European Parliament (News)

MEPs greenlit new rules that will allow Eurojust to safely store and analyse evidence related to war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press freedom is under pressure in the EU and across the world. Find out how the European Parliament supports the work of journalists.

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On Thursday, Parliament backed a one-year suspension of EU import duties on all Ukrainian exports, to support the country’s economy.
Committee on International Trade

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The draft legislation aims to refill Europe’s strategic gas reserves more quickly, so that households and businesses have enough gas for the next heating season.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Thursday, 19 May

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The Moldovan President addressed the Parliament on 18 May. Discover how the EU is supporting the country, especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Parliament committees back setting up a new fund to help vulnerable citizens cope with the increased costs of the energy transition.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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At the opening of the session, President Metsola expressed Parliament’s opposition to the death penalty and called on Iran to stop the execution of Professor Djalali.

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In a speech to the European Parliament on Wednesday, Moldovan President Maia Sandu called on EU countries to rally behind her country’s European aspirations.

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Wednesday, 18 May

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MEPs adopt their position on key EU draft laws to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 and to protect jobs and citizens.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The European Parliament wants more support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions against Russia following its invasion of the country.

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In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, MEPs demand tougher sanctions on Russia and new efforts to grant Ukraine EU candidate status.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Debating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, MEPs expressed unwavering support for Ukraine and for efforts to bring the country closer to the European community.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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“Our way of life is worth defending. It is worth a cost. For the next generation, for all those in Ukraine and around the world who believe in Europe. For all those who want to be free.”

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the European Parliament plenary in today’s debate on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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450 employees in Spain who lost their jobs in the car industry when the Nissan production plant in Barcelona closed should receive €2.8 million in EU aid.
Committee on Budgets

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The final meeting of the Panel on ‘A stronger economy, social justice and jobs / Education, culture, youth and sport / Digital transformation’ took place in Dublin over the weekend.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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MEPs and national parliamentarians will discuss the post-pandemic future for Europe’s women at an inter-parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday morning.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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The final meeting of a series of citizens’ panels saw Europeans formulate ideas on how the EU should promote quality jobs, a healthy economy and social justice.

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