This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission proposes to almost triple funding for migration and border management to €34.9 billion, as compared to €13 billion in the previous period. The Commission’s proposal is a response to increased migratory, mobility and security challenges, […]EU budget: Commission proposes major funding increase for stronger borders and migration
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission proposes to almost triple funding for migration and border management to €34.9 billion, as compared to €13 billion in the previous period. The Commission’s proposal is a response to increased migratory, mobility and security challenges, […]EU-US Privacy Shield data exchange deal: US must comply by 1 September, say MEPs
June 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Civil Liberties Committee calls on the Commission to suspend the EU-US Privacy Shield since it fails to provide enough data protection for EU citizens. The data exchange deal should be suspended unless the US complies with it by 1 September 2018, say MEPs, […]Security Union: political agreement on strengthened Schengen Information System
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New measures to step up the EU fight against terrorism, cross-border crime and irregular migration got a first green light from EP and Council negotiators. Parliament and Council negotiators adopted three regulations to update the Schengen Information System (SIS): in the field of police […]MEPs demand an end to migrant deaths across the Mediterranean Sea
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Ahead of the next EU summit on 28-29 June, MEPs urge EU leaders to show real political will and draw up genuine solutions to finally end the migration crises. In a debate with European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Deputy Minister for the […]Opening – Parliament expresses support for victims of Fuego volcano in Guatemala
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. President Tajani expressed solidarity with those affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala, at the opening of the session in Strasbourg. President Tajani expressed solidarity with those affected by the eruption of the Fuego volcano in Guatemala, at the opening of […]MEPs to debate priorities for 28-29 June EU summit
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs will discuss their priorities for the 28-29 June meeting of EU leaders in Brussels with Council and Commission representatives on Tuesday morning at 09.00. EU heads of state or government will meet in Brussels on 28-29 June to discuss the most pressing policy […]EU budget: Commission proposes €1.26 billion to reinforce the European Solidarity Corps
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing a new programme for the European Solidarity Corps beyond 2020, with €1.26 billion to broaden the opportunities it offers. The new programme will allow at least 350,000 young Europeans to support communities in […]DiscoverEU: 15,000 travel passes up for grabs to explore the EU this summer
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Applicants must be 18 years old on 1 July 2018, EU citizens and prepared to travel this summer. As of tomorrow (12:00 CEST) until 26 June, (12:00 CEST) young people can apply for a ticket giving them the opportunity to discover their continent from […]The key takeaways of G7 Summit in Canada
June 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Council. Main results President Donald Tusk represented the EU at the G7 summit with President Jean-Claude Juncker. G7 leaders committed to fight trade protectionism and to reform the World Trade Organisation. They urged Russia to end its actions undermining democracies and its support of the […]EU budget: Boosting cooperation between tax and customs authorities for a safer and more prosperous EU
June 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing measures to make tax and customs cooperation between Member States better and more efficient. Continued funding of these programmes will help the EU to progress inoffering businesses unfettered and easy access to the […]EU-wide penalties for money laundering: deal with Council
June 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. New measures to step up EU fight against money laundering were informally agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators. Currently, the differences between the EU countries in defining and sanctioning money laundering offences affect cross-border police and judicial cooperation and can be exploited by criminals […]EU budget: Commission proposes most ambitious Research and Innovation programme yet
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing €100 billion for research and innovation. A new programme – Horizon Europe – will build on the achievements and success of the previous research and innovation programme (Horizon 2020) and keep the EU […]EU Budget: InvestEU Programme to support jobs, growth and innovation in Europe
June 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission proposes to create the InvestEU Programme, bringing EU budget financing in the form of loans and guarantees under one roof. InvestEU will bring together the multitude of financial programmes currently available and expand the successful […]EU-US Trade: European Commission endorses rebalancing duties on US products
June 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The College of Commissioners endorsed today the decision to impose additional duties on the full list of US products notified to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), as part of the EU’s response to the US tariffs on steel and aluminium products. Following today’s decision […]EU Telecoms deal: Fees on calls across the EU capped and 5G network by 2020
June 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU citizens will have access to a 5G network by 2020 and see the costs of their international calls capped, thanks to a provisional deal reached on Tuesday night. An end to expensive international calls New measures to protect smartphone users, including refunds An […]Halting spread of drug resistance from animals to humans: deal with Council
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Plans to curb the use of antibiotics on farms, so as to keep resistant bacteria out of human foods, were informally agreed by MEPs and ministers on Tuesday. “This is a major step forward for public health”, said rapporteur Françoise Grossetête (EPP, FR). ”Indeed, […]Discussion at Europe House: Brexit & Food
June 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The EPLO in the UK hosted a debate in London aimed at understanding the implications of Brexit on the food industry On 18 May, the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK organised a debate exploring the impact of Brexit on the future of […]New rules on drivers’ working conditions and fair competition in road transport
June 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Updated EU rules to fight illegal practices in road transport and to help improve drivers’ employment conditions were approved by the Transport Committee. EU rules on posted workers, based on the principle of “equal pay for equal work”, would apply to so-called ‘cabotage’ deliveries, […]No barriers to free flow of non-personal data in the EU
June 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 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 Market Committee. The proposed rules would prevent any EU member state from imposing territorial restrictions […]More answers from Facebook ahead of Parliament hearing today
June 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Facebook has published a second set of replies to questions that were left unanswered at the meeting between EP leaders and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The published answers follow up on the 22 May meeting between the founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg […]8000 young people in the EP in Strasbourg: “a breath of fresh air for EU democracy”
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. At the end of the European Youth Event (EYE), hundreds of ideas emerge on building a better Europe and the determination to make the campaign count. The Vice-President of the European Parliament Ramón Valcárcel (EPP, ES) and Rainer Wieland (EPP, DE) officially brought to […]Pollinating insects: Commission proposes actions to stop their decline
June 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. One in ten pollinating insects is on the verge of extinction, and a third of bee and butterfly species is declining. This is why today the Commission is proposing the first-ever EU initiative to address the decline of wild pollinating insects. The new measures […]EU budget: the Common Agricultural Policy beyond 2020
June 2, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to modernise and simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). With a budget of €365 billion, these proposals make sure the CAP remains a future-proof policy, continues to support farmers and rural communities, leads […]EU budget: Commission proposes to increase funding to support the environment and climate action
June 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the next long-term EU budget 2021-2027, the Commission is proposing to increase funding by almost 60% for LIFE, the EU programme for the environment and climate action. The LIFE programme is among the EU funding programmes for which the Commission is proposing the […]EP President at the European Youth Event: “Your ideas are key in shaping EU’s future”
June 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. ‘Your voices will be a key factor in shaping Europe’s future, and you have a vital role to play in building the Europe of tomorrow”, said President Tajani, addressing a Strasbourg Chamber filled with young people from all parts of Europe and the World. […]EYE to kick off on Friday: 8000+ young people discussing the future of Europe 1 – 2 June
June 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. One year ahead of the European elections, young people from all over the EU and beyond will set their priorities for Europe’s future. The third edition of the European Youth Event (EYE2018) will see a record number of more than 8000 participants engage in […]Car clocking: MEPs call for new legislation to combat odometer fraud
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. To tackle used car odometer fraud more effectively, the EU Commission should propose new legislation within twelve months, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Thursday. “About 5 to 12 percent of used cars sold inside EU countries and 30 to 50 percent of […]RescEU: MEPs vote to upgrade EU civil protection capacity
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Proposals to upgrade the EU civil defence mechanism, which was tested to its limits by deadly forest fires, storms and floods in 2017, were approved in Parliament on Thursday. The aim is to help member states to respond faster and more effectively to natural […]Human rights: breaches in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Sudan
June 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs call for the respect of human rights defenders, fair treatment of prisoners and for the respect of women’s rights in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Sudan. Iran urged to release immediately all EU-Iran nationals unfairly imprisoned MEPs condemn the imprisonment of EU-Iranian dual nationals […]European Commission reacts to the US restrictions on steel and aluminium affecting the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The US announced that starting on 1 June 2018 it will impose additional duties of 25 % and 10 % respectively on imports of steel and aluminium from the EU. President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker said: “I am concerned by this decision. […]Statement by President Tajani on US steel and aluminium duties
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Statement by the President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, on the imposition of US duties on imports of steel and aluminium from Europe: “I am very disappointed with the US decision to impose duties on steel and aluminium imports from Europe. These are […]US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium: Statement of Trade Committee Chair
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Chairman of International Trade Committee of the European Parliament Bernd Lange (S&D, Germany) issued the following statement on the new US tariffs. “The International Trade Committee of the European Parliament condemns the decision of the United States to levy tariffs on imports of […]MEPs call on EU countries to end precarious employment practices
May 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament calls on EU countries to effectively combat precarious employment practices, such as “zero-hour” contracts, in a resolution adopted on Thursday. The European Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution calling on the European Commission and EU countries to tackle the issue of precarious employment […]
