tomorrow.

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Statement following meeting between Presidents of European Council, Commission, Parliament and UK PM Boris Johnson

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MEPs will consider recent anti-racism protests, future EU-UK relations and the EU's next long-term budget during the plenary session on 17-19 June.

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MEPs will assess the migration situation in the Central Mediterranean in the midst of the pandemic with representatives of EU institutions and international organisations.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Foreign Affairs and Trade Committee MEPs reiterate their overwhelming support for the EU position in the talks between the European Union and the UK on their future relationship.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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On Monday 15 June, several of the European Parliament’s visitor facilities will reopen to the public with the necessary measures in place to guarantee a safe visit.

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The EU has supported its eastern neighbourhood and Western Balkans in coping with the Covid-19 outbreak, but is also considering future relations.

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To boost the shift towards eco-friendly investment the EU is introducing rules to define what qualifies as green or sustainable activities.

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“EU Borders should reopen as soon as possible,” according to Juan Fernando López Aguilar, chair of Parliament's civil liberties committee . Learn more in our interview.

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On Thursday, the Employment Committee will vote on which risk group SARS-CoV-2 should be classified in to protect the health and safety of workers.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs approve 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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Making it through the crisis together

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New EU programme EU4Health aims to strengthen Europe’s health systems to respond better to future major cross-border crises, such as the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Transport Committee MEPs endorsed on Monday the deal reached with EU ministers on a major reform of the road transport sector.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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MEPs quizzed ECB President Christine Lagarde for the first time since the pandemic and the German constitutional court’s ruling on the ECB’s bondbuying programme.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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As the current EU Disability Strategy comes to an end, Parliament is calling on the European Commission for an ambitious post-2020 strategy. Discover its priorities.

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MEPs will vote on recommendations for the ongoing EU-UK negotiations, rules in the road transport sector and the classification of Covid-19.

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Members of the EP’s Subcommittee on Human Rights held a debate on Friday with invited experts on the human rights situation in the United States after the death of George Floyd.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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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, says the Civil Liberties Committee.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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