Environment
Climate change adaptation: MEPs want the EU to be better prepared | News | European Parliament
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Year: 2020
Europe
European Parliament approves temporary rules to keep Eurotunnel working
MEPs adopted temporary measures to keep the tunnel railway connection between continental Europe and the UK running after the end of the transition period.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source :…
Food
Bank backs eco-friendly farming
Ibis Rice Conservation Co Ltd (IBIS Rice) has signed a financing agreement with South Korean-owned Phnom Penh Commercial Bank Plc (PPCBank) to support 1,500 smallholder farmers to grow organic wildlife-friendly…
Europe
EU – UK announce BREXIT agreement in principle reached on ‘all issues’
Press statement by Vice-President Šefčovič following the fifth ordinary meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee European Commission Statement Brussels, 17 Dec 2020 We have just concluded our fifth ordinary EU-UK…
Europe
Brexit: European Parliament issues Sunday ultimatum in trade talks
The European Parliament has issued an ultimatum to EU and UK negotiators, saying it will not ratify a deal by the end of the year if it is reached any…
Europe
European Parliament sets Sunday deadline for approving Brexit deal this year
The European Parliament will not meet to ratify a Brexit trade deal this year unless one is signed before Sunday, the leaders of its main political groups have said. The…
Europe
Fair transition to digital and green economy: a new social agenda for Europe
MEPs call for binding social targets to help the EU labour market adjust to the current realities of the digital and green economy.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source :…
Europe
EU-UK: Statement of the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament
The Conference of Presidents of Parliament’s political groups issued the following statement after meeting EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday. Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
Europe
Sustainability: businesses interests must align with society’s interests | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, MEPs approved a non-legislative report calling for more sustainable business conduct and addressing shortcomings in existing laws.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
Europe
“Minority SafePack”: Parliament supports proposals for diversity across EU | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, MEPs called on the Commission to act on the European Citizens’ Initiative proposals that aim to enhance cultural and linguistic diversity in the EU.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice…