European Parliament (News)

On Wednesday, MEPs decided to open talks with Council on new economic governance rules, prioritising investment and national ownership and improving the system’s credibility.
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Parliament has given its final green light to a directive that will improve product labelling and ban the use of misleading environmental claims.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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On Wednesday, the European Parliament called for EU rules to ensure the music streaming sector is fair and sustainable, and to promote cultural diversity.
Committee on Culture and Education

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On Wednesday morning, MEPs discussed the December European Council, the upcoming 1 February special summit, and assessed the situation in Hungary.

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Parliament today adopted its mandate for negotiations with the Council on the EU disability card and the parking card for persons with disabilities.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Wednesday, 17 January

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On Tuesday, MEPs elected Jan-Christoph Oetjen by acclamation to replace outgoing Vice-President Nicola Beer.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases, in line with EU and global climate goals.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Tuesday, MEPs discussed the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January, with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

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Tuesday, 16 January

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President Metsola opened the 15-18 January plenary session in Strasbourg with the following announcements.

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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.

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Monday, 15 January

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 15-18 January plenary session today at 16.30.

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On Wednesday at 14.30, Biljana Borzan will explain the outcome of the final plenary vote on the empowering consumers directive banning misleading claims and greenwashing.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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The European Parliament was awarded the Freedom Prize of the Republic of Lithuania, and President Metsola the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas.

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Spokespersons for Parliament and for political groups will brief journalists about the 15- 18 January plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.

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The new rules would make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel in the EU by ensuring access to special conditions, including parking, in all member states.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union and Parliament plays a key part in approving its composition.

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As the year 2023 draws to a close, we would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy and successful new year.

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