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Press release - EU citizens still have broadly positive image of EU but ask for reforms

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 07:03
Parliament’s latest public opinion survey shows support for EU remains high, despite the pandemic, but COVID-19 impact on personal finances felt or expected by more than half of Europeans.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Political deal reached on seven-year funding for accession countries

Wed, 06/02/2021 - 19:16
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached an agreement on the instrument governing the 2021-2027 funding for countries on the path to EU membership.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Article - Rule of law: MEPs press Commission to defend EU funds

Wed, 06/02/2021 - 09:16
MEPs want the European Commission to prove it’s up to the task of defending the EU budget from member states violating the rule of law principle.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EU lawmakers strike milestone deal for corporate tax transparency

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 21:23
Legislators sealed a deal obliging multinationals to publically declare what taxes they pay in each EU country, overcoming five years of foot-dragging by some governments.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Legal Affairs
Subcommittee on Tax Matters

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Invitation to the LUX Award ceremony in Strasbourg

Mon, 05/31/2021 - 18:43
On Wednesday 9 June at noon, the LUX European Audience Film Award 2021 winner will be announced in the European Parliament hemicycle in Strasbourg, France.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Crisis response in the US and EU: debate on the two recovery plans

Mon, 05/31/2021 - 12:43
On Monday, Budgets Committee will debate with US administration budget manager Young on the similarities and differences between the US and the EU recovery plans.
Committee on Budgets

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Categories: European Union

Article - #FreeRomanProtasevich: EU calls for release of Belarus journalist

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 14:13
Join the call for the release of Roman Protasevich and Sofia Sapega, who are being held by Belarus authorities. Find out how you can help.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - EU farm policy reform: Council must be more flexible - we cannot waste more time

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 13:11
Council’s lack of flexibility threatens security for EU farmers, Agriculture Committee Chair Norbert Lins warned, calling on Council to return to proper negotiations.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Biodiversity: MEPs demand binding targets to protect wildlife and humans

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 11:43
An EU Biodiversity Law is needed to set the biodiversity governance framework until 2050, the Environment Committee agreed on Friday.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Categories: European Union

Article - Travel safely with the EU Digital Covid Certificate

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 16:23
Find out how the new EU Digital Covid Certificate will allow you to travel safely and easily in Europe during the pandemic.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Conference on the Future of Europe: inaugural Plenary, Citizens' event in June

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 18:21
The Executive Board today approved the calendar of Plenary meetings and European Citizens' Panels, with the series of events starting next month.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Czech PM conflict of interest: MEPs want investigation into rule of law breaches

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 16:45
The Commission’s audit findings confirm the ongoing conflict of interest of Czech Prime Minister Babiš that Parliament raised in several resolutions and discharge reports.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Civil Liberties Committee endorses EU Digital Covid Certificate

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 16:33
The certificate will facilitate free movement without discrimination and contribute to the EU’s economic recovery.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Brexit: €5 billion to help EU countries mitigate social and economic impact

Tue, 05/25/2021 - 19:03
The Brexit Adjustment Reserve should primarily support the countries and sectors worst affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU.
Committee on Regional Development

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Categories: European Union

Article - Sassoli on forced Minsk landing: response must be strong, immediate, unified

Tue, 05/25/2021 - 12:27
David Sassoli called for a strong EU response to Sunday’s forced landing of a Ryanair flight in Minsk and the immediate release of those being held by Belarus.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Press Conference by President Sassoli on COVID-19, climate change and Russia

Mon, 05/24/2021 - 15:03
Following his address to heads of state or government during the EU summit on Monday, EP President Sassoli will hold a press conference on Tuesday at 10.00.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 24-25 May 2021

Mon, 05/24/2021 - 13:03
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.

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Categories: European Union

Article - Coming up: Covid-19 certificate, Brexit, biodiversity

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 18:03
MEPs will discuss the EU digital Covid-19 certificate to facilitate safe travelling, the 2030 biodiversity strategy and help to counter the consequences of Brexit in the coming week.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Data protection: MEPs urge the Commission to amend UK adequacy decisions

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 14:13
The European Commission should amend its draft decision on UK data protection to ensure EU standards for citizens’ privacy are respected.
Committee on Development

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Press Conference by EP President Sassoli and Slovenia’s Prime Minister Janša

Fri, 05/21/2021 - 14:03
On 26 May, EP President David Sassoli and Prime Minister Janez Janša will hold a joint press conference on the priorities of the incoming Slovenian Council Presidency.

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Categories: European Union

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