The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) takes careful note of the European Parliament’s vote not to grant the 2018 budget discharge and, whilst regretting the situation that led to this refusal, reiterates its firm commitment to fighting hara… read more
In a plenary debate with Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, MEPs stressed the inherent risks that these programmes give rise to, namely money laundering, tax evasion and corruption. They insisted that Europe must not have “a fast-track entrance for … read more
European Parliament President David Sassoli announced the laureates in the Brussels plenary chamber at noon on Thursday, following an earlier decision by the Conference of Presidents (President and political group leaders). “Let me congratulate the rep… read more
It will advise the European Commission on criteria and standards related to what constitutes green investments. The Platform will work initially for two years. FRA is in particular contributing to a sub-group on social taxonomy, which will explore rein… read more
He gave a presentation on the state of play on the impact of COVID-19 on fundamental rights, including the functioning of courts and the rights of vulnerable people. The German Presidency of the Council of the EU invited FRA to take part in the discuss… read more