Forty years of investments have improved Europe’s bathing water
The annual bathing water report published today proves the value of the legislation and the years of investment in waste…
Defending human rights in the digital age
The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought embodies Parliament’s support for human rights. Throughout the year the Sakharov Prize network…
Safeguarding your privacy: MEPs scrutinise new data protection agreement with US
Data on your online activities – from social media to shopping – is regularly sold to American advertisers. Strong data…
Commission awards exemplary projects protecting nature across Europe
Commissioner Vella announced the winners of the 2016 Natura 2000 Awards. The six winners include projects from Bulgaria, Latvia, Spain,…
MEPs assess refugee camps in Greece and call for smoother implementation of EU-Turkey deal
A delegation from the civil liberties committee visited Greece last week to assess refugees’ situation at the EU’s external borders…
Budgets MEPs back €6.4 million aid for redundant supermarket workers in Greece
Budgets Committee MEPs approved €6,468,000 in EU aid on Monday to help 557 workers made redundant by the “Larissa” supermarket…