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MEPs debate EU summit results on long-term budget, rule of law, climate | News | European Parliament
On Wednesday, MEPs welcomed agreements on MFF, recovery fund and 2030 climate targets, but warned that they expect the Rule of Law mechanism to be strictly implemented. Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Step closer to recovery funds: Technical Support Instrument agreed | News | European Parliament
The Technical Support Instrument will assist EU countries to prepare their recovery and resilience plans, required to access funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility.Committee on BudgetsCommittee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Creative Europe: 2.2 billion EUR support secured for artists | News | European Parliament
On Monday, Parliament and Council agreed on the next ‘Creative Europe’ programme, making the biggest ever commitment to support EU cultural and creative sectors.Committee on Culture and Education Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Agreement on a Mandatory Transparency Register
On 15 December, Parliament, Council and Commission reached a final political agreement to strengthen transparent and ethical interest representation.Committee on Constitutional Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Sakharov Prize 2020: press conference
Sakharov Prize laureates Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Veranika Tsapkala will join EP President David Sassoli for a press conference on Wednesday at 12.40 CET.Committee on Foreign AffairsSubcommittee on Human Rights Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Parliament adopts deal to improve quality of tap water and reduce plastic litter | News | European Parliament
The drinking water directive approved by Parliament will give better access to high quality tap water, including for vulnerable groups.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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MEPs reject the Polish nominee to the Court of Auditors
MEPs on Tuesday voted to reject a candidate nominated by the Polish government to become a member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA).Committee on Budgetary Control Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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MEPs reach deal with Council on 2021-2027 EU health programme (EU4Health)
The new EU health programme, worth 5.1 billion EUR, will help to fix shortcomings exposed by COVID-19 and boost quality and resilience of EU health systems.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Opening – December plenary session | News | European Parliament
Parliament held a minute of silence in memory of former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, at the opening of the session in the Strasbourg Chamber. Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Digital Europe programme: MEPs strike deal with Council | News | European Parliament
Plans for the EU to deploy digital technologies like AI, supercomputing and data platforms more widely were informally agreed with Council on Monday.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP