20/04/2018 - Institutional affairs
MEPs adopted legislation to reduce waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions during April's plenary session. They also debated the future of Europe with French president Emmanuel Macron.
19/04/2018 - Consumer affairs and public health / Food, farming and fisheries
New rules to ensure that only high-quality organic food is sold in the EU and to boost organic production were approved by the European Parliament.
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