European Parliament (News)

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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On Thursday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on an update of EU environmental crimes and sanctions rules to strengthen ecosystem protection.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 20 - 23 November plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Find out about the measures taken by the EU and the European Parliament to protect children and promote their well-being.

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Ships in EU seas should face dissuasive fines not only for oil spills, but also for sewage and garbage discharge, Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs say.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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To reach the EU’s climate goals, emission reduction efforts will need to be complemented by measures to remove carbon from the atmosphere.

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Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on new rules on collection and data sharing on short-term rentals to help local authorities improve tourism services.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Online shopping, take-away food, coffee to go... Packaging waste is growing. Find out how much is being produced and how the EU wants to reverse the trend.

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On Tuesday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on new measures to protect children online by preventing and stopping child sexual abuse.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs and the Spanish presidency of the Council agreed on plans to boost the supply of strategic raw materials, on Monday.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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The new law, agreed with member states, 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 Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Fisheries

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The "Data Act", already agreed between MEPs and member states, aims to stimulate innovation by eliminating barriers to data access.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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On Thursday, Parliament paved the way for introducing the next generation of “own resources”, sources of revenue for the EU budget.
Committee on Budgets

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