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Press release - Human rights breaches in Egypt, Uganda and Indonesia

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:40
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions taking stock of the human rights situation in Egypt, Uganda and Indonesia.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Get multinationals to disclose where they pay taxes, MEPs tell member states

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:40
MEPs on Thursday adopted a resolution urging member states to work on long-overdue rules obliging multinationals to disclose what taxes they pay in each country.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Legal Affairs

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Article - Ilham Tohti wins 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:21
Ilham Tohti, an Uyghur economist fighting for the rights of China’s Uyghur minority, is the winner of the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in 2019.

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Press release - Ilham Tohti awarded the 2019 Sakharov Prize

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 12:20
Uyghur economist and human rights activist Ilham Tohti has been awarded this year’s European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

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Press release - Brexit: EP Group leaders support a flexible extension until 31/1/20

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 11:50
Following a discussion in the Conference of Presidents on 24 October 2019, EP President Sassoli wrote to EUCO President Donald Tusk.

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Article - Tax transparency: MEPs deplore Council's lack of action on multinationals

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 17:20
MEPs urged EU countries to agree on draft rules making multinational companies publicly disclose their profit and tax paid in each country, during a plenary debate on 22 October.

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Press release - EU investment budget for 2020: A boost for the climate

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 13:40
MEPs adopted their position on the 2020 EU budget on Wednesday, saying it must provide a “solid starting point to launch the new generation of EU programmes”.
Committee on Budgets

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Press release - MEPs block member states’ move to weaken bee protection from pesticides

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 13:20
MEPs sent the Commission back to the drawing board after member states watered down draft measures to protect bees.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Brexit: statement by EP President Sassoli following vote in Westminster

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:30
President of the European Parliament David Sassoli: an extension request remains on the table.

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Press release - Election of EU Ombudsman

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 12:20
MEPs on Wednesday morning were informed about the election procedure for the next European Ombudsman.
Committee on Petitions

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Article - Debate: MEPs call for measures against Turkey following military operation in Syria

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 11:30
MEPs criticised Turkey’s military operation in Syria and called for measures against the country during a debate on 23 October.

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Article - Verhofstadt: “We will only approve Brexit deal after UK has approved it”

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 18:30
An orderly Brexit is needed to avoid violence returning to Ireland, according to Guy Verhofstadt, Parliament's Brexit coordinator.

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Press release - MEPs assess Juncker Commission

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 15:40
In a debate with Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday morning, MEPs took stock of the work and achievements of the outgoing Commission.

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Press release - Donald Tusk presents EU summit conclusions for last time

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 13:20
MEPs discussed the conclusions of the 17-18 October EU summit in plenary this morning with Presidents Juncker and Tusk.

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Press release - Financial support for workers affected by no-deal Brexit

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 13:00
MEPs approve change to EGF Solidarity Fund to include support for workers that would be affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU without an agreement.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - MEPs adopt plan to keep 2020 EU funding for UK in no-deal Brexit scenario

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:50
UK researchers, students and farmers should continue to get EU support in the event of a no-deal Brexit, under provisions adopted by the full house on Tuesday.
Committee on Budgets
Committee on Fisheries
Committee on Regional Development

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Press release - End-of-term assessment for the Juncker Commission

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 09:40
In a debate with Jean-Claude Juncker on Tuesday morning, MEPs will take stock of the work done by the outgoing Commission during its five-year mandate.

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Press release - Opening of October II plenary session

Tue, 10/22/2019 - 09:00
President Sassoli opened the October II plenary session in Strasbourg.

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Article - Coming up in plenary: Brexit, EU budget, Sakharov Prize

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 10:20
Latest Brexit developments, vote on the EU's 2020 budget and an end-of-term assessment for the Juncker Commission will be on the agenda of the plenary session on 21-24 October.

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Article - LUX Prize: discover the finalists competing for Parliament's film award

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 18:10
The three films competing for Parliament's 2019 LUX Film Prize are: Cold Case Hammarskjöld; God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya; and The Realm.

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