European Parliament (News)

President Metsola opened the 15-18 January plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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The EU aims to put an end to greenwashing, when companies claim to be greener than they are, and provide more information to consumers on the durability of products they buy.

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Monday, 15 January

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 15-18 January plenary session today at 16.30.

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On Wednesday at 14.30, Biljana Borzan will explain the outcome of the final plenary vote on the empowering consumers directive banning misleading claims and greenwashing.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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The European Parliament was awarded the Freedom Prize of the Republic of Lithuania, and President Metsola the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas.

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will brief journalists about the 15- 18 January plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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The new rules would make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel in the EU by ensuring access to special conditions, including parking, in all member states.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union and Parliament plays a key part in approving its composition.

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As the year 2023 draws to a close, we would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and successful new year.

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On Wednesday, MEPs and national governments reached a long-sought agreement to revamp the EU’s asylum and migration legislation.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Following negotiations, President Metsola and MEPs in charge of Parliament’s position on the asylum and migration pact will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 9.30.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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From hands-on experience of European parliamentary democracy to virtual role-playing games, the European Parliament’s youth offer has something for everyone.

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Discover how the European Parliament is following up on people's proposals for a more effective and democratic EU.

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Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on updated guidelines for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to boost the implementation of major projects by 2030.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on Friday on a new bill to protect EU journalists from growing threats to media freedom and the industry’s viability.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Watch highlights from the 2023 Sakharov Prize award ceremony that honoured Jina Mahsa Amini and the Iranian women protest movement.

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In a resolution, MEPs highlight the need for a well-functioning European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to help member states manage the EU’s external borders.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Parliament supported on Thursday the recognition of parenthood across the EU, irrespective of how a child was conceived, born or the type of family they have.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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