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Monkeypox, an emerging pandemic
November 16, 2022
This article was written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Ms. Maryam Omar Alamodi, a 4th year medical student at Alfaisal University, college of Medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. While the world is […]
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August 9, 2022
This article was written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Donatas Palavenis. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. The commentary reviews the results of the 2021 Calls for Proposals for the European Defence Fund (EDF) where participants from […]
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This article was written for The European Sting by the political correspondent Ms. Katarzyna Rybarczyk. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Since the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia began in 2009, Georgia has come a long way in terms of preparing to […]
Putin and turning the other cheek
June 7, 2022
This article was written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Mr Tomasso Merlo. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. Ukraine had to open its doors to Putin, had to let him get to Kiev and at that point launch […]
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This article was written for The European Sting by one of our passionate readers, Dr Animesh Upadhyay. The opinions expressed within reflect only the writer’s views and not necessarily The European Sting’s position on the issue. The 26th Conference of the Parties lasted from the 31st of October 2021, until the end of 12thNovember 2021. One […]
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- In plenary sittings, the 705 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet in the Chambers in Strasbourg or Brussels to vote on European laws and take position on issues through debates. MEPs sit in political groups. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached Members.
- The Justice and Home Affairs Council is made up of justice and home affairs ministers from all EU member countries and works to develop common policies on cross-border issues such as free movement of citizens, asylum and immigration matters, the fight against terrorism and organised crime.
- In plenary sittings, the 705 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) meet in the Chambers in Strasbourg or Brussels to vote on European laws and take position on issues through debates. MEPs sit in political groups. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached Members.
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- Join us at Parliament’s EYE2023 youth event in Strasbourg and share your ideas on the future of Europe! Register until 24 February. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- A new application will allow journalists to reserve their parking space more easily. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- Plenary on Thursday backed numerous changes to proposed political advertising rules to make elections and referenda more transparent and resistant to interference.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- Ahead of the EU-Ukraine summit, MEPs reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine’s EU membership, reiterating the need for a merit-based accession process.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- On Thursday, Parliament approved the decision to start negotiations on new measures to improve conditions for workers on digital labour platforms.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- MEPs on Thursday backed the decision to waive the immunities of Andrea Cozzolino and Marc Tarabella, following requests by the Belgian authorities.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- Thursday, 2 February Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- Check out our timeline for an overview of how the EU and the European Parliament continue to support Ukraine in 2023. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- In a plenary discussion with the Swedish Presidency and President von der Leyen, MEPs presented their views on how to deal with the migratory challenges facing Europe.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
- President Metsola opened the 1-2 February plenary session in Brussels. Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP
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