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The EU trade agenda is set to have an overall positive impact on the EU economy and the agri-food sector, according to a new study. Trade agreements are due to result in substantial increases in EU agri-food exports, with more limited increases in imports, creating a positive trade balance overall.

New coronavirus variants and the volatile health situation worldwide call for further action to ensure that any travel to the EU takes place safely.

The Green Consumption Pledge is part of the European Climate Pact which is an EU-wide initiative inviting people, communities and organisations to participate in climate action and build a greener Europe.

The Council also adopted conclusions on Venezuela, coordinated maritime presences and climate and energy diplomacy.

MEPs demanded more clarity about Covid-19 vaccine contracts and welcomed the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president during Parliament's first plenary session of the year.

Parliament welcomes the positive measures included in the EU’s new Gender Equality Strategy but calls for additional actions and specific and binding targets.

Parliament voted to continue making additional resources available in 2021 and 2022 in order to provide food and basic assistance to the most deprived.

MEPs welcome the inauguration of Joe Biden as an opportunity for Europe to strengthen EU-US ties and tackle common challenges and threats to the democratic system.

The European Commission presents a new strategy to stimulate the openness, strength and resilience of the EU's economic and financial system for the years to come.