European Parliament (News)

Wednesday, 18 January

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One month after the allegations and charges against some MEPs, Parliament took stock of developments and demanded concrete action to close loopholes.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Sweden took the helm of the Council of the EU for the third time on 1 January. What do Swedish MEPs expect from the coming six months?

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President Metsola has launched an urgent procedure for the waiver of immunity of two Members of the European Parliament, following a request from the Belgian judicial authorities.

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The EU's single market allows goods, services, capital and people to move freely across EU countries. How much do you know about it? Take our quiz.

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Renewable energy, the circular economy, migration and online security are all on Parliament’s agenda for 2023.

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It has been a difficult year, coping with the continued impact of the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, energy supply problems, soaring inflation and the cost of living crisis.

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Discover the nominees for the 2023 LUX Audience Award.

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On Saturday night, MEPs and EU governments agreed to reform the Emissions Trading System to further reduce industrial emissions and invest more in climate friendly technologies.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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On Saturday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement to set up a new fund to help vulnerable citizens most affected by energy and transport poverty.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Following the deals reached this weekend on the Emissions Trading System and Social Climate Fund, a press conference with lead MEPs is scheduled for Monday 19 December at 10.30.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Parliament has reacted to recent allegations with immediate changes and demands for measures to close loopholes in existing transparency rules.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation (INGE 2)

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Registered asylum-applicants will be able to start working sooner and their integration prospects will improve, under a draft law agreed by Parliament and Council.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs push for a reform of the EU budget to respond more effectively to evolving needs, address funding gaps, and increase flexibility and crisis responsiveness.
Committee on Budgets

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MEPs deplore that 90 years after the Holodomor, Russia is again committing horrific crimes in Ukraine.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights in China, Chad and Bahrain.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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EU companies will be required to disclose information on salaries to expose existing gender pay gaps.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

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Speaking to European Council, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola focused on the way forward for the EU on competitiveness, energy, fighting inflation and helping Ukraine.

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A Joint Declaration on EU legislative priorities for 2023 and 2024 was signed today by the Presidents of Parliament, Council and Commission.

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On Thursday, EP President Metsola, EC President von der Leyen and Czech Prime Minister Fiala signed a joint declaration to promote a digital transition based on EU values.

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