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MEPs: Minimum wage is a remedy for inequality and in-work poverty

To fight inequality and in-work poverty, MEPs call for a minimum wage, equal labour conditions for platform workers and a better work-life balance. The principle...

Parliament supports far-reaching measures to combat inequality

Left MEP leads charge against against in-work poverty With the EU failing to meet its 2020 target to lift 20 million citizens out of poverty,...

EESC : “The ambitious goal of reducing poverty by 50% can be achieved by 2030”

The UN's special envoy on poverty, Olivier De Schutter, participated in the January plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), revealing...

Caritas Europa: We call for EU to show solidarity with next budget agreement

On the occasion of Europe Day, May 9th, Caritas Europa calls on EU leaders to agree well before the end of 2020 on an...

Eurobarometer: protecting human rights tops citizens’ list of EU values

This Eurobarometer survey, published on Tuesday, asked citizens, among several topics, which political issue the Parliament should deal with as a matter of priority. Parliament’s...

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Lithuania takes over Presidency of CoE’s Committee of Ministers

Lithuania has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of...

European Parliament candidates urged to put democratic values at the top of the agenda

Nobel Peace Laureates along with political and civic leaders...

European Council bans Russia-associated media outlets for spreading disinformation

The Council has decided to suspend the broadcasting activities...

EU starts proceeding against Facebook, Instagram Over Minor Protection

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta faces a new...

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