European Parliament (News)

MEPs support the European Green Deal, but highlight challenges, including ensuring a just and inclusive transition and the need for high interim targets.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Find out how Europe wants to fund projects to tackle climate change and support regions that are most affected by the transition to a green economy.

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Parliament highlights that assurances are needed on the protection of citizens’ rights to ensure its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement.

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Parliament will debate the sustainable investment plan, just transition fund and the roadmap on Social Europe Tuesday at 15.00.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The global consequences of the confrontation between the US and Iran will be addressed on Tuesday afternoon with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Prime Minister Andrej Plenković presented the priorities of the Croatian presidency to the European Parliament and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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The King of Jordan, His Majesty Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein, will address MEPs during a formal sitting in Strasbourg on Wednesday at 12.00.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs debate the situation in Iran following recent escalations today. What led to the current state of affairs and what role can the EU play?

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President Sassoli led a minute of silence to remember the victims of the Ukrainian passenger jet crash, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg.

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On Tuesday at 09.00, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will present the priorities of the rotating Council presidency for the next six months.

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Working women in the EU earn on average 16% less per hour than men. Find out how this gender pay gap is calculated and the reasons behind it.

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Take part in the European Youth Event (EYE) in Strasbourg on 29-30 May and help shape the future of Europe with other young Europeans.

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The Legal Affairs Committee confirmed on Thursday Parliament’s negotiating position on a new bill introducing EU-wide rules on collective redress.
Committee on Legal Affairs

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EP President David Sassoli will meet Fayez Al-Sarraj, Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya and Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord, today at 14:30.

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The European elections in May split 2019 in two halves for the Parliament: the first focused on adopting laws, the second on starting up a new parliamentary term.

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How well do you know Europe? Find out by taking part in our winter challenge! See how many European capitals you can identify correctly.

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Parliament is actually closer than you think. It is not only in Strasbourg and Brussels; there is a liaison office in 35 European cities and activities all over the EU

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Two coastal cities, Galway in Ireland and Rijeka in Croatia, are this year's European Capitals of Culture.

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Croatia took over the rotating Council Presidency from Finland on 1 January 2020. We asked Croatian MEPs what they expect from it.

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The EU is working on a slew of new legislative proposals to make Europe a better place to live. Read on to discover what you can expect in 2020.

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