EP paves way for the use of EU funds to finance natural disaster recovery | News

EP paves way for the use of EU funds to finance natural disaster recovery | News

The Regional Emergency Support to Reconstruction (“RESTORE”) proposal allows EU countries to more easily channel European regional development funds (ERDF) and cohesion funds to disaster reconstruction. As a result, the EU’s ERDF could fund recovery projects up to 95% of their total cost. To provide quick liquidity to those in need, additional pre-financing of up … Read more

European Parliament spotlights disability rights | News

European Parliament spotlights disability rights | News

Coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, Disability Rights Week will include Parliament committees across all policy fields, as well as lead MEPs, hosting debates and events on the EU’s disability policies, assessing whether they are empowering people with disabilities to live on an equal footing and realise their full … Read more

Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Raffaele Fitto | News

Hearing of Executive Vice-President-designate Raffaele Fitto | News

In his opening remarks, Mr Fitto stated his intention to respond to demographic challenges and to give opportunities to everyone, and in particular young people, so they can stay and thrive in their home regions. He committed to using the so-called “place-based approach” to better address local needs and to working closer together with local … Read more

Committees elect Chairs and Vice-Chairs | News

European Parliament spotlights disability rights | News

A committee bureau (Chair and up to four Vice-chairs) is elected for a two- and- a- half- year mandate. Committees deal with legislative proposals, appoint negotiating teams to conduct talks with EU ministers, adopt reports, organise hearings and scrutinise other EU bodies and institutions. This text will be continuously updated throughout the day. More information … Read more

Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities | News

European Parliament spotlights disability rights | News

Belgium holds the Presidency of the Council until June 2024 included. Economic and Monetary Affairs Protecting taxpayers and their purchasing power while restoring citizens’ trust in financial institutions would be the overarching priority, Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem told MEPs on 22 January. He said the economic governance review, deepening the capital markets union, reaching … Read more

Spanish Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities | News

European Parliament spotlights disability rights | News

Spain holds the Presidency of the Council until December 2023 included. Committee on Culture and Education On 7 September, acting Minister for Education and Vocational Training Pilar Alegría said the presidency will focus on educational responses to support Ukraine, ambitious implementation of the European Education area, promoting STEM professions among women and the contribution of … Read more