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MEPs debate the situation in Iran following recent escalations today. What led to the current state of affairs and what role can the EU play?
Working women in the EU earn on average 16% less per hour than men. Find out how this gender pay gap is calculated and the reasons behind it.
Croatia took over the rotating Council Presidency from Finland on 1 January 2020. We asked Croatian MEPs what they expect from it.
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Moving to a climate neutral economy, citizens’ rights after Brexit and the crisis in the Middle East are among the topics being dealt with during the first plenary session of 2020.
Take part in the European Youth Event (EYE) in Strasbourg on 29-30 May and help shape the future of Europe with other young Europeans.
As more of us turn to online shopping, watch our video to discover five ways the EU makes e-commerce safer for everyone.
Two coastal cities, Galway in Ireland and Rijeka in Croatia, are this year's European Capitals of Culture.
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Opening - January I plenary session
Croatian Prime Minister to discuss Council Presidency work programme with MEPs
Negotiations on new EU collective redress rules to begin
Parliament President Sassoli to meet Fayez Al-Sarraj today at 14:30
Human Rights breaches in Russia, Afghanistan and Burkina Faso
MEPs condemn violent crackdown on the recent protests in Iran
China must close its “re-education camps” for Uyghurs in Xinjiang, MEPs say
Nicaragua: MEPs demand an end to repression of political opponents
EU rules to boost European crowdfunding platforms agreed
Daughter of 2019 Sakharov Prize winner Ilham Tohti receives prize on his behalf
Bees: MEPs call for reduction in use of pesticides to save Europe’s bees
Malta: investigation risks being compromised while Prime Minister is in office
Emily O’Reilly re-elected European Ombudsman
MEPs welcome EU summit climate goals but criticise lack of budget ambition
Ten years of the Lisbon Treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights
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Parliament is actually closer than you think. It is not only in Strasbourg and Brussels: there is a liaison office in 35 European cities and activities all over the EU.
The EU is working on a slew of new legislative proposals to make Europe a better place to live. Read on to discover what you can expect in 2020.
How well do you know Europe? Find out by taking part in our winter challenge! See how many European capitals you can identify correctly.
A very merry Christmas from all of us at the European Parliament and all the best for 2020.
The European elections in May split 2019 in two halves for the Parliament: the first focused on adopting laws, the second on starting up a new parliamentary term.
The 2019 Sakharov Prize award ceremony, the election of the new EU Ombudsman and a debate on the decline of bees topped the agenda of the December plenary session in Strasbourg.
Because you don´t choose where or when you get sick, avoid surprises and ask for your European Health Insurance Card to be covered all over the EU.
Ilham Tohti's daughter Jewher Ilham accepted the 2019 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought on 18 December on behalf of her jailed father.
Europeans expect EU action to ensure multinationals pay fair taxes on EU soil, MEPs said during a plenary debate on 16 December.
Find out what pollinators are, why they are important and why they are declining.
Emily O’Reilly has been re-elected as European Ombudsman, allowing her to continue investigating complaints against EU bodies for the next five years.
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Transparent taxation
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MEPs call on the EU to take the lead in the global fight against tax evasion, tax avoidance and money laundering.
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