European Parliament

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

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Thursday, 16 February

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In a world facing a crisis due to lack of semiconductors, the European Chips Act aims to secure the EU’s supply by boosting domestic production.

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The draft bill seeks to secure the EU’s supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and setting up emergency measures against shortages.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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The European Union should ratify the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, in line with a 2021 Court of Justice opinion, MEPs insist.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs say the way former President Mikheil Saakashvili is being treated is a litmus test of the Georgian government’s commitment to European values.

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Wednesday, 15 February

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On Wednesday Chair of EP’s Committee on Culture and Education Sabine Verheyen (EPP,DE) will hold a press conference in Strasbourg together with Ukrainian band “Kalush Orchestra”.

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EU citizens should be guaranteed mobility and electoral rights, yet they face challenges when voting and standing for election in another EU country, warn MEPs.

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A new network of European IRIS² telecommunication satellites will be active from 2024, following the green light by Parliament on Tuesday.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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On Tuesday, Latvian President Egils Levits called on Europe to find the political will to try Russia for its crimes and give Ukraine a future in Europe.

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Parliament approved the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs backed on Tuesday proposals to improve the situation for EU citizens who live in another member state and wish to vote or stand in European and local elections.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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On Tuesday, MEPs agreed to create a new permanent subcommittee for public health matters.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs approved including REPowerEU measures in national plans to be more independent from Russian fossil fuels, speed up the green transition and tackle energy poverty.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Following revelations of alleged foreign interference and the ongoing investigations into corruption in the Parliament, the special committee will get new tasks.
Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation (INGE 2)

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On Tuesday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola delivered a speech to the House to commemorate the death of former President José María Gil-Robles.

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Tuesday, 14 February

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Plenary Session, Strasbourg

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In her address, the European Parliament President Metsola called for unity in support of Ukraine, in response to migration challenges and in rebuilding trust in the European economy.

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