European Parliament (News)

The draft legislation aims to refill Europe’s strategic gas reserves more quickly, so that households and businesses have enough gas for the next heating season.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Thursday, 19 May

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The Moldovan President addressed the Parliament on 18 May. Discover how the EU is supporting the country, especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Parliament committees back setting up a new fund to help vulnerable citizens cope with the increased costs of the energy transition.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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At the opening of the session, President Metsola expressed Parliament’s opposition to the death penalty and called on Iran to stop the execution of Professor Djalali.

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In a speech to the European Parliament on Wednesday, Moldovan President Maia Sandu called on EU countries to rally behind her country’s European aspirations.

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Wednesday, 18 May

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MEPs adopt their position on key EU draft laws to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 and to protect jobs and citizens.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Following the address by President of Moldova, Maia Sandu in plenary, EP President Roberta Metsola and Ms Sandu will hold a joint press conference tomorrow at around 15.40.

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Find out how countries in the EU and the world are rated for press freedom in 2021 and how the situation evolved compared to previous years.

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MEPs seek to better regulate the green bond market, improve its supervision, reduce greenwashing, and add clarity when money goes to gas or nuclear.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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The International Trade Committee gave their green light on Monday for a one-year suspension of all EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy.
Committee on International Trade

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The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee will examine the future impact of the EU rules regulating online platforms with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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The Digital Markets Act sets obligations for large online platforms acting as “gatekeepers” and enables the Commission to sanction non-compliant behaviour.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Four EP committees will take stock on Tuesday of Ukraine's transport, food security, culture and humanitarian situation and needs after Russia’s illegal invasion.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Petitions
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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MEPs will discuss Ukraine, vote on proposals for the EU’s green transition and look at the impact of digital market rules with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen.

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MEPs are expected to back new rules for a global minimum corporate tax rate from 2023 during the plenary session on 18-19 May.

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The second Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the EU elected Raphaël Glucksmann as its Chair at its constitutive session on Thursday.
Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation (INGE 2)

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Environment Committee MEPs are in favour of a pathway towards zero-emission road mobility in 2035 for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs and UK parliamentarians will gather in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to discuss the state of EU-UK relations and the war in Ukraine.

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