European Parliament (News)

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will remove 100% of New Zealand tariffs on EU exports on its entry into force and will lift 98.5% of EU tariffs on New Zealand trade after seven years.
Committee on International Trade

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421 employees who lost their jobs at the retail chain Makro Cash & Carry following the company’s bankruptcy will receive €2.8 million in EU aid.
Committee on Budgets

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The European Parliament wants to establish effective rules to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse while protecting people's privacy.

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Wednesday, 22 November

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To evaluate and strengthen current working methods ahead of the 2024 elections, EU institutions have organised a cybersecurity exercise today.

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MEPs are ready to start talks with EU countries on new measures to strengthen CO2 emission reduction targets for new heavy-duty vehicles, which include buses, trucks and trailers.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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In his address to MEPs on Tuesday, Kenya’s President William Ruto called for stronger international cooperation to fight climate change, combat poverty and tackle conflicts.

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Parliament adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will review progress on the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Tuesday, MEPs adopted their proposals for EU measures to improve living and working conditions for professionals working in the art, cultural and creative sectors.
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its position on legislation intended to bolster Europe's manufacturing output in technologies needed for decarbonisation.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Parliament has adopted its position on a new EU certification framework for technological and natural carbon removals to help achieve EU climate neutrality by 2050.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Parliament adopted its negotiating position on new measures to strengthen the right to repair and reduce the environmental impact of mass consumption.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Tuesday, 21 November

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President Metsola opened the 20-23 November plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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Europe is lagging behind in the deployment of clean energy technologies but a new EU initiative called the Net Zero Industry Act aims to improve the situation.

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On Tuesday at 14.30, rapporteur René Repasi will brief journalists on the outcome of the plenary vote on the right to repair.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Monday, 20 November

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 20-23 November plenary session today at 16.30.

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A dedicated Eurobarometer survey, published by the European Parliament today, takes an in-depth look at media habits, including trust in different media sources.

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On Thursday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revising EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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