EU Parliament President Metsola reiterated the Parliament’s unwavering support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of a coordinated European policy to ensure the integrity of Schengen. The Parliament will play a crucial role in Ukraine’s future by supporting the country with an exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance loan of up to 35 billion Euros. Additionally, Metsola highlighted the need for swift implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact to address migration challenges and combat hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus.
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Disabled people to get ‘right to try’ work without risk of losing benefits
The government is set to announce welfare reforms that will allow disabled individuals to try employment without losing their benefits, addressing concerns over potential loss of entitlements. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is expected to introduce a "right to try guarantee" to prevent automatic reassessment of benefits for those entering the workforce. However, there are worries over sweeping welfare cuts that could push thousands of disabled people into poverty, with concerns that as many...
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