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Discussing trends in combating drug addiction in EU – (Discussing negative effects of cannabis distribution in Europe)
European Committee of the Regions to adopt proposals to improve €315bn EU Investment Plan
EU & Eastern Partnership States to share experience & practices in rural advisory systems – (EU & Eastern Partnership States will establish a closer cooperation in the area of agricultural advisory system)
EC approves new promotion programmes for agricultural products
ScotGov: Farm payment flexibility – (ScotGov: Scotland and Norway)
WAG: £11m EU-backed project to promote gender equality in Wales’ workplaces
Expo Milano 2015: European Commission launches scientific debate on how to feed the planet
TTIP: MEPs differ on safeguards for data, services, environment & investment – (EC report shows that SMEs stand to make significant gains from the TTIP between the EU & the US)
Trade MEPs beef up rules to stem flow of conflict mineral money to armed groups
EC publishes new vine planting rules aimed at giving EU sector more flexibility to meet growing world demand
EC's economic decision making needs to become more neutral, say MEPs
Health MEPs propose blueprint for safer healthcare – (Health Ministers in Riga agree on the need for common EU nutrition & alcohol policies ~ Milk & fruit in schools: agriculture MEPs promote healthy eating)
Ministers stress importance of integrating biodiversity preservation in other policies
Win-win solutions essential for biodiversity preservation within increasing use of renewable energy sources
Environment committee backs compromise on cleaner biofuels – (Antitrust: EC confirms unannounced inspections in bioethanol sector – (Antitrust: EC confirms unannounced inspection in biofuel sector)
Discussion on reducing number of serious injuries & fatalities on European roads
EP backs carry-over of EU funding to 2015-2017 for late-starter national programmes
Armenian genocide centenary: MEPs urge Turkey and Armenia to normalize relations
MEPs urge end to Roma discrimination and recognition of Roma Genocide Day
Antitrust: Commission sends Statement of Objections to Google on comparison shopping service; opens separate formal investigation on Android
Legal affairs MEPs back plans to facilitate recovery of small debts
Building sector: Europe's local government call time on waste
Ministers agree on Multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea
EU acts on illegal fishing: Yellow card issued to Thailand while South Korea & Philippines are cleared
Joint Foreign & Home Affairs Council: Ten point action plan on migration ~ UNICEF - Step up action before more tragedies unfold in the Mediterranean
EU consular protection rules: better protection for European citizens abroad
Money laundering: Council approves strengthened rules
Long-term investment funds: Council adopts new rules – (EP, Council start negotiations on investment fund)
EU budget: Council preserves funds for promoting growth & jobs – (Strategic Investment Fund: committees back Juncker Plan, but not programme ~ Finance Minister Reirs: Stagnating and slow economic growth is not an option
European Parliament and EU Council back EC trade mark reform package
Development MEPs urge EU countries to stick to foreign aid commitments
Gas ovens need EU safety rules, but oven gloves do not, say MEPs
European leaders agree on joint action to prevent mass deaths of refugees
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