News: LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Browse our latest news - your daily go-to for learning about EPP Group news and activities as well as our reaction to and comment on news and events both inside and outside the European Parliament.

Hand Made Murano Glass
news 12.09.2023 - 8:55
news 12.09.2023 - 8:55
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Better protection for local craftsmanship

The EPP Group has successfully accomplished a harmonised European protection of traditional know-how. Today, the...

Media freedom
news 07.09.2023 - 9:03
news 07.09.2023 - 9:03
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOREIGN AFFAIRS LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

European Media Freedom Act brings more freedom to the media

The EPP Group firmly believes in the independence of the media. Independent media serve as...

Iliana Ivanova
news 05.09.2023 - 12:09
news 05.09.2023 - 12:09
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Ivanova showed she is excellent and well-qualified

The EPP Group fully supports the nomination of Iliana Ivanova as the new European Commissioner for...

Close-up of a jumble of anonymous books
news 18.07.2023 - 9:54
news 18.07.2023 - 9:54
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Promote books, encourage reading

Promote books, encourage reading, support independent bookshops, cut VAT on books and ensure fair competition with big technology...

Rape - dictionary definition
news 28.06.2023 - 9:09
news 28.06.2023 - 9:09
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Non-consensual sex must become a crime across the EU

The EPP Group wants to include non-consensual sex in the new EU Directive on Combating Violence...

Freedom Of Speech [nid:44933]
news 27.06.2023 - 9:03
news 27.06.2023 - 9:03
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Daphne's Law to protect journalists from abusive lawsuits

Today, the Legal Affairs Committee will adopt measures to better protect journalists and...

ethics
news 08.06.2023 - 14:51
news 08.06.2023 - 14:51
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Ethics Body proposals leave room for improvement

The EPP Group welcomes the long-awaited Commission proposal on the Independent Ethics Body but warns that...

Rome Tiber and St Peters Basilica Vatican Italy
news 08.06.2023 - 8:55
news 08.06.2023 - 8:55
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS EPP GROUP HAPPENINGS POLITICAL AND CULTURAL RELATIONS

EPP Group to discuss future of Europe in Rome

The EPP Group will travel today to the Vatican and Rome to discuss the future of Europe and the role of...

Artificial intelligence
news 11.05.2023 - 9:22
news 11.05.2023 - 9:22
ECONOMY, JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Don't fear AI, but regulate risks

The EPP Group wants clear standards for a human-centred approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), based on European ethical...

Coco's Law
news 10.05.2023 - 12:56
news 10.05.2023 - 12:56
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Criminalise cyber-bullying

The EPP Group wants to make cyber-bullying a criminal offence right across the EU. Today, the European Parliament will debate the impact of...

Poland Holds Presidential Election Runoff
news 08.05.2023 - 12:56
news 08.05.2023 - 12:56
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

Spyware must target crime, not opposition

Spying on political opponents, journalists or lawyers is illegal and against fundamental EU values. When security...

Migrants
news 19.04.2023 - 14:13
news 19.04.2023 - 14:13
LEGAL AND HOME AFFAIRS

EPP wins majority on border infrastructure

With a new immigration crisis around the corner, the Social Democrats refuse to face the reality about the migration...

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