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IMF launches latest European Regional Economic Outlook, at the EPRS
Taking the already excellent relations between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) to an even higher level, the IMF chose to launch its ‘European Regional Economic Outlook’ during an EPRS event on the direction of Europe’s economy in a global context on 6 November 2019. Continue reading
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While the agenda for the European Parliament’s November I mini plenary session, to be held in Brussels on Wednesday, 13 and Thursday, 14 November, may at first glance look a little sparse, Members still have a busy week ahead, with hearings scheduled for Thursday for the three remaining Commissioners-designate. Continue reading
Since its inception in 1951, the European Parliament has come a long way. Initially a consultative body composed of delegations of national parliaments, it became a directly elected institution, obtained budgetary and legislative powers, and now exercises influence over most aspects of EU affairs. Continue reading
During the latest plenary session in Strasbourg, on 24 October, MEPs appointed to the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) held their first meeting to elect a Chair and two Vice-Chairs for the first half of the 9th parliamentary term. Continue reading
The hearings of the Commissioners-designate before the European Parliament’s committees took place between 30 September and 8 October 2019. Continue reading
The EU’s common commercial policy (CCP), or trade policy, has evolved gradually over the years to encompass a range of trade-related areas under the remit of European Union (EU) exclusive competence. Continue reading
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Full listing of all research publications by the European Parliament
- At a Glance - Guidelines for submission and evaluation of applications for the approval of active substances in pesticides - 11-11-2019 November 11, 2019
- At a Glance - Study in Focus on EU Public Health Policies - State of play, current and future challenges - 11-11-2019 November 11, 2019
- Briefing - External Imbalaces in the Euro Area - November 2019 - 12-11-2019 November 11, 2019
- In-Depth Analysis - Country-Specific Recommendations in banking - November 2019 - 12-11-2019 November 11, 2019
EPRS Science & Technology podcasts
- What if technologies substituted for humans in elderly care? October 18, 2019
- What if Libra disrupted the financial system? September 13, 2019
