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European elections: EU institutions prepared to counter disinformation
The EU institutions are playing their part in defending the European elections on 6-9 June against disinformation and information manipulation targeting European democracy. The European elections are a flagship of…
European sports stars encourage citizens to vote in European elections
Footballers, football clubs, tennis tournaments, and Paralympians have joined in with the EU’s #UseYourVote campaign ahead of the European Parliament elections on 6-9 June. Leading footballers including Belgian Red Flames…
Lead candidates present their bids for the European Commission presidency
The Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the presidency of the European Commission took place in the European Parliament. Walter Baier (Austria, European Left), Sandro Gozi (Italy, Renew Europe…
Eurovision debate between lead candidates for the Commission presidency
The Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the Commission presidency will take place on Thursday 23 May from in Parliament’s plenary chamber in Brussels. The debate is organised by…
Parliament signs up for new EU Body for Ethical Standards
The European Parliament approved the creation of a new EU body to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in European decision-making. The agreement was reached between Parliament, the Council, the Commission,…
EU election campaign stresses importance of voting to protect democracy
Between 6 and 9 June 2024, more than 370 million people across 27 Member States are called to vote in the European elections. To further inform EU citizens and encourage…
Right to repair: Making repair easier and more appealing to consumers
The new rules reinforce the right to repair, aim to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making it easier and more cost-effective to repair goods. Parliament adopted the…
Geopolitical situation makes voting in European elections even more important
The European Parliament’s last Eurobarometer survey before the elections in June reveals awareness among citizens and concern for the current geopolitical context. This pre-electoral publication reveals a positive, upward trend…
MEPs approve the new Migration and Asylum Pact
The European Parliament adopted ten legislative texts to reform European migration and asylum policy as agreed with EU member states. Solidarity and responsibility In order to assist EU countries subject…
Conflict and harassment in the workplace: towards mandatory training for MEPs
The Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed changes to internal rules to tackle workplace conflicts and promote good office management. The report aims to strengthen Parliament’s rules on preventing conflict and…