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Press release - Parliament’s “Use Your Vote” video reaches over 190 million views

Fri, 17/05/2024 - 14:03
The short documentary, highlighting the importance of voting and safeguarding democracy, has been viewed more than 190 million times since its release on 29 April.

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Press release - Europe Day: major monuments across the EU lit up ahead of the European elections

Fri, 10/05/2024 - 12:03
Monuments in over 60 cities across Europe displayed messages calling on citizens to vote, one month ahead of the 6-9 June EU elections.

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Press release - President Metsola in Ukraine on Europe Day

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 21:03
President Metsola’s visit in Kyiv on Europe Day demonstrated the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path.

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Press release - Lithuanian, French, and German projects receive the 2024 Charlemagne Youth Prize

Tue, 07/05/2024 - 12:58
Lithuanian campaign to fight violence against women, French platform to empower young people, and German visual journalism on Europe are winners of the 2024 prize.

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Press release - The European Parliament strengthens its cooperation with the Belarusian Democratic Forces

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 13:33
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sign a Letter of Intent, in Valletta.

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Press release - The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism - call for submission of entries

Fri, 03/05/2024 - 11:03
On 3 May, the World Press Freedom Day, the European Parliament officially launched the call for submissions for entries to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

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Press release - Europe Day 2024: European institutions across Europe welcome citizens to their Open Day events

Tue, 30/04/2024 - 20:39
A month ahead of the European elections, EU institutions celebrate 74 years of European democracy with their citizens.

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Press release - EU election campaign stresses importance of voting to protect democracy

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 12:08
The European Parliament launches the second phase of its communication campaign, highlighting the importance of voting and safeguarding democracy.

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Press release - Briefing for media on the 2024 European Elections

Thu, 25/04/2024 - 20:48
On 29 April, Parliament’s Press Service will outline all practical details for covering the lead candidates’ debate and election night as well as the EP communication campaign.

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Press release - Conflict and harassment in the workplace: towards mandatory training for MEPs

Wed, 03/04/2024 - 11:35
The Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed changes to internal rules to tackle workplace conflicts and promote good office management.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Press release - Metsola at the European Council: This election will be the test of our systems

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 17:43
Delivering on our priorities is the best tool to push against disinformation, said EP President Roberta Metsola at European Council

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Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 21 and 22 March 2024

Thu, 21/03/2024 - 11:03
In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda.

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Press release - Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers

Wed, 20/03/2024 - 04:21
On Wednesday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression.
Committee on International Trade

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Press release - EU pharmaceutical policy: MEPs support comprehensive reform

Tue, 19/03/2024 - 14:44
MEPs adopted their proposals to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Invitation to attend 2024 LUX European Audience Film Award Ceremony on 16 April

Tue, 19/03/2024 - 12:14
The winning film of the 2024 LUX Award will be announced in the Brussels Hemicycle, with representatives from the five nominated films and MEPs present.

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Press release - First green light to new bill on firms’ impact on human rights and environment

Tue, 19/03/2024 - 11:23
On Tuesday, the Legal Affairs Committee approved a bill, agreed with EU governments, requiring firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Press release - Platform Work: first green light to new EU rules on employment status

Tue, 19/03/2024 - 10:44
On Tuesday, the Employment and Social Affairs Committee endorsed a political deal on a new bill aiming to improve the working conditions of platform workers.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - Foreign Affairs Committee and EU ministers debate enlargement

Mon, 18/03/2024 - 14:43
On Tuesday, MEPs on the Committee on Foreign Affairs will discuss the future of EU enlargement with ministers, vice-ministers and secretaries of state of EU member states.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - EU Health Data Space to support patients and research

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 01:13
EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing for the public interest.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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