MEPs discussed Ukraine, called for an ambitious EU budget for 2023 and defined their priorities on the right to repair during the April plenary session.
MEPs are deeply worried by the recent Taliban decision to indefinitely extend the ban on allowing girls in seventh grade and above to attend school. Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights
A new “right to repair” must cover designing long-lasting products that can be fixed, as well as more informative labelling and extended guarantee rights. Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respective human rights situations in Russia, North Korea and Guatemala. Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Human Rights
MEPs call for children fleeing war in Ukraine to be given safe passage and for assistance for those internally displaced or unable to leave areas under siege. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Parliament backs plans to accelerate the refilling of Europe's strategic gas reserves, so households and businesses have enough gas for the next heating season. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
EU countries sheltering people fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will immediately receive €3.4 billion, MEPs decided on Thursday. Committee on Regional Development
Media are invited to the plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe taking place on 8-9 April in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Committee on Constitutional Affairs
On Wednesday, MEPs backed new legislation to increase the availability of data for start-ups and businesses to stimulate innovation. Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Debating last week’s EU Summit with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen and EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell, MEPs united in showing solidarity and giving more help to Ukraine.
During “question time” with Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday, MEPs took stock of the Commission’s course of action, looking back at its first two years of work.
Parliament’s Bureau agreed yesterday to strengthen the institution’s support to journalists with a new scholarship scheme and training programmes for young journalists.
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