Pollution: MEPs support stricter rules to reduce industrial emissions
The Environment Committee adopted its position on EU rules to further reduce pollution and steer large agro-industrial installations in the green transition.
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Human rights breaches in Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar
The European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights breaches in Algeria, Belarus and Myanmar.
Parliament backs new rules for sustainable, durable products and no greenwashing
MEPs backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a stop to greenwashing.
Portugal’s President urges EU to face post-war challenges with determination
In his speech to MEPs, Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa identified the post-war recovery, enlargement, migration and energy as the main challenges for the EU.
Spyware – MEPs sound alarm on threat to democracy and demand reforms
EP spyware inquiry committee has adopted its final report and recommendations, condemning spyware abuses in several EU member states and setting out a way forward.
On Europe Day – The European Union matters
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola´s address at This is Europe -debate with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Europe Day, 9 May 2023.
Olaf Scholz: “We need a geopolitical, larger, reformed EU, open to the future”
Chancellor Olaf Scholz debated with MEPs during the ‘This is Europe’ series, calling for a united Europe capable of changing to secure its place in the world.
New EU mechanism to protect traditional crafts and renowned
MEPs adopted its position on a new scheme to ensure the geographical indication of traditional crafts is protected globally.
The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism – call for submission of entries
On 3 May, the World Press Freedom Day, the European Parliament launched the call launched the call for application to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.
Europe Day 2023: celebrating European unity
On 9 May, the European Union will celebrate Europe Day 2023, a moment to commemorate the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950.