European Parliament (News)

On Thursday, journalist Justus von Daniels of CORRECTIV will talk to MEPs about Russian oil giant Gazprom's strategy to infiltrate German political elite.
Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation (INGE 2)

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EP President Roberta Metsola’s strong call for European unity in providing military support to Ukraine and in response to the energy crisis at the Prague informal European Council.

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MEPs will have a second discussion with representatives from pharmaceutical companies that worked on developing vaccines and therapeutics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future

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Members of the Budgetary Control Committee recommend against clearing the 2020 budget for Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard agency.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in Haiti, Myanmar and Ethiopia.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Parliament condemns the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and asks for EU sanctions against her killers and those involved in quashing the ensuing street protests.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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MEPs urge all countries and international organisations to condemn unequivocally the sham referenda in Ukraine and Russia’s attempt to acquire territory by force.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Security and Defence

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To better reflect increasing air traffic, Parliament updated the take-off and landing slots rules for airlines and kept some exceptions introduced during the pandemic.
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Thursday, 6 October

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Find out about the dangers of persistent pollutants and how the European Parliament is acting to reduce their effect on your health and the environment.

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Parliament advocates more emergency measures to ease the pressure of rapidly rising energy prices on European households and businesses.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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On Wednesday, Parliament adopted a set of recommendations aimed at improving the precarious situation of Roma settlements in the EU.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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To improve the global protection of endangered species, Parliament demands stepping up the fight against illegal trafficking of wild fauna and flora.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Wednesday, 5 October

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On Thursday, the EP’s spyware inquiry committee will organise a debate with MEPs who have been victims or targets of spyware.
Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware

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On Tuesday, Members of the European Parliament warned the Commission against falling short of protecting the EU’s financial interests in Hungary.
Committee on Budgetary Control

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Following Parliament’s approval, EU consumers will soon be able to use a single charging solution for their electronic devices.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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EU countries and regions will receive extra support to alleviate the consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine, following a green light by MEPs on Tuesday.
Committee on Regional Development

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Parliament approved new measures strengthening the EU’s capacity to prevent and control the outbreak of communicable diseases and tackle cross-border health threats.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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In order to create a toxic-free environment and a real circular economy, MEPs agreed on Tuesday to impose stricter limits on persistent organic pollutants.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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