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Ensuring euro money transfers arrive within ten seconds

MEPs adopted new rules to ensure that euro money transfers arrive immediately into the bank accounts of retail customers and businesses across the EU.

European Parliament Adopts Resolution Against Norway’s Deep-Sea Mining in the Arctic

Brussels. The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF), Greenpeace, Seas at Risk (SAR), Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have expressed their appreciation for the...

EU-MOLDOVA – Does Moldova repress media freedom or sanction abusive propaganda? (II)

At the end of February 2022, after Russia's full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the Moldovan parliament introduced a state of emergency for a period of 60 days. During this period, broadcasting television programs from...

European Parliament wants to end impunity of reckless driving | News

Currently, if a driver loses their licence following a traffic offence in a different EU country to the one which issued their licence, in most cases the sanction will only be applicable in...

Support to Ukraine, response to farmer’s concerns: MEPs review latest EU summits | News

“Determination, unity and leadership” is the message, European Council President Charles Michel said, sent by the EU with its latest decisions on Ukraine to open accession talks and endorse a new financial aid...

EU-MOLDOVA: Does Moldova unduly repress media freedom? (I)

EU-MOLDOVA - The founder and head of a media outlet under EU sanctions and Moldovan sanctions for pro-Russian propaganda and disinformation creates “Stop Media Ban” and campaigns against Moldova in the European Parliament in...

New rules to promote standard-setting innovation in new technologies

The Legal Affairs Committee adopted on Wednesday, with 13 votes for, no votes against and 10 abstentions, its position on new rules to support the so-called standard-essential patents (SEPs). These patents protect cutting-edge technologies,...

Time to criminalise hate speech and hate crime under EU law

The Council should adopt a decision to include hate speech and hate crime among criminal offences within the meaning of Article 83(1) TFEU (so-called “EU crimes”) by the end of the current legislative term,...

Belgium Faces Major Disruptions Due to Farmers’ Protest, A Day of Standstill

Brussels, Belgium. The peaceful routine of Brussels was abruptly disturbed on Monday morning when farmers took to the streets in a protest that caused significant road closures. The mobilization of farmers in response to...

German Political Parties Prepare for EU Elections Amidst Internal Challenges and Broader EU Concerns

In preparation for the EU elections, German parties FDP and SPD finalize strategies to boost voter participation and combat right-wing populism.

Finland and Ireland Foster Inclusive Quality Education

Finland and Ireland have recently launched a project called "Fostering Inclusive Quality Education in Finland and Ireland " which is a significant step towards promoting inclusive education. This initiative, funded by the European Union...

Reflecting on History and Renewing Commitment: The 79th Anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau’s Liberation

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the atrocities of the past and commit to preventing their recurrence. Join us in commemorating the victims and standing against antisemitism. #HolocaustRemembrance #NeverAgain

Human trafficking: deal on new EU rules

Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal to revise rules on preventing and combating human trafficking on Tuesday.

New Genomic Techniques: MEPs want to ban all patents for these type of plants

New genomic techniques (NGT) are techniques for targeted genome modification (mutation or insertion of one or more genes at specific sites in the genome)

Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgium Presidency of the Council.

Malta begins its OSCE Chairpersonship with a vision for strengthening resilience and enhancing security

VIENNA, 25 January 2024 – The OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, presented the country’s vision for its 2024 Chairpersonship at the inaugural session of the...

Decisive Actions Needed in the EU to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030: ESDR Report

PARIS, FRANCE, 25 January 2024 - The Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24 (ESDR), a new report released today produced by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) in collaboration with SDSN Europe and the...

Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Hitler did not win!” | News

“We pay tribute today to the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirm our unwavering commitment against antisemitism, racism and other forms of hate. Europe remembers”, stressed European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, opening the...

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holocaust survivor Irene Shashar to address MEPs

On Thursday, a survivor of the Warsaw ghetto, will address MEPs during a plenary session in Brussels, to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Election Year Needs to be a Fresh Start for EU and Indonesia

The collapse of EU-Australia FTA negotiations and slow progress with Indonesia highlight stalled trade facilitation. The EU needs a new approach to promote exports and expand market access to Indonesia and India. Diplomatic outreach and consultation are crucial to prevent further conflicts and ensure a fresh start for both sides.

Stopping greenwashing: how the EU regulates green claims

The EU aims to put an end to greenwashing, when companies claim to be greener than they are, and provide more information to consumers on the durability of products they buy. In order to better protect...

The Hungarian government threatens EU values, institutions, and funds, MEPs say

Parliament condemns the deliberate, continuous and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government to undermine the EU’s founding values.

Fundamental rights report finds threats to key freedoms, equality and dignity

MEPs looked into the state of citizens’ rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023, identifying an array of concerns about fundamental rights in all member states.

Human rights breaches in China, Sudan and Tajikistan

Human rights breaches continue in these countries, with persecution in China, the threat of famine in Sudan and repression of the media in Tajikistan

European Parliament Moves for Enhanced Worker Protection

The European Parliament strengthens the European Labour Authority's mandate to protect worker rights and ensure fair competition within the EU. Learn more here.
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