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Press release - Council President Charles Michel to discuss recent and next EU summit with MEPs

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 19:04
From 9.15, MEPs are to assess the results of the special European Council meeting, in particular on escalating tensions between Turkey and its EU neighbours.

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Press release - October I plenary session opens in Brussels

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 18:38
President Sassoli expressed condolences to the families of the victims of Storm Alex, at the opening of the 5-8 October part session in Brussels.

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Press release - Final vote on EU rules for crowdfunding platforms

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 17:43
On Monday evening, the plenary approved the deal struck with the Council last December on common rules to boost EU crowdfunding platforms and protect investors.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Press release - EP Today

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 11:07
Monday, 5 October

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Press release - EU budget talks: press conference by EP negotiators on state of play

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:59
When: Monday 5 October at 16:30 - Where: Anna Politkovskaya pressroom (European Parliament in Brussels, room SPAAK 0A50) and via Skype
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Hearing of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis on trade portfolio

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:59
Trade Committee MEPs questioned Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, candidate for the trade portfolio, on greener trade, enforcement, China and Mercosur.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Hearing of Commissioner-designate Mairead McGuinness

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:57
The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee questioned Mairead McGuinness, the Irish candidate for the financial services portfolio, set to replace Phil Hogan.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Article - Coming up in plenary: Commission changes, rule of law, climate targets

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:56
MEPs will vote on changes in the European Commission, call for a new tool to protect EU values and set out ambitious climate targets at the 5-8 October plenary session.

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Article - Video: what is the multiannual financial framework?

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:49
The multiannual financial framework (MFF) is a plan of how much can be invested in policies that strengthen Europe’s future. More in our video.

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Press release - Plenary Press briefing on Monday 5 October at 11.00

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:48
The European Parliament’s and the groups’ spokespersons hold a briefing on next week’s session in the Anna Politkovskaya press conference room and via Skype at 11.00 on Monday.

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Press release - Hearing of Commissioner-designate Mairead McGuinness, Friday 09.00

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:40
The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee will hold its hearing of Mairead McGuinness, Commissioner-designate for financial services and stability, on Friday 09.00-12.00.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Press release - Hearing of Valdis Dombrovskis in the International Trade Committee, Friday 13.00

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:40
The Committee on International Trade is holding a hearing with Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis, candidate for the trade portfolio, on Friday from 13.00-16.00.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - Making Artificial Intelligence ethical, safe and innovative

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:39
MEPs approved proposals to address long-term opportunities and legal challenges posed by AI in the area of ethics, civil liability and intellectual property.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - Digital Services: managing harmful content while protecting freedom of expression

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:39
The Legal Affairs Committee calls on the Commission to review existing laws applicable to online providers and put forward new legislation on online content management.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - “Unequivocal support” for the people of Bulgaria in their legitimate demands

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:39
The Civil Liberties Committee on Thursday called on the Bulgarian authorities to ensure EU values and the Charter of Fundamental Rights are respected.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Article - Sassoli on budget negotiations: Parliament is not obstructing anything

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:37
David Sassoli told EU leaders Parliament is not obstructing anything in the budget negotiations, but is protecting the interests of European citizens.

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Press release - Binding legislation needed to stop EU-driven global deforestation, say MEPs

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:36
MEPs call on the Commission to put forward rules to stop EU-driven global deforestation through mandatory due diligence for companies placing products on the EU market.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Better and more robust rights for rail passengers

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:35
Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional political agreement on stronger rights for passengers travelling by train.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - The state of the rule of law, EU budget talks: debate with Commissioner Reynders

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:34
The Civil Liberties Committee will discuss the proposed conditionality clause on the rule of law, ahead of negotiations with Council, and the first EC rule of law report.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - President Sassoli press conference on EU summit

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 18:31
When: Thursday 1 October at 15:30 - Where: Anna Politkovskaya pressroom and via Skype

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