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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.…
European Parliament the most trusted EU institution
Results released on the 14th of June by the European Commission, from its spring 2018 Standard Eurobarometer survey of public awareness of the EU institutions, reveal that 50% of respondents indicated they trust…
Tougher defence tools against unfair imports to protect EU jobs and industry
Higher tariffs can be imposed on dumped or subsidised imports to better protect EU jobs and businesses, under a December 2017 informal agreement that was approved by the Parliament today. The agreed measures…
MEPs call on EU countries to end precarious employment practices
The European Parliament adopted on Thursday 31st May a resolution calling on the European Commission and EU countries to tackle the issue of precarious employment practices and the abusive use of…
Use “blockchain” model to cut small firms’ costs and empower citizens, urge MEPs
Applying the “blockchain” model to areas like energy use, supply chains and governance would cut costs for firms and empower citizens, said the Industry Committee. Blockchain transactions are recorded…
Long-term budget: MEPs want EU to have more own resources
MEPs want the EU to have its own financial sources for the next long-term budget instead of relying mainly on member state contributions. On 14 March, Parliament kick-started the…