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Press release - MEPs argue for a top up to multi-annual budget for crisis response

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 10:23
On Wednesday, the Budgets Committee set out its position on the reform of the EU’s long-term budget, emphasizing the urgency to future-proof the EU budget.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Three countries to receive nearly €455 million in EU aid after natural disasters

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 10:13
On Wednesday, MEPs approved nearly €455 million in EU Solidarity Fund aid in response to recent natural disasters in Romania, Italy and Türkiye.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - Gigabit Infrastructure Act: faster rollout of gigabit-capable connectivity

Tue, 19/09/2023 - 12:48
The Industry Committee adopted its position on the "Gigabit infrastructure Act", designed to reduce costs and red tape for the deployment of very high-speed networks.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Article - EU energy market reform: protecting against high prices

Tue, 19/09/2023 - 11:58
The energy crisis and high electricity prices have triggered the need for a reform of the EU’s energy market. What is the Parliament calling for?

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Press release - “Our Time for Leadership” - EP President Metsola’s keynote at the World Leaders Forum, Columbia University

Tue, 19/09/2023 - 10:08
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola´s Keynote Address at the World Leaders Forum, Columbia University, New York: “Our Time for Leadership”

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Press release - Short-term rentals: increasing transparency and curbing illegal listings

Tue, 19/09/2023 - 10:03
The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee adopted its position on new rules to make short-term rented accommodation more transparent.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Press release - Critical raw materials: Securing the EU's supply and sovereignty

Thu, 14/09/2023 - 13:45
On Thursday, MEPs adopted their position on boosting the supply of strategic raw materials, crucial to secure the EU’s transition to a sustainable, digital and sovereign future.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - Human rights breaches in Guatemala, Azerbaijan and Bangladesh

Thu, 14/09/2023 - 13:43
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situations in Guatemala, Azerbaijan and Bangladesh.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Reduce demand and protect people in prostitution, say MEPs

Thu, 14/09/2023 - 13:07
Parliament called on Thursday for EU measures to tackle prostitution and policies that eliminate poverty.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - Creating a more stable, affordable and sustainable electricity market

Thu, 14/09/2023 - 12:54
Parliament today gave the green light to start negotiations with Council to reform the EU’s electricity market.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Article - The benefits of the European Union (video)

Mon, 24/07/2023 - 08:03
Find out more about what the European Union is doing for you.

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Article - Iliana Ivanova (Bulgaria)

Thu, 20/07/2023 - 14:03
Check out the official documents related to the evaluation of Iliana Ivanova as commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth.

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Press release - Madrid to host the EuroLat Assembly 24-27 July

Thu, 20/07/2023 - 13:43
MEPs and Latin American parliamentarians will meet in Madrid, Spain, to advance the bi-regional dialogue, starting with a welcome by H.M. King Felipe VI on Monday.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Article - Parliament to evaluate new Bulgarian commissioner candidate

Thu, 20/07/2023 - 11:43
Parliament’s industry and culture committees will hold a hearing with Iliana Ivanova, who is the Bulgarian commissioner-designate.

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Press release - Cyber Resilience Act: MEPs back plan to boost digital products security

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 12:08
New cyber resilience rules adopted on Wednesday will establish a uniform set of cybersecurity requirements for all digital products in the European Union.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - MEPs back plans for a more affordable and consumer-friendly electricity market

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 12:01
The reform of the electricity market, to make it more stable, affordable and sustainable, received the support of the Energy Committee on Wednesday.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk to address MEPs

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 10:13
On Thursday, MEPs will welcome UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk for a debate on the global state of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - MEPs quiz commissioner Vestager about nomination of chief economist

Tue, 18/07/2023 - 20:16
On Tuesday evening, Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs hosted competition commissioner Vestager to discuss the recent nomination of chief competition economist Fiona Scott Morton.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Article - Parliament strengthens integrity, independence and accountability

Tue, 18/07/2023 - 17:00
A set of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening integrity, independence and accountability, while protecting the free mandate of MEPs, has been adopted over the last months.

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Press release - MEPs call on EU and Türkiye to look for alternative ways to cooperate

Tue, 18/07/2023 - 10:03
The Foreign Affairs Committee urge the EU and Türkiye to break the current deadlock and find “a parallel and realistic framework” for EU-Türkiye relations.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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