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The Parliament is discussing a carbon levy on imported goods to stop companies moving outside the EU to avoid emissions standards, a practice known as carbon leakage.

MEPs will mark International Women’s Day, vote on EU investment and health programmes, call for greater corporate responsibility and support LGBTIQ rights during the next plenary session.

InvestEU continues EU efforts to boost investment in Europe, support the recovery and prepare the economy for the future.

Equal rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk. Watch our video for some of the milestones.

Find out how the Covid-19 pandemic has increased gender disparities in the EU in our infographics.

The European Citizen’s Prize recognises initiatives that contribute to European cooperation and the promotion of common values. Apply or nominate a project before 15 April.

To mark this year’s International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Parliament is underlining the crucial role of women during the Covid crisis.
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