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Creatives and news publishers will be empowered to negotiate with internet giants thanks to new copyright rules which also contain safeguards on freedom of expression.
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Parliament backs proposal to end switch between summer and winter time in 2021
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Parliament backs proposal to end switch between summer and winter time in 2021
MEPs voted to end the practice of adjusting clocks by an hour in spring and autumn from 2021.
Consumers will enjoy additional rights for electricity thanks to new EU rules on access to price comparison sites, use of home-produced energy and energy monitors. Find out more.
During the March plenary, MEPs vote on an update of copyright rules and a single-use plastics ban. They also vote on measures to boost consumers' rights.
Consumers gain additional rights whether they buy online or offline, under new EU rules approved by the Parliament. Watch the video to know more.
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the effects will be felt by people and companies across Europe. The EU has adopted measures to mitigate the impact of a disorderly withdrawal.
From 23 to 26 May 2019, people in the EU vote for the next European Parliament. It’s the moment to make your voice heard. Find out all about it below.
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Tax crimes: MEPs want EU financial police force and financial intelligence unit
Parliament boosts consumer rights online and offline
End racist discrimination against Afro-European people in the EU
Parliament backs proposal to end switch between summer and winter time in 2021
European Parliament approves new copyright rules for the internet
Questions and Answers on issues about the digital copyright directive
Parliament makes EU electricity market cleaner and more consumer-friendly
New rules to help consumers join forces to seek compensation
Safer roads: EU lawmakers agree on life-saving technologies for new vehicles
MEPs to debate new copyright rules for the internet at 9.00 on Tuesday
Opening - Minute of silence for victims of terrorism and natural disasters
Deal agreed to protect consumers against misleading and unfair practices
Council strongly criticised over failing to act to protect EU values in Hungary
ACP-EU Parliamentary Assembly: strengthening the partnership
Fairer and clearer rules on social benefits for EU mobile workers agreed
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To fight tax crimes, the EU needs to set up an anti-money laundering watchdog and a European financial police force, according to the tax committee’s final recommendations.
Ever wondered how much CO2 is emitted by cars or whether electric vehicles really are a cleaner alternative? Check out our infographics to find out.
Parliament wants to protect democratic debate in the European elections by introducing financial penalties for EU parties and foundations abusing data in political campaigns.
Antonio Tajani warned EU leaders that any delay to the UK leaving the EU should be as short as possible, at the start of a European Council dedicated to Brexit.
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Migration: a common challenge
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Migration: a common challenge
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Migration crisis: how is Europe dealing with increase in refugees and migrants? Find out the European Parliament’s work on migration, asylum and borders.
This week’s plenary session saw MEPs approve contingency measures in case of a no-deal Brexit, back new rules to improve accessibility and pass a new cyber security act.
The EU and the US are set to enter trade talks in a bid to resolve their disagreements. Read on to find out what the issues are and the deciding role Parliament will play.
“Awareness of the threat of Russia is ever growing,” says MEP Sandra Kalniete ahead of MEPs adopting a resolution on EU-Russia relations on 12 March. Find out more in our interview.
Read what measures the European Union is taking to meet targets to reduce carbon emissions in different sectors in order to prevent climate change.
The European Accessibility Act aims to ensure more products and services are accessible for elderly people and people living with a disability. Check out our video.
Hostile propaganda that seeks to undermine the EU could influence the upcoming European elections. We talked to MEP Anna Fotyga about how to counteract it.
Farmers and small food businesses are vulnerable to unfair trading practices. MEPs have adopted new rules to help protect them.
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