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As we await the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker to deliver his State of the Union address at the European Parliament on Wednesday 14 September, we take a brief look at the increasing significance of this event and the role of the plenary debate in this annual event. Listen to this EPRS Plenary Podcast for more on the State of the Union.
The European Parliament's 'Committee of Inquiry to investigate alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion' (PANA committee) was established in June 2016. Its report and the recommendation submitted...
Published 12/08/17
Established in 1988 by the European Parliament, the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought is awarded each year in December to individuals or organisations for their outstanding achievements in upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms. By awarding the 2017 Prize to the Venezuelan...
Published 12/08/17