Brussels

Press release - European Parliament visitor facilities to reopen on 15 June

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Saturday, June 13, 2020
Parlamentarium, Brussels, European Union, House of European History, European Parliament, European integration, Hygiene

In Brussels, visits to the Parlamentarium and the House of European History will now be possible, respecting all distancing and hygiene measures.

Key Points: 
  • In Brussels, visits to the Parlamentarium and the House of European History will now be possible, respecting all distancing and hygiene measures.
  • The House of European History will have a new display with objects documenting citizens lives during the COVID-19 lockdown.
  • Visits to all facilities are free of charge and possible in 24 languages.
  • Parlamentarium

    In the Parlamentarium, the European Parliaments visitors centre, multimedia guides lead visitors to the heart of the European Parliament, explaining the path towards European cooperation, how the European Parliament works and what its Members are doing to meet current challenges.

Latest news - Next AFCO Committee meeting: 8 June - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs, European Parliament, Brussels, Regions, Geography of Europe

On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.

Key Points: 
  • On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.
  • The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.
  • Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
  • Following these decisions, the next AFCO Committee meeting will take place on 8 June from 16.45-18.45 (via videoconference).

26 coordinated arrests in Belgium and France of suspects of a migrant smuggling criminal group

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Government, Brussels, Prosecutor, Law

26 suspected members of a major migrant smuggling group, which transported mainly Asian refugees, have been arrested after simultaneous searches in Belgium and France in early morning raids on 26 May.

Key Points: 
  • 26 suspected members of a major migrant smuggling group, which transported mainly Asian refugees, have been arrested after simultaneous searches in Belgium and France in early morning raids on 26 May.
  • In Belgium, 16 house searches were carried out in the Brussels Capitol Region, including in safe houses.
  • 13 people were deprived of their liberty prior to their possible appearance before an investigating judge, and five victims/migrants were found.
  • In Belgium, the investigation was conducted by the Federal Judicial Police of West Flanders and the Federal Public Prosecutors Office.

Latest news - Next AFET Committee meetings - 25 May and 4 June - Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Monday, May 25, 2020
European Parliament, Brussels, Regions, Geography of Europe

On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.

Key Points: 
  • On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.
  • The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.
  • Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
  • Following these decisions, the next AFET Committee meeting will take place on 25 May and 4 June (via videoconference).

WABCO and ZF Receive Regulatory Clearance in the People’s Republic of China for their Proposed Merger; Announce Expected Closing Date

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Communication, Forward-looking statement, Westinghouse Air Brake Company

All required regulatory approvals have now been received and WABCO and ZF expect to close the merger on May 29, 2020, subject to the satisfaction of all other closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • All required regulatory approvals have now been received and WABCO and ZF expect to close the merger on May 29, 2020, subject to the satisfaction of all other closing conditions.
  • In 2019, WABCO reported sales of over $3.4 billion and has almost 14,000 employees in 40 countries.
  • Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which such statements were made.
  • Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date.

Latest news - Next AFCO Committee meeting: 26 May - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Friday, May 8, 2020
European Parliament Committee on Constitutional Affairs, European Parliament, Brussels, Regions, Geography of Europe

On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.

Key Points: 
  • On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.
  • The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.
  • Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
  • Following these decisions, the next AFCO Committee meeting will take place on 26 May from 10 to 12 and from 18 to 19 (via videoconference).

Oxurion NV Business Update - Q1 2020

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Euronext, Cash and cash equivalents, Brussels

At the end of March 2020, Oxurion had cash, cash equivalents & investments of 43.8 million.

Key Points: 
  • At the end of March 2020, Oxurion had cash, cash equivalents & investments of 43.8 million.
  • Leuven, Belgium, May 7, 2020 17.45 PM CET Oxurion NV (Euronext Brussels: OXUR), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of next generation therapies to treat diabetic eye disease, today issues its business and financial update for the three-months ending March 31, 2020.
  • A Phase 1 study was completed in January 2020 and the data showed it to be well-tolerated and safe.
  • The Oxurion cash position (incl cash equivalents & investments) at end of March 2020 was 43.8 million.

Latest news - Next AFET Committee meetings - 30 April, 7 May and 19 May - Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
European Parliament, Brussels, Regions, Geography of Europe

On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.

Key Points: 
  • On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.
  • The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.
  • Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
  • Following these decisions, the next AFET Committee meeting will take place on 30 April, 7 May and 19 May (via videoconference).

Latest news - Next AFET Committee meeting on 19 May - Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
European Parliament, Brussels, Regions, Geography of Europe

On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.

Key Points: 
  • On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activities to introduce an extraordinary plenary session on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 April in Brussels, and additional dates for remote meetings for EP governing bodies, committees and political groups.
  • The current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19 do not affect work on legislative priorities.
  • Core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions are maintained.
  • Following these decisions, the next AFET Committee meeting will take place on 19 May (via videoconference).

Highlights - President Sassoli’s visit: EP Kohl building temporary residence for vulnerable women - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Monday, April 27, 2020
Social issues, Humans, Articles, Homelessness, Housing, Humanitarian aid, Poverty, Socioeconomics, Brussels, Social exclusion, Solidarity

From next Wednesday, we will host 100 vulnerable women in the European Parliament premises in Brussels.

Key Points: 
  • From next Wednesday, we will host 100 vulnerable women in the European Parliament premises in Brussels.
  • In these difficult moments, the institutions have a duty to show solidarity and help those who face social exclusion in the cities where we work.
  • I would like to express my deep thanks for the work done by Samusocial Brussels, who are committed every day to housing the homeless and are collaborating with us on this initiative."