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Common charger: MEPs agree on proposal to reduce electronic waste
MEPs support a common charger for portable electronic devices, reducing e-waste and making the use of different mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras more convenient.
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How the EU is tackling gender-based violence
Gender-based violence remain common in Europe as does domestic violence, especially affecting women and girls. EU is taking measures to put an end to it.
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Top story – Gender equality in the EU – The EU fight for women’s rights
Gender equality has always been a priority for the EU. Discover the main issues and what the Parliament does to tackle them. Source : © European Union, 2022 - EP
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Future of Europe: Conference plenary puts finishing touches to proposals
The Conference on the Future of Europe plenary met again in Strasbourg on 8-9 April to further develop proposals from the Conference’s working groups. Chairs from the nine topical working…
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EuroLat Assembly: hate speech, circular economy and food security
The 14th Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly plenary session will take place in Buenos Aires (Argentina) on 13 and 14 April. Members of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat), composed of…
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Plenary highlights: Ukraine, energy, equal pay
MEPs discussed Ukraine, called for an ambitious EU budget for 2023 and defined their priorities on the right to repair during the April plenary session
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Climate change in Europe: facts and figures
Find out the key facts and statistics about climate change in Europe: regional impact, top emitters, the reduction of greenhouse gases and more.
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Data governance: Parliament approves new rules boosting intra-EU data sharing
On Wednesday, MEPs backed new legislation to increase the availability of data for start-ups and businesses to stimulate innovation.
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Question time with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
“Question time” is a question and answer session, where MEPs can ask the Commission about specific topical issues. During “question time” with Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday, MEPs took…
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EU measures to guarantee safe and decarbonised energy
From heating to transport, energy is essential to everyday life, but also a major source of emissions. Read about EU solutions to decarbonise the sector.