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Brexit: EU and UK in choppy waters over fishing rights
Fishing rights have been one of the main sticking points in Brexit negotiations between the European Union and the United Kingdom since March. Yet neither side appears ready to concede,…
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Calls to exclude convicted far-right MEP from European Parliament
There have been calls for far-right Greek MEP to be "excluded from all democratic processes" in the European Parliament. Ioannis Lagos, one of the leaders of the Golden Dawn political…
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After rejecting Mercosur trade deal on climate demands, EU parliament votes to drastically cut greenhouse gases by 2030
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Campaigners against No Deal Brexit in Ely and Cambridge to press for trade deal ahead of the deadline to leave the EU
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The winners of the ninth edition of the Social Innovation Tournament
The Social Innovation Tournament, the flagship initiative of the EIB Group Institute’s Social Programme, recognises and supports the best European social entrepreneurs. 15 finalists had been selected for the 2020…
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Brexit talks face moment of truth, says European Council president
Talks on a trade deal between Britain and the European Union face a moment of truth ahead of a meeting of EU leaders next week, European Council president Charles Michel…
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European Parliament adopts resolution on rule of law in Bulgaria
With 358 votes in favour, 277 against and 56 abstentions, MEPs adopted the resolution on the rule of law in Bulgaria. The document calls for full and unconditional respect for…
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European Parliament urges leaders to snub Saudi G20
The European Parliament on Thursday voted to downgrade its attendance at the November G20 summit in Saudi Arabia over human rights concerns, and to urge for sanctions. The bill is…
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EPP will not support European Parliament’s resolution on Bulgaria
The group of the European People’s Party will not support the resolution on Bulgaria, Deputy-Chairman of the EPP group in the European Parliament Esteban Gonzales Pons said. According to EPP,…
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European parliament wants to increase 2030 emissions reduction target to 60%
… 2050, says European Parliament in a vote on the EU climate law, … 2050 and that thereafter the EU shall achieve “negative emissions”. … into account the total remaining…