European Parliament (News)

Parliament wants to update the EU Stability and Growth Pact to allow EU countries more flexibility in how they manage their budget deficits and debt levels.

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Parliament condemns the deliberate, continuous and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government to undermine the EU’s founding values.
Committee on Budgetary Control
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs looked into the state of citizens’ rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023, identifying an array of concerns across the member states.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in China, Sudan and Tajikistan.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs call on the Council to finally make progress on legislation to ensure an adequate level of protection from hate for everyone in Europe.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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If you are 16-30 and working on a project with an EU dimension, apply for the 2024 Charlemagne Youth Prize and win funds to further develop your initiative.

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Thursday, 18 January

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On Thursday, MEPs finalised a deal with the Council on new measures to beef up an EU toolkit to fight money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs criticise the new government for an array of worrying reform proposals and warn against the Prime Minister’s use of polarising language.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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On Wednesday, MEPs decided to open talks with Council on new economic governance rules, prioritising investment and national ownership and improving the system’s credibility.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Parliament has given its final green light to a directive that will improve product labelling and ban the use of misleading environmental claims.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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On Wednesday, the European Parliament called for EU rules to ensure the music streaming sector is fair and sustainable, and to promote cultural diversity.
Committee on Culture and Education

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On Wednesday morning, MEPs discussed the December European Council, the upcoming 1 February special summit, and assessed the situation in Hungary.

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Parliament today adopted its mandate for negotiations with the Council on the EU disability card and the parking card for persons with disabilities.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Wednesday, 17 January

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On Tuesday, MEPs elected Jan-Christoph Oetjen by acclamation to replace outgoing Vice-President Nicola Beer.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases, in line with EU and global climate goals.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Tuesday, MEPs discussed the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January, with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

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Tuesday, 16 January

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

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