European Parliament (News)

Thursday, 7 July

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MEPs welcomed the decision to open the EU’s doors to Ukraine and Moldova, but asked leaders to strengthen the EU, and tackle the latest crisis.

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MEPs criticize countries abusing their vetoes on tax matters and demand a relaunch of discussions to gradually introduce majority voting.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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On Wednesday, Parliament outlined its assessment of the political situation in three accession countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs agreed to provide financial help to EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors dealing with the economic consequences of the Russian invasion.
Committee on Fisheries

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Parliament has rejected a motion to oppose the inclusion of nuclear and gas as environmentally sustainable economic activities.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala presented on Wednesday the programme and main goals of the Czech Council Presidency’s semester.

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Wednesday, 6 July

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Following the debate on Czechia’s Council presidency priorities, Presidents Metsola, von der Leyen and Prime Minister Fiala will hold a press conference tomorrow at 11.15.

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On Tuesday, the Greek Prime Minister focused on the need to broaden and deepen the EU while addressing MEPs during the fifth “This is Europe” debate.

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MEPS demand preventive measures against technostress and over-connection, to tackle mental health issues and boost the benefits of working from home.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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EU member states must recognise the right to care and reform their social services to provide comprehensive, equal and timely access to care.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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MEPs call on the Commission and EU countries to address the inequalities women face, such as barriers to the labour market and access to affordable childcare.
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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MEPs on Tuesday gave a favourable opinion to Croatia’s bid to become the newest member of the eurozone from the 1st January 2023.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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The new EU digital rulebook sets out unprecedented standards on the accountability of online companies, within an open and competitive digital market.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Tuesday, 5 july

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Rapporteur for the EP opinion Siegfried Mureşan (EPP, RO) and EP euro working group Chair Margarida Marques (S&D, PT) will brief journalists on the opinion on Croatia’s bid to join the euro.

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President Metsola led MEPs in a minute of silence to remember the victims of the shooting in Denmark and glacier collapse in Italy, at the opening of the session.

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Christel Schaldemose (S&D, DK) and Andreas Schwab (EPP, DE) will brief journalists after the final vote on the Digital Services Act and the Digital Market Act.

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Monday, 4 July

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