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Parliament supports legislation that aims to ensure the tunnel railway connecting continental Europe and the UK continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Read more : EU-UK relations: MEPs approve rules to ensure Eurotunnel safety and cooperation
The UKCG and the European Parliament political group leaders issued the following statement after meeting with Chief EU Negotiator Michel Barnier and Joint Committee Co-Chair Maroš Šefčovič, on Friday, 11th September.
Read more : Statement of the UK Coordination Group and the leaders of the political groups of the EP
European Parliament regrets that differences remain substantial, with little time left to reach an agreement on the future EU-UK relationship.
Read more : EU-UK talks: MEPs display unwavering support for the EU position
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Public Interest
Do you know what the EU does in your region? Do you know which European Union policies are important in your daily life? Do you feel that the EU does many things but you can never say any specific action? The European Parliament has launched What Europe does for me, a ground-breaking website demonstrating the EU’s positive impact on individual citizens. . European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) Children Online Protection Passenger Rights See more . 
The 12 Star Gallery at Europe House shows work which celebrates the creativity and cultural diversity that is the hallmark of the European Union. Exhibitions are organised mostly by the embassies and cultural institutes (link is external) of the EU countries. View current and past exhibitions here |
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We regularly host free events that are open to the public. Come along to listen and engage on a range of issues relating to the European Parliament in the UK context. . 
Nearly all policies affect health and well-being, whether for good or for ill. Optimally protecting population health may, among other things, require regulating manufacturers to reduce air pollution, protecting children’s health by controlling the advertising of junk foods, or closing bars and cafes to reduce chains of disease transmission. In Europe, some of this is done nationally, some sub-nationally and some jointly by countries acting through the EU.
Read more : Sakharov Debate 2020 "Health, human rights and public trust" - 27/11/2020
The Belarus Opposition is this year's recipient of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Read more : Sakharov 2020 "Belarus: Human Rights and Culture" - 07/12/2020
See more . . A history of public events hosted by the European Parliament Office in the UK . See more |
. Office in Edinburgh
The European Parliament Office in Edinburgh aims to help increase awareness of the Parliament and the impact of its activities in Scotland. The Office is located in Edinburgh, near the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. See more . See more . . Public events hosted by the European Parliament Office in Edinburgh. . See more |