European Parliament (News)

The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 13-16 September plenary session today at 16.30.

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At 9.00 on Wednesday 15 September, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her State of the European Union address, followed by a three hour debate with MEPs.

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Parliament will discuss the European Commission’s work during the State of the EU debate and vote on issues ranging from Afghanistan to health during September's plenary session.

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In the latest public opinion survey, four out of five respondents (81%) say the EU should only provide funds to Member States that respect the rule of law and democratic values.

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will hold a briefing on the 13-16 September plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Ana Politkovskaya press room.

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A €5 billion EU fund will support people, companies and countries affected by the UK's withdrawal from the Union.

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Find out how the EU aims to increase the attractiveness of the European Blue Card for highly-skilled migrants.

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The European Citizens’ Panels will kick off their deliberations with the first 200-citizen meeting between 17 and 19 September in Strasbourg.

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The State of the EU debate, looking at work to date and plans for the future, takes place on 15 September in Strasbourg. Follow it live.

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Citizens’ panels will meet over the coming months to discuss the EU’s future and make recommendations. Find out more.

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On Monday, MEPs dealing with human rights and women’s rights will debate the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Find out more about Erasmus+, the EU's flagship programme that supports education, training, sport and young people.

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On Wednesday, following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, MEPs will discuss the situation on the ground in the country.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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MEPs will discuss the situation in Afghanistan, the state of the rule of law in the EU as well as the delay in proposals for new sources of revenue for the EU.

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Statement of the Chairs of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Delegation for relations with Afghanistan on the terrorist attack at the Kabul airport
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs will be dealing with many important issues after the summer break, including climate action, public health and digital services.

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Parliament is working on a proposal that aims to ensure minimum wages provide for decent living in the EU. Find out more.

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While the number of terrorist attacks in the EU remained stable in 2020, extremists exploited the pandemic to spread propaganda.

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Europe must provide humanitarian aid, and reach unity on handling migration, according to MEPs speaking at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday morning.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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Following events unfolding in Afghanistan, MEPs will meet on Thursday morning to debate the latest developments with High Representative Josep Borrell.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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