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Eradicating women’s poverty in Europe
(Source: European Parliament)
Commission should develop a 2030 EU anti-poverty strategy with a focus on women
A life free from violence is fundamental to participation in the labour market
Avoid gender discrimination in tax policies and eliminate VAT on women’s sanitary goods
MEPs call on the Commission and EU countries to address the inequalities women face, […]
Protecting mental health in the digital workspace
(Source: European Parliament)
MEPs acknowledge benefits of teleworking but warn about health and privacy risks
The right to disconnect must be legally recognised at EU level
Ensure training for workers to bridge the digital divide
MEPS demand preventive measures against technostress and over-connection, to tackle mental health issues and boost the benefits of working from home.
In […]
Agreement on foreign subsidies: ensuring equal competition in the EU
(Source: European Parliament)
Overall aim is to ensure equal playing field on internal market
If subsidies are distortive, redressive measures can be applied
EP negotiators made tool more effective and transparent
Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on Thursday on new tools ensuring that foreign subsidies granted by non-EU countries to companies do not distort the internal […]
Statement by EP leaders on Commission’s work programme for 2023
(Source: European Parliament)
Ahead of the State of the Union debate, EP group leaders adopt a statement outlining the EP’s priorities for the 2023 Commission work programme.
The EU will continue to face important challenges in 2023, and the year preceding the European elections will be key to deliver on citizens’ expectations. The State […]
Moldovan agricultural exports liberalised for a year to support its economy
(Source: European Parliament)
Trade liberalisation will help overcome economic loss due to Russia’s war on Ukraine
Measures concern agricultural products still subject to tariffs
Twice as many of these products can be exported to EU duty-free
The International Trade Committee gave its green light on Thursday to double the amount of Moldovan agricultural products exported to […]
Crypto assets: deal on new rules to stop illicit flows in the EU
(Source: European Parliament)
First EU rules for tracing transfers of crypto-assets like bitcoins and electronic money tokens
Ensuring crypto-assets can be traced in the same way as traditional money transfers
The legislation is part of the new EU anti-money laundering package and will be aligned with the Markets in Crypto-assets rules (MiCA)
Transfers of crypto-assets will […]
Fit for 55: Transport MEPs set ambitious targets for greener aviation fuels
(Source: European Parliament)
85% of aviation fuel should be sustainable by 2050
Leave space for electricity and hydrogen to be part of new fuel mix
Create a Sustainable Aviation Fund
EU aviation should gradually switch to sustainable fuel, such as synthetic fuel, used cooking oil or even hydrogen, to help EU become climate neutral by 2050.
MEPs […]
EU candidate status: lead MEP welcomes Council decision
(Source: European Parliament)
Statement of the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the European Council ‘s decision of 23 June 2022 on the EU membership applications of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia
David McAllister (EPP, DE) made the following statement on Thursday, after the announcement of the decision of the European […]
It’s time: EU candidate status will strenghten Ukraine and Europe – Metsola
(Source: European Parliament)
This is a moment where we must remain together. Addressing EU leaders, EP President Metsola spoke also on climate, energy, inflation and the war’s social and economic impact.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola remarks at the European Council of 23 and 24 June 2022, Brussels.
These months have not been easy. We […]
European Health Union: deal on stronger cross-border cooperation
(Source: European Parliament)
Reinforced cooperation among EU bodies and countries during public health emergencies
Improved prevention, preparedness and response planning at EU and national levels
Clearer rules for joint procurement of medicines and medical devices
Finalisation of first Health Union package based on lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic
Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on how […]