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Press release - Parliament and member states agree on new support plan for Moldova

Wed, 19/02/2025 - 21:03
EU member states and MEPs have agreed on essential improvements to a new support facility for Moldova, focusing on better financing and democratic oversight.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Deal on new EU rules to reduce textile and food waste

Wed, 19/02/2025 - 03:23
On Tuesday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU.
Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety

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Press release - MPs and MEPs meet to discuss economic, budgetary, and social concerns

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 12:53
The annual European Parliamentary Week will take place on Monday and Tuesday, bringing MEPs together with MPs from member states and EU candidate countries.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - Cost of living and environment are the main concerns of young people in the EU

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 10:33
An EP survey of EU citizens aged 16-30 shows social media is their main information source, and that the majority are also aware of the risks of online disinformation.

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Press release - European Parliament President Metsola visits Israel, Gaza and West Bank

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 17:13
During her official visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territories, EP President Metsola was the first European leader to enter Gaza in more than a decade.

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Press release - MEPs want to suspend EU-Rwanda deal on sustainable value chains for critical raw materials

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 13:03
The Rwandan government must withdraw its troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s territory and cease cooperation with the M23 rebels, Parliament says.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Human rights breaches in Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 12:53
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted human rights resolutions on Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - MEPs: Georgia’s self-proclaimed authorities have no legitimacy

Thu, 13/02/2025 - 12:53
MEPs call on the international community to join the boycott of Georgia’s self-proclaimed authorities, who they accuse of eroding the country’s democracy and cracking down on dissents.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Parliament green lights update of VAT rules to make them fit for digital times

Wed, 12/02/2025 - 12:23
The update will notably require that VAT be paid for services provided through online platforms, putting an end to an unfair distortion of competition. It will also fight VAT fraud.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Subcommittee on Tax Matters

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Press release - Ruslan Stefanchuk: “Peace in Ukraine can only be achieved if we stay strong”

Tue, 11/02/2025 - 14:23
On Tuesday, the Chair of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, addressed a formal sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - MEPs ask the ECB to assess the impact of global conflicts on price stability

Tue, 11/02/2025 - 14:03
Plenary adopted recommendations to the European Central Bank on Tuesday, following a debate on its priorities and activities with President Christine Lagarde on Monday.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Press release - Tuna fishing agreement with Cabo Verde approved by Parliament

Tue, 11/02/2025 - 13:23
56 EU vessels will be able to fish tuna and related species during the next five years in Cabo Verde’s waters, under an updated fisheries deal.
Committee on Fisheries

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Press release - Press conference: Call for EU support for the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Tue, 11/02/2025 - 11:23
Today, the Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights will hold a press conference in Strasbourg, after President Trump issued an executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - EP Conference of Presidents' statement on EU support for Ukraine

Tue, 11/02/2025 - 10:53
Statement of the Conference of Presidents on continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression.

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Press release - President Metsola: “Örebro shooting was a senseless act of violence”

Mon, 10/02/2025 - 18:33
President Metsola opened the 10-13 February session with a minute’s silence for the victims of last week’s shooting in Örebro - the worst in Sweden’s history.

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Press release - EP TODAY

Mon, 10/02/2025 - 14:03
Monday 10 February

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Press release - Press briefing on this week’s plenary session

Mon, 10/02/2025 - 11:03
European Parliament’s spokespersons will hold a last-minute briefing on the 10 - 13 February plenary session today at 16.30.

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