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Press release - President Metsola receives the King David Award

Mon, 11/07/2022 - 21:57
Today in Auschwitz, Poland, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola was presented with the King David Award from the European Jewish Association (EJA).

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Press release - European Citizen’s Prize 2022 Award Ceremony

Mon, 11/07/2022 - 16:51
On Tuesday, Parliament will recognise European citizens for their exceptional achievements, including support to refugees from Ukraine.

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Press release - Press conference on draft findings of EP spyware inquiry

Mon, 11/07/2022 - 14:13
On Tuesday 8 November, Sophie In ‘t Veld, the rapporteur for the Inquiry Committee investigating Pegasus and equivalent spyware, will present a first version of their results.
Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware

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Press release - Security and Defence Subcommittee MEPs visited Niger

Fri, 11/04/2022 - 12:07
A delegation from the Subcommittee on Security and Defence, led by the Chair Nathalie Loiseau (RE, FR), visited Niger from 31 October to 3 November.
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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Press release - The ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly met in Mozambique from 29 October to 2 November

Thu, 11/03/2022 - 18:23
Call by parliamentarians for the immediate signature and entry into force of the Post Cotonou agreement.

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Article - EU ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 explained

Thu, 11/03/2022 - 10:03
All new cars and vans sold in the EU as of 2035 should be zero emission. What does this mean in practice? Check out our FAQ to find out.

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Press release - Culture and Education committee to visit Budapest

Fri, 10/28/2022 - 12:03
A delegation of the Culture and Education Committee will travel to Budapest for insights into recent developments in the country’s cultural, education and media policies.
Committee on Culture and Education

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Press release - Warsaw: MEPs to look into sexual and reproductive health and rights

Fri, 10/28/2022 - 09:53
A delegation of the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee will hold meetings 2-4 November on women’s rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - Deal confirms zero-emissions target for new cars and vans in 2035

Thu, 10/27/2022 - 21:13
On Thursday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revised CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - President Metsola condemns Iranian sanctions on Members of the European Parliament

Thu, 10/27/2022 - 18:52
EP President Roberta Metsola has condemned the decision of the Iranian regime to sanction several MEPs, as well as journalists, human rights defenders and institutions.

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Press release - Transport MEPs back EU road transport agreements with Ukraine and Moldova

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:13
The Transport and Tourism Committee approved two separate agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to make the cross-border transport of goods easier.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - Make crucial traffic data available digitally, Transport Committee says

Wed, 10/26/2022 - 11:07
Data on speed limits, roadworks or accidents should be available in digital format, to ensure road users are safer and better informed.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Press release - EU Recovery: secure and green energy for households and enterprises

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 18:43
EP committees adopted the inclusion of RePowerEU measures in national recovery plans to foster independence from Russian fossil fuels and accelerate green transition
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Article - Deforestation: causes and how the EU is tackling it

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 17:30
Find out what causes deforestation and how the EU is taking action against the importation of goods produced on deforested land.

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Article - Budget 2023: “We want to tackle energy crisis, war and economy”

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 13:53
The EU’s budget for 2023 should aim to deal with the many crises facing Europe, says lead MEP Nicolae Ştefănuță.

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Press release - ACP-EU: 42nd Joint Parliamentary Assembly from 29 October to 2 November

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 16:51
Participants at the assembly are expected to discuss the consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine for food security and the fight against terrorism in sub-Saharan Africa.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development

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Press release - Parliament hosts Uber files whistleblower to discuss lobbying and workers’ rights

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 16:23
MEPs will hear from Uber’s former Head of Public Policy Mark MacGann about the company’s former lobbying practices and discuss how European workers’ rights have been affected.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - Parliament to hold its third European Gender Equality Week

Fri, 10/21/2022 - 10:40
European Parliament committees and delegations will hold a series of discussions and public hearings on topics related to gender equality.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Press release - Metsola calls for forceful response to energy crisis, inflation, war in Ukraine

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 16:39
“We need a revision of the EU long-term budget to adapt to crisis and finance new priorities”, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at the European Council.

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Press release - Press conference by EP President Metsola at the European Council at 16.00 today

Thu, 10/20/2022 - 14:27
Following her address to heads of state or government at the European Council, EP President Roberta Metsola will hold a press conference today at around 16.00.

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