European Parliament (News)

In a debate with Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, MEPs called for more coordinated European action to protect citizens and support the economy.

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President Sassoli offered condolences to the families of the victims of COVID-19 and thanked health workers and engaged citizens.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Parliament to limit physical meetings and function remotely, but MEPs are still able to approve urgent EU measures to fight the pandemic.

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MEPs will debate the EU’s coordinated response to the health and economic crisis with Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, from 9.00.

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Parliament will meet in plenary this Thursday and Friday to debate and vote on the latest Commission proposals to address the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak in the EU.

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Footage of President Sassoli’s visit to see Parliament’s work to provide meals for those in need.

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Parliament and Council revise EU rules at unprecedented speed to give EU member states immediate access to EU funding to combat the pandemic and its consequences.

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A pre-session press briefing by Parliament’s Spokesperson on the plenary agenda of 16 - 17 April will take place in Anna Politkovskaya room and via Skype.

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The 165 000 current Erasmus+ exchange students and 5000 EU volunteers need reassurance that they will be reimbursed and retain their status, MEPs say.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Ways to help farmers in supplying food during the COVID-19 pandemic will be debated by the Agriculture Committee and Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski on Wednesday from 15.00.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee will discuss EU measures to protect consumers and safeguard their rights today at 17.05 with Commissioner Didier Reynders.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Statement by European Parliament President David Sassoli on Eurogroup meeting

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From donating ventilators to taking in critical patients, EU countries are doing their best to help each other in the corona crisis.

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Women’s Rights committee Chair, Evelyn Regner, urges the EU and member states to increase support to victims of domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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As some online vendors exploit fears around the coronavirus outbreak to peddle fake cures or hike prices, the EU is taking action.

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The situation of refugees in Greece calls for a concerted EU response to avoid a Covid-19 outbreak, according to MEPs on the civil liberties committee.

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Considering the health crisis and consequent delays to finding a timely agreement on the new long-term EU budget, Budget MEPs reiterate their call for an urgent 2021 contingency plan.
Committee on Budgets

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Find out what the European Institutions are doing to mitigate the impact of the Covid19 outbreak, protect people and the economy and promote solidarity.

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The EP’s President and political group leaders decided to hold an extraordinary plenary to continue with parliamentary work on the special measures to fight the pandemic.

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The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to fake news and disinformation spreading, which hamper efforts to contain the pandemic.

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