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EU Parliament asks farmers to gradually end caged farmingEU Parliament asks farmers to gradually end caged farming

EU Parliament asks farmers to gradually end caged farming

MEPs back "End the Cage Age" European Citizens’ Initiative in Brussels and ask farmers to gradually end caged farming in…

4 years ago
Rainbow flag raised again in Brussels to promote LGBTI rightsRainbow flag raised again in Brussels to promote LGBTI rights

Rainbow flag raised again in Brussels to promote LGBTI rights

Rainbow flag raised again for the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia to reaffirm the European commitment to protect…

4 years ago
EU debates Media freedom in Slovenia with Slovenian PM Janez JanšaEU debates Media freedom in Slovenia with Slovenian PM Janez Janša

EU debates Media freedom in Slovenia with Slovenian PM Janez Janša

Parliament’s monitoring group has invited the Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša to investigate Media freedom in Slovenia. The online EU…

4 years ago
New European fishing rules include CCTV for certain vesselsNew European fishing rules include CCTV for certain vessels

New European fishing rules include CCTV for certain vessels

MEPs agreed in Brussels to use new technologies and CCTV to better enforce fishing rules and improve security and transparency.…

4 years ago
Parliament highlights COVID19 impact on children’s health and educationParliament highlights COVID19 impact on children’s health and education

Parliament highlights COVID19 impact on children’s health and education

EU member states must invest more in children’s health, education, healthcare, housing, family support and childcare. EU will ensure that…

4 years ago
EU ready to activate rule of law conditionality mechanism without delayEU ready to activate rule of law conditionality mechanism without delay

EU ready to activate rule of law conditionality mechanism without delay

MEPs stressed that Parliament will use all means at its disposal to protect rule of law without delay. European Parliament…

4 years ago
President von der Leyen EU debates the Conference on the Future of EuropePresident von der Leyen EU debates the Conference on the Future of Europe

President von der Leyen EU debates the Conference on the Future of Europe

Speech by President von der Leyen at the signature of the Joint Declaration on the Conference on the Future of…

4 years ago
Conference on the Future of Europe: EU Presidents sign joint declarationConference on the Future of Europe: EU Presidents sign joint declaration

Conference on the Future of Europe: EU Presidents sign joint declaration

The Presidential signature set the Conference on the Future of Europe in motion, to address challenges and strengthen European solidarity.…

4 years ago
President von der Leyen EU debates on the International Women’s DayPresident von der Leyen EU debates on the International Women’s Day

President von der Leyen EU debates on the International Women’s Day

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. During the…

4 years ago
Kamala Harris: Our world does not yet work for Women as it shouldKamala Harris: Our world does not yet work for Women as it should

Kamala Harris: Our world does not yet work for Women as it should

Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris addressed the European Parliament on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. During…

4 years ago
We are all in this together! Jacinda Ardern on International Women’s DayWe are all in this together! Jacinda Ardern on International Women’s Day

We are all in this together! Jacinda Ardern on International Women’s Day

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand joined MEPs to…

4 years ago
International Women’s Day was a special day in Brussels plenaryInternational Women’s Day was a special day in Brussels plenary

International Women’s Day was a special day in Brussels plenary

President Sassoli, New Zealand PM Ardern, US VP Harris and President von der Leyen honoured International Women’s Day and women…

4 years ago
Women’s Rights in the EU. Watch the VIDEO timelineWomen’s Rights in the EU. Watch the VIDEO timeline

Women’s Rights in the EU. Watch the VIDEO timeline

Equal Women’s Rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk.…

4 years ago
Gender Equality: Recovery plans must support more women to top positionsGender Equality: Recovery plans must support more women to top positions

Gender Equality: Recovery plans must support more women to top positions

European Parliament - FEMM Committee debates women’s crucial role in Recovery plans, leading the fight against the pandemic. MEPs, national…

4 years ago
New EU investment priorities of €330 billion cohesion legislative packageNew EU investment priorities of €330 billion cohesion legislative package

New EU investment priorities of €330 billion cohesion legislative package

EU gives €330 billion for new EU investment priorities through the 2021-2027 cohesion package to boost recovery from the pandemic.…

4 years ago

EU debates to increase roll-out of vaccines with pharma CEOs

MEPs demanded to increase vaccine production, clarity on deliveries and insisted that pharmaceutical companies honour their contracts. MEPs quizzed CEOs…

4 years ago

MEPS plan to tackle in-work poverty in the EU

To fight in-work poverty, MEPs want action on minimum wages and support for those most at risk including women and…

4 years ago

Economic policy priorities for a post-pandemic recovery

A European Parliamentary Week panel warned of the economic difficulties from the pandemic, noting that crisis could rebuild EU economies.…

4 years ago