www.europarl.europa.eu In a report adopted on Wednesday 24 June by the Committee on Foreign Affairs by 56 votes in favour, 6 against and 4 abstentions, MEPs say the growing influence of authoritarian governance models in East Asia requires closer cooperation and coordination with democratic...

www.europarl.europa.eu The report, which reacts to the “Safe Hearts Plan”, calls for acoordinated approach to preventing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and their interconnected risk factors and comorbidities, including all major non-communicable diseases including diabetes, hypertension,...

www.europarl.europa.eu The sixth revision of the carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances directive (CMRD) includes new exposure limit values for certain dangerous chemicals, based on the most up-to-date scientific data.The co-legislators backed new limit values for cobalt and its...

www.europarl.europa.eu The Conference of Presidents – political group leaders as well as the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola – were in Dublin on 23 June to discuss priorities ahead of the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union. The EP leadership also held...

www.europarl.europa.eu On Tuesday, the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality adopted a draft report outlining its position on gender inequalities in health, with 27 votes in favour, 9 against and no abstentions. The text highlights that gender inequalities in health are...