European Parliament (News)

Parliament called on Thursday for EU measures to tackle prostitution and policies that eliminate poverty.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Parliament today gave the green light to start negotiations with Council to reform the EU’s electricity market.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Thursday, 14 September

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Parliament has revised its internal rules in response to allegations of corruption, based on the President’s 14-point reform plan.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Parliament today adopted its position on a revised law to improve air quality in the EU in order to achieve a clean and healthy environment for European citizens.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Belarusians want to hear that their country will not be given to Putin as a consolation prize, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader told MEPs on Wednesday

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In their annual report, MEPs urge the EU and Türkiye to break the current deadlock and find “a parallel and realistic framework” for EU-Türkiye relations.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Wednesday, MEPs approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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On Wednesday, Parliament endorsed the nomination of Katarína Kaszasová to the European Court of Auditors.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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MEPs have approved the European Council’s decision increasing the number of seats in the European Parliament for the next legislative term from 705 to 720.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work in the past and its plans until the June 2024 elections.

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Wednesday, 13 September

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At 8.30 on Wednesday morning, ahead of the State of the European Union debate, EP President Roberta Metsola will hold a doorstep in front of the plenary chamber and take questions.

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Parliament on Tuesday voted to boost the deployment of renewable energy, in line with the Green Deal and REPowerEU plans.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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MEPs backed the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) on Tuesday.
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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On Tuesday, Parliament endorsed new measures to better protect citizens who donate blood, tissues or cells, or are treated with these substances.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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The European Parliament today approved the appointment of Iliana Ivanova (Bulgaria) as Commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and youth.
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its position on reducing groundwater and surface waters pollution and improving EU water quality standards.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Tuesday, 12 September

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President Metsola opened the 11-14 September plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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