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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April 24, 2024 MEPs to vote on EU withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
By Martin Banks Euro MPs are this week being asked to approve the EU’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).
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EUROPE
April 24, 2024 MEPs take “big step” towards tackling violence against women and girls
By Martin Banks Socialist MEPs have voiced “regret” over the failure to classify non-consensual sex as rape under planned new EU laws.
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ENVIRONMENT
April 19, 2024 From CAP to Iran – MEPs face a packed programme in last plenary of current term
By Martin Banks The Greens/EFA Group says it objects to the Commission’s proposal to re-open the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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EUROPE
April 10, 2024 MEPs set to agree deal on cutting methane emissions
By Martin Banks Members of the European Parliament will this week vote on the agreement on the EU Methane Regulation.
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EUROPE
April 4, 2024 S&Ds deliver mandatory harassment training for all MEPs
By Martin Banks All MEPs will in future have to follow mandatory training sessions within the first six months in office focusing on the prevention of conflict and harassment in the workplace.
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EUROPE
March 27, 2024 New draft law on energy consumption fuels anger among some MEPs
By Martin Banks New draft EU legislation has been branded “too burdensome” by some MEPs.
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POLITICS
March 25, 2024 Taiwan: MEPs visit this week in order to “express solidarity” with the nation
By Martin Banks A top level delegation of MEPs, MPs and other officials is in Taiwan this week in order to “express solidarity” with the nation.
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February 27, 2024 Protection of journalists: MEPs set to approve new law to fight abusive lawsuits
By Martin Banks New rules are set to be introduced which would protect journalists and activists from abusive lawsuits against public participation.
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February 23, 2024 Death of Alexei Navalny: MEPs to hear testimonies from the Russian opposition
By Martin Banks Prominent Russian anti-corruption activists have condemned the death of Alexei Navalny.
