Strasbourg 15.03.2023 Climate change: Parliament votes to reduce member states’ emissions by 40%. Parliament adopts new carbon sinks goal that increases the EU's 2030 climate ambition. Press release: https://t.co/oOqbjm9KYa pic.twitter.com/EvGJ5qIStJ — European Parliament (@Europarl_EN) March 14, 2023 All EU countries must reduce emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 Reduction targets for each member state based…
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EP: Zelensky demands offensive weapons
Brussels 09.02.2023 On Thursday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Members of the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels. Ukraine is Europe. And Ukraine belongs in the European Union. pic.twitter.com/pvAVvoPUj7 — Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) February 9, 2023 Opening the session President Roberta Metsola said to President Zelenskyy: “We understand that you…
Iran: MEPs call for additional sanctions
Strasbourg 19.01.2023 All those responsible for human rights violations should face EU sanctions and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be on the European Union terrorist list, Members of the European Parliament urge, during the January Plenary in Strasbourg (pictured). Iran: all those responsible for human rights violations should face EU sanctions and the Islamic…
Strasbourg 17.01.2023 On Tuesday morning, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson discussed the priorities of the Swedish Council Presidency with MEPs in Strasbourg. 🔴 LIVE | Press Conference with @SwedishPM Ulf Kristersson@sweden2023eu @Europarl_SV @Europarl_EN @RobertaMetsola https://t.co/ulOW7NMm3i — Roberta Metsola (@EP_President) January 17, 2023 During his address, Mr Kristersson said that his country’s first priority at the…
EP: President Metsola vows integrity
Strasbourg 17.01.2023 The European Parliament president Roberta Metsola has expressed her determination to speak about the decisions needed on measures in this House to increase integrity, independence and accountability. People expect accountability and integrity. They are right.@Europarl_EN must respond to citizens' demands. And we will. To reform, to rebuild trust, work will start now. pic.twitter.com/i2MAvTcEEz…
MEP support human rights in China
Strasbourg 15.12.2022 Chinese government crackdown on the peaceful protests across the People’s Republic of China caused a vivid reaction of the European Parliament. (Photo:archive) MEPs express their support for protesters fighting for fundamental rights who are being persecuted by the Chinese government, notably in the context of the zero COVID-19 policy. “Discontent is spreading in…
EU Sakharov prize 2022
Strasbourg 14.12.2022 European Parliament groups leaders have awarded the brave people of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society, the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. #EU This year #SakharovPrize denies the very idea of role of individual in creation of history. Collective replaced individual. pic.twitter.com/7ieKO6LlkZ — Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky)…
Vice-president Eva Kaili stripped of her status
Brussels 13.12.2022 The European Parliament decided on Tuesday, December 13, to end the term of office of Vice-President Eva Kaili (Greece S &D). Nous venons de voter au #ParlementEuropéen pour démettre Eva Kaili de ses fonctions de vice-présidente.Tolérance zéro pour la #corruption. Maintenant, la commission d'enquête doit faire son travail et le Parlement doit renforcer…
EU: deforestation products deal
06.12.2022 The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on a proposal to minimise the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products that are imported into or exported from the European Union. The agreement is provisional pending formal adoption in both institutions. The @EUCouncil and @Europarl_EN reached a provisional political agreement…
MEPs label Russia “sponsor of terrorism”
Strasbourg 24.11.2022 Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs have recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Parliament declares that Putin's regime is a state sponsor of terrorism. MEPs send strong message paving the way for international tribunal to bring those committing atrocities against Ukrainians to justice. Press…
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