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MEPs introduce tech rules to monitor abusive short-term rentals across Europe

MEPs introduce tech rules to monitor abusive short-term rentals across Europe
As cities struggle with illegal holiday rentals, MEPs introduce data-sharing rules for online platforms like Airbnb, Booking, Expedia and TripAdvisor
Diabetes sufferers worst hit in Malta, Agius calls for national catch-up to EU standard

Diabetes sufferers worst hit in Malta, Agius calls for national catch-up to EU standard
PN candidate for Europe Peter Agius calls for national effort to improve access to new medicines for diabetes patients
EU step closer to new revenues from emissions trading, carbon and corporate profits

EU step closer to new revenues from emissions trading, carbon and corporate profits
The European Parliament clinched an important vote on the EU’s overall financing by approving a new generation of so-called ‘own resources’ revenues
Russian oil still has backdoor into EU, MEPs demand better enforcement of sanctions

Russian oil still has backdoor into EU, MEPs demand better enforcement of sanctions
Rise in imports of petroleum products made with Russian oil from countries such as India, makes it a backdoor route for the Kremlin’s oil into the EU
MEPs plan vote of no confidence in Von der Leyen over Israel stand

MEPs plan vote of no confidence in Von der Leyen over Israel stand
A group of MEPs plan to put forward a no-confidence vote against the European Commission president over Israel policy
European parties set to push for clean-tech ‘valleys’ inside Natura 2000 sites

European parties set to push for clean-tech ‘valleys’ inside Natura 2000 sites
WWF calls out proposed legislation for EU’s net-zero industries, after MEPs included nuclear technologies and ‘industry valleys’ within Nature 2000 sites
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Sant backs EU deterrent against third countries on coercion in trade

Sant backs EU deterrent against third countries on coercion in trade

Labour MEP Alfred Sant votes for anti-coercion instrument but said tool must be...

Labour MEP Alfred Sant votes for anti-coercion instrument...

Problematic smartphone use ‘challenge of our time’, MEPs say in addiction warning

Problematic smartphone use ‘challenge of our time’, MEPs say in addiction warning

MEPs want Commission regulation of addictive design features in smartphones such as endless scrolling, pull-to-refresh, never-ending auto-play videos,...

MEPs want Commission regulation of addictive design...

After EU snubbed Manfred Weber, MEPs want leaders to take spitzenkandidat seriously

After EU snubbed Manfred Weber, MEPs want leaders to take spitzenkandidat seriously

European elections 2024: MEPs will vote on agreement to have Council negotiate choice of next Commission president

European elections 2024: MEPs will vote on agreement to...

Give artists better social security, say MEPs sowing seed for EU legal framework

Give artists better social security, say MEPs sowing seed for EU legal framework

MEPs want Brussels to devise legal framework that gives artists and creatives social protection, social security, and decent working conditions

MEPs want Brussels to devise legal framework that gives...

MEPs split over higher emission reductions for heavy-duty vehicles and buses

MEPs split over higher emission reductions for heavy-duty vehicles and buses

Centre-right EPP votes against more onerous CO2 reductions for trucks and buses in committee vote that will now head to plenary

Centre-right EPP votes against more onerous CO2 reductions...

Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer appointed Socialists’ negotiator on rule of law in 2023

Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer appointed Socialists’ negotiator on rule of law in 2023

Cyrus Engerer will be S&D rapporteur for EU rule of monitoring across member states

Cyrus Engerer will be S&D rapporteur for EU rule of...

Casa insists he voted against abortion clause in EU resolution

Casa insists he voted against abortion clause in EU resolution

David Casa insists he will always vote against abortion

David Casa insists he will always vote against abortion

Rule of law resolution on Daphne anniversary marked yet again by MEPs’ sparring

Rule of law resolution on Daphne anniversary marked yet again by MEPs’ sparring

Casa, EPP-led resolution approved by votes • Agius Saliba and Engerer accuse EPP of ignoring rule of law shortcomings in right-wing...

Casa, EPP-led resolution approved by votes •...

Fish catches to be declared digitally under law approved by MEPs

Fish catches to be declared digitally under law approved by MEPs

For the first time, recreational boats will also have to declare catches,...

For the first time, recreational boats will also have to...

Metsola wins praise of European Jewish Association for unambiguous Israeli stand

Metsola wins praise of European Jewish Association for unambiguous Israeli stand

Europe’s Jewish communities expressed gratitude for Metsola leveraging her visibility by “planting a strong and unambiguous signpost that you...

Europe’s Jewish communities expressed gratitude for...

Greece migrant shipwreck investigation awarded Daphne prize for journalism

Greece migrant shipwreck investigation awarded Daphne prize for journalism

2023 EP journalism prize awarded to international consortium for investigation into June’s Pylos migrant boat shipwreck

2023 EP journalism prize awarded to international...

Metsola to MEPs: ‘Hamas has pushed prospect of lasting peace further away’

Metsola to MEPs: ‘Hamas has pushed prospect of lasting peace further away’

“Our focus must remain on ensuring that the hostages kidnapped are released unconditionally, that humanitarian aid reaches those in need, that civilians...

“Our focus must remain on ensuring that the hostages...

Europe seeks faster route to generate revenue from carbon fines and tax profits

Europe seeks faster route to generate revenue from carbon fines and tax profits

MEPs will vote on Own Resources Decision that must have green light from Council of Ministers

MEPs will vote on Own Resources Decision that must have...

Iran women, Nicaraguan rights activists, and pro choice activists for Sakharov prize

Iran women, Nicaraguan rights activists, and pro choice activists for Sakharov prize

MEPs shortlist Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life and Freedom Movement in Iran, Nicaraguan human rights activists and women fighting for a free, safe...

MEPs shortlist Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life...

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[WATCH] Real stories of democracy: ‘Use your vote, or others will decide for you’
Watch the official video from the European Parliament kicking off the 2024 election campaign
Maltese voters have 39 candidates for Europe, 13 of which are independents

Maltese voters have 39 candidates for Europe, 13 of which are independents
Maltese voters will select their next MEPs from the longest-ever list of candidates for the European Parliament
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