To ensure the least possible disruption, MEPs on Wednesday vote on travel, transport, Erasmus, social security and fisheries measures. At the request of the European Parliament and the Council, the European Commission proposed urgency measures to mitigate the effects of a withdrawal of the UK from the EU without an agreement. These measures include legal […]
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European Solidarity Corps: New priorities for the period 2021-2027
The new 2021-2027 programme will include volunteering for humanitarian aid outside EU and offer more opportunities for disadvantaged young people. On Tuesday, MEPs adopted the new European Solidarity Corps programme for the 2021-2027 period, the single entry point for solidarity-related activities across and beyond Europe. Traineeships, jobs and network activities in areas related to […]
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Commission reviews relations with China, proposes 10 actions
Against the backdrop of China’s growing economic power and political influence, the European Commission and the High Representative review European Union-China relations and the related opportunities and challenges. They are setting out 10 concrete actions for EU Heads of State or Government to discuss and endorse at the European Council of 21st March. The […]
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European elections: abuse of data to be penalised
To protect democratic debate in European elections, Parliament will impose fines on pan-European parties or foundations that violate data protection rules. 67% of European Internet users are concerned about the use of their personal data to develop political messages, which can undermine free and fair competition among all political parties. The EU has put in […]
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Europeana: Carving a place for women on statues
If you were to count the statues in your local town, village or city, how many would you find that represent women? Despite women making up more than half of the population of Europe, most of the statues you come across commemorate the lives of men. Many statues of women that do exist tend to […]
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European Citizens’ Initiative: Commission registers ‘Housing for All’ initiative
The European Commission has today decided to register a European Citizens’ Initiative entitled ‘Housing for all’. The objective of the initiative is “to bring about better legal and financial framework conditions to facilitate access to housing for everyone in Europe”. The organisers call on the European Commission to ensure “easier access for all to social and affordable housing, […]
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Pharmaceuticals in the environment: Commission defines actions to address risks and challenges
The European Commission has today adopted a Communication outlining a set of actions addressing the multifaceted challenges that the release of pharmaceuticals poses to the environment. The “Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment” that the Commission presents today, identifies six action areas concerning all stages of the pharmaceutical life cycle, where improvements can be […]
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Food: protecting farmers and small firms from unfair trading practices
Farmers and small food businesses are vulnerable to unfair trading practices. MEPs vote this week on new rules to help protect them. Unfair trading practices occur in all sectors, but are especially problematic in the food supply chain, as agricultural producers may be put under undue economic pressure. On Tuesday 12 March, MEPs vote […]
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Ireland to the Court of Justice for failing to effectively protect tourists
The European Commission decided to refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to implement EU rules on package travel. The European Commission decided today to refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to transpose EU package travel rules (Directive (EU) 2015/2302) into national law. The […]
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