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S&Ds: Another far-right government blocking Post-Cotonou Agreement

The S&D Group in the European Parliament deplores the decision of the Polish government to veto the approval of the long-awaited Post-Cotonou Agreement and calls...

EC supports €1.5 billion Dutch plan to cut nitrogen emissions

The European Commission has thrown its weight behind a Dutch government plan to radically reduce the nation’s nitrogen pollution emissions. On Tuesday, the EU’s...

Press freedom is central to EU human rights policy, stress MEPs

Leading MEPs highlight the importance of freedom of the press as a cornerstone of human rights. “We must defend it worldwide”, say Udo Bullmann...

From Krakow, S&Ds push for the EU Charter of Women’s Rights

During the special external Group meeting in Krakow today, the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament adopted a proposal for an EU Charter...

Deal on geographical protection for local craft and industrial products

European Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a new scheme to protect the so-called “geographical indication” of traditional crafts at the EU and international...

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