Sunday, December 15th, 2019

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.ευ : Commission enables domain names in full Greek script
After 7 years of preparation, the European Registry for Internet Domains (EURid) launches .ευ, the Greek equivalent of .eu top-level domain name.
Source: neweurope.eu
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Learn more about European Union at school: Commission launches #JanAmosComeniusPrize
The European Commission today (6 November) launched an EU-wide competition for quality education on the European Union. This new prize is awarded to secondary schools that teach about the work of the European Union in an innovative and stimulating way.
Source: eureporter.co
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Uighur activist Ilham Tohti wins EU's Sakharov Prize
The shortlist for the EU's top human rights prize this year drew attention to the plight of the Uighur people in China, multi-faceted rights violations in Brazil, and the issue of female genital mutilation (FGM).
Source: dw.com
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Commission approves new prolongation of #PolishCreditUnion liquidation scheme
The European Commission has authorized, under EU state aid rules, the ninth prolongation of the Polish credit union liquidation scheme until 15 July 2020.
Source: eureporter.co
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Commission imposes countervailing duties on #IndonesianBiodiesel
The European Commission has imposed countervailing duties of 8% to 18% on imports of subsidized biodiesel from Indonesia. The measure aims to restore a level-playing field for EU biodiesel producers. The Commission’s in-depth investigation found that Indonesian biodiesel producers benefit from grants, tax benefits and access to raw materials below market prices.
Source: eureporter.co
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European Commission increases support for the EU’s #Beekeeping sector
The European Commission will provide €120 million to the EU’s beekeeping sector over the next three years to support its essential role in agriculture and the environment. This represents an increase of €12 million compared to the support provided for the period from 2017 to 2019.
Source: eureporter.co
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Trans-fats in food to be strictly limited in the EU from April 2021
An EU-wide regulation will set a limit of 2 grams of processed trans fats per 100 grams of fat in food, according to the European Commission.
Source: neweurope.eu
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Movers and Shakers
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column.
Source: theparliamentmagazine.eu
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EU defence innovation prioritised by Parliament
The European Parliament has approved a partial agreement on the priorities of the European Defence Fund for the coming parliamentary period.
Source: governmenteuropa.eu
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Plenary highlights: Road safety, #Whistleblowers, #ConsumerProtection
During the last plenary session before May’s elections, MEPs approved new measures requiring life-saving technologies in vehicles and EU-wide standards to protect whistle-blowers.
Source: eureporter.co
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EU Parliament passes the buck on jobless benefits for cross-border workers
Luxembourg would be hit hard by new rules due to its army of cross-border workers
Source: luxtimes.lu
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EU Parliament backs environment and climate action funding
The European Commission welcomes the endorsement by the European Parliament on the LIFE programme for the Environment and Climate Action, as part of the next long-term EU budget covering the period 2021-2027.
Source: neweurope.eu
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Schengen: MEPs adopt their position on temporary checks at national borders
MEPs want to tighten time limits and conditions for internal border checks within the Schengen area.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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European Parliament Plenary Session – April I 2019
The first item on Parliament’s agenda in April is – unsurprisingly given the paralysis in the United Kingdom regarding which direction to take on Brexit – Council and Commission statements on the United Kingdom withdrawal from the EU.
Source: epthinktank.eu
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European Parliament to start paying interns
New rules mean that the much-criticised practice of not paying interns in Parliament is set to end.
Source: theparliamentmagazine.eu
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European parliament: Hungary has the traits of a tax haven
Hungary has been named as one of seven European countries with the traits of a tax haven, according to the European Parliament’s Special Committee on Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance.
Source: emerging-europe.com
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Dieselgate: Parliament calls for mandatory retrofits of polluting cars
Member states and carmakers must be held accountable and coordinate on urgent action needed to tackle the car emissions scandal, said MEPs on Thursday.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Venezuela: MEPs demand free presidential elections and an end to repression
EP confirms recognition of Juan Guaidó, supports his plan for snap elections
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Erasmus+ 2021-2027: more people to experience learning exchanges in Europe
MEPs confirmed on Thursday that funds for the next Erasmus+ programme should be tripled to allow more people to take part, better adapting grants to their needs.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Tax crimes: MEPs want EU financial police force and financial intelligence unit
The European Parliament on Tuesday adopted a detailed roadmap towards fairer and more effective taxation, and tackling financial crimes.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Deal agreed to protect consumers against misleading and unfair practices
Updates to EU consumer protection rules to tackle misleading rankings in online marketplaces and dual quality of products were provisionally agreed on Friday.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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EU shoppers' rights boosted for online and offline purchases
New rules to boost the rights of consumers when they buy goods online or in a shop will be voted on next week. Watch the video to find out more.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Fairer and clearer rules on social benefits for EU mobile workers agreed
New rules aim to ensure access to social security for EU workers who have moved to a different EU country, while fairly distributing obligations among member states.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Safer roads: new EU measures to reduce car accidents
Parliament is backing new measures to improve road safety and reduce road accidents. The rules would make a number of safety features compulsory in new cars.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Future of the blue planet: Parliament conference on oceans
Worried about what is happening to our oceans? Take part in the conference on their future organised by the European Parliament and Commission taking place on 19 March.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Energy labels to help EU consumers increase efficiency, save money
Clearer and simple energy labels will help consumers save money and contribute to the Energy Union’s objectives.
Source: neweurope.eu
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First EU-wide protection for whistle-blowers agreed
EU negotiators reached an agreement on rules to protect whistle-blowers, setting up safe mechanisms for reporting breaches and measures against retaliation.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Fighting crime: faster EU-wide exchange of non-EU nationals’ criminal records
A new EU database, approved today by MEPs, will enable EU countries to exchange the criminal records of non-EU citizens’ more quickly.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Could switching between summer and winter time end in 2021?
Proposals to end biannual clock changes from 2021 were backed by the Transport and Tourism Committee on Monday.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Parliament works to boost Europe's cyber security
Internet use and the number of connected devices continue to increase, but so do cyber threats. Parliament is working on new legislation to improve your security.
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Food: protecting farmers and small firms from unfair trading practices
Farmers and small food businesses are vulnerable to unfair trading practices. MEPs vote this week on new rules to help protect them.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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Short videos on how the European Parliament and the EU work
What do the European Parliament and the EU do and how do they work?
How do the European Parliament and the EU work and what benefits do they produce for Europeans? Find out by watching our short videos.
Source: europarl.europa.eu
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EU Ombudsman creates ‘good practices’ list to combat harassment
The European Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, has drawn up a list of “good practices” after reviewing the anti-harassment policies in 26 EU institutions and agencies.
Source: theparliamentmagazine.eu
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European Citizens’ Initiatives to become more accessible after deal reached
Parliament, Council and the Commission have reached a deal in discussions on an updated regulation on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI).
Source: theparliamentmagazine.eu
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