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Der Präsident des Europäischen Parlamentes, David Sassoli, fordert härtere EU-Sanktionen gegen die Türkei wegen ihrer Offensive im Nordosten Syriens.

Die Staats- und Regierungschefs haben sich nicht auf die Aufnahme von Beitrittsgesprächen mit Albanien und Nordmazedonien einigen können. Frankreich führt weiterhin Front der Gegner der Beitrittsverhandlungen an.

Die gerade wieder gewählte PiS-Partei will Sexualkunde-Unterricht mit bis zu drei Jahren Haft bestrafen. "Eine kranke Idee", sagen Kritiker des vorbereiteten Gesetzes. Doch was steckt dahinter? EURACTIVs Medienpartner Deutsche Welle berichtet.

Weltweit werden derzeit 117 Staaten von Unternehmen verklagt, die ihre Investitionen in Gefahr sehen. Oft beugen sich Regierungen dem Druck und schwächen zum Beispiel geplante Gesetze zum Klimaschutz ab. Die EU drängt auf eine Reform des Klaresystems.

The European Council on 17 October 2019 adopted conclusions on Turkey, illegal drilling activities and MH17.

At the press conference following the special meeting of the European Council (Art. 50), President Donald Tusk announced the endorsement of the agreement on the withdrawal of the UK.

Der Europäische Rat (Artikel 50) hat auf seiner außerordentlichen Tagung am 17. Oktober 2019 Schlussfolgerungen zum Brexit angenommen.

Die EU hat eine Erklärung zur Entwicklung der Lage in Ecuador abgegeben.

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Um Klimaneutralität zu erreichen, seien "deutlich höhere" Mittel erforderlich als diejenigen, die derzeit im langfristigen Haushaltsvorschlag der EU angeboten werden, kritisiert die polnische Führung.

DRAFT OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Investment Protection Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, of the other part
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Isabel Wiseler-Lima

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Heute Nachmittag hat der Präsident des Europäischen Parlaments David Sassoli den EU-Gipfel in Brüssel eröffnet.

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The next meeting of the SEDE Subcommittee is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 12 November 2019 in Brussels (room ASP 3E2) from 9:00 to 12:30 and from 14:30 to 18:30.

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Recent press releases:

- NATO Parliamentary Assembly in London: "Unilateral military operation in north east Syria is a security risk to us all" - 15 October 2019
- Russian actions prompt NATO and EU to improve military mobility in Europe - 8 October 2019
- End of INF Treaty: Is arms control out of fashion? - 26 September 2019

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Press release: NATO Parliamentary Assembly in London: “Unilateral military operation in north east Syria is a security risk to us all” - 15 October 2019
Press release: Russian actions prompt NATO and EU to improve military mobility in Europe - 8 October 2019
Press release: End of INF Treaty: Is arms control out of fashion? - 26 September 2019
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On 22 November 2017, the Subcommittee discussed, with the involvement of 3 experts, risks and trends and their security implications for the EU as well as EU efforts to mitigate the security relevant effects of climate change. It also examined to what extent increased economic/military activities, impact on desertification, land degradation, water and food scarcity can be linked to climate change and what major effects they has on EU security.
Location : Paul-Henri Spaak 5B001
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Draft programme
hearing documents
Presentatin by Lukas RÜTTINGER , Senior Project Manager at Adelphi Research - Berlin (Germany)
Presentation by Tor A. BENJAMINSEN, Professor at Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Noragric - Ås (Norway)
Presentation by Malin MOBJÖRK, Senior Researcher, Head of Climate Change and Risk Project at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), – Stockholm (Sweden)
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The East and South China Sea is a strategic maritime link and a major trade route with rich fishing grounds and oil and gas reserves. Mounting conflicts between neighbouring countries (in particular China, the Philippines and Vietnam) have resulted in growing security tension and militarisation of the region. The hearing addresses security implications of the territorial disputes for global and European security, and the role the EU could play in easing tensions in the region.
Location : Paul-Henri Spaak 5B001
Further information
Draft programme
Presentation by Dr. Eva Pejsova, Senior analyst, EUISS
Presentation by Dr. Frans-Paul van der Putten, Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael
Presentation by Prof. Bernard Oxman, University of Miami
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The East and South China Sea is a strategic maritime link and a major trade route with rich fishing grounds and oil and gas reserves. Mounting conflicts between neighbouring countries (in particular China, the Philippines and Vietnam) have resulted in growing security tension and militarisation of the region. The hearing addresses security implications of the territorial disputes for global and European security, and the role the EU could play in easing tensions in the region.
Location : Paul-Henri Spaak 5B001
Further information
Draft programme
Presentation by Dr. Eva Pejsova, Senior analyst, EUISS
Presentation by Dr. Frans-Paul van der Putten, Senior Research Fellow, Clingendael
Presentation by Prof. Bernard Oxman, University of Miami
Source : © European Union, 2017 - EP