European Parliament (News)

In a report adopted on Wednesday, MEPs say that enlargement is a strategic response to the evolving geopolitical reality and a vital investment in the EU’s security and stability.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to build a genuine EU single market for defence and close critical EU defence capability gaps.
Committee on Security and Defence

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In two votes on Wednesday, MEPs called for smart defence spending, better implementation of EU economic governance rules, and measures to address poverty and social exclusion.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The European Parliament wants an action plan to strengthen women’s work-life balance and improve working conditions and fair pay in women-dominated sectors.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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MEPs support extending an exemption to privacy legislation allowing the voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material online until 3 August 2027.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs voted on Wednesday to support the 267 workers made redundant after Tupperware Belgium closed down following bankruptcy.
Committee on Budgets

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved the revision of the so-called “Framework Agreement” governing relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Wednesday 11 March

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On Tuesday, MEPs heard Jackie Fox’s testimony about the cyberbullying her daughter suffered and her subsequent work to protect children and adults against such harm.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing.
Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union

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To protect the creative sector in the EU, the use of copyrighted work by artificial intelligence requires transparency and fair remuneration, Parliament says.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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MEPs in plenary on Tuesday approved the nomination of Boris Vujčić to become Vice‑President of the European Central Bank.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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The names of the first laureates of the European Order of Merit, who have made significant contributions to European integration were announced today in Strasbourg.

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Tuesday 10 March

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On Monday, the Civil Liberties Committee adopted its position on the proposed changes to the EU’s policy on the return of non-EU nationals illegally staying in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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President Metsola opened the March plenary session with statements on the situation in Iran, the rise in political violence, and today’s antisemitic attack in Liège, Belgium.

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Monday 9 March

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To mark International Women’s Day, national and European parliamentarians will meet on Thursday to discuss stereotypes, disinformation and online gender-based violence.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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The Commission should, MEPs say, propose EU legislation establishing a common definition of rape based on the concept of freely given, informed and revocable consent.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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New laws seek to boost the competitiveness of EU so-called small “mid-cap” (SMC) enterprises as they grown beyond SME status with targeted measures.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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