European Parliament

MEPs want social inclusion and people’s wellbeing at the heart of EU economic policies, with equal priority given to social, environmental and economic objectives.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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President David Sassoli will set out Parliament’s position on the EU's next long-term budget at an EU summit on Friday.

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In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament reiterates its deep concern at the severity of the humanitarian emergency in Venezuela.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Friday the names of the MEPs who will sit on the new committees established in June were announced.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Friday, 10 July

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When: Wednesday 27 May at 17:00 - Where: Anna Politkovskaya pressroom and via Skype

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In a new survey commissioned by the European Parliament, a majority (58 %) state they have experienced financial difficulties since the start of the crisis.

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One million species are threatened with extinction globally. Find out what the EU is doing to preserve biodiversity.

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Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs voiced concerns about the internal market during a debate with Commission Executive Vice-President Vestager on Monday.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Breaches of EU law on employment rights and health and safety of cross-border workers need to be addressed urgently, say MEPs in the Employment and Social Affairs Committee.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The European Parliament’s Constitutional Affairs Committee, underlines that the COVID-19 crisis has made the need for reforms more crucial than ever.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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MEPs will hear details of the revised proposal for the EU’s long-term budget and discuss the future of tourism as well as workers’ mobility.

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The attacks on the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in Poland need to be addressed urgently, say a majority of MEPs in the Civil Liberties Committee.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Besides Parliament’s core activities, President Sassoli has offered EP support to local authorities providing meals, shelter and a COVID-19 testing centre.

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The European Youth Event (EYE) goes online to engage young people with high-level politicians, experts and influencers and discuss EU role in the COVID-19 crisis.

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One million out of eight million species globally are threatened with extinction. Find out which and how many species in Europe are endangered or extinct.

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The Employment and Social Affairs Committee will debate with the Commission on Wednesday how to classify SARS-CoV-2, responsible for COVID-19, to protect workers’ health and safety.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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In an EP webinar on the EU’s long-term budget and response to the crisis, MEPs urged that the recovery fund must be set up as soon as possible to prevent a major recession.
Committee on Budgets

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EU countries are relaxing Covid-induced border controls. Parliament wants a coordinated effort to restore a functioning Schengen zone as soon as possible.

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Parliamentary committees will this week deal wtih the EU’s Covid-19 strategy and support for neighbouring countries.

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