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European Parliament measures against harassment
While the current measures entered into force on the 1 September, other measures decided on last March require further regulatory decisions before they can be implemented. From now on,…
EU Parliament adopts its position on digital copyright rules
The EU Parliament adopted its revised negotiating position on copyright rules on Wednesday, adding safeguards to protect small firms and freedom of expression. The EU Parliament’s position for talks with…
A Europe that delivers: EU citizens expect more EU level action in future
Recent Eurobarometer data confirms that, rather than a declining faith in the EU to deliver, EU citizens expect the EU to do more to address their main concerns. Since 2016…
MEPs increase funding on youth, migration and research
Budget MEPs increased Erasmus+ funds and restored budgets for infrastructure investments, as well as Horizon 2020, the EU research programme. They voted through a budget totalling € billion in commitments, which is €717 million…
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)…