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EU Parliament Supports Commission Single-Use Plastics Ruling

2019-03-29 14:04:00| Nonwovens Industry Breaking News

Actions aim to reduce marine litter

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European Parliament approves online copyright reform

2019-03-26 13:53:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) The European Parliament has approved the controversial reform of copyright rules for online content. The legislation increases the liability for internet platforms accepting content uploaded by users as well as provides for increased remuneration for publishers from online aggregators. The text still needs formal approval from the Council of EU states before becoming law, after which EU members will have two years to implement the changes in national law.

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European Parliament calls for EU action against Chinese 5G security threat

2019-03-12 17:03:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) The European Parliament has passed a resolution calling for EU action on potential security threats from China's growing technological presence in the EU. In particular, the MEPs want the European Commission and EU states to develop guidance on how to tackle any cyber threats and vulnerabilities when procuring 5G equipment, including having network security agency Enisa develop a system of equipment certification.

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EU parliament won't approve Brexit deal without Irish "backstop"

2019-01-24 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

BRUSSELS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The European Parliament's Brexit group announced today that it would not approve an agreement on Britain's departure from the European Union that did not contain a full "backstop" provision to avoid a hard Irish border.

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