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The European Parliament wants to establish effective rules to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse while protecting people's privacy.
Find out why MEPs want legislation to guarantee the right to repair and what concrete measures they propose.
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Parliament adopts revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging
On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its position on new EU-wide rules on packaging, to tackle constantly growing waste and boost reuse and recycling.
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New EU rules encouraging consumers to repair devices over replacing them
Parliament adopted its negotiating position on new measures to strengthen the right to repair and reduce the environmental impact of mass consumption.
Europe is lagging behind in the deployment of clean energy technologies but a new EU initiative called the Net Zero Industry Act aims to improve the situation.
MEPs elected a new Parliament president, vice-presidents and quaestors in January 2022. Find out from our infographic who was chosen for Parliament's key posts.
The EU negotiates various trade deals all over the world, but they depend on approval by the European Parliament. Read our overview of the negotiations in progress.
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A set of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening integrity, independence and accountability, while protecting the free mandate of MEPs, has been adopted over the last months.
Online shopping, take-away food, coffee to go... Packaging waste is growing. Find out how much is being produced and how the EU wants to reverse the trend.
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This is Europe: plenary debates with EU leaders
In a series of plenary debates, the European Parliament invites EU leaders to share their views and solutions to the challenges facing Europe.
Find out about the measures taken by the EU and the European Parliament to protect children and promote their well-being.
To reach the EU’s climate goals, emission reduction efforts will need to be complemented by measures to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
Find out key facts about plastic in the ocean with our infographics, as well discover their impact and how the EU is acting to reduce plastic litter in the seas.
With fast fashion, the quantity of clothes produced and thrown away has boomed. Find out more about the environmental impact and what the EU is doing about it.
As batteries become a strategic market, the European Parliament has adopted new rules to tackle related environmental, ethical and social issues.
Check out our infographic and read on to learn how Europeans manage their municipal waste, which is mainly generated by households.
Find out about the EU’s circular economy action plan and what additional measures MEPs want to reduce waste and make products more sustainable.
The number of MEPs elected in 2024 will increase. Find out the new number of MEPs per country after the European elections.