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Press release - MEPs vote to include energy measures in national recovery plans

Thu, 10/11/2022 - 11:38
MEPs agreed on the inclusion of REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans to support independence from Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the green transition.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Press release - Sustainable economy: Parliament adopts new reporting rules for multinationals

Thu, 10/11/2022 - 11:23
All large companies in the EU will need to disclose data on the impact of their activities on people and the planet and any sustainability risks they are exposed to.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - Parliament approves new tool to ensure fair competition on the single market

Thu, 10/11/2022 - 11:23
On Thursday, Parliament gave its green light to a new EU law ensuring foreign subsidies granted by non-EU countries do not distort the internal market.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - MEPs approve EU road transport agreements with Ukraine and Moldova

Thu, 10/11/2022 - 11:17
Parliament gave its green light to the EU agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to ease the cross-border transport of goods.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - EP TODAY

Thu, 10/11/2022 - 08:33
Thursday, 10 November

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Press release - MEPs assess European Council decisions with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen

Wed, 09/11/2022 - 18:31
On Wednesday, MEPs discussed the outcome of the October summit, which focussed on Russia’s war against Ukraine, energy, climate change, Iran and relations with China.

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Press release - REPowerEU measures in national recovery plans: Press briefing after plenary vote

Wed, 09/11/2022 - 16:43
On Thursday 10 November, EP President Metsola and the co-rapporteurs for the REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans will hold a press conference at around 11.30.

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Press release - Opening of 9-10 November plenary session in Brussels

Wed, 09/11/2022 - 16:27
President Metsola recalled the anniversary of Kristallnacht and the fall of the Berlin Wall and called for further sanctions against Iran, at the opening of the session.

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Press release - EP TODAY

Wed, 09/11/2022 - 12:01
Wednesday, 9 November

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Press release - Fit for 55: Deal on stricter rules for member states’ greenhouse gas emissions

Tue, 08/11/2022 - 23:54
Parliament and Council agree on stricter regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in member states including less flexibility and more transparency.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Article - Parliament wants to clamp down on foreign public subsidies

Tue, 08/11/2022 - 14:16
Parliament has approved rules to counteract market-distorting foreign subsidies to companies operating in the EU.

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Press release - President Metsola receives the King David Award

Mon, 07/11/2022 - 21:57
Today in Auschwitz, Poland, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola was presented with the King David Award from the European Jewish Association (EJA).

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Article - Sustainable forestry: Parliament’s work to fight deforestation

Wed, 14/09/2022 - 14:53
Protecting and sustainably managing forests is critical to fighting the climate crisis. Find out what measures the European Parliament is calling for.

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Press release - Parliament backs boost for renewables use and energy savings

Wed, 14/09/2022 - 13:47
By 2030, the European Parliament wants renewable energy to be used much more, and energy consumption to be greatly reduced.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - State of the EU: Ukraine, energy, climate change, economy

Wed, 14/09/2022 - 13:34
In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work in the past year and its upcoming plans.

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Press release - Parliament adopts new rules on adequate minimum wages for all workers in the EU

Wed, 14/09/2022 - 13:34
Minimum wages in all EU countries should allow for decent living and working standards, and member states should promote collective bargaining for pay.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - EP TODAY

Wed, 14/09/2022 - 08:33
Wednesday, 14 September

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Press release - Energy prices: MEPs call for swift measures to shield consumers and businesses

Tue, 13/09/2022 - 19:37
Measures against the dramatic rise in energy prices were up for a debate with the Czech Council Presidency and the Commission on Tuesday.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Press release - Hungary and EU values: press conference on Wednesday at 15:30 CEST

Tue, 13/09/2022 - 15:03
On Wednesday, after the debate on the draft report declaring Hungary an “electoral autocracy”, key MEPs will brief journalists - in Strasbourg and remotely.

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Article - Sanna Marin: Europe needs strategic autonomy in energy, food, defence and technology

Tue, 13/09/2022 - 13:33
In a speech to MEPs in Strasbourg, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin urged Europe to support Ukraine militarily and to boost Europe’s energy independence with renewables.

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