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Economy: Dombrovskis, “The energy price shock must not distract us from decarbonization”

“Following the 2022 energy crisis, we are now facing a new one, but thanks to the diversification of our energy sources, we are better prepared. However, this crisis must not distract us from our long-term commitments to decarbonization.” This was the statement of the European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis ahead of the informal […]

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The European Week: The Best of the Eu and Italy in Europe (18-22 May 2026)

Monday, May 18, begins with key geopolitical and economic issues at the top of the European agenda. Kaja Kallas addresses the Foreign Affairs Council on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. On the topicof migration, Commissioner Magnus Brunner takes stock of progress in managing migration flows during the Med9 Conference of Interior Ministers

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Hantavirus: Palmisano (The Left), “Deep disappointment due the cuts on health funds”

“The Hantavirus risk should not worry us, but it should make us realize how important it is to invest in prevention and health plans. Health emergencies are not events from the past but are part of the present. Coordination mechanisms are necessary.” This was stated by Valentina Palmisano, MEP for the Five Star Movement, on

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Video Games: Sieper (Renew), “EU citizens have stood up for their rights as gamers”

“This initiatives was signed by more than 1.3 milion people and will have a huge impact on our society”.  This was stated by German MEP Lukas Sieper of Renew in an interview on the sidelines of the plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg regarding the petition submitted by European citizens in defense of

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Victims: Moretti (S&D), “Today’s decision reaffirms women’s right to self-determination”

“This is a step forward by the European Parliament for victims of violence, human trafficking, sexual abuse, rape, and gender-based discrimination. The aim is to protect victims throughout legal proceedings and provide psychological support. These elements were not provided by the European law. It reaffirms women’s right to self-determination.” This was stated by Alessandra Moretti,

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The European Parliament adopts Dorfmann’s (EPP) regulation on new standards for high-quality reproduction material

“An important regulation for the agriculture sector,” said Herbert Dorfmann, a South Tyrolean Member of the European Parliament from the Südtiroler Volkspartei and rapporteur for the regulation adopted by the European Parliament on new rules to ensure the supply of high-quality forest reproductive material. The approved text aims to improve the quality, availability, and traceability

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Fertilizers: Torselli (ECR), “About the European Commission’s announcements? They create high expectations and deliver poor results”

“The Commission’s makes big announcements about supporting the agricultural sector, but when you dig into it, you realize that these are funds that have already been allocated, so these announcements lack actual financial backing. The decisions are thus given back to the National Governments.” This was stated by Francesco Torselli, a Member of the European

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Fertilizers: Nardella (S&D), “Tuscan supply chains affected by rising prices; use of digestate is fundamental”

“The plan of the Commission must be aimend to enable farmers to weather this crisis. The Commission must also focus on fertilizers such as digestate”. This was stated by Dario Nardella, a Member of the European Parliament from the Democratic Party, during an interview on the sidelines of the plenary session at the European Parliament

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Agriculture: Laureti (S&D), “We need support for the sector through state aid and funds for fertilizer purchases”

While we wait for Europe to start producing organic fertilizers, we need to “help farmers today through state aid and by figuring out now what funds we can allocate to fertilizers to help them purchase them. The Commission’s proposal falls short in this regard as well. The issue is ensuring that food production is less

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Immigration: Ceccardi (Patriots), “We have stopped the invasion of Italian and European borders. We are setting an example.”

“The Patriots represents the identity of European citizens and also defend borders. The Italian Minister of the Interior has stopped the invasion of Italian and European borders.” This was stated by Susanna Ceccardi, the Lega’s MEP from Tuscany, during a press briefing at the European Parliament in Strasbourg regarding her official appointment as vice-chair of

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