European Parliament

Uyghur economist and human rights activist Ilham Tohti has been awarded this year’s European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

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Following a discussion in the Conference of Presidents on 24 October 2019, EP President Sassoli wrote to EUCO President Donald Tusk.

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MEPs urged EU countries to agree on draft rules making multinational companies publicly disclose their profit and tax paid in each country, during a plenary debate on 22 October.

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MEPs adopted their position on the 2020 EU budget on Wednesday, saying it must provide a “solid starting point to launch the new generation of EU programmes”.
Committee on Budgets

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MEPs sent the Commission back to the drawing board after member states watered down draft measures to protect bees.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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President of the European Parliament David Sassoli: an extension request remains on the table.

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MEPs on Wednesday morning were informed about the election procedure for the next European Ombudsman.
Committee on Petitions

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MEPs criticised Turkey’s military operation in Syria and called for measures against the country during a debate on 23 October.

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An orderly Brexit is needed to avoid violence returning to Ireland, according to Guy Verhofstadt, Parliament's Brexit coordinator.

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In a debate with Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday morning, MEPs took stock of the work and achievements of the outgoing Commission.

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MEPs discussed the conclusions of the 17-18 October EU summit in plenary this morning with Presidents Juncker and Tusk.

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MEPs approve change to EGF Solidarity Fund to include support for workers that would be affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU without an agreement.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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UK researchers, students and farmers should continue to get EU support in the event of a no-deal Brexit, under provisions adopted by the full house on Tuesday.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Regional Development

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In a debate with Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday morning, MEPs will take stock of the work done by the outgoing Commission during its five-year mandate.

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President Sassoli opened the October II plenary session in Strasbourg.

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The European Parliament's LUX Film Prize promotes European films and showcases their diversity.

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Latest Brexit developments, vote on the EU's 2020 budget and an end-of-term assessment for the Juncker Commission will be on the agenda of the plenary session on 21-24 October.

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The three films competing for Parliament's 2019 LUX Film Prize are: Cold Case Hammarskjöld; God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya; and The Realm.

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Plenary session, Strasbourg

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A political murder mystery, a thriller about power and corruption and the story of an anti-heroine challenging patriarchal traditions are coming to a cinema near you.

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