June 9, 2022 – MEPs condemn the backsliding in women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide including in the US and some EU countries, calling for safe access to abortion. Following a plenary debate on Wednesday, MEPs adopted a resolution on Thursday by 364 votes in favour, 154 against and 37 abstentions reminding the United States […]
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European Parliament members demand full embargo on Russian imports of oil, coal, nuclear fuel and gas
Parliament expresses indignation over reported atrocities by the Russian armed forces and demands that perpetrators of war crimes be held accountable. In a resolution adopted with 513 votes to 22 and 19 abstentions on Thursday, MEPs call for additional punitive measures, including “an immediate full embargo on Russian imports of oil, coal, nuclear fuel and […]
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European Parliament: The Russian attack on Ukraine marks a new era for Europe, MEPs say
On Tuesday, the European Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels to assess Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Speaker of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) Ruslan Stefanchuk spoke live from Kiev. European Council and Commission Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, as well as the EU’s […]
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European Parliament Leaders: The decision of Russia’s President is a serious violation of international law
Leading MEPs strongly condemn the recognition of the non-government controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities. The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs David Mcallister (EPP, DE), the Chair of the Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee Witold Waszczykowski (ECR, PL), the Chair of the Delegation to the […]
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Roberta Metsola elected new President of the European Parliament
On Tuesday, MEPs elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) as President of the European Parliament until 2024, with 458 votes in the first round. Roberta Metsola won the election in the first voting round, where she received an absolute majority of 458 votes out of 690 cast in the remote secret vote, among three candidates. At […]
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Russia: MEPs deplore military build-up, attack in Czechia and jailing of Navalny
April 29, 2021 – Parliament is deeply concerned by the recent Russian military build-up on Ukraine border and revelations of Russian agents behind explosions in Czechia. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs confirmed how deeply worried they are about Russian military posturing close to the country’s border with Ukraine as well as in illegally […]
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EU-Turkey relations are at a historic low point, say MEPs
April 23, 2021 – In a report adopted on Thursday, MEPs call on Turkey to credibly demonstrate the sincerity of its commitment to closer relations with the European Union. Despite the fact that Turkey is an EU accession candidate country, in recent years the Government of Turkey distanced itself deliberately and increasingly from European values […]
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Sassoli: We will work with President Biden for democracy and the common good
“Congratulations to President Biden and Vice President Harris on their inauguration. This new administration marks the beginning of a new era for transatlantic relations. The world needs a strong relationship between Europe and the United States. “Working together, we can better tackle the challenges that we are faced with: the fight against climate change and […]
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Sassoli: The European Parliament rejects the results of last elections and will continue to support the people of Belarus
September 21, 2020 – “I welcomed today Mrs Svetlana Tikhanovskaya in the European Parliament. I am very happy to see that she is doing well. Unfortunately, there are thousands of Belarusians still in detention, many of whom have been tortured in their own country. For 45 days people have demonstrated on the streets demanding their […]
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COVID-19: MEPs want safe vaccines, full transparency and liability for companies
September 7, 2020 – Members of the Public Health Committee quizzed the Commission on efforts to develop, authorise and make safe COVID-19 vaccines available to European citizens. The Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety today debated the EU vaccines strategy, including the state of play on the Vaccines Advance Purchase Agreements, with Sandra […]
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European Parliament kitchens to produce 1000 meals a day for health workers and those in need
April 8, 2020 – The European Parliament President outlines measures to help support the communities where parliament works In a video message, European Parliament President David Sassoli today outlined measures Parliament is taking to support health workers and those in need in Brussels. The President said: “Showing concrete solidarity with citizens. This is the line […]
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Sassoli: Europe united in face of common challenge of COVID-19
March 13, 2020 – Statement of European Parliament President David Sassoli on COVID-19 response “Not since the end of the Second World War have we faced such a dramatic crisis. Today the European Union is taking action. We had no doubt that it would. This situation is so serious that no European government could think […]
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Parliament strongly condemns ‘‘LGBTI-free zones’’ in Poland
December 18, 2019 – MEPs urge the Commission to condemn all public acts of discrimination against LGBTI people, notably the development of so-called ‘LGBTI-free zones’ in Poland. In a resolution adopted by 463 votes in favour, 107 against and 105 abstentions on Wednesday, MEPs express their deep concern at the growing number of attacks on […]
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The European Parliament declares climate emergency
November 29, 2019 – Ahead of the UN COP25 Climate Change Conference in Madrid 2-13 December, the Parliament on Thursday approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency in Europe and globally. They also want the Commission to ensure that all relevant legislative and budgetary proposals are fully aligned with the objective of limiting […]
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Brexit: recent UK proposals do not offer the safeguards the EU and Ireland need – EU Parliament says
October 3, 2019 – On Wednesday 2/10, Michel Barnier debriefed the Members of EP Brexit Steering group on UK government’s latest proposals. Following an exchange of views, the Members agreed on the following statement: “The BSG does not find these last minute proposals of the UK government of 2 October, in their current form, represent […]
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Brexit: An orderly exit is in the interests of both parties
July 24, 2019 – European Parliament’s newly constituted Brexit Steering Group chaired by Guy Verhofstadt met with EU negotiator on 24 July following the change of Prime Minister in the UK. It reiterates the EP’s position in the following statement: “The Brexit Steering Group (BSG) wishes Mr Johnson, the new UK Prime Minister, well and […]
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Parliament wants to suspend EU accession negotiations with Turkey
March 13, 2019 – Following years of severe political and democratic backsliding, the European Parliament recommended suspending EU accession negotiations with Turkey. The European Parliament remains seriously concerned about Turkey’s poor track record in upholding human rights, the rule of law, media freedom and the fight against corruption, as well as its all-powerful presidential system. […]
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Euro celebrates its 20th birthday
December 31, 2018 – Exactly 20 years ago, on 1 January 1999, 11 EU countries launched a common currency, the euro, and introduced a shared monetary policy under the European Central Bank. The historic moment was a milestone on a journey driven by the ambition of ensuring stability and prosperity in Europe. Today, still young, […]
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European Parliament: MEPs demand end to EU arms exports to Saudi Arabia
October 26, 2018 – Following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the European Parliament calls on EU countries to unite and impose an EU-wide arms embargo on Saudi Arabia. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs condemn in the strongest possible terms the torture and killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey. They also […]