European Parliament

ECB President Christine Lagarde, on Thursday fielded questions from the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on the review of the bank’s monetary policy.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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The EU-Vietnam trade deal is set to eliminate virtually all tariffs over the course of a decade. MEP Geert Bourgeois explains the benefits in our interview.

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How is the EU funded and what is the money used for? Read on to understand what the EU long-term budget is and how it is decided.

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World Cancer Day is this year being held for the 20th time. Fighting cancer is one of the EU’s health priorities. Read on to find out more about the measures in place.

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The European Parliament represents 447 million people living in the EU. Watch the video to learn how it is organised and more.

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People in the EU elect the members of the European Parliament who represent them and their interests.

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In the EU we are united in diversity. Watch this video to learn more.

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Environment and Public Health MEPs will debate on Monday the Coronavirus outbreak with the Executive Director of the EU Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The UK leaving the EU is not the end of cooperation. Soon talks will start to determine how the two will work together on anything from trade to the fight against terrorism.

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As of 1 February, the number and distribution of seats in the Parliament changes following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

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EP President Sassoli: “Without rules, the strongest will prevail and the weakest will be excluded”.

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The distribution of seats in the Parliament has been modified following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Check out the numbers in our infographic.

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The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU on 31 January 2020 will signal a series of changes in the way the Parliament is set up.

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Committee and political group meetings, Brussels

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"A new dawn for Europe" - Op-ed article by Presidents David Sassoli, Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen

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Ministers are outlining the priorities of the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU to parliamentary committees, in a series of meetings.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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MEPs urge the Commission to present an ambitious Gender Equality Strategy, including measures to reduce the gender pay gap.
Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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The calendar of European Parliament part-sessions for 2021 and 2022 was approved by MEPs on Thursday.

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The European Parliament calls on the Commission to put forward beefed-up rules on common chargers by July 2020 at the latest.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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The Withdrawal Agreement was approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday evening by 621 votes in favour, 49 against and 13 abstentions.

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