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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…
Consumer product quality: MEPs take aim at dual standards
If a firm sells a product EU-wide, but with compositions that differ between countries, it must not label and brand it in a seemingly identical way, as this may…
The Brexit Steering Group responds to the UK paper on EU citizens in the UK
The Brexit Steering Group within the European Parliament responded to the release of the UK’s policy paper “EU Settlement Scheme statement of intent” policy paper, which describes how EU citizens and their…
No barriers to free flow of non-personal data in the EU
Removing obstacles to the free movement of non-personal data within the EU for companies and public authorities is the key aim of a draft law approved by the Internal…
New rules on drivers’ working conditions and fair competition in road transport
EU rules on posted workers, based on the principle of “equal pay for equal work”, would apply to so-called ‘cabotage’ deliveries, according to amendments approved by the Transport Committee.…