EP Plenary session - The Power of the EU – Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy

Imports from outside the EU reached €468.2 billion in the first quarter of 2017. To avoid unfair competition for European businesses and workers, fines are imposed on third countries deemed to be “dumping” goods into the EU market. The European Parliament is looking at a new methodology for calculating anti-dumping duties, where “significant market distortions” are the basis for calculations.

Tackling trade dumping

Why should it cost extra to call friends and family from another EU country? As of June 2017, roaming surcharges are abolished in Europe. The European Parliament has fought for this ban by consistently capping charges since 2007. Now you can call, text or surf from anywhere in the EU for the same price as at home.

End of roaming

New psychoactive substances (NPS) are rapidly proliferating. More than 600 new substances are being monitored, with over 75% detected in the last six years alone. The European Parliament is looking at legislation to better respond to the problem.

Bringing 'legal highs' to a low

&lt;p>Cookies: pieces of stored data that track your online behaviour. New legislation aims to simplify the process: asking you only once whether you accept cookies or not.&lt;/p>

Cookies explained

Coming up in Brussels: from reduced VAT rates for e-publications and tackling fraud, to streamlining the EU's path to becoming a truly digital economy.

Coming up in Brussels: reduced e-book VAT, tackling fraud & more

Five numbers to take away from the plenary: a commitment to relocate refugees, Hungary’s breach of EU values, cross-border online streaming, a visit from the UN and ways to reduce food waste.

From refugees to food waste:  5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg

Border checkpoints for Europeans may be a thing of the past, but what about the borders that exist online? A new legislation adopted by the European Parliament allows consumers to take their online content with them wherever they go in the EU.

Streaming without borders: new rules for online content

Children watch more and more videos on the Internet. That is why MEPs want to strengthen the protection of minors online against harmful content.

Better protection for children online

Up for discussion next week are states of play in Turkey and Hungary, a flagship initiative on the garment industry, as well as rules on geo-blocking and audio-visual content.

Coming up in Brussels: Turkey, Hungary, Geo-blocking and more

This Infoclip illustrates the use of internet video on-demand platforms like Netflixs or Amazon Prime.

Infoclip: Video on-demand platforms

The EU has about 383 million laying hens producing up to seven million tonnes of eggs a year. How much do you know about eggs and the industry in the EU? Watch the video to find out more.

Eggstra fun facts for Easter

The European Parliament is worried about hate speech and fake news: should content be removed and fines be imposed? Or the emphasis be placed on teaching people to tell the difference between real sources or fake ones ?

Fake News and Hate Speech: How to Fight the War Online?

Five numbers to take away from the plenary this week: conditions for a Brexit deal, stricter regulation on cars and medical devices, a more flexible EU budget, and phasing out palm oil in biofuels by 2020.

From Brexit conditions to new regulation on medical devices: 5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg

After nearly a year of inquiry, Parliament wants more European oversight and new testing to remedy flaws in manufacturers' checks and to prevent further cheating on car emissions levels.

New rules to prevent further car emissions scandals

French breast implant manufacturer PIP's decision to put dangerous gels in their products is one example of recent scandals involving medical devices. The European Parliament wants greater scrutiny on the industry. New legislation enforces stricter regulation and encourages innovation. In vitro diagnostic medical devices lead to better treatment and improve the health of EU citizens.

Medical devices: Better regulation for Europe

On the agenda for the week ahead: red lines for Brexit, recommendations for safer and cleaner cars, visa-free travel for Ukrainians and roaming.

Coming up: Parliament lays out its conditions for Brexit and more

We all use electronic devices like mobile phones, but where do the materials that make them come from? Tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold are the four most common 'conflict minerals', known collectively as 3TGs. Their mining causes insecurity and human rights abuses in many regions. Armed groups clash over their illegal trade. Fairphone is one manufacturer which takes responsibility to ensure its supply chains extract minerals lawfully. The European Parliament is pushing for more transparency in supply chains through mandatory OECD due diligence systems.

Conflict minerals: The truth behind your smartphone

MEPs want better protection for horses and donkeys in the EU.

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