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Climate change: Parliament votes to reduce member states’ emissions by 40%
Parliament adopted with 486 votes to 132 and 10 abstentions the revision of the so-called Effort Sharing Regulation. It sets binding annual reductions for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission for road…
Ukraine, one year on: MEPs debate the energy outlook with the Commission and IEA
In a meeting of the Industry, Research and Energy committee (ITRE), speakers took stock of the situation on the energy market one year after the start of the Russian aggression against Ukraine,…
EU job seeker’s aid worth €1.9million for 559 dismissed workers in Belgium
559 employees of TNT Belgium at Liège Airport who lost their jobs following a transfer of operations to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport should receive € million in EU aid. The…
Corruption allegations: MEPs push for ambitious changes and quick progress
Parliament adopted two resolutions on the issue of transparency and integrity in EU decision-making. Strong and immediate reforms are necessary Following up on the measures requested by Parliament in December 2022 and…
EP approves 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars
Parliament approved the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package. With 340 votes in favour, 279 against…
President Zelenskyy says Russia is a grave threat to the European way of life
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels. Opening the session, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said to President Zelenskyy: “We understand that you…
Digital workers: MEPs ready for talks on new law to improve working conditions
Parliament approved the decision to start negotiations on new measures to improve conditions for workers on digital labour platforms. 376 MEPs voted in favour of the mandate for talks with…
‘Antisemitism remains, and Holocaust denial still exists’
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog called on MEPs to work to eradicate antisemitism in Europe and adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism. Opening the commemoration ceremony, European Parliament…
Protecting gamers and encouraging growth in the video games sector
Parliament called for gamers to be better protected from addiction and other manipulative practices, while emphasising the potential of this innovative sector. The report - adopted with 577 votes in…
Over 90% of EU citizens worried on cost of living spike
The rising cost of living is the most pressing worry for 93% of Europeans, according to the latest European Parliament Eurobarometer survey. Meanwhile, support for the EU remains stable at…