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The Central Mediterranean migration route in times of COVID-19
The Civil Liberties Committee has been closely following developments in the area, after both Malta and Italy, as well as Libya, declared their ports unsafe due to COVID-19. This led to…
Return to free movement across borders is of utmost importance
Civil Liberties Committee MEPs express their concern about the current situation of internal border controls in the Schengen area and their impact on people and businesses, in a resolution…
Summer holidays: MEPs demand more clarity for tourism in COVID-19 crisis
The Transport and Tourism Committee discussed, a few days ago, the European Commission’s guidance on how to safely resume travel and allow tourism businesses to reopen: Rebooting tourism: MEPs underlined the need to restore trust…
EU future at stake: MEPs broadly welcome Commission’s recovery package proposals
Following the presentation by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the pledge by the Croatian Council representative Nikolina Brnjac to work with member states to swiftly conclude negotiations with Parliament on the new…
Parliament: EU27 need €2 trillion recovery package to tackle COVID-19 fallout
In a resolution on the post-2020 EU budget revision and economic recovery plans, MEPs demand a robust package, focused on citizens’ needs and building on the EU budget. …
Do not take the EP’s consent on MFF for granted, says Budget Committee Chair
Do not take the EP’s consent on MFF for granted, says Budget Committee Chair During a live interview on the Parliament’s Facebook page, the Chair of the Committee…
National authorities should do more to raise awareness of EU action
“Information and communication are crucial in tackling the current health and economic crisis brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic”, stated European Parliament Vice-Presidents, Othmar Karas (AT, EPP) and Katarina…
Across Europe people are struggling to make ends meet – President of the European Parliament David Sassoli
“All European governments and institutions are under great scrutiny from citizens. We cannot think of delaying the actions that are needed, we share a responsibility for a rapid response.…
MEPs call for a massive recovery package and Coronavirus Solidarity Fund
In a resolution adopted on Friday 17th April 2020, Parliament welcomes the EU’s fiscal measures and liquidity support to address the pandemic. Beyond what is already being done, Europe…
We must be voice of European citizens
Speaking at the opening of the European Parliament’s plenary session in Brussels, the second to be held remotely due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Parliament President David Sassoli thanked…