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State of the Union: how to best promote a political event

For several hours on 14 September European politics proved more popular on Twitter than Brangelina, Justin Bieber or in fact anything else…

5 min readSep 27, 2016

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State of the Union: how to best promote a political event

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Brexit: how the European Parliament will play a key role in deciding what happens next

After a majority of voters in the UK voted in favour of taking their country out of the EU on 23 July, the focus has been on what will…

4 min readJun 30, 2016

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Energy labelling: making it easier to buy energy-efficient appliances

Using energy more efficiently is one of the easier ways to cut your bills. Many household appliances, such as lamps, televisions and vacuum…

2 min readJun 13, 2016

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Energy labelling: making it easier to buy energy-efficient appliances

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Corporate taxation: the fight against tax avoidance

Tax avoidance by companies cost EU countries €160–190 billion in lost revenue a year. MEPs will discuss new measures to fight the most…

3 min readJun 6, 2016

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Corporate taxation: the fight against tax avoidance

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Migration: improving the management and security of EU borders

The influx of irregular migrants continues to pose a challenge to Europe. According to Frontex 13,800 people had to be rescued in the…

4 min readJun 3, 2016

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Migration: improving the management and security of EU borders

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Safeguarding your privacy: MEPs scrutinise new data protection agreement with US

Data on your online activities — from social media to shopping — is regularly sold to American advertisers. Strong data protection…

4 min readMay 24, 2016

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Safeguarding your privacy: MEPs scrutinise new data protection agreement with US

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700,000 deaths a year: tackling smoking in the EU

Smoking continues to be a lethal habit. Out of the 26% of Europeans who smoke, half of them will die prematurely, shortening their life by…

2 min readMay 19, 2016

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700,000 deaths a year: tackling smoking in the EU

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Fight against terrorism: MEPs approve additional powers for Europol

Tackling terrorism and international crime will become easier thanks to new powers being granted to the EU’s law enforcement agency. MEPs…

2 min readMay 11, 2016

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Fight against terrorism: MEPs approve additional powers for Europol

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From LuxLeaks to the Panama papers: the European Parliament’s fight for fairer taxes

The strongest shoulders should carry the heaviest load, according to a popular Dutch saying. However, when it comes to taxation this does…

4 min readMay 3, 2016

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From LuxLeaks to the Panama papers: the European Parliament’s fight for fairer taxes

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When enough is enough: tackling abuse of women online

The internet can be a great place to communicate, exchange ideas and get inspired. Sometimes, however, people will abuse these…

2 min readApr 28, 2016

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When enough is enough: tackling abuse of women online

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