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Latest news - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Coronaviridae, Animal virology, European Parliament, Coronavirus, Parliament of Singapore, Brussels, Regions, Geography of Europe

In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of the epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.

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  • In the context of the exponential growth of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the President of the European Parliament has announced a number of measures to contain the spread of the epidemic and to safeguard Parliament's core activities.
  • On 2 April, the Conference of Presidents updated the EP's calendar of activites 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.
  • Under these current precautionary measures adopted by the European Parliament to contain the spread of COVID-19, core activities are reduced, but maintained to ensure that the institution's legislative, budgetary, scrutiny functions together with urgent matters in the field of human rights and democracy, are continued.

Latest news - Next AFET Committee meeting on 20 April - Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Wednesday, April 15, 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.

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  • 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 20 April (via videoconference).

Latest news - Cancellation of the CULT Committee meeting of 20-21 April - Committee on Culture and Education

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Friday, April 3, 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.

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  • 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 CULT Committee meeting of 20-21 April is cancelled.

Highlights - Possible DEVE Committee meeting in April 2020 (via videoconference) - Committee on Development

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Thursday, April 2, 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.

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  • 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 DEVE Committee meeting might take place in April via videoconference (date still to be confirmed).

WABCO and ZF Announce Expected Closing of the Merger in the Second Quarter of 2020

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Westinghouse Electric Company, Westinghouse Air Brake Company, WABCO Vehicle Control Systems, Vehicles, Companies, Technology, WABCO Holdings

WABCO and ZF anticipate that SAMR approval will be received without significant delay, and expect that the transaction will close in the second quarter of 2020, when this final regulatory clearance is anticipated to be received.

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  • WABCO and ZF anticipate that SAMR approval will be received without significant delay, and expect that the transaction will close in the second quarter of 2020, when this final regulatory clearance is anticipated to be received.
  • WABCO (NYSE: WBC) is the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles.
  • In 2019, WABCO reported sales of over $3.4 billion and has almost 14,000 employees in 40 countries.
  • ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.

Oxurion NV Business Update – FY 2019

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Euronext, Cash and cash equivalents, Brussels, Draft:Oxurion

Oxurion had cash, cash equivalents & investments of 52.9 million at the end of December 2019.

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  • Oxurion had cash, cash equivalents & investments of 52.9 million at the end of December 2019.
  • Leuven, Belgium, March 12, 2020 17.45 PM CET Oxurion NV (Euronext Brussels: OXUR), a biopharmaceutical company developing next generation standard of care therapies, which are designed to better preserve vision in patients with diabetic eye disease, today issues its business and financial update for the twelve month period ending December 31, 2019.
  • In Europe, the Marketing Authorization (MA) will be transferred from Oxurion NV to the Inceptua Group, which is expected by Summer 2020.
  • The Oxurion cash position (including investments) at the end of 2019 amounted to 52.9 million.

Article - Plenary highlights: Coronavirus debate, budget, migration

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Organizations, World, International organizations, Animal virology, Coronaviridae, Coronavirus, European Union, Member of the European Parliament, Brussels

The plenary session took place in Brussels instead of Strasbourg and was shortened to just one day because of concerns linked to the spread of the coronavirus.

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  • The plenary session took place in Brussels instead of Strasbourg and was shortened to just one day because of concerns linked to the spread of the coronavirus.
  • They also called for solidarity among EU countries and for funds to research the virus.
  • The EU should help Greece manage its border with Turkey, said MEPs in Tuesdays debate on the current situation.
  • The next plenary will also be shortened and take place on 1-2 April in Brussels, while committee meetings planned for next week have been postponed.

Easyfairs Northeral Acquires Hotel & Restaurant Event

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Hicham, Brussels, Tourism

BRUSSELS, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Easyfairs Northeral, the North African branch of Easyfairs, has announced the acquisition of SIEL - The International Exhibition for Hotel & Restaurant Equipment and Services.

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  • BRUSSELS, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Easyfairs Northeral, the North African branch of Easyfairs, has announced the acquisition of SIEL - The International Exhibition for Hotel & Restaurant Equipment and Services.
  • Easyfairs Northeral's Managing Director, Olivier-Hicham Allard, explains : "We are closely following the initiatives of the Algerian government to develop a world-class tourism and hotel industry.
  • The company currently organises 200 events in 14 countries and manages 10 event venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden.
  • Easyfairs employs more than 750 people and generated revenues exceeding 166 million for its financial year 2018-2019.

Easyfairs Northeral Acquires Hotel & Restaurant Event

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Hicham, Brussels, Tourism

BRUSSELS, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Easyfairs Northeral, the North African branch of Easyfairs, has announced the acquisition of SIEL - The International Exhibition for Hotel & Restaurant Equipment and Services.

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  • BRUSSELS, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Easyfairs Northeral, the North African branch of Easyfairs, has announced the acquisition of SIEL - The International Exhibition for Hotel & Restaurant Equipment and Services.
  • Easyfairs Northeral's Managing Director, Olivier-Hicham Allard, explains : "We are closely following the initiatives of the Algerian government to develop a world-class tourism and hotel industry.
  • The company currently organises 200 events in 14 countries and manages 10 event venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden.
  • Easyfairs employs more than 750 people and generated revenues exceeding 166 million for its financial year 2018-2019.

Eighteenth Plenary Session of the European Data Protection Board

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Brussels, Plenary, 5th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea

On February 18th and 19th, the eighteenth plenary session of the European Data Protection Board is taking place in Brussels. For further information, please consult the agenda.

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On February 18th and 19th, the eighteenth plenary session of the European Data Protection Board is taking place in Brussels. For further information, please consult the agenda.