GROUP OF THE EUROPEAN PEOPLE'S PARTY (CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATS)

Press release - LUX Award: invitation to interview the nominees on 16 April in Brussels

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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LUX Award: invitation to interview the nominees on 16 April in Brussels

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  • LUX Award: invitation to interview the nominees on 16 April in Brussels
    On the day of the ceremony, journalists will be able to interview representatives of the five films shortlisted for the 2024 LUX European Audience Film Award.
  • The interviews would take place on 16 April at the European Parliament.
  • Press conference
    Immediately after the ceremony (around 19.15) a press conference with the winner will take place in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press conference room (SPAAK 0A50).
  • Ceremony
    The winner of the LUX European Audience Film Award will be announced on 16 April at 18.00 in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels.

Press release - EU job seeker’s aid worth €1.9 million for 390 dismissed workers in Denmark

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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On Monday, the Committee on Budgets approved Denmark’s request for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).

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  • On Monday, the Committee on Budgets approved Denmark’s request for support from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF).
  • Danish Crown is a group of food companies engaged in the butchery, processing and sale of pork and beef.
  • As a result, Danish Crown decided to close one of its six slaughterhouses in Denmark, laying off 390 workers.
  • Another focus will be on language skills, as 41% of the dismissed workers are not fluent in Danish.

Press release - Deal on trade support for Ukraine with more protection for EU farmers

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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These unilateral trade liberalisation measures will help stabilise the Ukrainian economy and facilitate the country’s gradual integration into the EU’s internal market.

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  • These unilateral trade liberalisation measures will help stabilise the Ukrainian economy and facilitate the country’s gradual integration into the EU’s internal market.
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    Rapporteur Sandra Kalniete (EPP, LV) said: "The ripple effects of Russia's relentless targeting of Ukraine and its economy are being felt by EU farmers.
  • Under this new agreement with the Council, we have fortified safeguards to protect EU farmers in case of market turbulence sparked by Ukrainian imports.
  • The current trade measures expire on 5 June 2024, and new regulations should enter into force immediately following this date.

Press release - Parliament backs tighter EU rules for toy safety

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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On Wednesday, Parliament approved its position on revamped EU rules on toy safety with 603 votes in favour, 5 against and 15 abstentions.

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  • On Wednesday, Parliament approved its position on revamped EU rules on toy safety with 603 votes in favour, 5 against and 15 abstentions.
  • The rules also target chemicals that are toxic to specific organs or are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic.
  • Strengthening checks
    All toys sold in the EU will have to have a digital product passport (replacing the EU declaration of conformity), detailing compliance with the relevant safety rules.
  • Safety, security and privacy by design
    Toys with digital elements need to comply with safety, security and privacy by design standards.

Press release - Parliament adopts its position on major reform of EU Customs Code

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Parliament adopts its position on major reform of EU Customs Code

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  • Parliament adopts its position on major reform of EU Customs Code
    - Thorough preliminary vetting would enable trustworthy companies to benefit from fewer customs checks later
    - Platforms must submit information to EU customs authorities about goods shipped to EU from third countries
    - All EU customs authorities to use the same IT system EU DataHub
    The overhaul of the EU Customs Code reform would change the way customs authorities operate, cooperate with traders and manage goods that people order online.
  • The EU Customs Code needs a thorough revamp due to the exponential growth of e-commerce and many new product standards, bans, obligations and sanctions the EU has put in place in recent years.
  • New digital solutions
    The reform establishes a new IT platform called EU DataHub as the main working tool for all European customs authorities.
  • Background
    The Commission presented the proposal to reform the EU Customs Code in May 2023.

Press release - EU Health Data Space to support patients and research

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing for the public interest.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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EP and Council negotiators agreed on the creation of a European Health Data Space to ease access to personal health data and to boost secure sharing for the public interest.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Press release - EU pharmaceutical policy: MEPs support comprehensive reform

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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MEPs adopted their proposals to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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MEPs adopted their proposals to revamp EU pharmaceutical legislation, to foster innovation and enhance the security of supply, accessibility and affordability of medicines.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Press release - Deal to extend trade support for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU will be renewed for another year, until 5 June 2025, to support Ukraine amidst Russia’s continuing war of aggression.

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  • The temporary suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU will be renewed for another year, until 5 June 2025, to support Ukraine amidst Russia’s continuing war of aggression.
  • The regulation also provides for an emergency brake for particularly sensitive agricultural products, namely poultry, eggs, and sugar.
  • Russia's targeting of Ukraine and its food production also impacts EU farmers.
  • In January, the EU Commission proposed that import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports should be suspended for another year.

Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 21 and 22 March 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP