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In response to the backsliding of LGBTIQ rights in some EU countries, notably Poland and Hungary, MEPs declared the EU an “LGBTIQ Freedom Zone” on Thursday.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs stressed that Parliament will use all means at its disposal if the Commission fails to fulfil its obligations in using the new mechanism to protect the budget.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Budgetary Control
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Parliament adopted today its negotiating position on the new Fisheries Control system, which will reform the rules that have governed EU fishing activities since 2010.
Committee on Fisheries

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To raise global climate ambition and prevent ‘carbon leakage’, the EU must place a carbon price on certain imports from less climate-ambitious countries, say MEPs.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Parliament paves the way for a new EU law that requires companies to address human rights and environmental standards within their value chains.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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On Wednesday, MEPs recommended changes to draft legislation aiming to trace and tax the sales that people make through online platforms more effectively.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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The European Citizen’s Prize recognises initiatives that contribute to European cooperation and the promotion of common values. Apply or nominate a project before 15 April.

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MEPs and national parliamentarians will discuss women’s key role in fighting the pandemic during an inter-parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday morning.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Find out how the Covid-19 pandemic has increased gender disparities in the EU in our infographics.

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Today, MEPs will assess the situation on the Canary Islands, following the surge in migrants’ arrivals in the last months and the limited reception capacity.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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To mark this year’s International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Parliament is underlining the crucial role of women during the Covid crisis.

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In a hearing today, MEPs demanded clarity on vaccine deliveries and insisted that pharmaceutical companies honour their contracts.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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David Sassoli called on EU leaders to continue the common approach to Covid-19 vaccines in a speech to the European Council.

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EU criteria for safe and clean tourism, including a common vaccination certificate, should be a part of a new EU strategy on sustainable tourism, said MEPs.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.

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Find out how MEPs want to shape the EU's rules for non-personal data sharing to boost innovation and the economy while protecting privacy.

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Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Following his address to heads of state or government during the EU summit, President Sassoli will hold a press conference today at 15.30.

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Committee on Regional Development

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