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10 things we learnt in the May Strasbourg plenary Article - Institutions − 25-05-2012 - 08:00

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May's EU summit focused largely on fiscal stability and growth
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MEPs discussed the decision of the Swiss government to re-introduce quotas for citizens of eight eastern European countries.
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Commissioner Janez Potočnik and MEP Edit Bauer discuss equal pay for male and female workers
MEP Raül Romeva i Rueda's report on overfishing of bluefin tuna was backed by the EP
(Top) Anni Podimata after her report on the financial transaction tax is adopted by overwhelming majority; (bottom) Marielle de Sarnez during the vote on her report on EU-China trade
A handshake... set in stone

This week in Strasbourg MEPs approved proposals for a financial transaction tax and more protection for blue-fin tuna and voted for equal pay between men and women. Also on the agenda were justice in Ukraine, EU-China trade relations, youth opportunities, growth and SMEs. Ahead of the informal EU summit, MEPs debated growth and fiscal consolidation on Tuesday. Yulia Tymoshenko's daughter, Yevgenia, visited the EP on the same day.

MEPs call for high-level EU human rights envoy Press release - External relations − 25-05-2012 - 10:14

Human rights: Azerbaijan and return of North Korean refugees Press release - Human rights − 24-05-2012 - 17:13

Parliament demands an end to selective justice in Ukraine Press release - External relations − 24-05-2012 - 14:52

No EU cash for undemocratic neighbours Press release - Development and cooperation − 24-05-2012 - 14:45

Maximise resources to kick start the economy Press release - Environment − 24-05-2012 - 13:20

Gender pay gap: Parliament calls for stiffer sanctions Press release - Women's rights/Equal opportunities − 24-05-2012 - 13:09

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