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Press release - Migrants and asylum seekers on the Greek islands: committee debate

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 12:54
MEPs will discuss on Wednesday the situation on the Greek islands and the plans to establish a new reception and identification centre on Lesvos.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Top story - Vaccines against Covid-19 - Ensuring safe vaccines for EU citizens

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 12:33
Find out about the Covid-19 vaccines, vaccination campaigns across the EU and how the European Parliament is supporting and scrutinising the roll-out process.

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Article - Parliament wants to ensure the right to disconnect from work

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 10:53
Parliament wants to protect employees’ fundamental right to disconnect from work and not to be reachable outside working hours.

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Article - Coming up in Parliament: vaccines, circular economy, migration

Tue, 26/01/2021 - 08:14
During a packed committee week, MEPs will talk about vaccines and sustainability as well as hold a hearing about Portugal’s priorities for the Council presidency the next six months.

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Press release - European Parliament to commemorate 76 years since the liberation of Auschwitz

Mon, 25/01/2021 - 19:39
A virtual ceremony, including speeches by European Parliament President David Sassoli and guests, will be held on Wednesday 27 January.

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Article - Plenary highlights: vaccines, new US president, right to disconnect

Fri, 22/01/2021 - 09:24
MEPs demanded more clarity about Covid-19 vaccine contracts and welcomed the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president during Parliament's first plenary session of the year.

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Press release - MEPs: Juan Guaidó is the legitimate interim President of Venezuela

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 18:05
MEPs call on the Council to unequivocally recognise Juan Guaidó as the legitimate interim President of Venezuela, and welcome the recent extension of EU sanctions.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - MEPs: Access to adequate housing should be a fundamental European right

Thu, 21/01/2021 - 17:42
MEPs call on the EU to recognise access to decent and affordable housing as an enforceable human right and to push for measures to eradicate homelessness.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Article - Brexit deal: how new EU-UK relations will affect you

Thu, 07/01/2021 - 12:48
EU-UK relations are changing following Brexit and the deal reached at the end of 2020. Find out what this means for you.

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Article - Season’s greetings from the European Parliament

Wed, 06/01/2021 - 10:14
As a difficult year draws to a close, everyone at the European Parliament wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Article - The impact of textile production and waste on the environment (infographic)

Mon, 04/01/2021 - 12:46
Clothes, footwear and household textiles are responsible for water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill. Find out more in our infographic.

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Article - Portuguese Council presidency: what MEPs expect

Mon, 04/01/2021 - 11:18
Portugal took over the rotating Council Presidency on 1 January 2021, amidst a health and economic crisis. But what are the Portuguese MEPs’ expectations?

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Article - Coming up: EU spearheads efforts for recovery in 2021

Mon, 04/01/2021 - 08:05
As the EU continues to deal with the impact of the pandemic, while delivering on priorities such as fighting climate change, here’s what to look out for in 2021.

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Press release - European Parliament to scrutinise deal on future EU-UK relations

Mon, 28/12/2020 - 13:36
Provisional implementation is to remain a unique exception, said EP leaders. Parliamentary oversight will start soon to adopt the EP position before the end of the provisional application.

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Press release - Sassoli: Deal on EU-UK future relations brings clarity for EU citizens and workers

Thu, 24/12/2020 - 16:31
Statement by the President of the European Parliament David Sassoli and the Head of Parliament's UK Coordination Group David McAllister on the agreement reached on future EU-UK relations.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on International Trade

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Article - E-waste in the EU: facts and figures (infographic)

Wed, 23/12/2020 - 08:07
E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the EU and less than 40% is recycled. Check out the facts and figures in our infographics.

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Article - LUX Audience Award: check out the nominated films and vote for your favourite

Mon, 21/12/2020 - 08:03
The three films competing for the 2021 LUX Award are: Another Round, Collective and Corpus Christi.

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Article - Plenary highlights: EU budget, Sakharov Prize, water

Fri, 18/12/2020 - 17:33
MEPs approved the EU's budget for 2021-2027 and presented the Sakharov Prize to opposition leaders in Belarus during the 14-18 December plenary.

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Press release - EU Budget 2021 approved: supporting the recovery

Fri, 18/12/2020 - 17:33
For next year’s budget, MEPs obtained better support for key EU programmes that create jobs, tackle the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and boost climate action.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - EU-UK relations: parliament adopts temporary contingency measures

Fri, 18/12/2020 - 17:14
On Friday, Parliament adopted measures to ensure basic road and air connections in case no agreement is reached on EU-UK future relations.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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