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Estonian Minister of the Interior and leader of the Social Democratic Party, Lauri Laanemets, intends to propose that the Moscow Patriarchate be recognized as a terrorist organization and thus banned from operating in Estonia.
The member of the government made such a statement on Thursday…
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Issues faced by Sikhs in Europe and in India were discussed while celebrating Vaisakhi Purab in the European Parliament: Binder Singh
Sikh community leader ‘Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib’ could not attend due to administrative reasons, his visit to the European Parliament has been…
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On the 10th of April, the Court of the EU decided to exclude Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Pyotr Aven from the Union’s sanctions list, Reuters reported.
“The General Court of the EU considers that none of the reasons given in the initial rulings are sufficiently…
When: Friday 19 April at 11.00 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics next week include: Debate and final vote on the right to repair of goods Packaging and packaging waste: final vote Fighting violence against women: debate and final vote Final vote on…
The legislative package, covering medicinal products for human use, consists of a new directive (adopted with 495 votes in favour, 57 against and 45 abstentions) and regulation (adopted with 488 votes in favour, 67 against and 34 abstentions).
Incentives for innovation
MEPs want to introduce a…
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Addressing the Special European Council today in Brussels, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted e.g. the following issues:
European Parliament elections
“In 50 days’ time, hundreds of millions of Europeans will start heading to the polls. I have been visiting Member…
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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will represent the European Parliament at the summit, address the heads of state or government at around 19:00, and hold a press conference after her speech.
When: Press conference at around 20:00 on 17 April.
Where: European Council press room and…
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Today’s pre-electoral publication reveals a positive, upward trend on key election indicators with just a few weeks to go until EU citizens cast their ballots 6-9 June. Interest in the election, awareness of when it will take place as well as likelihood to vote are all on the rise since the…
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With more than 95% of the EU’s expenditure managed by the European Commission, MEPs generally endorse its budgetary management (by 438 votes in favour, 167 against and 5 abstentions), but they criticise the high error rate in the 2022 spending. This rose to 4.2%, up from 3% in 2021 and 2.7%…
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The European Parliament on Thursday granted discharge to the Commission, all decentralised agencies and the development funds.
The annual discharge is a crucial part of Parliament’s budgetary oversight role. Its purpose is to hold the EU institutions accountable for spending the EU budget…
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The new directive and regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets aim to decarbonise the EU’s energy sector, enhancing the production and integration of renewable gases and hydrogen.
These measures are designed to secure energy supplies disrupted by geopolitical tensions, particularly the…
On Thursday, MEPs adopted plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas market.
The new directive and regulation on the gas and hydrogen markets aim to decarbonise the EU’s energy sector, enhancing the production and integration of…
In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 336 votes in favour, 163 against and 39 abstentions, MEPs want to enshrine the right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights – a demand they have made several times. MEPs condemn the backsliding on women’s rights and all attempts to…
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MEPs urge the Council to add sexual and reproductive healthcare and the right to a safe and legal abortion to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
In a resolution adopted on Thursday with 336 votes in favour, 163 against and 39 abstentions, MEPs want to enshrine the right to abortion in the…
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The measures, composed of a regulation and a directive already agreed upon with the Council, were adopted with 433 in favour, 140 against and 15 abstentions, and 473 votes to 80, with 27 abstentions, respectively.
The law will protect consumers against volatile prices. MEPs ensured that they…
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Reform of the energy and electricity markets: debate and final vote
At 9.00, MEPs will debate with Commissioner Reynders the reform of the EU electricity market to protect consumers from sudden price shocks, as well as new rules to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases,…
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Parliament on Wednesday adopted its position on the Commission proposal for a Soil Monitoring Law, the first-ever dedicated piece of EU legislation on soils, with 336 votes to 242 and 33 abstentions.
MEPs support the overall aim to have healthy soils by 2050, in line with the EU Zero Pollution…
Parliament on Wednesday adopted its position on the Commission proposal for a Soil Monitoring Law, the first-ever dedicated piece of EU legislation on soils health, with 336 votes to 242 and 33 abstentions.
MEPs support the overall aim to have healthy soils by 2050, in line with the EU Zero…
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When: Wednesday 10 April at 11.30 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics this week include: EU migration and asylum rules : debate and final vote Address by His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians Debate and final vote on the reform of the energy…
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The European Union (EU) has imposed a flight ban on Antalya-based airline Southwind, claiming it is linked to Russia.
In the news published on Aerotelegraph.com, it is reported that the investigation carried out by the Finnish aviation authorities concluded that the majority ownership and…
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