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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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As more of us turn to online shopping, watch our video to discover five ways the EU makes e-commerce safer for everyone.

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A very merry Christmas from all of us at the European Parliament and all the best for 2020.

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The 2019 Sakharov Prize award ceremony, the election of the new EU Ombudsman and a debate on the decline of bees topped the agenda of the December plenary session in Strasbourg.

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in Russia, Afghanistan and Burkina Faso.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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In a resolution put to the vote on Thursday, MEPs denounce the disproportionate use of force by Iranian security forces against non-violent protesters.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs express serious concern about China’s repression of the Uyghurs and call on the Chinese government to close the “re-education camps” in Xinjiang immediately.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs urge the Nicaraguan government to end the ongoing crackdown on opposition voices and call for dialogue between the country’s political forces to resume.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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