European Parliament (News)

Parliament’s Environment and Industry Committees today adopted their position on reducing methane emissions in the energy sector to reach EU climate goals and improve air quality.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Political elites in the EU advancing Gazprom’s agenda and Hungary’s susceptibility to Russian intelligence activities are among many examples named in the new report.
Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation, and the strengthening of integrity, transparency and accountability in the European Parliament

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Evaluating what EU institutions and countries have done so far to fight against sexual harassment, MEPs call for better reporting procedures and support for victims.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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The Legal Affairs Committee agreed on Tuesday on new rules to integrate human rights and environmental impact into companies’ governance.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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The scheme adopted on Tuesday aims to incentivise the joint procurement of defence products and strengthen the European Defence Union.
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On Wednesday, the Constitutional Affairs Committee is inviting national MPs to assess Parliament’s proposed revision of the rules on European elections.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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MEPs denounce Uganda’s anti-LGBTIQ Bill and call for the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality and transgender identity.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Plenary agreed on Thursday to open talks with EU member states on several migration and asylum policy files.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Parliament endorsed the first EU rules to trace crypto-asset transfers, prevent money laundering, as well as common rules on supervision and customer protection.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Find out about different work permits for workers from outside the EU and how the EU is revising them to bolster legal labour migration.

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Russia, Afghanistan and Nigeria.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Thursday, 20 April

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Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel called on the EU to remain open and fight off protectionism.

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Luxembourg’s Prime Minister addressed MEPs on Wednesday during the 'This is Europe' debate, calling on the EU to remain open and fight off protectionism.

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In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, MEPs say EU membership for Moldova would be a geostrategic investment in a united and strong Europe.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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To fight climate change and biodiversity loss, the new law obliges companies to ensure products sold in the EU have not led to deforestation and forest degradation.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs will open talks with the Council of the EU on reforming the EU’s anti-money laundering rules to help authorities crack down on the illicit flow of money and assets.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Parliament will decide on Thursday whether to start talks with EU member states on files on asylum and migration management and on long-term resident status.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Wednesday 19 April

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