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MEPs call for tougher EU rules to reduce waste from textiles and food

On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its proposals to better prevent and reduce waste from textiles and food across the EU.

European Health Data Space to support patients and research

EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing.

More determined efforts needed to combat anti-Muslim prejudice amidst surge in hatred, OSCE says

VALLETTA/WARSAW/ANKARA, 15 March 2024 – Amidst an increase in prejudice and violence against Muslims in a growing number of countries, greater efforts are needed to build dialogue and counter anti-Muslim hatred, the Organization for...

Parliament backs tighter EU rules for toy safety

Ban on the most harmful chemicals such as endocrine disruptors Smart toys to comply with safety, security and privacy standards by design In 2022, toys topped the list of dangerous products alerts in the EU, comprising...

Human rights breaches in Afghanistan and Venezuela

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the respect for human rights in Afghanistan and Venezuela.

Court of Auditors: European Parliament endorses new Italian member | News

The appointment of Mr Manfredi Selvaggi was supported by members in a secret ballot, with 316 votes in favour, 186 against and 31 abstentions. The final decision on his appointment will be taken by...

50 experts on religious minorities explore in Navarra the significant legislative discrimination in Spain

Fifty European specialists in religious minorities are meeting this week in Pamplona at an international conference organised by the Public University of Navarra (UPNA) and dedicated to the legal situation of religious denominations without...

Deal on making firearms import and export more transparent to fight trafficking

The revised regulation aims to make import and export of firearms in the EU more transparent and more traceable, reducing the risk of trafficking. Under the updated and more harmonised rules, all imports and...

EP TODAY | News | European Parliament

Immediate risk of mass starvation in Gaza and attacks on humanitarian aid deliveries In a resolution put to a vote at midday, MEPs denounce the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, including the risk...

MEPs agree to extend trade support for Moldova, continue work on Ukraine | News

Parliament voted with 347 votes in favour, 117 against and 99 abstentions to amend the Commission’s proposal to suspend import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for another year,...

Legal migration: MEPs endorse beefed-up single residence and work permit rules

The European Parliament backed today more effective EU rules for combined work and residence permits for third-country nationals. The update of the Single permit directive, adopted in 2011, which established a single administrative procedure for delivering...

Petteri Orpo: “We need a resilient, competitive and secure Europe”

Addressing MEPs, the Finnish Prime Minister highlighted a strong economy, security, the clean transition and continued support for Ukraine as key priorities for the EU. In his “This is Europe” address to the European Parliament,...

Media Freedom Act: a new bill to protect EU journalists and press freedom | News

Under the new law, adopted by 464 votes in favour to 92 against and 65 abstentions, member states will be obliged to protect media independence and all forms of interventions in editorial decisions...

United Nations: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell after his address to the UN Security Council

NEW YORK. -- Thank you, and good afternoon. It is a great pleasure for me to be here, at the United Nations, representing the European Union and participating in the meeting of the ...

Sikh political prisoners and farmers issue to be raised before European Commission

Protests in Brussels in support of Bandi Singh & farmers in India. ESO chief condemns torture & raises awareness in European Parliament.

First go-ahead to renewing trade support for Ukraine and Moldova

MEPs on the International Trade Committee endorsed the extension of trade support for Ukraine and Moldova in the face of Russia's war.

Designated Gatekeepers Commence Compliance with Digital Markets Act

As of today, the tech giants Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and ByteDance, identified as gatekeepers by the European Commission in September 2023, are required to adhere to all obligations outlined in the Digital...

Deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging in the EU

Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules for more sustainable packaging, to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging, increase safety.

MEPs improve EU protection for quality agricultural products

Final green light to the reform of EU rules strengthening the protection of Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products

Why diversifying trade is the only answer to wartime food security

The argument is often made about food, as well as about dozens of other “strategic goods”, that we must be self-sufficient in the face of threats to peace around the world. The argument itself is...

World NGO Day 2024, EU Launches €50M Initiative to Protect Civil Society

Brussels, 27th February 2024 – On the occasion of World NGO Day, the European External Action Service (EEAS), spearheaded by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, has reaffirmed its unwavering support for civil society organizations (CSOs) worldwide....

Christine Lagarde Addresses European Parliament on ECB Annual Report and Euro Area Resilience

In a pivotal speech delivered at the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg on 26th February 2024, Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), expressed gratitude to the Parliament for its collaborative...

Evaluating the EU’s Position and Challenges Ahead for the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference

As the World Trade Organization (WTO) gears up for its 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13), the European Union (EU)'s stance and proposals have emerged as pivotal talking points. The EU's vision, while ambitious, also opens...

Transparent political advertising: Press conference after final plenary vote | News

The new regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising aims to get Europe up to speed with the radically changed environment of political advertising, which is now cross-border and increasingly online....

EIB Provides €115 Million Backing for Major ETZ Hospital Renewal Project in Netherlands

BRUSSELS - The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed off on €100 million in financing to support a comprehensive modernization program by the Elisabeth-TweeSteden (ETZ) hospital group in Tilburg, Netherlands. An additional €15 million...
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