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EFA Statement on Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon

On the night of 30th September, Israeli forces entered  Lebanon, having ordered the evacuation of 25 villages in the South of Lebanon, to carry out military operations. In addition, they launched air strike attacks on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
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Cuba: EFA MEPs demand Human rights guarantees and condemn the U.S. Blockade

EFA MEPs Diana Riba i Giner and Ana Miranda, intervened on the plenary debate on the situation in Cuba. The EFA MEPs criticised the right-wing and far-right for their selective approach to human rights, particularly concerning Cuba. The debate centred on both the U.S. blockade and Cuba's human rights record, but the EFA elected members ma…
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Due Diligance Directive
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EU adopts groundbreaking Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Members of the European Parliament adopted the long awaited Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The directive is a milestone for responsible business conduct as for the first time the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights will be codified into EU law.
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Ilaria Salis
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Final report on Hungary shows damning picture on rule of law & EU’s response

MEPs will vote on the final report of this mandate on the situation surrounding the rule of law in Hungary. This is the first resolution that takes a look at the recent Sovereignty Law proposed by the ruling Fidesz party and provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the country since 2022.
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Parliament to vote through criminalisation of gender-based violence across the EU

Members of the European Parliament will debate the final negotiation outcome of the Gender Based Violence Directive. The vote will take place tomorrow. This historic and first of its kind directive is expected to be adopted with a large majority. It is the first ever piece of EU legislation on violence against women and domestic violence.
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forced labour
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EU expected to ban products made with forced labour

Members of the European Parliament will debate the “Regulation on Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the EU market”. The plenary vote will take place tomorrow. This new legislation marks a crucial step towards putting human rights at the core of the EU’s trade policy and the single market.
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Plenary Flash 22 - 25 April 2024

On the agenda this week: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Gender Based Violence Directive, EU Forced Labour Regulation, Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Right to Repair & Ecodesign, Economic governance reform, Hungary, ...
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Abortion
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MEPs call for EU to recognise abortion as fundamental right

Members of the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for abortion to be included in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. The report also denounces that some Member States still have highly restrictive laws prohibiting abortion except in strictly defined circumstances.
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Politicians, parties, polls: Online Disinformation and Information Manipulation Targeting Elections in Germany, Spain and Slovakia

Disinformation has emerged as a significant threat during democratic processes and in particular elections. This study examines instances of disinformation during the 2021 German federal election, the 2023 Spanish general election, and the 2023 Slovak parliamentary election using novel fact-checking datasets comprising 150 different elect…
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The European Parliament approves a European Media Freedom Act

Strasbourg, 13th March 2024 - Today marks a historic milestone in the European Parliament as the European Media Freedom Act receives approval by a large majority, signalling a crucial step forward in the protection of democracy within the European Union.