Sustainability on the chopping block?
09 Dec Analysis

Sustainability on the chopping block?

The European Commission’s sustainable food systems initiative is a key ingredient in its wider Farm to Fork Strategy under the Green Deal. But it will need to balance long-term environmental goals with more immediate concerns over food security and prices
by Monica Gamba
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake? Partner Content
21 Nov Analysis
Is the EU’s security and defence at stake?
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2022
21 Nov Analysis
Movers and Shakers | 21 November 2022
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone Partner Content
09 Nov Analysis
Europe on the Move: Why a data-driven automotive industry is good news for everyone
Dods EU Alert: Evaluation of allergenic foods and food ingredients
23 May
Dods EU Alert: Evaluation of allergenic foods and food ingredients
EFSA launches public consultation on evaluation of allergenic foods and food ingredients for labelling purposes
Dods EU Alert: Discrimination of migrant workers at the workplace
23 May
Dods EU Alert: Discrimination of migrant workers at the workplace
The Parliament has published a study on the framework for the protection of migrant workers against discrimination.
Dods EU Alert: Data Protection
22 May
Dods EU Alert: Data Protection
The Council published a state of play on data protection and the free movement of data.
Dods EU Alert: Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council
22 May
Dods EU Alert: Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council
The Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council met on May 20-21 2014. The main results include teacher education, EU Work Plans for Youth and Sports and conclusions on cultural heritage.
Dods EU Briefing: Paving the way for a European Energy Security Strategy
22 May
Dods EU Briefing: Paving the way for a European Energy Security Strategy
On May 21 2014, in the context of a high-level conference on energy security, Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso provided orientations on a "European Energy Security Strategy", ahead of the European Council of June 26 and 27 2014. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared his vision of an Energy Union for the EU.
Dods EU Alert: European Parliament should create a Committee on Digital Affairs
21 May
Dods EU Alert: European Parliament should create a Committee on Digital Affairs
MEP Marietje Schaake (ALDE, NL) calls for a consolidation of Parliament's work in the area of digital affairs and technology.
Dods EU Alert: Energy prices and costs in Europe
21 May
Dods EU Alert: Energy prices and costs in Europe
Energy prices and costs in Europe - Draft Council conclusions on the protection of vulnerable consumers
Dods EU Alert: Child Maintenance Systems
21 May
Dods EU Alert: Child Maintenance Systems
Child maintenance systems in EU Member States from a gender perspective (study)
European elections 2014 Parties’ manifestos analysis by Dods
09 May
European elections 2014 Parties’ manifestos analysis by Dods
Dods EU Monitoring has prepared a summary of the European parties' manifestos ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections in May.
MEPs vote for plastic bag target by 2018
16 Apr
MEPs vote for plastic bag target by 2018
On April 15-16 2014, the European Parliament debated and voted on reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags. The report by rapporteur Margrete Auken (Greens/EFA, DK) was adopted with 539 votes in favour and 51 against.
Banking Union approved in final Strasbourg session
15 Apr
Banking Union approved in final Strasbourg session
European Parliament debates and votes on key legislative work for the completion of Banking Union
Telecoms: European Parliament calls for net neutrality
03 Apr
Telecoms: European Parliament calls for net neutrality
Parliament has adopted a report on the single market for electronic communications and a compromise text on electronic identification & trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market.
Parliament adopts aviation ETS compromise
03 Apr
Parliament adopts aviation ETS compromise

On April 2 2014, the European Parliament plenary discussed the recent compromise reached with the Council (on March 4) on greenhouse gas emission trading as regards aviation.

Dods EUM: Conference on the new EU Rules for procurement and concessions
29 Mar
Dods EUM: Conference on the new EU Rules for procurement and concessions
On March 19th, the European Commission organised a Conference on the new EU Rules for procurement and concessions.
Dods EUM: Extraordinary meeting with Boris Tarasyuk on the situation in Ukraine
04 Mar
Dods EUM: Extraordinary meeting with Boris Tarasyuk on the situation in Ukraine
On Monday 3 March the European parliament's committee on foreign affairs held an extraordinary meeting with Boris Tarasyuk.
Dods EUM: ITRE-ENVI - A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies
28 Feb
Dods EUM: ITRE-ENVI - A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies
On November 7th 2013, the ENVI- and ITRE-committees held a joint meeting on the 2030 framework for climate and energy. Please find below a summary of the discussion.
Dods EUM: Oral question on the overdue implementation of Fuel Quality Directive
25 Feb
Dods EUM: Oral question on the overdue implementation of Fuel Quality Directive
On January 22, the ENVI Committee heard an exchange of views with Commission representatives on an Oral question by Satu Hassi (Greens/EFA, FI) about the overdue implementation of Article 7a of the Fuel Quality Directive. Please find below a summary of the discussion.
Dods EUM: Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals
25 Feb
Dods EUM: Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals
On February 13 2014, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) held a discussion on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer. Please find details below
Dods EUM: Exchange of views with Kostis Hatzidakis, Greek Minister of Development
25 Feb
Dods EUM: Exchange of views with Kostis Hatzidakis, Greek Minister of Development
On January 22st the IMCO committee held an exchange of views with the Greek Minister of Development on the priorities of the Greek Presidency, especially in the field of consumer protection. The details are found below
Dods EUM: High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa
25 Feb
Dods EUM: High-Level Panel on Illicit Financial Flows from Africa
The Committee on Development and the Committee on Foreign Affairs organised a joint exchange of views with Mr Thabo Mbeki, former South Africa President and Chair of the high-level panel on illicit financial flows from Africa. A summary of the exchange of views can be found beneath
Dods EUM: EP ENVI - Workshop on 'Towards a European Cancer Information System'
25 Feb
Dods EUM: EP ENVI - Workshop on "Towards a European Cancer Information System"
On February 12, Policy Department A of the European Parliament organised a workshop for the ENVI Committee on "Towards a European Cancer Information System”. Below is a summary of the discussion
Dods EUM: Public Hearing on the European Citizens' Initiative - 'Right2Water'
24 Feb
Dods EUM: Public Hearing on the European Citizens' Initiative - "Right2Water"
On February 17 2014, a Public Hearing on the European Citizens' Initiative "Right2Water" was held in the European Parliament, organised by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), in association with the Committee on Development (DEVE), the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and the Committee on Petitions (PETI). European Commission Vice-President and Commissioner for inter-institutional relations and administration, Maroš Šefčovič, was also in attendance. Please find below a summary of the debate.