On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the human rights situation in Tanzania, Belarus and Tibet. The Maasai communities in Tanzania MEPs urge the Tanzanian government to immediately halt ongoing forcible evictions of Maasai communities in the country’s Ngorongoro District due to, among other reasons, plans to turn large parts of traditional grazing […]
Recognition of parenthood: MEPs want children to have equal rights
Parliament supported on last Thursday the recognition of parenthood across the EU, irrespective of how a child was conceived, born or the type of family they have. With 366 votes against 145 and 23 abstentions, MEPs backed draft legislation to ensure that, when parenthood is established by an EU country, the rest of the member […]
EU Health Data Space: access to your health data across the EU
The EU wants to enable better access to health data for citizens, health professionals and researchers across borders. In May 2022, the European Commission put forward a proposal on the European Health Data Space, which aims to improve the use of health data for research, innovation and policymaking. At the same time, Europeans should have […]
Guatemala: European Parliament condemns coup attempt and calls for Arévalo to be sworn in in January
The European Parliament on Thursday condemned moves by the Public Prosecutor’s Office to invalidate the result of the general and presidential elections in Guatemala. In a resolution adopted with 432 votes in favour, 9 against and 39 abstentions, MEPs denounce the attempted coup d’état on the basis of “unfounded accusations of fraud” and reject all […]
European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Iran, Niger and Georgia
On last Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in Iran, Niger and Georgia. The human rights situation in Iran, in particular the latest attacks against women, women’s rights defenders, and the arbitrary detention of EU nationals Parliament strongly condemns the deterioration of the human rights situation in Iran, and the […]
Which measures adopt EU to combat online child sexual abuse?
The European Parliament wants to establish effective rules to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse while protecting people’s privacy. The proliferation of online materials of children engaging or appearing to engage in a sexual act has been on the rise, particularly of materials depicting younger children. In 2022, there were more than 32 million […]
European Parliament revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its position on new EU-wide rules on packaging, to tackle constantly growing waste and boost reuse and recycling. MEPs approved the report, which constitutes Parliament’s mandate for negotiations with EU governments, with 426 votes in favour, 125 against and 74 abstentions. Reduce packaging, restrict certain types and ban the use of […]
Future of the EU: Parliament’s proposals to amend the Treaties
Following the Conference on the Future of Europe and in the context of unprecedented challenges and multiple crises, MEPs put forward proposals to change the EU. Parliament is advocating reforms that will enhance the EU’s capacity to act and strengthen the say of citizens. Key among the proposals by MEPs are: a more bicameral system […]
EU cybersecurity exercise to foster cooperation and promote free and fair EU elections
To evaluate and strengthen current working methods ahead of the 2024 elections, EU institutions have organised a cybersecurity exercise. National and EU partners tested their crisis plans and possible responses to potential cybersecurity incidents affecting the European elections. The exercise is part of the measures being implemented by the European Union to ensure free and […]