“God Exists, her name is Petrunya” has won this year’s LUX Film Prize. Director Teona Mitevska talked to us about the power of her story of a woman defying the system and winning.
For next year’s EU budget, MEPs have secured better support to protect the climate, boost research, infrastructure investments and help the young. Committee on Budgets
“God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya”, by Teona Mitevska, has won the 13th LUX Film Prize, President Sassoli announced in Strasbourg on Wednesday. Committee on Culture and Education
On Wednesday, MEPs said yes to EU Solidarity Fund aid worth €4.5 million to help reconstruction in western Crete, severely hit by exceptional weather in February. Committee on Budgets
Following the conclusion of the hearings process, Parliament approved the new Commissioners, presented to plenary by Commission President-elect von der Leyen on Wednesday.
MEPs call for more action to combat child trafficking and forced marriage, whilst stressing the crucial contribution that kids make in the fight against climate change. Committee on Foreign Affairs
MEPs on Tuesday voted to endorse two new members of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and renewed mandates for three members, including its president. Committee on Budgetary Control
The Parliament agreed on Tuesday to modify the EU-Ukraine trade agreement to curb imports of cheap Ukrainian poultry meat entering the EU using a legal loophole. Committee on International Trade
MEPs highlight the need for ambitious environmental objectives and appropriate financing for the future of the EU, ahead of European summit (12-13 December).
Mr Wojciech Wiewiórowski was selected by the Civil Liberties Committee as their top choice to become the next European Data Protection Supervisor. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
President Sassoli led a minute of silence for all women who have been victims of violence, at the opening of the November II plenary session in Strasbourg.
MEPs will vote on the new European Commission, award the 2019 LUX Film Prize and decide on the EU budget for 2020 at the November plenary session in Strasbourg.