European Parliament adopts position on Digital Services Act
21 Jan Tech & Research

European Parliament adopts position on Digital Services Act

Crucial update of decades old e-commerce directive takes on Big Tech, promising to “take back control of the internet”.
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40 years of HIV pandemic: key learnings for the future of global health
Movers and Shakers | 21 January 2022
21 Jan EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 21 January 2022
A tribute to David Sassoli in Strasbourg
18 Jan EU Institutions
A tribute to David Sassoli in Strasbourg
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Macron confirms push to boost European Parliament's legislative powers
20 Jan Tech & Research
Macron confirms push to boost European Parliament's legislative powers
French President outlines priorities of his country’s six-month EU Council Presidency to MEPs, but debate gets dragged into national election campaign.
Parliament’s foreign affairs and defense committees to send joint delegation to Ukraine
18 Jan Security & Defence
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EU High Representative Borrell tells MEPs that Europe is “hoping for the best but preparing for the worst” with regards to Russian military build-up at Ukrainian border.
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It is mid-term election week at the European Parliament, with a new president to be announced on Tuesday, but not without paying tribute to the late president David Sassoli on Monday evening.
MEPs renew demand for Covid-19 vaccine patents to be lifted
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DEVE Committee deputies back calls for more local vaccine manufacturing in move to help increase global vaccination rates
David Sassoli's funeral brings together Italy and EU’s highest representatives
14 Jan EU Institutions
David Sassoli's funeral brings together Italy and EU’s highest representatives
Italy and Europe have paid their respects to the late European Parliament president David Sassoli with a state funeral on Thursday
Movers and Shakers | 14 January 2022
14 Jan EU Institutions
Movers and Shakers | 14 January 2022
Today’s Movers & Shakers are about: A new German MEP, Romania’s new Permanent Representative to the EU, the new Dutch government, and more!
MEPs debate Belarus border emergency measures
13 Jan International & Trade
MEPs debate Belarus border emergency measures
Situation on the ground has deescalated significantly says European Commission, as MEPs clash over legality of proposed derogations to EU asylum rules
MEPs clash over scope of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
12 Jan Industry & Finance
MEPs clash over scope of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
Lead rapporteur, Pascal Durand, warns that because of ‘two contradicting positions’ in the European Parliament, reaching agreement on the proposal will not be easy
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Should Belgium go its own way to protect its supply chains? PM+
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Should Belgium go its own way to protect its supply chains?
The lack of progress made by the EU in adopting supply chain due diligence legislation has prompted the EU Member State to ponder its own law, writes Eli Hadzhieva, Director of the Dialogue for Europe
EU Regulation on Deforestation: The Case for National Certification Programs PM+
16 Dec Agriculture & Food
EU Regulation on Deforestation: The Case for National Certification Programs
The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification is a model that addresses global deforestation concerns, and one that other countries can follow, argues Robert Hii
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history PM+
13 Dec International & Trade
Refusal to address Uyghur forced labour is a betrayal of Europe’s values and history
The international community must take necessary action now, urges Campaign for Uyghurs Executive Director Rushan Abbas
What happens in Lebanon should be a warning for us all PM+
10 Dec International & Trade
What happens in Lebanon should be a warning for us all
French MP Nathalie Goulet calls on the international community to support the rebuilding and reforming of the country
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Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve
19 Jan
Digital Services Act: Parliament’s chance to give citizens the online protection they deserve
The EU’s new legislation needs to be good enough to be the game-changer needed for citizens and democratic institutions to take back control of our digital future, argues Patrick Breyer.
Digital Services Act: Time to end the Digital ‘Wild West’ says Arba Kokalari
13 Jan Tech & Research
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EPP Group Shadow Rapporteur says MEPs must seize the opportunity of upcoming DSA plenary vote to create a more innovative, competitive and safer European digital market
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
11 Jan EU Institutions
David Sassoli: A champion of European ideals
Following the sad news of the death of David Sassoli, Brian Johnson looks back at an interview with him that highlighted his compassion and unyielding commitment to democracy and the European project.
Flexibility, equality, modernity and harmonisation are key to delivering a compromise solution on EU VAT rates rules, writes Olivier Chastel
03 Jan Industry & Finance
Flexibility, equality, modernity and harmonisation are key to delivering a compromise solution on EU VAT rates rules, writes Olivier Chastel
EU Member States must ensure right balance and avoid eroding the tax base when using the new reduced VAT rates, says Parliament’s rapporteur on reducing EU VAT gap
European Year of Rail: From propaganda to reality
31 Dec Mobility
European Year of Rail: From propaganda to reality
Portuguese MEP João Pimenta explains why he took undertook a 57 hour train journey from Lisbon to Strasbourg for the final EP Plenary session of 2021
2022 shaping up to be a dramatic year in the battle between the EU and Poland over the Rule of Law
24 Dec EU Institutions
2022 shaping up to be a dramatic year in the battle between the EU and Poland over the Rule of Law
The EU’s ability to push back against damage to the Rule of Law in countries such as Hungary and Poland will define whether the EU can live up to its noble commitments, writes Jakub Jaraczewski
There is a clear need for more European tax coordination and harmonisation, argues Markus Ferber
21 Dec Industry & Finance
There is a clear need for more European tax coordination and harmonisation, argues Markus Ferber
In a Single Market based on cross-border economic activity, tax policy decisions taken by one Member State can have major implications for other Member States, says FISC Committee vice chair
Germany’s new coalition government comes with an ambitious agenda, explains Sandra Parthie
20 Dec EU Institutions
Germany’s new coalition government comes with an ambitious agenda, explains Sandra Parthie
A strong pro-European agenda dominates Olaf Scholz’ Traffic Light coalition, says Employers' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee member
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Political ads must be more transparent, new proposal suggests
11 Jan Jobs & Social Rights
Political ads must be more transparent, new proposal suggests
The European Commission’s proposal on the transparency of political ads addresses digital data privacy, but may come with loopholes, MEPs warn.
MEPs react to the death of European Parliament President David Sassoli
11 Jan EU Institutions
MEPs react to the death of European Parliament President David Sassoli
As Sassoli's passing is announced overnight, his colleagues at the European institutions express their grief and condolences.
This week in the European Parliament
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This week in the European Parliament
MEPs are back on Monday from a three-week Christmas break for a mixed committee and political group meetings week
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