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How should the EU deal with China?

This week MEPs debated EU-China relations, focussing on human rights, economic cooperation and the country's response to the war in Ukraine.

Read more: http://eptwitter.eu/qBYA

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The Parliament has adopted measures to help the EU reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. This includes measures such as cutting methane emissions and making renewables the main source of the EU's energy supply by 2050. Find out more: http://eptwitter.eu/qBWE

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Check out what Parliament will be working on the coming week: http://eptwitter.eu/qBXH

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The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin.

The Russian president is accused of forcefully deporting Ukrainian children from their homeland. Parliament wants tougher global measures against Russian leaders. Watch our video to learn more 👇

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Did you know that products like coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soya and wood can contribute to deforestation?

That is why Parliament has adopted a new law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU have not led to deforestation and forest degradation anywhere in the world 🌳

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Europarl_EN/status/1649820359544418304

Europe must stay true to its values, Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel told MEPs during the latest This is Europe debate.

Discover what else he had to say ↓

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🌱 On this Mother Earth Day, let's come together to protect our planet and our future.

🌳 A new law approved by MEPS is a game-changer in the fight against deforestation: http://eptwitter.eu/qBYg

We can all make a difference by choosing products that are responsibly sourced 🌍

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What are microchips and why are they crucial for the economy?

Parliament member Dan Nica, who leads the work on new rules to boost their production in the EU, explains.

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From fighting climate change to launching talks on the reform of the EU's migration and asylum policies, find out what MEPs have been working on this week ↓

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Equal pay for equal work is a fundamental principle of fairness and equality.

In the EU women earn on average 13% less than men. MEPs have passed new rules making companies more transparent on salaries and outlawing practices like pay secrecy.

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Europe's aging population is increasingly leading to skill shortages. Parliament wants to address the issue by creating uniform, legal avenues for non-EU citizens to work in the EU.

Find out more: http://eptwitter.eu/qBXD

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Parliament has endorsed the first EU rules to trace crypto-asset transfers, prevent money laundering, as well as common rules on supervision and customer protection.

Press release: http://eptwitter.eu/qBXu

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RT @EP_President: Signed, sealed, delivered.

Proud moment for @europarl_en as today we gave our final green light for visa liberalisation with Kosovo.

This will make life easier for the people of Kosovo - to travel, to do business, to deepen the bond with fellow Europeans.

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Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel called on the EU to remain open and fight off protectionism during the latest This is Europe debate.

Press release: http://eptwitter.eu/qBWh

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RT @EP_President: They did not go gently into the night. They raged against the dying of the light.

80 years on, uprising of Jews in Warsaw Ghetto inspires us still. Starving women & men stood up in an enduring symbol of the fight against fascism.

Europe is built on their shoulders. We remember.

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Parliament has adopted a new law to fight global deforestation. The new law obliges companies to ensure products sold in the EU have not led to deforestation and forest degradation.

Press release: http://eptwitter.eu/qBVS

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Plans to secure the EU supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and creating emergency measures against shortages, have been agreed by Parliament and Council negotiators.

Press release: http://eptwitter.eu/qBVc

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RT @EP_President: Europe leads.

Today's historic vote puts us on the firm path to become the world's first climate-neutral continent.

Our strong ambition led to a good outcome for Europe, our people & next generations.

#GreenDeal gives us a competitive edge, provides security & ensures growth.

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Against the backdrop of China’s continued rise as a political and economic powerhouse on the world stage, MEPs discussed the need for a coherent strategy on the superpower.

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MEPs have adopted the reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System including for aviation and maritime, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Europarl_EN/status/1648281043185680384