EP Plenary session - Question Time to Commission on Bringing the EU Agriculture into the 21st century, smart solutions to reduce pesticide use and strengthening consumer protection

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Update from the Commission and Council on the state of play of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) modernisation exercise

Self-driving cars and smarter robots are fast becoming a reality. MEPs are calling for an ethical charter or a European agency to ensure artificial intelligence and robots are used responsibly and do not violate human rights.

MEPs lead calls for better oversight of AI, robots

The spread of fake news is a threat to people’s trust in EU institutions. In response, the European Parliament’s STOA panel introduced the European Science-Media Hub, which allows journalists, scientists and politicians to verify information and exchange views.

Science-Media Hub to Help Combat Fake News

The European Parliament debated new rules on consumer protection and opening new channels for whistle-blowers to safely report wrongdoing. Road safety technology should be installed in new vehicles from 2022, and European workers in atypical or new forms of employment should have minimum rights. Members also voted on a funding programme to boost Europe’s digital strategy.

From road safety to protection for whistle-blowers: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

New rules examined at the European Parliament will make the purchase of goods and digital content easier and fairer. Changes include better protection for shoppers who buy a faulty product and specific rules for digital content like apps, movies and music.

Consumer Protection: Sales of Goods and Digital Content

Parliament negotiators have reached an agreement with EU governments on new online copyright rules. The deal as approved by the Legal Affairs Committee safeguards freedom of expression on the internet, including memes, while ensuring that artists and news publishers are paid fairly for their work.

Committee approves deal on copyright

Parliament updates the civil protection mechanism to improve how the EU responds to disasters. Members voted for road accident victims to receive fair compensation, and for people outside the Eurozone to pay lower charges on cross-border payments. Parliament wants to keep investing in under-developed regions and also calls for livestock to be transported in better conditions.

From civil protection to animal welfare: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

Parliament votes on new rules to protect consumers across the EU, and to alleviate water scarcity and reclaim water. Changes to a motor insurance directive safeguard the rights of victims of motor accidents. Members vote on a plan to make products and services more accessible to people with disabilities, and vote on a free trade deal with Singapore that would eliminate the majority of tariffs.

Consumer protection and accessibility: Coming up in Brussels

On December 3, new rules obliging retailers to give shoppers the same access to goods and services wherever they are in the EU become applicable. The practice is called geo-blocking and within the EU, it is coming to an end.

Geo-blocking and online shopping

The Parliament celebrates Human Rights Week with a series of events including a High Level Conference on 20 November. MEPs also discuss better protection for whistleblowers and for workers exposed to carcinogenic chemicals. Also on the agenda: new rules to better coordinate social security systems for cross-border workers and regulations for autonomous vehicles.

Coming up in Brussels: from human rights to protection of workers

Parliament votes on new energy efficiency measures, rules to bring down the cost of phone calls in Europe and announces the winner of the 2018 LUX Film Prize. Also on the agenda: the future of Europe with German chancellor Angela Merkel and new rules to protect the rights of rail passengers.

Coming up in Strasbourg: from energy efficiency to the LUX Film Prize

Parliament is updating rules in the telecoms market. MEPs want to continue driving down the cost of intra-EU calls, encourage phone companies spend more on infrastructure and improve connectivity across Europe.

Keeping in touch – Cheaper, safer, faster

The European Parliament is promoting the use of renewable energy sources, with new ambitious targets driving the EU towards its climate change goals. The EU wants to keep citizens at the centre of the energy transition, by protecting self-consumers, promoting energy efficiency first and boosting cleaner transport.

New EU targets on renewable energy

Parliament voted to curb CO2 emissions, facilitate the seizure of criminal assets and ensure European content on online video-on-demand. MEPs canceled funds to Turkey based on the country’s poor democracy performance. They also set up priorities for the upcoming heads of state summit in Brussels.

From curbing pollution to fighting crime: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

MEPs will discuss new rules governing video and television on and offline, stricter standards for cars emissions, the US decision to cut funding to Palestinian refugees and much more.

Coming up in Strasbourg: from car emissions to audiovisual rules

The Internet has dramatically changed how we consume films, videos and television shows. Parliament is looking into bringing the rules up to date to keep up with this changing landscape, to better protect children from inappropriate material and support European productions.

New rules for the audiovisual media

MEPs will follow and debate the State of the Union address, and discuss the future of Europe with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Also on the agenda: copyright rules, the situation in Hungary and the European Solidarity Corps.

Coming up in Strasbourg: State of the Union and future of Europe

MEPs discuss EU border controls, 3D printing, copyright rules and the working conditions of truck drivers. Also on the agenda: a debate on Europe's future with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

Coming up in Strasbourg: EU border security, 3D printing and much more

Mileage fraud is a widespread problem and safety issue across the EU. It affects second-hand car markets and can cause harm to consumers, environment and road safety. To protect the trade in used cars, the European Parliament is pushing for tighter controls to prevent odometer fraud.

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