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Polish de facto ban on abortion puts women’s lives at risk, says Parliament | News | European Parliament
MEPs condemn the setback to women’s sexual and reproductive rights in Poland and stress the EU’s legal obligation to uphold and protect them.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Deal on lobsters gets go-ahead from Parliament | News | European Parliament
Parliament agreed to eliminate EU tariffs on lobsters in return for lower US tariffs on a range of EU exports.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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MEPs condemn Turkey’s activities in Varosha, Cyprus, and call for sanctions | News | European Parliament
Turkey’s decision to “open” the sealed-off suburb of Varosha undermines prospects of a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem, warn MEPs.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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MEPs warn of deteriorating fundamental rights in the EU | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, Parliament adopted its 2018-2019 report on the state of fundamental rights in the EU, identifying multiple areas of concern.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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New pharmaceutical strategy must guarantee EU citizens equal access to medicines | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, access to safe and affordable medicines and supporting EU pharmaceutical innovation were debated with Commissioner Kyriakides.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Steps to improve EU democracy ahead of 2024 elections
Parliament aims to enhance democracy and enable full participation in the European political space, based on lessons from the 2019 European elections.Committee on Constitutional Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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MEPs set out blueprint for a new Industrial strategy | News | European Parliament
Parliament advocates a shift in the EU’s approach to industrial policy, to help businesses cope with the crisis and face the digital and environmental twin transitions.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Media freedom: EP warns of attempts to silence critics and undermine pluralism | News | European Parliament
Parliament is deeply concerned about the state of media freedom within the EU and denounces the violence, harassment and pressure faced by journalists.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Parliament wants to better protect consumers from unsafe products | News | European Parliament
Parliament calls for greater efforts to remove unsafe products from the EU market and to adapt product safety rules to the digital age.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Parliament wants to grant EU consumers a “right to repair” | News | European Parliament
Parliament wants to boost sustainability by promoting reuse and repairs and by tackling practices that shorten the lifespan of products.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP