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MEPs want better to protect the consumers applying for loans online

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MEPs want to better protect the consumers applying for loans online

The new EU rules aim to protect the consumers applying for loans online or credit card debt, overdrafts and loans that are unsuitable for their financial situation.

12 July 2022 · 3 min read

EU Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act explained

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EU Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act explained

Parliament adopted two major pieces of legislation that will change the digital landscape: find out about the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act.

10 July 2022 · 4 min read

MEPs welcomed the decision to open the EU’s doors to Ukraine and Moldova

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MEPs welcomed the decision to open the EU’s doors to Ukraine and Moldova

MEPs welcomed the decision to open the EU’s doors to Ukraine and Moldova, but asked leaders to strengthen the EU, and tackle the latest crisis.

9 July 2022 · 2 min read

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Parliament pushes for greener aviation fuels

Waste cooking oil, synthetic fuel or even hydrogen should gradually become standard as aviation fuel to help the EU use greener aviation fuels and become climate neutral by 2050, MPs…

7 July 2022 · 3 min read

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EU enlargement: Parliament takes stock of developments in the Western Balkans

On Wednesday, Parliament presented its assessment of the political situation in three Western Balkans candidate countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Serbia

6 July 2022 · 5 min read

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As Hungary blocks global tax deal, MEPs denounce national vetoes

MEPs criticize countries abusing their vetoes on tax matters and demand a relaunch of discussions to gradually introduce majority voting. The resolution adopted on Wednesday with 450 votes in favour,…

6 July 2022 · 2 min read

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June summit: member states need to show more ambition to strengthen the EU

MEPs welcomed the decision to open the EU’s doors to Ukraine and Moldova, but asked leaders to strengthen the EU, and tackle the latest crisis. MEPs discussed the conclusions of…

6 July 2022 · 2 min read

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Kyriakos Mitsotakis: time to fight for our European identity and stability

On Tuesday, the Greek Prime Minister focused on the need to broaden and deepen the EU while addressing MEPs during the fifth “This is Europe” debate. At the beginning of…

6 July 2022 · 3 min read

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July plenary session in Strasbourg: Changes to the agenda

Opening of 4-7 July plenary session in Strasbourg: Changes to the agenda

5 July 2022 · 2 min read

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Coming up in plenary: digital rules, Ukraine, cost of living

Parliament will vote on new digital rules, discuss the priorities of the Czech presidency and look at rising prices during the plenary session on 4-7 July.

1 July 2022 · 3 min read