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Press release - Human rights breaches in Belarus, Iran and Nigeria

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:57
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Belarus, Iran and Nigeria.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Venezuela: MEPs condemn attacks on opposition’s presidential candidate

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:55
MEPs strongly condemn the attacks against the opposition in Venezuela and the interference of Nicolás Maduro’s regime in the electoral process.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - Serbia did not fulfil its commitments to free and fair elections, say MEPs

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:44
Elections in Serbia on 17 December 2023 were not held in just conditions, according to MEPs, who call for an independent investigation into the irregularities.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - EP TODAY

Thu, 02/08/2024 - 08:33
Thursday, 8 February

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Article - President Iohannis: “We must stand by Ukraine and its people”

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 14:53
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis underlined to Parliament the importance of EU action founded on unity, solidarity, cohesion and the rule of law.

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Press release - New Genomic Techniques: MEPs back rules to support green transition of farmers

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 14:13
For a more sustainable and resilient food system, MEPs support a simpler process for NGT plants equivalent to conventional plants, while others must follow stricter rules.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - President Iohannis: “We must stand by Ukraine and its people”

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 14:03
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis underlined to Parliament on Wednesday the importance of EU action founded on unity, solidarity, cohesion and the rule of law.

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Press release - Parliament concerned about very serious threats to EU values in Greece

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:53
The European Parliament raised on Wednesday the alarm over several worrying developments in Greece threatening the rule of law, and called on the Commission to act.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Ensuring euro money transfers arrive within ten seconds

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:33
On Wednesday, MEPs adopted new rules to ensure transferred funds arrive immediately into the bank accounts of retail customers and businesses across the EU.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Press release - MEPs adopt new rules to limit exposure to harmful substances at the workplace

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 13:13
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted new exposure limit values for lead for the first time in forty years and for diisocyanates for the first time ever.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - EP TODAY

Wed, 02/07/2024 - 08:33
Wednesday, 7 February

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Press release - Parliament and Council agree on long-term solution for Ukraine’s funding needs

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 22:03
In talks with EU member states, MEPs have secured key improvements to the "Ukraine Facility”, focusing on enhancing transparency and combating corruption.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Deal on mid-term revision of EU’s long-term budget

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 21:43
Following talks with EU member states, MEPs reached an agreement on the revision of EU’s long-term budget, addressing unforeseen challenges like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Deal on plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 19:33
On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonisation.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - First ever EU rules on combating violence against women: deal reached

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 18:23
EU legislators reached a provisional deal on rules to combat gender-based violence and protect its victims, especially women and victims of domestic violence.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - European Parliament wants to end impunity of reckless driving

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 13:23
Serious traffic offences, such as excessive speeding or drink driving, should lead to EU-wide driving disqualifications, said MEPs on Tuesday.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - Support to Ukraine, response to farmer’s concerns: MEPs review latest EU summits

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 11:44
On Tuesday, MEPs debated the results of the most recent EU summits, and in particular the Special European Council of 1 February, with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen.

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Press release - EP TODAY

Tue, 02/06/2024 - 08:33
Tuesday, 6 February

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Press release - Opening: 5-8 February plenary session

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 18:15
President Metsola opened the 5-8 February plenary session in Strasbourg.

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Press release - Violence against women: press conference on Tuesday at 18.00

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 17:13
Lead MEPs will brief journalists on the outcome of negotiations on rules to combat violence against women and domestic violence.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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