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More electric cars on EU roads by 2030
CO2 emissions from new cars should be cut by 45% by 2030 and market uptake of zero - and low- emission vehicles should accelerate. Environment Committee MEPs proposed setting…
Better protection against non-cash payment fraud
New EU rules to protect EU citizens against non-cash payment fraud, such as credit card theft, skimming or phishing, were approved in committee on the 3rd of September 2018. The Civil Liberties Committee approved…
Safer products: stepping up checks and inspections to protect consumers
Rules to ensure better checks and safety of goods sold in the EU were approved by the Internal Market Committee. The “Goods package” contains two legislative proposals: one on…
A new Social Fund, Globalisation Adjustment Fund and Justice, Rights and Values Fund
For the next long-term EU budget, the Commission proposes to further strengthen the Union's social dimension with a renewed European Social Fund, the 'European Social Fund Plus' (ESF+), and a strengthened…
Commission welcomes agreement between EU Member States on key files for a more social Europe
A few weeks ago, EU Member States have reached an agreement on three legislative files which are a cornerstone of building a stronger social Europe: the revision of the rules governing social security coordination, a…
Brexit: No withdrawal agreement without a “backstop” for the Northern Ireland/Ireland border
The European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group insist that the withdrawal agreement must include a viable backstop for the Northern Ireland - Ireland border. The European Parliament’s Brexit Steering Group (BSG)…
Cybersecurity Act: build trust in digital technologies
A new certification framework for connected devices, together with a stronger role for the EU Cybersecurity Agency, were backed by Industry Committee MEPs. The EU cybersecurity scheme will certify…
Single digital gateway: a time saver for citizens and companies
The single digital gateway will help citizens and firms to access information and administrative procedures online, to apply for study loans or register a car. A provisional deal struck…
EU budget for 2019: do more for the young, SMEs and the climate, urge MEPs
Next year’s EU budget should focus on young people, say MEPs, in a resolution. Other priorities are growth, security, fighting climate change and migration. The resolution, which sets out principles for…
MEPs back measures to reconcile career and private life
Employment Committee MEPs approved paternity leave, non-transferable parental leave and measures to boost women’s chances in the labour market. The draft rules set minimum requirements for member states, in a bid…