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In a vote today, MEPs demand people working for digital labour platforms, such as food delivery services, should have the same rights as traditional employees.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Thursday, 16 September

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MEPs are ready to negotiate with member states to reinforce the EU’s disease prevention and control framework and jointly tackle cross-border health threats.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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MEPs approved the €5 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve to help member states deal with the economic, social and territorial impact of the UK’s departure from the EU.
Committee on Regional Development

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The fund will be used to support seven countries on their path to EU membership in adopting reforms required to comply with EU rules and values.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs adopted the reform of the EU Blue Card to facilitate the employment of highly qualified non-EU nationals and help alleviate labour shortages in key sectors.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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EP’s Culture and Education committee chairwoman on Wednesday “expressely welcomed” the proposal announced by Ursula von der Leyen during her 2021 State of the Union address in Parliament.
Committee on Culture and Education

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In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed Commission President von der Leyen about the EU’s most immediate challenges.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Wednesday, 15 September

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People at risk following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan should be given help, MEPs said in a debate on the country’s future.

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Media are invited to the sessions of the European Citizens’ Panels, with the first 200-citizen meeting taking place on 17 - 19 September in Strasbourg.

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Find out more about Erasmus+, the EU's flagship programme that supports education, training, sport and young people.

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On Wednesday, following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, MEPs will discuss the situation on the ground in the country.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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MEPs will discuss the situation in Afghanistan, the state of the rule of law in the EU as well as the delay in proposals for new sources of revenue for the EU.

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Statement of the Chairs of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Delegation for relations with Afghanistan on the terrorist attack at the Kabul airport
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs will be dealing with many important issues after the summer break, including climate action, public health and digital services.

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Parliament is working on a proposal that aims to ensure minimum wages provide for decent living in the EU. Find out more.

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While the number of terrorist attacks in the EU remained stable in 2020, extremists exploited the pandemic to spread propaganda.

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Europe must provide humanitarian aid, and reach unity on handling migration, according to MEPs speaking at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday morning.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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Following events unfolding in Afghanistan, MEPs will meet on Thursday morning to debate the latest developments with High Representative Josep Borrell.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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