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Plenary round-up – November II 2020
During the second November 2020 plenary session, Parliament held a number of debates with Council and the European Commission. Discussions concerned fundamental rights issues such as abortion rights in Poland, the new LGBTIQ equality strategy, and Hungarian interference in the media in Slovenia and North Macedonia. Continue reading
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Parliament’s second plenary session of November 2020 sees Members again able to speak in debates from the Parliament’s external offices in EU countries (and as has been the case since March, they can follow the debates and vote from home) Continue reading
As the coronavirus crisis develops, and the European Union and its Member States take ever-more stringent action, the European Parliamentary Research Service is continuing to publish papers on the various aspects of the crisis and response to it. Continue reading
![Demographic outlook for the European Union 2020 [Policy Podcast]](https://libraryeuroparl.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/eprs-study-646181-demographic-outlook-2020-cover.png?w=50&h=50&crop=1 "Demographic outlook for the European Union 2020 [Policy Podcast]")
Demography matters. The economy and the labour market, but also social protection, intergenerational fairness and healthcare, the environment, food and nutrition are all driven by demography. Continue reading
![Economic impact of epidemics and pandemics [Policy Podcast]](https://libraryeuroparl.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/eprs-briefing-646195-economic-impact-epidemics-and-pandemics-final.png?w=50&h=50&crop=1 "Economic impact of epidemics and pandemics [Policy Podcast]")
Despite significant medical progress over the last centuries, infectious diseases such as influenza or malaria still represent a considerable threat to society. While some are endemic to specific geographical regions, others can spread, becoming epidemics or pandemics. Continue reading
If you are looking for a comprehensive source of information, analysis and infographics on the preparation of the EU’s post-2020 multiannual financial plan, you are in the right place. This blog post will lead you through a collection of publications, prepared by researchers at the European Parliamentary Research Service, covering the proposals on the EU multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027 and own resources as well as all proposed sector-specific acts for new and continued programmes and funds. Continue reading
The proliferation of disinformation – including false news posing as factual stories – became increasingly visible in the context of the crisis in Ukraine, gaining notoriety as a global challenge during the 2016 United States presidential election campaign. While the EU is stepping up its efforts to tackle online disinformation ahead of the European elections in 2019, the EU’s myth-busting team is facing criticism. Continue reading
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Full listing of all research publications by the European Parliament
- At a Glance - Plenary round-up – November II 2020 - 27-11-2020 November 27, 2020
- At a Glance - Research for CULT Committee - Shaping digital education policy - 27-11-2020 November 26, 2020
- At a Glance - Study in Focus - After parental leave: Incentives for parents with young children to return to the labour market - 26-11-2020 November 26, 2020
- Briefing - Webinar proceedings: An EU legal framework to halt and reverse deforestation - 27-11-2020 November 26, 2020
EPRS Policy Podcasts (Audio Files)
- Recent trends in female employment November 20, 2020
- Minimum wage in the EU November 20, 2020
- Sustainable consumption: Helping consumers make eco-friendly choices November 20, 2020
