Organisation: Euro-MPs

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MEPs vote against EU budget plans

Euro-MPs this afternoon challenged EU leaders to drop their austerity budget plans for Europe and boost spending for the next seven years.

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EU brings tyre labelling efficiency drive into law

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Barroso sets out agenda for second EU term

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End in sight to gas dispute

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Crisis talks bid to end gas dispute

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MEPs resist industry calls to cut climate change targets

EU air compromise reached on aviation pollution

A new crackdown on aircraft pollution as part of efforts to curb carbon emissions has been agreed by Euro-MPs and EU governments.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2008

MEPs back Euro donor card plan

Plans for a Europe-wide organ donor card were backed by Euro-MPs today.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2008

Airlines face pollution limits

Europe’s airlines face pollution limits for the first time following a deal struck in Brussels this afternoon.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2007

European crackdown on toy safety

The European Commission announced a crackdown on toy safety today after a series of scares posing potential risks to children.

Thu, 22 Nov, 2007

Vote over census demanding 'sexual partner details'

Euro-MPs will vote today on plans for a new Euro-census which will demand details about women’s sexual partners.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2007

EU rule may mean payouts for rail delays

Train passengers will get compensation for delays or cancellations under new rules approved by Euro-MPs today.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2007

Clean European beaches: Standards raised

Euro-MPs today approved stricter cleanliness standards for Europe’s beaches.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2006

Borrell to hold talks over 'wall of silence'

European Parliament President Josep Borrell is holding talks with senior Euro-MPs tomorrow in a bid to break the “wall of silence” surrounding the murder of Belfast man Robert McCartney.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2005

Italian foreign Minister to replace Buttiglione

Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi tonight confirmed his foreign minister Franco Frattini to replace Rocco Buttiglione in the European Commission.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004

Human embryo research backed by Euro MPs

A controversial plan to let EU cash be used for medical research using human embryos was backed by Euro-MPs this afternoon.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

Prodi faces grilling over latest EC fraud scandal

European Commission president Romano Prodi faces a grilling from Euro-MPs tomorrow over the latest fraud scandal to plague the European Commission.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2003

MEPs demand reduction in workplace noise levels

A crackdown on noise levels at work was agreed by Euro-MPs today - with a five-year exemption for the entertainment and leisure industries while a survey is conducted into the dangers of exposure to loud music.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2002

Bid to silence EC noise cut plans

It’s all hush-hush, but frantic behind-the-scenes efforts are going on to silence Euro-MPs demanding draconian cuts in noise levels in pubs, clubs, karaoke bars and the orchestra pits and concert halls of the European Union.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2002

EU bids to rush through anti-terror measures

Euro-MPs will meet on Wednesday in a bid to rush through plans to freeze the assets of 27 organisations and individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism.

Tue, 02 Oct, 2001

MEPs approve licensing of GM crops

New genetically modified foods could be licensed for use in the European Union by the end of the year following a vote of Euro-MPs in Strasbourg.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2001