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Plenary Session 14-17 June

Institutions − 11-06-2010 - 10:57
 
  • Economic issues prominent in European issues
  • Gaza, North Korea top foreign affairs part
 
The June sitting marks just over 1 year since the European elections.   The June sitting marks just over 1 year since the European elections.

How Europe's economy is governed and the recent Israeli boarding of the Gaza flotilla are just two things on the agenda when MEPs meet hold their sitting from 14-17 June. Members also took a closer look at the role of credit rating agencies and the financial derivates market in the economic crisis. Progress on the Millennium Development Goals to slash poverty and financial for jobless construction workers in Ireland and Spain were also on the agenda. Daily updates can be found here.


Throughout the week we brought you the latest news from the debates and votes being held at the European Parliament in the city of Strasbourg, eastern France.

Also in this focus

The June sitting marks just over 1 year since the European elections.   Start   The lens of public opinion is focused on Members during monthly European Parliamentary activities in France (seen here) and Belgium.   Plenary Session 14-17 June   German MEP Werner Langen pictured in his office in Brussels   More transparency on derivatives?   British Liberal MEP Sarah Ludford: "Good justice is efficient justice"   Sarah Ludford MEP on why justice shouldn't be lost in translation   Photo montage   Opening of Strasbourg session   The London offices of Fitch Ratings © Belga/EPA/ANDY RAIN   Rein in the rating agencies, says Jürgen Klute   Parliament's reports on the plans were drafted by Italian MEP Barbara Matera (EPP)   Globalisation fund: Parliament backs aid to Ireland and Spain   MEPs voting in Strasbourg on 15 June   Strong EU commitment needed to get MDGs back on track   The derivates market is under scrutiny ©Belga/Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP   More daylight and stricter rules for the derivatives market   German Socialist MEP Norbert Glante demonstrates the potential mapping ability of the GMES system   New EU satellite system to improve management of natural disasters   The days of the Estonian Kroon are looking numbered   Estonia's Euro currency bid gets Parliament's green light   Police finger printing ©Getty Image   Translation rights for EU citizens in criminal trials   Council representative, López Garrido Diego, and Commissioner Rehn Olli during the debate on the next EU summit on 17 June and preparations for the G20 summit (26-27 June)   MEPs want firm targets for EU2020 strategy   A3 Autobahn (motorway) near Oberhausen-Holten at sunset, Germany, Europe ©BELGA_imagebroker_Jochen Tack   Bus & lorry drivers: Rules on working time must apply to self-employed, confirm MEPs   Divorce between people of different nationalities can be tricky ©BELGA_belpress_Philippe Turpin   Closer cooperation between only certain EU countries makes its debut   A North Korean soldier (far L) and a South Korean soldier (R) stand opposite to each other at the truce village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone separating two Koreas on April 28, 2010 ©BELGA_AFP_YONHAP   MEP just back from Korean peninsula   The type of nutritional information to be found on future food labels was crucial to the debate. ©BELGA_Science   MEPs set out clearer and more consistent food labelling rules   The EU's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton debates the situation in Gaza with MEPs on Wednesday 16 June.   Israeli attack on Gaza ships: Parliament calls for international inquiry and end to blockade   A salmon farm in the Western Isles of Scotland. The fish are bred in cages in inland waters and grown in sea pens. When they are large enough they are caught, killed and sent to a smokery. ©BELGA_SCIENCE   MEPs call for strong European aquaculture sector  
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Press releases
 
Human rights: Azerbaijan and return of North Korean refugees Human rights − 24-05-2012 - 17:13  
 
Parliament demands an end to selective justice in Ukraine External relations − 24-05-2012 - 14:52  
 
No EU cash for undemocratic neighbours Development and cooperation − 24-05-2012 - 14:45  
 
Maximise resources to kick start the economy Environment − 24-05-2012 - 13:20  
 
Gender pay gap: Parliament calls for stiffer sanctions Women's rights/Equal opportunities − 24-05-2012 - 13:09  
 
MEPs urge Switzerland to cancel "discriminatory" quotas on Eastern Europeans Citizens' rights / External relations − 24-05-2012 - 12:47  
 
More EU efforts needed to tackle youth unemployment, say MEPs Youth / Employment policy − 24-05-2012 - 12:43  
 
Parliament strongly condemns homophobic laws and violence in Europe Justice and home affairs − 24-05-2012 - 12:36  
 
Parliament approves stricter rules to save bluefin tuna Fisheries − 23-05-2012 - 13:29  
 
MEPs take aim at China's unfair trade practices External/international trade − 23-05-2012 - 12:44  
 
Parliament adopts ambitious approach on financial transaction tax Taxation − 23-05-2012 - 12:38  
 
MEPs back more sustainable EU-Mozambique fisheries deal Fisheries − 23-05-2012 - 12:30  
 
Internal market: MEPs call for fast-track infringement procedures Industry − 22-05-2012 - 13:32  
 
Strengthen internal security while protecting fundamental rights, say MEPs Justice and home affairs − 22-05-2012 - 12:27  
 
Opening - school bombing and earthquake in Italy Institutions − 21-05-2012 - 18:31  
 
Fight maritime piracy with military and state-building, say MEPs External relations / Transport − 10-05-2012 - 14:01  
 
Conventionally-bred plants or animals should be exempt from patents, say MEPs Industry − 10-05-2012 - 13:43  
 
MEPs call for trade to build democracy in Arab Spring countries External/international trade − 10-05-2012 - 13:24  
 
EP approves accounts for lion's share of EU spending in 2010 Budgetary control − 10-05-2012 - 13:17  
 
Parliament votes not to defend MEP Tudor's parliamentary immunity MEPs: immunity and statute − 10-05-2012 - 13:05  
 
Fighting fraud: MEPs want accurate information on customs duty and VAT evasion Budgetary control − 10-05-2012 - 13:01  
 
Parliament safeguards strict rules on EU toxic chemical exports Environment − 10-05-2012 - 12:56  
 
Cross-border defamation by the press Judicial cooperation − 10-05-2012 - 12:50  
 
New deal to cut mobile roaming prices, including data services Information society − 10-05-2012 - 12:42  
 
EU should nurture small airports as drivers of regional growth, MEPs say Transport − 10-05-2012 - 12:31  
 
Mr Schulz condemns intimidation in Bahrain and Egypt, tribute to Miguel Portas Institutions − 09-05-2012 - 16:41  
 
Parliament deplores Argentina's decision to expropriate YPF External relations − 20-04-2012 - 13:01  
 
New strategy needed to reduce EU's environmental footprint Environment − 20-04-2012 - 12:58  
 
EU farm policy reform should aim to sustain biodiversity, say MEPs Environment − 20-04-2012 - 12:55  
 
Parliament urges Council to lift restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar External relations − 20-04-2012 - 12:33  
 
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