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Press release - Future of Europe: Conference Plenary ambitious proposals point to Treaty review

Sat, 04/30/2022 - 18:13
The Conference Plenary concluded its work, with MEPs expressing their approval of the outcome and announcing that Parliament intends to kick-start EU reforms.

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Categories: European Union

Article - Europe Day: watch end Conference on the Future of Europe

Sat, 04/30/2022 - 09:17
9 May is the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the foundation of the EU. In 2022, it also marks the end of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

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Categories: European Union

Article - Coming up: Ukraine, artificial intelligence and toxic chemicals in waste

Fri, 04/29/2022 - 16:13
Parliament will assess how the war in Ukraine is affecting the EU and discuss how to protect women fleeing the country during the plenary session on 2-5 May.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EU COVID Certificate: committee backs one-year extension to ensure free movement

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 18:43
On Thursday, the Civil Liberties Committee endorsed proposals to keep the EU Digital COVID Certificate framework in place for another year.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Parliament’s right of initiative: proposals to strengthen EU democracy

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 17:05
The Committee on Constitutional Affairs adopted a series of proposals for a revision of the EU’s legislative process.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session - Friday, 29 April, at 11.00

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 16:49
Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 2-5 May plenary session this Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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Categories: European Union

Article - EU election reform: MEPs push for common rules and transnational lists

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 11:35
The European Parliament will vote on a proposal to have more common rules for EU elections and the addition of an EU-wide constituency.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Media advisory: final Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 09:33
Media are invited to the last meeting of the Conference Plenary on Friday 29 - Saturday 30 April at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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Categories: European Union

Article - The future of AI: the Parliament's roadmap for the EU

Wed, 04/27/2022 - 15:10
How can the EU improve its global position in artificial intelligence (AI)? MEPs will vote on a set of proposals to develop AI in the long term during May's plenary session in Strasbourg.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - New trade defence tool to protect EU firms from distortive foreign subsidies

Mon, 04/25/2022 - 21:03
The Committee on International Trade backed a proposal designed to counteract market-distorting foreign subsidies granted to companies operating in the EU.
Committee on International Trade

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Categories: European Union

Press release - War in Ukraine: protecting women refugees from violence and sexual exploitation

Mon, 04/25/2022 - 18:17
The EU should protect women fleeing Ukraine from violence and trafficking, and women should have access to essential health services, say Gender Equality Committee MEPs.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Final plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe to approve proposals

Mon, 04/25/2022 - 17:40
On 29-30 April, the Plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe will meet in Strasbourg for the last time, to finalise its proposals.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Digital Services Act: agreement for a transparent and safe online environment

Sat, 04/23/2022 - 02:22
EU negotiators agree on landmark rules to effectively tackle the spread of illegal content online and protect people's fundamental rights in the digital sphere.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Categories: European Union

Article - EU closer to introducing a common charger

Wed, 04/20/2022 - 16:29
The EU is working on making USB type-C the common charging standard for small electronic devices. Find out what MEPs want from the new law.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Common charger: MEPs agree on proposal to reduce electronic waste

Wed, 04/20/2022 - 15:46
MEPs support a common charger for portable electronic devices, reducing e-waste and making the use of different mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras more convenient.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EP inquiry committee for Pegasus and other spyware launched

Tue, 04/19/2022 - 17:54
On Tuesday, Parliament’s new inquiry committee investigating the use of Pegasus and other spyware had its first meeting, electing a Chair and three Vice-Chairs.
Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware

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Categories: European Union

Press release - War in Ukraine: MEPs to debate effectiveness of EU sanctions

Tue, 04/19/2022 - 16:52
Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs will debate the situation in Ukraine on Wednesday morning at 9.00 CEST, and will be joined by Ivan Fedorov, the Mayor of Melitopol.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EP Special Committee on COVID-19 pandemic starts work

Tue, 04/19/2022 - 14:15
On Tuesday, the special committee elected Kathleen Van Brempt as its Chair, alongside four Vice-Chairs, and will commence its review of the EU’s response to the pandemic.
Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Ukraine: debate on the humanitarian situation in the country

Tue, 04/19/2022 - 10:28
Development Committee MEPs will debate with Mykyta Poturayev, the Chair of the Humanitarian Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
Committee on Development

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Categories: European Union

Article - Future of Europe: Conference plenary puts finishing touches to proposals

Mon, 04/11/2022 - 15:23
The Conference on the Future of Europe plenary met again in Strasbourg on 8-9 April to further develop proposals from the Conference’s working groups.

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Categories: European Union

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