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British Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks addresses MEPs
Dialogue lies at the roots of European civilisation but is not enough on its own. We also need closer social bonds in the form of "covenantal relationships", according to Sir Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Commonwealth, who addressed a formal sitting of the House on Wednesday.
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Cluster bombs: MEPs to press for signature of treaty ban
MEPs will discuss a landmark agreement to ban the use of cluster bombs Wednesday afternoon. They are likely to press the Council of Ministers to ensure that all 27 EU members sign up to the treaty. Thus far some states have not yet committed themselves to signing the Convention. Watch MEPs discuss it live online this afternoon.
Tuesday in plenary: financial crisis post G20 summit, CAP health check
MEPs Tuesday debated the state of the Common Agricultural Policy which holds sway over 62% of the EU budget. Following the G20 meeting in Washington, where 85% of the world's economy was represented, MEPs discussed the financial and economic crisis.
"Honey, the bees are shrinking!"
Monday in Strasbourg: wage gap, euro at 10, EuroMedscola
For kids, an apple a day could keep obesity at bay
Europe's Charlemagne Youth Prize
Q & A on Parliamentary immunity
Possible blue card migrants have their say
MEPs' diagnosis on economy ahead of Washington G20
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MEPs back campaign against violence towards women
One fifth of all women have experienced physical violence at least once during their adult lives
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15,000Estimated number of lobbyists in Brussels
5,000 are registered with the EP. MEPs recently backed a proposal for compulsory registration of lobbyists.
The whole world can identify itself with this vote and Americans can be proud”
Daniel Cohn-Bendit (Greens/EFA) The veteran MEP reacts to the election of Barack Obama
The role of MEPs in one of Parliament's delegations is?
Reflections on the blue card scheme
The European Parliament is set to give its view on the proposed Blue Card scheme, a European work permit, inspired by the US "green card". The aim is to encourage highly qualified migrants to fill jobs in EU economic areas suffering from a skills shortage. In this feature you will find reflections on the blue card scheme from the MEP who steered it through the Parliament and possible future blue card holders themselves, and information on the key issues at stake.
CAP health check: finding the right balance
