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Energy by Yves LacroixJul 26, 202208:2226 July 2022
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S&D call for windfall profits tax

The Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament call for Member States and the European Commission to introduce taxation on windfall profits.

Energy by Lena TomalikJun 27, 202211:4427 June 2022
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New gas storage rules for energy security

In a fast-track procedure, the European Parliament and Council adopted new rules for gas storage on Monday, 27 June, only two months after the Commission’s initial proposal. The rules will foster energy security in light of the Russian war in Ukraine that is affecting the EU’s energy market.

Ukraine by Lena TomalikJun 24, 202212:4924 June 2022
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Ukraine and Moldova are EU candidates

Ukraine and Moldova are now officially candidates for joining the European Union. This is the conclusion reached by EU leaders at the European Council summit on Thursday, 23 June.

Politics by Lena TomalikJun 22, 202215:3522 June 2022
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War in Ukraine increases support for the EU

The war in Ukraine has brought Europeans’ support for the EU to the highest levels in fifteen years. This is the key takeaway from the latest Eurobarometer survey, published on Wednesday, 22 June.

Energy by Lena TomalikJun 20, 202214:1820 June 2022
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MEPs: ‘Nuclear power and gas are not sustainable’

In a committee vote on Tuesday, 14 June, Members of the European Parliament objected to the Commission’s proposed classification of some nuclear and gas energy activities as sustainable economic activities in the EU Taxonomy.

Institutional Affairs by Lena TomalikJun 16, 202209:4416 June 2022
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EU Parliament: start treaty change now

Laws as envisioned by the European Parliament, no more Hungary blocking sanctions against Russia because of their de facto veto power. This is what Members of the European Parliament want for the future of the EU.

Social Policy by Fleur LeijteJun 9, 202210:409 June 2022
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EU to impose quota for women on company boards

On Tuesday, 7 June, the European Parliament and the Council reached a political agreement on a Directive to improve gender balance in large EU companies.

Social Policy by Lena TomalikJun 7, 202211:497 June 2022
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EU legislation for adequate minimum wages

On Monday night, the Parliament and Council came to an agreement on the Commission’s proposal for a legal text on adequate minimum wages in the EU. The Directive aims to ensure that adequate minimum wages that allow for a decent standard of living exist in all Member States.

Ukraine by Lena TomalikMay 31, 202213:2831 May 2022
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Russian oil embargo secured

European leaders finally reached a consensus on the Commission’s proposed sixth sanctions package in the late evening of Monday, 30 May. The new sanctions include a phase-out of Russian oil by the end of this year, which has been the main point of contention in the negotiations over the past weeks.

Ukraine by Lena TomalikMay 26, 202214:1526 May 2022
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Commission wants new rules to seize Russian Assets

In light of the war in Ukraine and the sanctions against Russian oligarchs, the Commission proposed new rules on freezing and confiscating assets on 25 May.

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