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Presentation of the Croatian Presidency's programme

23-01-2020 - 11:07
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On 22.01, Members heard a presentation of the Croatian Presidency’s Programme by Mr. Darko Horvat, Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts. The Presidency will encourage discussion on a long-term action plan for better implementation and enforcement of single market rules, the elimination of the remaining restrictions to the free movement of goods, freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services, and the full implementation of the services Directive.

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Oral question on automated decision-making processes

23-01-2020 - 11:00
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On 23 January, Members adopted by 42-0-0 a “question for oral answer” (Rule 136 of the Rules of Procedure) on AI and automated decision-making processes. The question is addressed to the Commission and, once tabled to plenary, a Member of the College of Commissioners will be required to provide an oral answer followed by a debate with Members. The oral question will be accompanied by a motion for resolution adopted by 39-0-4.

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Public hearing: Product Liability Directive: protecting consumers in the DSM

23-01-2020 - 10:58
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On 22 January, Members heard the views of stakeholders (business and consumers associations) and academia on the need to review the Product Liability Directive and on related challenges in the new digital age. It allowed participants to present their views on whether the overall liability regime is adequate to facilitate the uptake of the new technologies, and to address the matter from different perspectives.

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Debate in Plenary: Common charger for mobile radio equipment

17-01-2020 - 08:48
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On 13 January 2020, during the plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on common charger for mobile radio equipment. For more than 10 years Members have been campaigning for a common charger for mobile radio equipment (mobile phones, tablets, e-book readers, smart cameras, wearable electronics and other medium- or small-sized electronic devices). Despite the Commission’s efforts, voluntary agreements between industry players have not produced satisfactory results.

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