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Press release - Media Advisory: practical information for the June plenary session in Strasbourg

Tue, 06/08/2021 - 09:23
Information regarding access to workspaces and audiovisual facilities in the European Parliament in Strasbourg during the plenary sitting, as well as general travel information.

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Assessing the Commission’s 2020 Rule of Law report

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 18:29
MEPs take stock of developments and propose ways to improve the EC’s approach moving forward, with an eye set on the upcoming 2021 report on the rule of law in the EU.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Categories: European Union

Press release - Press briefing on plenary session this Friday, 4 June, at 11.00

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 15:03
The European Parliament’s and political groups’ spokespersons will hold a briefing on the 7-10 June plenary session at 11.00 this Friday.

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Categories: European Union

Article - Global Europe: €79.5 billion to support development

Thu, 06/03/2021 - 11:02
The EU is set to invest €79.5 billion on development and international cooperation in neighbouring countries and further afield by 2027. Find out more in our video.

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Categories: European Union

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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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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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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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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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

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