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        <description><![CDATA[Bills and political choices in plain language. Vote anonymously and compare with parliament.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament's position on the EU budget for 2027]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/896</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 21 October 2026. Parliament reverses the budget cuts proposed by member states for 2027, boosting funding for research, youth, and border management. Researchers, students, civil society groups, farmers, and European agencies will feel the direct impact of these increased funds. For you, it means stronger European support for public health, climate initiatives, civil protection, and programmes like Erasmus+.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU support for dismissed Finnish paper industry workers]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/899</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 21 October 2026. The European Union is providing over 1.1 million euros to help dismissed paper industry workers in Finland find new jobs. This decision assists 351 former employees of Finnish paper mills who lost their jobs due to rising costs and stopped Russian wood imports. If you are an affected worker, you can receive personalised career guidance, retraining, wage subsidies, and start-up support.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parliament refuses to approve the Council’s budget spending for 2024]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/897</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 21 October 2026. The European Parliament proposes to formally refuse discharge for the 2024 budget spending of the European Council and Council. This directly affects the administration of the Council, which continues to refuse to answer Parliament's scrutiny questions on its expenditures. For you, this means Parliament is standing firm on transparency regarding how European taxpayers' money is being spent.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Boosting vocational education and giving skilled workers more European opportunities]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/902</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 21 October 2026. The European Parliament wants vocational education to gain equal status, funding, and opportunities alongside academic studies. This affects vocational students, skilled workers, teachers, and businesses facing persistent staff shortages. Your practical qualifications will be recognized more easily across the EU, with better access to grants and ongoing training.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament proposals for quality jobs and stronger social protection]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/898</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 21 October 2026. The European Parliament proposes amendments to EU-wide guidelines for employment policies, skills, and social security systems. Workers, jobseekers, vulnerable groups, and employers are affected as national governments are encouraged to improve their policies. You may see better access to fair wages, safe working conditions, free training, and affordable housing.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parliament objects to genetically modified soybean MON 87769 authorization]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/895</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 21 October 2026. The European Parliament calls on the European Commission not to renew the market authorization for this genetically modified soybean. This affects importers, food manufacturers, and farmers who use soy in food products or animal feed. You will not notice any immediate changes in shops, but Parliament wants clearer evidence on long-term health effects.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New EU programme to protect the euro from counterfeiting (2028–2034)]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/900</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 21 October 2026. The proposal extends the Pericles programme to safeguard the euro against counterfeiting and fraud, focusing on online distribution, artificial intelligence, and a potential digital euro. Police services, judicial authorities, central banks, and specialized agencies across and beyond the EU will receive funding for training, cooperation, and equipment. You can continue to trust that your euro cash and future digital payments remain secure and protected against counterfeiters.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU emergency aid for Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain after storms]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/901</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 21 October 2026. The European Union is releasing over €489 million from its Solidarity Fund to repair damage from storms in early 2026. The financial assistance goes to authorities in Malta, Italy, Portugal, and Spain to restore affected infrastructure and public services. If you live in an affected area, this funding supports the faster repair of damaged roads, flood defences, and essential public utilities.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[MEPs object to EU certification methods for carbon farming activities]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/894</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Rejected on 20 October 2026. Several Members of the European Parliament are seeking to block European Commission rules on certifying carbon storage in soils and forestry. This directly affects farmers, land managers, and climate project developers seeking certification for storing carbon in soils, peatlands, or forests. If Parliament approves this objection, the current rules will not take effect, requiring the Commission to draft stricter standards.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[More EU support and stronger voice for cities through cohesion policy]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/891</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 20 October 2026. The European Parliament wants cities to receive more EU funding and have a direct say in European policies and programmes. Local city councils, especially in small and medium-sized towns, will see simpler administrative rules and easier access to grants. For you, this can lead to more affordable housing, improved public transport, greener neighbourhoods, and safer public spaces.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Reduced paperwork for small businesses regarding waste management rules]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/890</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 20 October 2026. Micro and small EU businesses will not be required to appoint an authorized representative in every EU country for waste management rules until 2035. This affects small sellers and producers of electronics, single-use plastics, textiles, and footwear trading cross-border in the EU, while larger companies must still comply. For you as a consumer, recycling and waste collection do not change, but smaller shops can sell products across borders more easily and with fewer added costs.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Better EU stocks and rules for critical raw materials]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/893</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 20 October 2026. The EU plans to establish a dedicated agency for strategic stockpiles and require big companies to limit supply risks. Large companies using raw materials for batteries or electronics, as well as magnet recyclers, will be directly affected. You will see little direct change, but electronic goods will remain more reliably available and carry recycled content labels.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Temporary relief from waste representative rules for small businesses]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/892</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 20 October 2026. The requirement for small EU businesses to appoint an authorized representative in each EU country for battery and packaging waste is temporarily suspended. Micro and small businesses in the EU will see lower costs and less paperwork, whereas larger companies and non-EU sellers must continue to follow the rules. For everyday consumers, this has little direct impact: waste and recycling targets remain fully in place, but smaller online shops can more easily sell across borders.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tougher EU action to detect cross-border VAT fraud faster]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/889</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 20 October 2026. The European Parliament calls for improved data sharing among investigative bodies, more resources, and stricter rules to tackle large-scale VAT fraud. EU and national investigators, customs, tax authorities, and legitimate businesses will see faster cross-border checks and upgraded digital systems. For you, this means public funds are better protected against organised crime and can be used fairly for public services.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Plans to better connect Europe through high-speed rail networks]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/888</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 20 October 2026. The European Parliament aims to speed up missing cross-border rail links and harmonise technical standards to better connect European cities by high-speed trains. Passengers, railway operators, and regions that currently have fewer transport links will notice the impact of these rail plans. You will travel across Europe faster and more easily, benefiting from simpler ticket booking and better connections to local transit.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament condemns attempts to ban opposition parties in Georgia]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/879</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 8 October 2026. The European Parliament demands that the Georgian government stop attempting to ban opposition parties through the courts and calls for the release of political prisoners. This mainly affects Georgian political figures, civil society groups, journalists, and EU countries which are urged to impose sanctions. This does not directly affect your daily life, but it shows how the EU takes a stand on democracy and stability at its borders.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/886</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 8 October 2026. The European Parliament condemns the imprisonment of opposition figures and activists, calling for targeted sanctions and tying EU partnership agreements to human rights. This directly affects political prisoners, journalists, and human rights defenders in Azerbaijan, as well as European diplomats. For you as a citizen, nothing changes directly in daily life; it shows how the EU stands up internationally for democracy and human rights.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament demands end to executions and persecution of protesters in Iran]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/885</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 8 October 2026. The European Parliament condemns the death sentences and violence against protesters in Iran, calling for tougher EU sanctions against those responsible. This directly addresses the Iranian regime and EU diplomats, while showing support for political prisoners and protesters in Iran. Nothing changes for your daily life, but it demonstrates how the European Union stands up internationally for fundamental human rights.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament position on the 2026 Russian Duma elections]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/887</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 8 October 2026. The European Parliament refuses to recognize the Russian Duma as legitimate and condemns the 2026 elections as undemocratic. This affects the Russian authorities, residents of occupied territories, and persecuted Russian dissidents seeking EU support. For you, this means the EU is increasing diplomatic pressure on Russia and calling for stricter sanctions.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parliament opposes proposed EU ban on red yeast rice]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/883</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Rejected on 8 October 2026. Members of the European Parliament want to block a European Commission plan to completely ban monacolins from red yeast rice in food and supplements. This affects consumers who use these supplements to manage cholesterol, as well as the manufacturers selling them. If the proposal succeeds, these products will not disappear from shelves immediately, and the Commission must first consider less restrictive rules.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parliament opposes ban on certain plant extracts in food products]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/882</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Rejected on 8 October 2026. The European Parliament aims to stop a European Commission proposal that would completely ban certain plant extracts in food. This affects farmers, herbal growers, and manufacturers of foods and food supplements that use these botanicals. If the objection succeeds, you will still be able to buy these products while safety risks and regulations are examined further.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament backs pilot project for lasting school alliances]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/884</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 8 October 2026. The European Parliament supports a new Erasmus+ pilot project to foster long-term cooperation between schools across the EU. The initiative targets pupils and teachers in general and vocational education, focusing particularly on disadvantaged or remote schools. Your child or local school will gain easier access to cross-border exchanges, learning more about citizenship, media literacy, and democracy.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Objection to EU ban on the use of lead gunshot]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/880</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Rejected on 8 October 2026. A group of MEPs opposes the European Commission's plan to ban lead gunshot and demands the proposal be withdrawn. This affects hunters, sport shooters, gunsmiths, and owners of historic firearms across the European Union. If the objection succeeds, you will still be allowed to use and transport lead shot for now without tighter rules or penalties.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal for an EU strategy against Muslim Brotherhood influence]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/881</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 8 October 2026. This proposal calls for stricter scrutiny of the Muslim Brotherhood and aims to prevent affiliated groups from receiving EU funding or political recognition. The measures mainly target EU institutions, national governments, and non-profit organisations applying for EU grants. Nothing changes directly in your daily life; the goal is to ensure your tax money does not reach extremist networks.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU financial support for dismissed Valmet Automotive workers in Finland]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/874</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 7 October 2026. The European Union is providing €410,310 to support dismissed Finnish automotive workers in finding new employment. The measure targets 233 redundant workers from Valmet Automotive and its suppliers in the Länsi-Suomi region. You can see EU funds being used directly for training, job coaching, and helping people transition to new jobs.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Better consular protection for EU citizens abroad]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/876</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 7 October 2026. The European Union updates rules on consular support and emergency travel documents outside the EU. This applies to EU citizens facing difficulties abroad whose home country has no embassy nearby. You receive faster and simpler assistance through embassies of other Member States or EU delegations.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU support for dismissed Cora workers in Belgium]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/877</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 7 October 2026. The European Union is providing over 3.8 million euros to help dismissed retail workers find new employment. The funding targets 1,010 former employees of the retail chain Cora and a supplier, primarily in Wallonia. If you are an affected worker, you can receive career guidance, retraining, and allowances or grants to start a business.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU support for dismissed automotive workers in Spain]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/875</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 7 October 2026. The European Union is providing over 2.7 million euros to assist dismissed workers from the car parts sector in Galicia. This support targets 400 people who lost their jobs at automotive supplier companies in the Spanish region of Galicia. For affected citizens, it means tailored support such as career guidance, retraining, and financial allowances to help you find a new job quickly.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament recommendations on EU-China political relations]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/878</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 7 October 2026. The European Parliament calls for a firmer, united approach toward China, reducing critical economic dependencies while safeguarding European security. These recommendations are directed at EU leadership, but they also impact European companies, universities, and public bodies dealing with China. For you, this means stronger defenses against cyber risks and disinformation, along with an economy that is less vulnerable to foreign pressure.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fairer corporate taxes and simpler rules for EU businesses]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/873</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 6 October 2026. The European Parliament wants to simplify international tax rules for large multinationals while ensuring European businesses are not unfairly disadvantaged. This mainly affects large multinational corporations and tax authorities, while small and medium-sized businesses are kept exempt from extra burdens. For you, this means fairer tax revenues to support public services and better safeguards against corporate tax avoidance.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tackling work-related stress and protecting mental health on the job]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/872</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 6 October 2026. The European Parliament is calling for new EU rules to prevent work-related stress and mental health problems. Employers, workers, and trainees across both the public and private sectors will be affected. Your employer will need to tackle stress factors more actively, respect your right to disconnect, and support you better when returning from sick leave.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU borrowing rules updated for financial support to member states]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/871</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 6 October 2026. The European Parliament approves updated rules for how the EU borrows money on financial markets to support member states. This mainly affects EU institutions and member countries that receive financial assistance. You will not notice this in daily life, but it helps the EU organize public funding more flexibly and at lower costs.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Simpler rules for sharing European spatial environmental data]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/870</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 6 October 2026. European rules on sharing digital maps and environmental data are being simplified and aligned with general open data frameworks. Public authorities, environmental data managers, and businesses providing or using geographic information will directly notice the reduced administrative burden. You will gain easier and more reliable access to public environmental information, such as data on nature, water, and soil quality.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[MEPs call for stronger border protection following migration crisis in Ceuta]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/866</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. This proposal calls for a stronger EU response at external borders, increased support from Frontex, and faster returns for people without legal stay rights. It primarily impacts the residents of Ceuta and Melilla, the Spanish government, border forces, and migrants attempting to cross. For you, it means a push toward tighter EU border security and coordinated action against sudden migration pressures.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[MEPs demand the release of political prisoners in Cuba]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/865</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament condemns repression in Cuba and demands the immediate release of political prisoners, notably Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí. This resolution mainly affects Cuban activists, detainees, and their families, as well as diplomatic relations between the EU and the Cuban regime. Nothing changes in your daily life; this is a political statement urging the EU to impose sanctions and suspend a cooperation agreement.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament condemns post-election violence and arrests in Zambia]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/869</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament condemns violence following Zambia's elections, including the killing of an opposition politician and arbitrary arrests. This resolution addresses the Zambian authorities, the European Union, and EU member states. Nothing changes directly for your daily life, but the EU is using its diplomatic influence to defend human rights.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parliament condemns the crackdown on freedoms in Hong Kong]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/867</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament demands the release of activists and booksellers detained in Hong Kong. This directly affects people in Hong Kong, as well as targeted activists and journalists. Nothing changes for you directly, but the EU is calling for sanctions and suspended extradition treaties.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parliament calls for review and simplification of EU fisheries policy]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/864</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament is asking the European Commission to revise fishing and aquaculture rules and cut red tape. This mainly affects fishers, fish farmers, and coastal communities. For you, this ultimately means clearer fish labelling in shops and a more secure, sustainable seafood supply.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tackling drug trafficking in European waters and ports]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/862</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament calls for stronger maritime surveillance, better port security, and more resources for law enforcement to combat drug smuggling. This directly affects police, customs officers, dock workers, and fishers who face pressure and threats from criminal networks. For you, this means an increased focus on community safety and less violence, alongside continued support for drug prevention and treatment.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Strengthening global healthcare and preparedness against epidemics]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/863</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament wants the EU to help partner countries reinforce their health systems against future disease outbreaks. Healthcare workers and citizens in partner countries will benefit through better facilities, local medicine production, and sustained funding. For you, this means a lower risk of global epidemics spreading rapidly to Europe.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU plan to tackle the healthcare worker shortage]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/868</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament proposes measures to recruit at least one million additional health workers by 2034 and improve working conditions. Healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses will benefit from better pay, fewer overtime hours, and increased support against burnout. For you, this means shorter hospital waiting times and better access to medical care, even outside major cities.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fairer rules and stronger support for European fisheries and aquaculture]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/860</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament wants imported seafood to meet the same strict social and environmental standards as EU products, supported by stricter border checks and clearer labelling. EU fishers, fish farmers, retailers, and public authorities will notice stronger action against unfair competition and more support to modernise and green the sector. As a consumer, you will find clearer information in shops and restaurants about where your fish comes from, how it was caught or farmed, and whether it is sustainable.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Better protection for young people on social media and online]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/861</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 September 2026. The European Parliament calls for stricter rules against addictive design, targeted ads, and cyberbullying affecting minors. This affects children, teenagers, parents, educators, and operators of digital platforms. Your children will get safer default settings and stronger safeguards against harmful content and online manipulation.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU-UK cooperation on competition law enforcement]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/854</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 16 September 2026. The European Parliament approves an agreement to enhance cooperation between the EU and the UK in enforcing competition rules. Regulators and businesses operating across both the European Union and the United Kingdom will be affected. Stronger oversight helps prevent unfair market practices, supporting fairer prices and more choice for you as a consumer.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New EU fund for nuclear safety and decommissioning old facilities]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/858</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 16 September 2026. The EU is merging two programmes into a single €966 million fund for nuclear safety and decommissioning outdated research facilities between 2028 and 2034. This affects non-EU partner countries – prioritising neighbours such as Ukraine – and European research facilities in Belgium, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. You gain from stronger safety oversight and better protection against radiation hazards, with no mandate to promote nuclear energy.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parliament opposes authorisation of a new genetically modified soybean]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/855</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 16 September 2026. The European Parliament asks the European Commission to withdraw the import authorisation for a specific genetically modified soybean variety. This affects European farmers, animal feed importers, and food businesses that process soy products. If followed, this genetically modified soybean will not be sold on the European market for human food or animal feed.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU funds continued decommissioning of Lithuania's Ignalina nuclear plant]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/857</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 16 September 2026. The European Union is extending financial support to safely dismantle and decommission the old Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for 2028–2034. This directly affects Lithuania and plant workers, alongside nuclear safety experts and specialized companies across the entire EU. You gain a safer living environment in Europe as radiation hazards from old reactors are systematically eliminated.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[European Parliament moves to tackle gender inequalities in healthcare]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/847</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 16 September 2026. Parliament calls for more research into women-specific health conditions and equal healthcare access. Women, vulnerable groups, and healthcare providers will notice these changes over time. You could receive faster diagnoses, safer medications, and treatments better suited to your body.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New EU Single Market and Customs Programme for 2028–2034]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/850</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 16 September 2026. Four EU funding programmes for the single market, customs, taxation, and anti-fraud are merged into a single programme for 2028–2034. The change mainly impacts customs and tax authorities, market surveillance bodies, consumer groups, and cross-border businesses. You will benefit from safer products in shops and online, stronger consumer rights protection, and more effective prevention of tax and customs fraud.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[EU plan to better prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases]]></title>
                <link>https://eu.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/849</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 16 September 2026. The European Parliament is calling for a joint EU cardiovascular strategy focusing on prevention, early detection, and closer healthcare cooperation. This proposal affects patients, healthcare workers, vulnerable groups, and women, whose heart conditions are still too often underdiagnosed. In practice, you will get clearer information, easier access to health check-ups, and more support to lead a healthy lifestyle and spot risks early.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>European Parliament</category>
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