Press releases - Plenary sessions - European Parliament

Press release - MEPs want to create a European Day for the victims of the global climate crises

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:59:16 GMT

Parliament calls for an annual ‘EU day for the victims of the global climate crises’ to be established to remember the human lives lost due to climate change.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - European elections 2024: Parliament proposes more seats for nine EU countries

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:24:00 GMT

Parliament has adopted the proposal on its composition seeking to increase the number of seats by 11, to a total of 716, ahead of the European elections in June 2024.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Press release - Human rights breaches by Russia, in Sudan and in Hong Kong

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:06:46 GMT

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted three resolutions on the respect for human rights by Russia, in Sudan and in Hong Kong.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Press release - Spyware: MEPs call for full investigations and safeguards to prevent abuse

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:05:50 GMT

In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament outlined the reforms necessary to curb spyware abuse.
Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware

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Press release - Parliament calls on NATO to invite Ukraine to join the alliance

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:54:25 GMT

MEPs call on NATO allies to honour their commitment to Ukraine and pave the way for Kyiv to be invited to join the defence alliance.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press release - EP TODAY

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:43:46 GMT

Thursday, 15 June

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Press release - MEPs call for new rules to avoid the exploitation of trainees across the EU

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:13:24 GMT

Parliament urges the Commission to propose legislation to ensure the quality of traineeships across the EU.
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Press release - MEPs ready to negotiate first-ever rules for safe and transparent AI

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:03:34 GMT

The rules aim to promote the uptake of human-centric and trustworthy AI and protect the health, safety, fundamental rights and democracy from its harmful effects.
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - MEPs demand an EU food security plan and more resources for farmers

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:03:33 GMT

The EU must strengthen its food security, autonomy and resilience of its farming sector in the light of COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and climate change.
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Press release - Making batteries more sustainable, more durable and better-performing

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:50:46 GMT

On Wednesday, Parliament approved new rules for the design, production and waste management of all types of batteries sold in the EU.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press release - Kosovo’s President Osmani: We need a credible EU roadmap for our region’s future

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:47:59 GMT

On Wednesday, the President of the Republic of Kosovo,Vjosa Osmani, addressed the European Parliament in a formal sitting in Strasbourg.

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Press release - MEPs look ahead to next EU summit

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:53:30 GMT

On Wednesday, MEPs outlined their expectations for the 29-30 June EU summit, in light of recent events in Ukraine and progress towards concluding the EU’s Migration Pact.

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Press release - EP TODAY

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:33:09 GMT

Wednesday, 14 June

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Press release - President Christodoulides: “no border changes will stem from violence and war”

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:43:01 GMT

Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides presented to the European Parliament his vision for the future of Europe, focusing on geopolitically-driven challenges.

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Press release - Electronic evidence: new rules to speed up cross-border criminal investigations

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:56:54 GMT

To make cross-border investigations more effective, MEPs voted to adopt new rules on the exchange of electronic evidence by law enforcement authorities.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press release - Parliament adopts its calendar for 2024

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:37:53 GMT

On Tuesday, MEPs adopted a proposal by the Conference of Presidents (EP President Metsola and political group leaders) for Parliament’s 2024 election-year calendar.

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Press release - EP TODAY

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:33:03 GMT

Press release - Opening: 12-15 June plenary session

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:17:15 GMT

President Metsola opened the 12-15 June plenary session in Strasbourg today with the following announcements.

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Press release - EP Today

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:12:18 GMT

Press release - Parliament backs Hungarian candidate for the Court of Auditors

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:53:26 GMT

On Thursday, MEPs endorsed Hungary’s nomination of Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz for a second mandate as a member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Committee on Budgetary Control

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