Conference in EU parliament demands “greater role” for Roma community
By Martin Banks Democratic resilience must extend to the communities where democratic systems are most tested.
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February 24, 2026 Ukraine top of the agenda for EU parliament this week
By Martin Banks MEPs will this week commemorate the start of the war in Ukraine with a special session in Brussels.
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June 10, 2025 Thousands set to converge on EU parliament for youth event
By Martin Banks An estimated 8,500 16 to 30-year-olds from all over the world will this week take part in a series of activities centred on the future of Europe.
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November 18, 2024 EU Parliament marks 1,000 days of Ukraine war with special debate
By Martin Banks Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will this week address MEPs from Ukraine in a special plenary session of the EU parliament.
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October 1, 2024 EU Parliament committee chiefs vie for Commission hearings control
Chairs of the European Parliament’s committees grappled for control of hearings for the next crop of EU commissioners on Tuesday (1 October) while agreeing to propose two alternative timetables for the scrutiny hearings.
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February 20, 2024 EU Parliament’s agriculture committee calls on Commissioner to stand up for farmers
Members of the European Parliament’s agriculture committee sent a letter to Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski on Tuesday (20 February), seen by Euractiv, setting out six demands to ease farmers’ discontent.
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February 12, 2024 Busy week ahead for EU Parliament
By Martin Banks MEPs face a busy week with a wide range fo issues on their agenda in the coming five days.
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February 7, 2024 EU Parliament endorses new limits for lead and diisocyanates exposure
The European Parliament gave the final approval on Wednesday (7 February) to the new rules that will limit workers’ exposure to lead and diisocyanates and step up health protection.
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January 24, 2024 EU Parliament gives first green light to new rules for gene-edited plants
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee (ENVI) approved on Wednesday (24 January) new rules for new genomic techniques (NGTs). The plenary will vote in two weeks, but doubts remain on whether a law can be approved before the elections.
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January 11, 2024 EU Parliament endorses new bloc-wide Disability Card
EU lawmakers agreed on Thursday (11 January) on their position for the first EU-wide Disability Card that aims to guarantee a minimum standard of support for persons with disabilities across Europe.
