European Parliament (News)

EP President Sassoli agreed on Wednesday to display the rainbow flag at the entrance of the Parliament in Brussels as well as at the EP’s Liaison Offices in all member states.

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MEPs presented their expectations for the upcoming European Council, and many used the opportunity to demand guarantees that fundamental rights are respected.

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“Flagrant violations of the rule of law by member states must be penalised”, said President Sassoli at the opening of the June II plenary session in Brussels.

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EP President David Sassoli and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will hold a joint press conference at 11.50 on Thursday, following Mr Guterres’ address to MEPs.

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Wednesday, 23 June

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Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on motor insurance rules providing more protection, transparency and smoother cooperation throughout the EU.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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On 22 June, the European Parliament officially launched the website and the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

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The first session of the Conference on the Future of Europe took place on 19 June amid expectations for change. Find out more in our video.

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Public health MEPs agree to change the European Medicines Agency’s mandate to reinforce its role and better equip the EU to manage future health crises.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee quizzed the ECB President about economic stimulus stemming from negative interest rates and plans for the pandemic emergency purchase programme.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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EU funding will help regions recover from the Covid crisis, whilst reducing disparities, making them greener and creating jobs.

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MEPs will vote on a new EU climate law and approve funds to help poorer regions during the plenary session on 23-24 June.

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At the inaugural plenary session on Saturday in Strasbourg, MEPs set the tone for the Conference Plenary debates to follow.

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On Saturday 19 June, the inaugural Plenary meeting of the Conference on the Future of Europe was held in Strasbourg.

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The inaugural plenary session will take place tomorrow, Saturday 19 June, in Strasbourg.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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This Tuesday 22 June at 14:00, the website for submitting entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism will be officially launched at the Press Club Brussels Europe.

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EU legislators reached a political agreement on Thursday on the 5 billion euro Brexit Adjustment Reserve, paving the way for a first payment by December.
Committee on Regional Development

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European airspace management should be fine-tuned to optimise flight routes, reduce flight delays and cut CO2 emissions, said the Transport and Tourism Committee.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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The Conference on the Future of Europe is a chance for Europeans to influence where the EU is heading. Find out what to expect.

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EP and Council negotiators reached a deal on new road charging rules for trucks to transition from time-based to distance-based charging, reducing CO2 emissions.

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