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Coordination of Youth denounces EU Parliament resolution on human rights situation in Egypt
Statement described EU move as opportunist, clear violation of human rights

EU parliament adopts resolution on human rights in Egypt, Egyptian Parliament denounces decision
Egyptian Parliament called on EU parliament “not to appoint itself as the custodian of Egypt, and to refrain from politicising human rights issues.”

EU Parliament votes for ban on single-use plastic
European lawmakers have approved measures to reduce plastics polluting seas and oceans. A proposed ban targets the top 10 single-use plastic products that litter Europe’s beaches.The European Parliament on Wednesday approved measures which could lead to a ban on single-use plastic items, including straws, cotton swabs and disposable plastic plates and cutlery, by 2021. The …

EU parliament endorses tighter emissions checks
The EU parliament in Strasbourg has approved concrete proposals to tighten vehicle emissions rules and to provide proper compensation to European consumers following the 2015 Volkswagen emissions scandal.In response to revelations that German carmaker Volkswagen used software to cheat US diesel pollution controls, the European Parliament on Tuesday voted 585 to 77 in favor of …

Egyptian parliamentary delegation in Brussels for talks with EU Parliament
Local state media has reported that the NGOs Law is up for discussion during the visit

EU Parliamentâs foreign affairs committee head ‘astonished and afraid’ of US election campaign
The head of the EU Parliamentâs Committee on Foreign Affairs Elmar Brok tells DW why the US election race scares him and why he is not sure anymore who will win.

Five international institutions critical of human rights conditions in Egypt in March
âForeign claims motivated by own interests, not protection of human rightsâ says Egyptian Foreign Ministry

Despite international support, Egypt continues to discount EU parliament resolution
Head of parliament delegation promises âevidence-supported response to EU claims on deteriorated human rights conditionsâ

EU parliament did not accuse Egyptâs security apparatus in Guilio Regeni case: FEP
Party announced that chairman will meet with local EU representative, in press conference held to address the EU parliament resolution

Egypt’s house of representatives, foreign ministry condemn EU parliament’s resolution
Egyptian authorities reject the âunproven accusationsâ that imply their involvement in PhD student Guilio Regeni’s death

Egyptâs regime slammed by European Parliament over deterioration in human rights
The parliament debated Egyptâs political situation, highlighting the Giulio Regeni case

EU parliament to discuss draft resolution on rights’ conditions in Egypt
The EU parliament draft resolution focuses on the case of Giulio Regeni, aims to impose an arms ban on Egypt and to release all political detaineesÂ

Net neutrality in the air after EU Parliament votes in favor of TSM
The European Parliament has voted in favor of a telecommunications bill that drops roaming charges across the EU. However, the bill also threatens net neutrality in the 28-nation bloc. The European Parliament Tuesday voted in favor of the Telecommunications Single Market (TSM) bill after amendments proposed by several Members of European Parliament (MEPs) were rejected. …

Is the future of Europe’s Internet in danger?
The EU Parliament is set to vote on legislation that will impact the future of Europe’s Internet. But digital rights groups say the draft bill has not gone far enough, and may “threaten Innovation” in the 28-nation bloc. The EU Parliament on Tuesday is expected to vote on legislation that would affect the 28-nation bloc’s …

EU discusses Euro-Mediterranean relations after Arab Spring
Five billion Euros to Egypt depend on holding democratic elections and national dialogue