Five numbers to take away from the plenary: new energy labelling, 30 years of Erasmus, gendre pension gap, European Capitals of Culture and European subsidies.

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From labelling to Erasmus: 5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg

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MEPs voted to simplify labelling of household appliances.

By the end of 2019, only 7 categories from A to G will remain

to identify the most energy-efficient products. ##@#

The European Union is celebrating 30 years of Erasmus this year.

Nine million students, as well as volunteers and trainees

have benefitted from this European exchange programme.##@#

28 countries of the European Union, including the United Kingdom,

 will host the European Capitals of Culture between 2020 and 2033

to promote cultural richness and diversity.##@#

Women get around 40% less pension than men.

MEPs are calling for measures to reduce and prevent this inequality.##@#

To reduce inequalities in Europe, EU lawmakers

say subsidies allocated to Member States post-2020