European Parliament (News)

Today, EP President Sassoli, Prime Minister of Portugal Costa and Commission President von der Leyen signed the Joint Declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe.

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On Tuesday, MEPs adopted the new InvestEU programme, which will mobilise public and private investments and guarantees simplified access to financing.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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MEPs adopted the EU4Health programme for 2021-2027, which aims to prepare EU health systems more rigorously for future health threats and pandemics.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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At 13.00 on Wednesday, Presidents Sassoli and von der Leyen, and Prime Minister Costa of Portugal will sign a declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe.

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MEPs want a new EU law to ensure companies are held accountable when their actions harm people and the planet.

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EU-wide survey shows Europeans support the launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

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On International Women’s Day, the European Parliament's Bureau approved proposals to name two of its buildings in Brussels after prominent European women.

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Tuesday, 9 March

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New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern, US Vice President Harris, President Sassoli and President von der Leyen pay tribute to women on the frontline in the COVID-19 crisis.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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President Sassoli held a minute of silence in memory of murdered Italian ambassador Luca Attanasio, at the opening of the 8-11 March plenary session.

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The Parliament is discussing a carbon levy on imported goods to stop companies moving outside the EU to avoid emissions standards, a practice known as carbon leakage.

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Monday, 8 March

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The European Parliament’s and political groups’ spokespersons will hold a briefing on next week’s plenary session on Monday at 15.30.

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MEPs will mark International Women’s Day, vote on EU investment and health programmes, call for greater corporate responsibility and support LGBTIQ rights during the next plenary session.

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MEPs, national MEPs and high-level guests discussed women’s crucial role in leading the fight against the pandemic, in an interparliamentary meeting on Thursday.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Today, Parliament’s Conference of Presidents approved the joint declaration, which is the foundation for a Conference on the Future of Europe that will engage with citizens’ concerns.

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Four years after Parliament adopted its position on draft legislation on public country-by-country reporting, EU governments come to the table to negotiate a deal.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Legal Affairs

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InvestEU continues EU efforts to boost investment in Europe, support the recovery and prepare the economy for the future.

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The EP Frontex Scrutiny Working Group (FSWG) will meet on Thursday with the agency’s Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri and Commissioner Ylva Johansson.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Equal rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk. Watch our video for some of the milestones.

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