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A letter from 180 MEPs is demanding the European Commission perform better when it comes to responding to their written questions, in an initiative taken by Dutch liberal MEP Sophie In't Veld. "The quality of answers to written questions is deplorable. Answers come in too late, they are evasive, incomplete, and void of any substance," she said, demanding the executive takes measures to improve responses.

Hungary's Constitutional Court on Monday discussed a challenge by justice minister Judit Varga to an EU court ruling stating Budapest broke EU laws designed to protect refugees, by deporting them to the Serbian border. Varga's motion, submitted in February, asked Hungary's top court to assess whether the implementation of the EU court ruling would be compatible with country's constitution. A ruling is expected later.

MEPs have fought for and obtained better support for health, research, climate action, SMEs and the young in next year’s EU budget, after talks with Council on Monday.
Committee on Budgets

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MEPs have fought for and obtained better support for health, research, climate action, SMEs and the young in next year’s EU budget, after talks with Council on Monday.
Committee on Budgets

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BUDGET AMENDMENTS 2022 Budget
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Urmas Paet

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Length of video : 75'

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Following the deal reached in Glasgow, the MEPs leading Parliament’s delegation to the COP26 commented on the outcome of the negotiations.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Following the deal reached in Glasgow, the MEPs leading Parliament’s delegation to the COP26 commented on the outcome of the negotiations.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Parliament and Council have suspended the talks on the EU budget for 2022 on Friday without agreement.
Committee on Budgets

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Parliament and Council have suspended the talks on the EU budget for 2022 on Friday without agreement.
Committee on Budgets

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The Committee on Security and Defence will hold a debate with Dr Rachel Tecott, Assistant Professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department at the US Naval War College, on 15 November. The aim is to bring forward a critical assessment of the US approach to military assistance. The Committee will look into the shortcomings in the US and its NATO allies' strategy for building professional armies in partner countries.

Meeting agenda and documents
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EU Fact Sheets: Security and Defence
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Committee and groups meetings, Brussels

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DRAFT OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020, Section X - European External Action Service
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Michael Gahler

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DRAFT OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020 - Section III European Commission and executive agencies
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Michael Gahler

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A new draft EU law will ensure a minimum level of wage protection in all member states, in order to guarantee decent living standards for workers and their families.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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A new draft EU law will ensure a minimum level of wage protection in all member states, in order to guarantee decent living standards for workers and their families.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The second online European Citizens’ Panel, focusing on European democracy / values and rights, the rule of law, and security, will meet on 12-14 November.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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The second online European Citizens’ Panel, focusing on European democracy / values and rights, the rule of law, and security, will meet on 12-14 November.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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MEPs suggest improved donation monitoring, withholding funds when member parties do not comply with EU values, and reducing unnecessary administrative obstacles.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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