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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 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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- 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
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- 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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