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EP intensifies fight against unsafe products sold online
The European Parliament has doubled up on its efforts in favour of product safety in the Single Market, putting forward a resolution…
Sakharov Prize 2020: MEPs select the finalists
The democratic opposition in Belarus, Guapinol activists and Berta Cáceres, and the archbishop of Mosul were shortlisted for the 2020 Sakharov Prize…
EU parliament chastises Bulgaria for rule of law deficiencies
The European Parliament on Thursday chastised Bulgaria for flaws in respecting the rule of law, combating endemic corruption and supporting media freedom,…
European Parliament wont accept “little MFF” – rapporteur
MEPs have maintained their hard positions on refusing any reductions from the proposed EU's multi-annual budgetary framework, after breaking off talks yesterday…
European Parliament backs a 60% EU emissions-cutting target for 2030
The European Parliament on Tuesday voted in favour of a legally binding target for the European Union to cut its greenhouse gas…
EP to award outstanding journalism with Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize
As of October 2021, the European Parliament will start awarding The Daphne Caruana Prize for Journalism on a yearly basis. This new…
The S&D group condemns crackdown on Turkish HDP party
The S&D Group in the European Parliament condemns the new crackdown on the Turkish HDP party, following the news that Ankara prosecutors…
EPP says Armenia, Azerbaijan hostilities of ‘great concern’
The European People’s Party has said that the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is of great concern. According to reports, the increase…
European Parliament set to cancel Strasbourg’s October plenary session
The European Parliament is set to cancel its plenary session in Strasbourg in October after Belgian authorities designated the Alsatian city as…
European Parliament says shipping industry must contribute to climate neutrality
The European Parliament has voted to include CO2 emissions from the maritime sector in the EU Emissions Trading System. MEPs largely agreed…
European Parliament approves plans for coronavirus testing centre
The European Parliament's Committee on Budgets has approved plans for a coronavirus testing facility for MEPs and staff. A request was made…
EP negotiators still pushing for better long-term EU budget
During the fourth trilateral talks with Council and Commission, the European Parliament’s negotiators underline that a lot remains to be done before…