27

Jan

Holocaust Remembrance: “Never again should not be an empty promise” – Metsola

Updated 1300 The European Parliament dedicated a special plenary session marking the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp in 1945. The date…

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21

Jan

Investors protection rules strengthened as EP and Council reach major agreement

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an informal agreement on new EU rules aimed at strengthening protections for retail investors, improving access to quality financial products, and encouraging…

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09

Jan

EP Voices Support for Iran Protesters as Unrest Intensifies and Death Toll Rises

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has voiced strong support for protesters in Iran as nationwide demonstrations continue to spread and authorities intensify their crackdown, with dozens reported killed and widespread…

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11

Dec

Cyprus to seek to strengthen EU’s strategic autonomy during Council Presidency

President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, has set out two key priorities for Cyprus’ upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union: strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy…

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10

Dec

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement to scale back sustainability reporting

The European Council's Presidency and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to significantly scale back sustainability reporting and corporate due diligence obligations, as part of a wider push…

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25

Nov

EP Building glows in orange to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

The European Parliament building in Strasbourg was illuminated in orange to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The choice of colour symbolises a commitment to…

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20

Nov

European Parliament pushes for tougher rules to shield children from addictive online platforms

The European Parliament is stepping up pressure for stronger, EU-wide protections for children online, warning that the digital environment has evolved faster than the safeguards designed to protect minors. With…

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11

Nov

Leftist MEPs welcome ECJ decision to upholds EU Minimum Wage Directive

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that the EU directive on adequate minimum wages remains valid, rejecting Denmark’s challenge that the bloc had overstepped its powers by legislating…

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30

Oct

Metsola calls for renewal of EU-US relationship

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has called for a renewal of the Transatlantic alliance, describing it as essential to safeguarding peace, prosperity and democratic resilience in a world facing increasing…

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26

Oct

A fairer and enforceable EU law for the fisheries sector in the Mediterranean

The European Union has formally signed into law a regulation strengthening its capacity to address unsustainable fishing practices by third countries, marking a significant evolution in EU fisheries governance and…

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14

Oct

MEPs back rollback of corporate sustainability Rules amid industry pressure

The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee has approved a major scaling back of the EU’s proposed sustainability and due diligence rules for companies, a move hailed by industry but sharply…

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08

Oct

MEPs call for EU climate policy to remain ambitious

The European Union’s environmental policy must remain ambitious while safeguarding the competitiveness of the European economy and promoting social inclusion, according to a resolution adopted by the European Parliament’s Committee…

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02

Oct

MEP Agius pledges to amplify voices of persons with disabilities in EU strategy

MEP Peter Agius has pledged to amplify the voices of persons with disabilities in the European Parliament as the EU updates its strategy on disability rights, highlighting their societal contribution.…

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