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18.04.2018 - 12:18
Circular Economy - making the most of waste
The circular economy means that we need to change our thinking from the ‘buy-use-throw away’ model to a more sustainable culture. The life cycle of a product needs to be planned from the manufacturing until the end of its use, and...
18.04.2018 - 12:14
Commission must review its rules for nominations
“The European Commission should review its administrative procedure for the appointment of senior officials to ensure transparency, integrity and equal opportunities by the end of the year”, said Inge Gräßle MEP, Chairwoman of...
Press releases
07.02.2018 - 13:07
EPP Group votes down transnational lists
MEPs today approved the new distribution of the European Parliament’s seats for 27 Member States, after the UK’s departure, for the next legislative mandate from 2019-2024. The new agreement cuts 46 seats from the European Parliament...
07.02.2018 - 12:12
Spitzenkandidaten: an election, not a selection
Speaking in plenary in Strasbourg today, Manfred Weber MEP, Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, made an appeal to the Heads of State and Government to support the principle of lead candidates for the post of European Commission...
06.02.2018 - 12:12
End to unjustified blocking of online cross-border sales
The European Parliament today voted to get rid of one of the major obstacles to the Single Market: unjustified geo-blocking when buying online.
The new rules forbid discrimination on the grounds of nationality, residence or place of establishment...
06.02.2018 - 11:57
ETS reform crucial for transition to low-carbon economy
The reform of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) will be crucial to achieve the EU’s CO2 reduction goals. It creates a Modernisation Fund to help the EU’s Central European Member States to upgrade their energy systems and an Innovation...
29.01.2018 - 14:46
Transparency against terror financing and tax evasion
New money laundering rules also apply to virtual currencies
"It will get much tougher to remain unseen when doing shady financial transactions. With this decision, Europe's financial system will become more transparent", explained...
25.01.2018 - 17:32
We will continue to defend the rule of law in Malta
After today’s debate and remarks by the Maltese Minister of Justice, the need for reforms to protect the rule of law in Malta is evident more than ever. The EPP Group will continue to insist that politicians who are found to be involved in...
25.01.2018 - 11:44
EU Criminal Records System to log crimes by non-EU nationals
The EU already shares data on EU citizens who have committed crimes. Police and judges, however, lack information on crimes committed by third-country nationals around the EU. Today’s vote in the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home...
23.01.2018 - 10:56
EP reduces size after Brexit
Today, the European Parliament’s Constitutional Affairs Committee voted on the new distribution of the European Parliament’s seats for 27 Member States, after the UK’s departure, for the next legislative mandate from 2019-2024. The...
18.01.2018 - 11:27
Cross-border divorces: focus on the interest of the child
“Besides placement in a foster family or care institution, judges should have the possibility to entrust a child to other members of the family or relatives with whom a child has established relations. Siblings should not be divided. In cases...
17.01.2018 - 15:10
Preventing Russian interference with European elections
“The great battle of disinformation is already happening and is being fought on digital platforms. But it's a battle we're already late in preparing for. Disinformation and propaganda campaigns are a threat to the security of Member...
17.01.2018 - 13:28
It’s either an ambitious Europe or no Europe at all
Speaking in plenary today during the debates with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Manfred Weber, Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, highlighted the main challenges ahead in the European...
17.01.2018 - 12:21
EP aims to stop misuse of exported European dual-use tech
"Export controls on dual-use items must be strict and proportionate. In the vote today, we are focusing on stricter control for the goods with the largest human rights risks while making it simpler to export products with lesser risks, such as...
17.01.2018 - 11:54
Ambition and flexibility for renewables and energy savings
”The creation of an Energy Union in Europe to provide citizens and businesses with secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy for the future is an important EPP Group priority. This is why we believe that ambitious, yet realistic and...
16.01.2018 - 13:20
We want simpler and regionally-adapted rules for fishermen
The European Parliament today adopted new rules to simplify and regionally adapt the current measures fishermen use to catch fish, while ensuring the conservation of fishery resources.
Over the past few years, the legislation which aims at...
11.01.2018 - 10:17
Energy future: households to consume and produce energy
The EU’s prosperity and global relevance over the coming decades will depend on our ability to innovate. An energy system is the bloodstream to many of our activities. Moreover, innovation in clean energy will be of vital importance....
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25.04.2018 - 15:10
Shame on them: fighting dual-quality products in EU
MEPs are calling for a crackdown on producers of everything from food to cosmetics to baby products that are selling varying quality at different...
25.04.2018 - 12:01
Clear asylum rules guarantee protection for those in need
The common procedure for granting asylum in the European Union - voted upon today in the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee - is a...
25.04.2018 - 09:32
EPP Group to double EU spending on cancer
The EPP Group wants to double EU spending on cancer research by 2024, committing itself to fighting cancer.
The biggest group in the European...
25.04.2018 - 09:18
EU should act against mileage tampering on second-hand cars
Today, the European Parliament’s Transport Committee called for resolute action from the European Commission against mileage fraud in Europe....
Highlights of the week
23.04.2018
- 27.04.2018
Towards new rules on the posting of workers
Members of the Employment Committee will vote on the final agreement between the Commission, the Parliament and the Council on the revision of the...
Action needed to combat mileage fraud in Europe
The Transport Committee will demand action from the European Commission on mileage fraud in Europe on Wednesday. In cross-border car sales, research...
Dual quality products in the Single Market
As a consumer in the EU, you have the right to be treated equally with others. A high-level conference to discuss the discriminatory practice of dual...
