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MEPs demand a ban on ‘golden passports’ and specific rules for ‘golden visas’

Concerned that EU citizenship is for sale, Parliament proposes new common rules to address the many problems linked to ‘citizenship/residence by investment’ schemes (‘golden passports’).

9 March 2022 · 4 min read

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Zabuzhko: ‘Ukrainians fight to free Europe from the spectre of totalitarianism’

On International Women’s Day, Ukrainian author Oksana Zabuzhko addressed the European Parliament on the plight of her fellow citizens under attack by Russia. Before Oksana Zabuzhko’s formal address in the…

9 March 2022 · 3 min read

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Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy

The European Commission has today proposed an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This plan…

8 March 2022 · 5 min read

Fight against racism: end segregation in schools and halt xenophobia in media

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Fight against racism: end segregation in schools and halt xenophobia in media

MEPs ask for public policies on culture, media, education and sports to be used to uproot structural racism and promote the EU values of tolerance and inclusion. In a resolution…

8 March 2022 · 3 min read

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President Metsola asks Russia to free protesters: truth is not easily suppressed

President Metsola called on the Russian authorities to free all anti-invasion peaceful protesters unjustly detained, at the opening of the plenary session in Strasbourg. As the shelling of Ukraine continues…

7 March 2022 · 2 min read

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Foreign interference committee finalises recommendations | News | European Parliament

Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Parliament will vote on a report with recommendations on how to stop dangerous foreign attacks on democracy. MEPs will this week in Strasbourg debate and…

7 March 2022 · 3 min read

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Teleworking, unpaid care and mental health during Covid-19

A survey has confirmed that the increase in unpaid care work and teleworking has hit women's work-life balance and mental health. Check out our infographics. The Covid-19 pandemic prompted a…

7 March 2022 · 3 min read

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Disinformation: Parliament committee recommends EU sanctions

The EU should have a specific regime of sanctions to tackle foreign interference and disinformation campaigns by foreign powers, according to a Parliament committee. Without a proper sanctions regime in…

5 March 2022 · 4 min read

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MEPs want to end golden passports schemes | News European Parliament

The EU should end so-called golden passports which allow rich people to obtain EU citizenship in exchange for investment. MEPs vote on the proposal during the March plenary. A new…

4 March 2022 · 4 min read

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Coming up in plenary: Ukraine, disinformation, Women’s Day | News | European Parliament

Members will discuss the situation in Ukraine, vote on recommendations to protect against foreign interference and mark International Women’s Day during March's plenary session. War in Ukraine In the wake…

4 March 2022 · 2 min read