Sakharov Prize to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Iranian women’s protest movementAt 11.30, President Roberta Metsola will award the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran. Ahead of the ceremony, there will be a press conference with President Metsola and representatives of the … Read more
The laureates were represented by Saleh Nikbakht, academic and lawyer representing Jina Mahsa Amini’s family; and Afsoon Najafi and Mersedeh Shahinkar, Iranian women’s rights defenders who left Iran in 2023. Opening the award ceremony, President Metsola declared: “This years’ Sakharov prize for Freedom of Thought, awarded to Jina Masha Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom … Read more
The Portuguese nominee João Leão was supported with 328 votes in favour, 67 against and 198 abstentions. The Swedish nominee Hans Lindblad was supported with 498 votes in favour, 15 against and 74 abstentions. The candidates Mr Leão has been Professor of Economics and Public Finance and Vice-Rector at the University Institute of Lisbon. From … Read more
In a report adopted on Tuesday with 545 votes in favour, 12 against and 61 abstentions, MEPs warn of the addictive nature of online games, social media, streaming services, and online marketplaces, which exploit users’ vulnerabilities to capture their attention and monetise their data. They want to increase consumer protection through safer alternatives, even if … Read more
On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its position on the revision of the so-called ‘breakfast’ directives with 522 votes in favour, 13 against and 65 abstentions. The proposal updates rules on the composition, name, labelling and presentation of certain ‘breakfast’ foodstuffs. Clear labelling of country of origin MEPs agree that the country where honey has been harvested … Read more
The Critical Raw Materials Act is designed to make the EU more competitive and sovereign, by cutting red tape, fostering innovation along the entire value chain and supporting SMEs. It also aims to boost research, the development of alternative materials, and more environmentally-friendly mining and production methods. The legislation will set up economic incentives and … Read more
MEPs to outline their demands for this week’s EU summit From 9.00, MEPs will present their expectations and demands for the 14-15 December European Council in a debate with Commission President von der Leyen and Spanish State Secretary for European Affairs Navarro. Andreas KLEINER(+32) 498 98 33 22EuroParlPress Debate with Pedro Sánchez on Spanish Council … Read more
The new European Health Data Space (EHDS) would empower citizens to control their personal healthcare data and facilitate secure sharing for research and altruistic (i.e. not-for-profit) purposes. Plenary adopted the report, which will serve as Parliament’s negotiating mandate in talks with Council on the final form of the legislation, with 516 votes in favour, 95 … Read more
Parliament recognises China’s simultaneous role as a partner but also increasingly a competitor and systemic rival to the EU. The Beijing government is strengthening its role and influence over international institutions, MEPs say, with both the intention and economic, technological and military means to reshape the international rules-based order. They say both the EU and … Read more
MEPs urge the European Council to decide at its meeting on 14-15 December to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. Provided certain reform steps are taken, they say that accession talks should also be opened with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia should be granted candidate status. MEPs welcome the new … Read more
