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Press release - State of play on due diligence rules: press conference today at 16.00

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 13:45
Lead MEP Lara Wolters (S&D, NL) will update journalists on the status of the new rules for corporate sustainability through due diligence following the Coreper vote.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - MEPs improve EU protection for quality agricultural products

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 13:40
Parliament has given its final green light to the reform of EU rules strengthening the protection of Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Press release - Yulia Navalnaya: “If you want to defeat Putin, fight his criminal gang”

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:51
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of murdered Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - EP TODAY

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 08:33
Wednesday, 28 February

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Press release - European Parliament signs agreement with European Economic and Social Committee

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 17:03
Ahead of the European elections on 6-9 June, Parliament President signed on Tuesday a Memorandum of Understanding with EESC President Oliver Röpke.

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Press release - Waste shipments: MEPs adopt tougher EU rules

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 13:03
On Tuesday, Parliament approved updated EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Parliament approves key budgetary support for Ukraine and the EU

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 13:03
MEPs approve long-term funding for Ukraine, the “Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform” (STEP), and associated major changes to the multi-year EU budget.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - Environmental crimes: MEPs adopt extended list of offences and sanctions

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:44
On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules on environmental crimes and related sanctions.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - Parliament adopts new transparency rules for political advertising

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:43
The new rules will aim to enhance citizens’ trust in election campaigns and help fight against disinformation and foreign interference.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - Nature restoration: Parliament adopts law to restore 20% of EU’s land and sea

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:36
The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - New EU rules to defend critical voices from judicial intimidation

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:33
MEPs confirmed on Tuesday their determination to protect journalists, activists and academics and their organisations against abusive lawsuits aimed at silencing them.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - EU nature restoration law: press conference Tuesday 13.30 with rapporteur César Luena

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 10:43
The provisional political agreement between Parliament and Council on the EU nature restoration law will be put to a final vote on Tuesday around 12.00.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - EP TODAY

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 08:33
Tuesday, 27 February

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Press release - Opening: 26-29 February plenary session

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 18:53
President Metsola opened the 26-29 February plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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Press release - EU driving licence rules: press conference on Wednesday at 14.30

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 14:35
European Parliament rapporteur Karima Delli (Greens, FR) will brief journalists on the review of the EU’s driving licence rules, shortly after the vote in plenary.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - EP TODAY

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 13:05
Monday, 26 February

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Press release - Geographical indications for agricultural products: press conference after vote

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:58
On Wednesday, the Chair of the Agriculture Committee and the rapporteur for revised rules on geographical indications for agricultural products will brief journalists about the new law.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Press release - Press briefing on this week’s plenary session

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:03
The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 26 - 29 February plenary session today at 16.30.

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Press release - How to follow and cover the 6-9 June European elections

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 17:05
On 22 February, Parliament’s press service hosted a technical briefing for media on how to follow and cover the 2024 European elections, in the run up to 100 days until the vote.

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Press release - Transparent political advertising: Press conference after final plenary vote

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 16:13
Rapporteur Sandro Gozi (Renew, FR), will brief journalists after Tuesday’s plenary vote on new rules on transparent and secure political advertising.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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