Human rights under the spotlight
By Martin Banks MEPs in Strasbourg have adopted three resolutions on alleged human rights violations in three countries: Türkiye, China and Iraq.
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October 10, 2024 European Parliament groups divided over future of Medical Devices Regulation
Political groups in the European Parliament are divided over the future of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) following the news that it could be up for revision, with consultations set to be launched by the end of the year.
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October 9, 2024 Top economist takes top Brussels job
By Martin Banks A top economist has returned to Brussels to take up a top new post.
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October 9, 2024 Spain’s Sánchez to ask early implementation of EU pact on migration
Spain will ask the European Commission to bring forward the entry into force of the European Pact on Migration and Asylum a year earlier than planned, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Wednesday (9 October).
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October 8, 2024 Fresh warnings of “Russia’s reckless and irresponsible behaviour”
By Martin Banks The EU has voiced fresh concern about what it says is “Russia’s intensifying campaign of hybrid activities against the EU, its Member States and partners.”
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October 8, 2024 Orbán: ‘Everyone will agree with me on migration’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán revealed his country’s priorities for their Council presidency earlier than expected in a press conference on Tuesday (8 October), seeking to get ahead of grilling in the European Parliament.
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October 8, 2024 Mixed response to delay in implementing new EU Regulation
By Martin Banks The European Commission’s decision to delay introducing a key new law has met with a drastically different response.
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October 7, 2024 Sweden to contribute on ground, at sea and in the air to NATO defence, government said
Sweden will contribute forces to NATO on land, at sea, and in the air next year, the Swedish government announced at a press conference on Monday (7 October).
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October 7, 2024 Hungary top of the agenda for MEPs this week
By Martin Banks MEPs will this week discuss with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the programme for Hungary’s six-month Council Presidency that started on 1 July.
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October 7, 2024 Agenda agreed for EU commissioner hearings
By Martin Banks MEPs have agreed on the calendar for the hearings of the EU commissioners-designate.
