EU sets climate example, balancing jobs and emissions cuts

Using market forces and tougher regulations, the EU is committed to slashing CO2 emissions and fighting climate change while supporting emissions-cutting innovation that keeps and creates jobs....

Apr 26, 2019 - Latest News-Multimedia

EPP Group leading the drive for action against cancer

It is estimated that almost one in three Europeans will develop cancer in their lifetime. The EPP Group has published a policy paper setting out 12 areas - including research, prevention,...

Jun 27, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

EU trade relations, Tackling migration, Civil aviation safety

During the latest plenary session, MEPs debated EU trade relations, how to tackle migration and new civil aviation safety rules. The EPP Group called on EU governments to respond to the US move to...

Jun 14, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

DiscoverEU: Free interrail passes for young Europeans

Young Europeans who have reached the age of 18 by 1 July can apply for a free Interrail pass to travel across Europe this summer. They will need to travel in at least one and up to four country...

Jun 12, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

Back Belarus civil groups facing deadly oppression

At the European Parliament, EPP Group MEPs hosted pro-democracy NGOs like Charter 97 from Belarus. Recent secret executions there have added urgency to supporting civil society facing President...

Jun 06, 2018 - Latest News

EU long-term budget, posted workers, anti-dumping, Golden Visas

During the latest plenary session, MEPs debated the Commission’s initial proposals for the EU’s budget from 2021 to 2027. Proposals to cut cohesion funding and funding for the Common Agricultural...

May 31, 2018 - Latest News

Europe needs to protect itself from damaging foreign investments, says Franck Proust

The EU is looking to set up a system to screen foreign direct investment into the EU. EPP Group MEP Franck Proust is the author of the European Parliament legislative proposals in this area.

May 29, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

Step up fight against racism in sport

Two days of events this week are aimed at raising awareness and fighting racism and anti-Semitism in sport. MEPs and members of the sports world are seeking to call attention to increasing cases...

May 24, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

Zuckerberg testimony requires concrete action, says Weber

The meeting between Parliament leaders and Facebook CEO Zuckerberg left many questions unanswered and the need for more concrete action to ensure against another Cambridge Analytica type of...

May 23, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia

Environment Committee backs stronger EU disaster relief

The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has approved draft legislation to step up EU disaster relief. Authored by the EPP Group’s Elisabetta Giardini, it would update a voluntary system...

May 17, 2018 - Latest News-Multimedia