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War in Ukraine: MEPs outline their vision for Europe’s future security

In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, MEPs call for more EU defence efforts and further steps to cut Europe’s energy dependence on the Kremlin. On Wednesday morning, MEPs…

19 March 2022 · 4 min read

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Right to repair: MEPs set out their demands ahead of Commission’s proposal

The “right to repair” must encompass designing products that last longer and can be fixed, as well as labelling to better inform consumers and extending guarantee rights. In a resolution…

17 March 2022 · 3 min read

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Companies to be more accountable for their social and environmental impact

Large companies will soon need to publicly disclose detailed information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental risks. On Tuesday, the Legal Affairs Committee adopted its position…

17 March 2022 · 3 min read

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LUX Audience Award 2022 – Join the biggest film jury in Europe

Watch and vote for your favourite LUX film and you could win a trip to Strasbourg. Find out when and where you can watch the nominees. Organised by the European…

15 March 2022 · 2 min read

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Russia’s war and how to tackle propaganda: debate with Commissioner Breton

Today, the Internal Market Committee will discusses with Thierry Breton how to fight propaganda on online platforms and the role of the Digital Services Act. MEPs are due to discuss…

15 March 2022 · 2 min read

Economy

International public procurement instrument: New tool to support EU firms

The EU will have more leverage to push for the opening up of global procurement markets following an informal deal on the shape of the new tool on Monday evening.…

15 March 2022 · 4 min read

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Environment

New rules on batteries: MEPs want more environmental and social ambition

Parliament is ready to negotiate with EU governments on the final shape of the new rules governing the entire battery product life cycle, from design to end-of-life. During the debate…

11 March 2022 · 3 min read

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Human rights breaches in Myanmar, Mexico and Nagorno-Karabakh

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respective human rights situations in Myanmar, Mexico and Nagorno-Karabakh. Myanmar, one year after the coup More than a year after…

10 March 2022 · 4 min read

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EU must prepare better to fight off foreign interference and disinformation

The EU’s lack of awareness and counter-measures makes interference an attractive tactic for malicious foreign actors and endangers democracy, say MEPs. Parliament’s inquiry into mapping how malicious foreign powers manipulate…

10 March 2022 · 3 min read

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Parliament calls for EU rules and strategy to counter the crackdown on civil society in Europe

MEPs adopted proposals to recognise the crucial role of civil society for democracy, calling for a Commission strategy and common rules across all member states. Following a plenary debate on…

9 March 2022 · 2 min read