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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12125

26 October 2018
Contents Publication in full By article 15 / 30
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY / Justice
European Parliament adopts firm resolution on Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal
Brussels, 25/10/2018 (Agence Europe)

On Thursday 25 October, MEPs adopted a firm resolution on the Cambridge Analytica scandal (see EUROPE 121114), which particularly criticises Facebook for its inability to have the personal data of millions of users protected.

"Facebook has not only violated the trust of European citizens but has also infringed Union law", the MEPs write.  They furthermore recommend a social network to bring modifications to its platform in order to comply with the general regulation on data protection.

Contents

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY
SAKHAROV PRIZE: Ukrainian film maker Oleg Stentsov wins 2018 edition
TRANSPORT: European Parliament adopts its position on road charges at first reading
CLIMATE: in light of COP 24, European Parliament calls on EU to aim for a 55% reduction in its emissions by 2030
BIODIVERSITY: European Parliament calls upon the EU to set the example for an ambitious result at COP 14 in Egypt
AGRICULTURE: European Parliament kicks off Parliament/Council negotiations on combating unfair trade practices
ANIMAL HEALTH: European Parliament approves legislation aiming to reduce use of antibiotics on farms
ANIMAL HEALTH: European Parliament calls for better welfare in industrial poultry farming
FISHERIES: negotiations between Council and European Parliament on 'Western Waters' management plan can start
GMOS: European Parliament vetoes authorisation of glyphosate-resistant Monsanto hybrid maize
HEALTH: European Parliament denounces a lack of preparation on medical devices
SAUDI ARABIA: murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Parliament calls on EU to stand ready to impose sanctions
VENEZUELA: European Parliament supports opening investigation into Maduro regime for crimes against humanity
AZOV SEA: Parliament condemns Russian actions in Azov Sea
JUSTICE: European Parliament adopts its resolution condemning rise in neo-fascist violence, after an eventful vote
JUSTICE: European Parliament adopts firm resolution on Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal
SOCIAL: European Parliament calls on member states to implement European pillar of social rights
BREXIT: Parliament approves relocation of London-based agencies
TRANSPORT: European Parliament calls for revision of directive on deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
ECB: Mario Draghi carries out balancing exercise on Italian budgetary situation
EXTERNAL ACTION
CAMBODIA: Phnom Penh will have to redeem itself to maintain preferential access to European market
TRADE: Thirteen jurisdictions discuss WTO reform in Ottawa
COLOMBIA: EU supports Bogota's action in pacification of country and hosting Venezuelan refugees
SECTORAL POLICIES
INDUSTRY: Council adopts its position on amending Regulation on approval of vehicles for Brexit
HEALTH: endocrine disruptors, exemption linked to 'negligible risk' not doing well
FISHERIES: United Kingdom takes a further step towards regaining control of its waters
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
SOCIAL: Rules to tackle abuse of fixed-term employment contracts cover employees of operatic and orchestral foundations, says Court
COPYRIGHT: A simple military report cannot be copyright-protected, says Advocate General
INSTITUTIONAL
HUNGARY: Central European University gets ready to move to Vienna, unless its authorisation is renewed by the Hungarian government
NEWS BRIEFS
BURUNDI: EU renews sanctions against four persons for a year
JUSTICE: Cambridge Analytica case, Facebook fined a maximum of £500,000