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Press release - Human rights breaches in Nigeria and Burundi

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 12:53
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions taking stock of the human rights and rule of law situation in Nigeria and Burundi.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Number of members in Parliament’s committees to change after Brexit

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 17:04
On Wednesday, MEPs voted on the post-Brexit size of Parliament’s 20 committees and two subcommittees.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Article - Jordan’s King Abdullah II addresses MEPs

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 15:13
The King of Jordan underlined the importance of peace in the Middle East during an address to MEPs in Strasbourg on Wednesday 15 January.

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Press release - Citizens to be the cornerstone of the Conference on the Future of Europe

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 14:13
Citizen and Youth meetings should set the tone for EU reform, according to the resolution adopted on Wednesday.

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Press release - Parliament supports European Green Deal and pushes for even higher ambitions

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 13:53
MEPs support the European Green Deal, but highlight challenges, including ensuring a just and inclusive transition and the need for high interim targets.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Article - Europe’s one trillion climate finance plan

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 13:43
Find out how Europe wants to fund projects to tackle climate change and support regions that are most affected by the transition to a green economy.

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Press release - Brexit: MEPs concerned about citizens' rights

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 13:23
Parliament highlights that assurances are needed on the protection of citizens’ rights to ensure its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement.

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Press release - MEPs to debate how to finance the Green Deal and make it socially balanced

Wed, 01/15/2020 - 09:33
Parliament will debate the sustainable investment plan, just transition fund and the roadmap on Social Europe Tuesday at 15.00.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - MEPs to debate escalating tensions in Iran, Iraq and Libya

Tue, 01/14/2020 - 14:03
The global consequences of the confrontation between the US and Iran will be addressed on Tuesday afternoon with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Croatian Presidency priorities discussed in the European Parliament

Tue, 01/14/2020 - 13:33
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković presented the priorities of the Croatian presidency to the European Parliament and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Press release - Jordan’s King Abdullah II to address MEPs

Tue, 01/14/2020 - 10:13
The King of Jordan, His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein, will address MEPs during a formal sitting in Strasbourg on Wednesday at 12.00.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Article - Iran: can the EU help to defuse the situation?

Tue, 01/14/2020 - 09:23
MEPs debate the situation in Iran following recent escalations today. What led to the current state of affairs and what role can the EU play?

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Press release - Opening - January I plenary session

Mon, 01/13/2020 - 18:33
President Sassoli led a minute of silence to remember the victims of the Ukrainian passenger jet crash, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg.

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Press release - Croatian Prime Minister to discuss Council Presidency work programme with MEPs

Mon, 01/13/2020 - 17:04
On Tuesday at 09.00, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will present the priorities of the rotating Council presidency for the next six months.

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Article - Understanding the gender pay gap: definition and causes

Mon, 01/13/2020 - 11:43
Working women in the EU earn on average 16% less per hour than men. Find out how this gender pay gap is calculated and the reasons behind it.

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Article - Young people for the future of Europe: register now for EYE2020

Fri, 01/10/2020 - 10:33
Take part in the European Youth Event (EYE) in Strasbourg on 29-30 May and help shape the future of Europe with other young Europeans.

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Press release - Negotiations on new EU collective redress rules to begin

Thu, 01/09/2020 - 11:14
The Legal Affairs Committee confirmed on Thursday Parliament’s negotiating position on a new bill introducing EU-wide rules on collective redress.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - Parliament President Sassoli to meet Fayez Al-Sarraj today at 14:30

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 11:23
EP President David Sassoli will meet Fayez Al-Sarraj, Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya and Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord, today at 14:30.

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Article - European Parliament in 2019: legislative work and new term

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 10:03
The European elections in May split 2019 in two halves for the Parliament: the first focused on adopting laws, the second on starting up a new parliamentary term.

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Article - Winter challenge: how many European capitals can you recognise?

Wed, 01/08/2020 - 10:03
How well do you know Europe? Find out by taking part in our winter challenge! See how many European capitals you can identify correctly.

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