European Parliament
Protecting consumers with new rules on crypto-assets
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- Protecting consumers with new rules on crypto-assets
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Parliament has given the green light to a new framework to regulate the volatile world of crypto-currency.
MEPs approved a ground-breaking set of rules around crypto-assets, which aim to combat money laundering and market manipulation.
The EU wants to detect and stop illicit flows of crypto-assets, while making it safer for people to hold and trade them.
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- New rules on crypto assets by #europeanparliament
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- #shorts #europeanparliament #europeanunion #crypto #cryptocurrency
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- How long until we reach full gender equality?
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- What our full interview with Robert Biedroń, chair of the European Parliament's women’s rights and gender equality committee: http://epyoutube.eu/qDsK
#shorts #genderequality #womensrights #europeanparliament #violenceprevention #abortion #reproductiverights #equalpay
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- Happy Ukrainian Independence Day!
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Freedom, sovereignty, independence.That is what Ukraine deserves, what Europe supports, what the future holds. On Independence Day, we reiterate our commitment to Ukraine. We will continue to stand with you for as long as it takes. Just like we did for the past 18 months.
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- The migration crisis at the heart of a historical joint Merkel/Hollande speech
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Watch the full video: http://epyoutube.eu/qCGY
#shorts #europeanparliament #merkel #hollande #migration #refugees
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- What is Europe for you?
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- We asked what Europe means to you. Check some of the answers. Do you agree with them?
#shorts #europeanparliament #europeanunion
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- Meet Anu & Carlos, fighters of #climatechange
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Meet Anu and Carlos, two climate advocates who are taking concrete steps for the planet. One as an 'Activist Granny' in Finland, the other as a member of the 'Global Shapers' NGO in the Canary Islands.
#europeanparliament #europeanunion #climatechange #climate #environment
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- Lech Wałęsa's view of the eastern bloc's European future
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Watch the full video: http://epyoutube.eu/qCHe
#shorts #lechwalesa #sovietunion #europeanunion #europeanparliament
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- Two years ago the EU banned the use of single-use plastics
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- #shorts #europeanparliament #europeanunion #singleuseplastic #environment #plastic
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- How the European Parliament works
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Parliament, the only directly elected EU institution, is the beating heart of European democracy!
It represents the interests of EU citizens.
MEPs debate, amend and pass laws which have a direct impact on the lives of some 450 million Europeans.
Find out more about how the European Parliament works!
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- Europe's role on building peace on the island of Ireland in the words of Mary Robinson
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Watch the full video: http://epyoutube.eu/qCHw
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- Find out more about EU's new rules to make the internet safer
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- #europeanparliament #shorts #digital #internet #online
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- How the European Parliament works?
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Parliament, the only directly elected EU institution, is the beating heart of European democracy!
It represents the interests of EU citizens. MEPs debate, amend and pass laws which have a direct impact on the lives of some 450 million Europeans. Find out more about how the European Parliament works!
#europeanunion #europeanparliament #europe #europa #shorts
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- The benefits of the European Union
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- As a European Union citizen, you are free to live, work and travel across 27 EU countries. The EU supports the economy and protects your rights, ensuring fairer workplaces, safer products and a clean environment.
The EU promotes values like equality, peace and democracy at home and abroad.
Find out more about the benefits the EU brings.
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- Companies that exploit workers or damage the environment could soon face consequences
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Parliament is working on new rules that would hold companies accountable for harm caused to people and the planet.
Companies will have to identify, address and remedy their impact on human rights and the environment throughout their value chain.
Failing of doing so could lead to sanctions such as having products taken off the market, public "naming and shaming" or fines of at least 5% of their global net turnover.
Rules should apply to all companies operating in EU internal market, including those from outside the EU.
#europeanparliament #shorts #duediligence #workersrights #environment
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- A human-centered AI in Europe
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- MEPs Brando Benifei and Dragoş Tudorache, who are leading talks on the new AI act, explain how the EU intends to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in a conversation with AI expert Letitia Parcalabescu @AICoffeeBreak
Check out the full 23-minute interview: http://epyoutube.eu/qDj5
#europeanparliament #ai #artificialintelligence #europeanunion #shorts
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- Ever wondered what are the benefits of the European Union?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- As a European Union citizen, you are free to live, work and travel across 27 EU countries. The EU supports the economy and protects your rights, ensuring fairer workplaces, safer products and a clean environment.
The EU promotes values like equality, peace and democracy at home and abroad.
Find out more about the benefits the EU brings.
#europeanunion #europeanparliament #europe #europa #shorts
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- The Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts decrypted
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- From messaging apps to online marketplaces, digital services are central to our daily lives.
But the online world is also home to fake news, harmful content and dubious business practices and has become dominated by big tech companies.
The European Parliament has passed new rules to regulate them and ensure a fairer and safer environment for businesses and consumers.
Find out more about the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act in our short Q&A.
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- The fight against terrorism in the heart of Nadia Murad’s speech in the European Parliament
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Watch the full video: http://epyoutube.eu/qCHb
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- Time has come to put an end throwaway culture!
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Watch the full interview: http://epyoutube.eu/qCYG
#shorts #europeanparliament #consumerprotection #circulareconomy
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- Better conditions on your traineeship? Parliament is working on it!
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Parliament want new EU rules to set minimum quality standards for traineeships.
The new rules should ensure trainees are paid enough to at least cover food,
housing and transport, and have access to social protection.
#europeanparliament #shorts #youth #employment #trainee
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- Summer fun! Europe’s waters cleaner than ever
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- This summer, many people will be heading to beaches, rivers and lakes for their holidays!
The EU sets minimum standards for bathing water and more than 95% of the 22,000 sites tested meet the minimum requirements. 9 in 10 of Europe’s beaches are rated excellent according to the European Environment Agency’s 2022 Bathing Water report.
The European Parliament supports high standards for EU bathing waters.
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- Parliament discusses challenges for human rights with UN High Commissioner
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- 1:37:40
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Parliament hosts Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on a debate about the challenges for human rights in the EU.
The debate is organised by the members of the human rights subcommittee and the civil liberties committee.
The meeting provides a timely opportunity to address human rights achievements and global challenges on the matter. It will focus on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as other key topics, among them artificial intelligence, migration, and climate change.
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration, which established the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The European Parliament remains strongly committed to supporting the independence of the OHCHR and its leadership role in protecting and promoting human rights across the globe.
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- Schengen area: debate on the strengths and weaknesses of the EU's free movement zone
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- 1:48:14
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Public hearing on Schengen borders will be held by the Committee on Petitions and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.
The debate will focus on several petitions received on internal border checks within the Schengen area. European citizens raised concerns over the reintroduction of such controls limiting the free movement of persons within the EU.
The hearing will also touch upon the strengths and weaknesses of the Schengen area, including in relation to its extension.
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- How to prepare workers for the digital and green transitions?
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- 1:59:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- On 17 July the European Parliament’s employment and social affairs committee will hold a hearing on future-proof jobs and skills training for the digital and green transitions.
Speaking with experts and stakeholders, MEPs will focus on the need to ensure that the current and future workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to fully reap the benefits of the green and digital transitions.
The questions “How will digital and green transitions affect the labour market?”, “Which opportunities might arise?” and “How to create good working conditions in all sectors and regions across the EU?” will fuel the discussion with stakeholders and speakers from various organisations, such as Circle Economy, Cedefop, Eurofound, ELA, BusinessEurope, ETUC and OECD.
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- Q&A with leading MEPs and AICoffeeBreak: first rules for artificial intelligence
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- MEPs Brando Benifei and Dragoş Tudorache, who are leading talks on the new AI act, explain how the EU intends to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in a conversation with AI expert Letitia Parcalabescu @AICoffeeBreak.
Check out the full 23-minute interview: http://epyoutube.eu/qDj5
The world’s first AI legislation will ensure better conditions for the development and use of this innovative technology.
AI can create many benefits, such as better healthcare; safer and cleaner transport; more efficient manufacturing; and cheaper and more sustainable energy. However, at the same time the increasing reliance on AI systems poses potential risks.
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- Recharging and refueling green vehicles will soon be easier
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Parliament has approved new plans to build more infrastructure for fueling zero-emission cars.
#greendeal #europeanparliament #greentransition #zeroemissions
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- Expanding the EU’s alternative fuels infrastructure
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Parliament has passed new rules to make it easier to top up green vehicles.
The EU wants to help create a network of electric recharging and hydrogen refuelling points that are as practical and accessible as petrol stations.
Meanwhile, airports and big ports will have to provide electricity to planes and ships.
The rules are part of Fit for 55 measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions and build a carbon-neutral EU.
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- Migrants at sea: Parliament calls for EU emergency action
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- 1:34:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- On Wednesday morning, MEPs will discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea.
In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs will debate the prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes.
They are also expected to discuss the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by member states, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya.
The debate with the Spanish Council Presidency and the Commission will be wound up by a resolution, on which MEPs will vote on Thursday.
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- Recovery of damaged nature across the EU
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- 2:38:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- As part of the European Green Deal, the European Commission proposed on 22 June 2022 a regulation to contribute to the long-term recovery of nature across the EU’s land and sea areas and to achieve its climate and biodiversity objectives.
Parliament will debate the law and vote on whether to reject the Commission’s proposal or amend it.
Follow the debate on 11 July and the vote on 12 July to learn more.
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- Good news: bathing water quality improving
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Summer is here and holidays around the corner: time to go for a swim!
At home or abroad, Europeans can safely enjoy a swim this summer as 96% of bathing sites meet minimum quality requirements set out under EU rules.
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- Interview with Biljana Borzan - More sustainable products and no greenwashing
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- 15:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Parliament is working on several sets of rules to help consumers make environmentally-friendly choices and push companies to offer longer-lasting products. Biljana Borzan is leading talks on one of these sets.
In this interview, the Croatian MEP talks about the importance of ensuring that products really are what they claim to be and that they can be fixed at affordable prices when they break down.
Borzan believes that consumers want to play a part in the green transition and industry should help them doing so. “It is time that also the industry understands that changes are needed and that they are ready to make their contribution to a better environment in the future,” she said.
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- AI Coffeebreak interviews leading MEPs on the EU's artificial intelligence act
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- 23:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Join the live conversation with AI expert Letitia Parcalabescu @AICoffeeBreak and the Parliament members in charge of this Brando Benifei and Dragoş Tudorache to learn how the use of artificial intelligence in the EU will be regulated by the AI Act.
The European Parliament wants to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure better conditions for the development and use of this innovative technology.
AI can create many benefits, such as better healthcare; safer and cleaner transport; more efficient manufacturing; and cheaper and more sustainable energy. However, at the same time the increasing reliance on AI systems poses potential risks.
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- It's time to move away from throwaway culture!
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- MEP Biljana Borzan is leading Parliament's work on new rules that should encourage companies to offer longer-lasting products and affordable options to fix them when they break down.
She also explains how misleading claims are harmful for consumers and for industry itself and explains what Parliament is doing to tackle the issue.
Watch the full interview: http://epyoutube.eu/qCYG
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- 'Close' director Lucas Dhont has a message for you!
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Dhont gave this speech in the European Parliament before receiving the 2023 LUX Audience Award for his film “Close”.
Check the ceremony: http://epyoutube.eu/qCUQ
For more of what Dhont has to say about his movie, watch the interview he gave to content creator Kätriin Huttunen for Parliament's YouTube channel: http://epyoutube.eu/qCUS
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- EU Parliament's safer product rules: saving billions for consumers
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- MEPs have adopted new rules on protecting consumers better when products other than foods are sold online or in traditional shops in the EU.
The new rules should reduce the harm to EU consumers due to preventable accidents and healthcare costs.
Consumers are expected to save €1 billion in the first year of the rules coming in force and
€5.5 billion over the next decade.
#europeanparliament #consumerprotection #productdesign #safetyproducts #europeanunion
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- Lukas Dhont's film ‘Close’ wins the 2023 LUX Audience award.
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Drawing inspiration from his own youth, Dhont examines the way society discourages young men from engaging with their emotions and forming close relationships with their peers.
Organised by the European Parliament, the LUX Audience Award promotes cultural diversity, raises awareness about current political and social issues and provides support to European cinema.
2023’s other nominees were ‘Alcarràs’, ‘Burning Days’, ‘Triangle of Sadness’ and ‘Will-o’-the-wisp’
#close #europeanparliament #cinema
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- AI: pros and cons
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Parliament is working on the world's first rules on artificial intelligence, to ensure that Europe can continue to innovate while protecting people.
#shorts #europeanparliament #artificialintelligence #ai
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- Discussion to mark the World Refugee Day
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- 1:27:37
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- To mark World Refugee Day at the European Parliament, three committees are hosting an exchange of views, focusing on forgotten crises as well as the importance of inclusion and finding solutions for displaced people who have found refuge in a foreign country.
Members of the civil liberties, justice and home affairs, development committees as well as the
human rights subcommittee will have the opportunity to hear and discuss with a panel of guests composed of:
• Mr Bahati Mnyci, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and a refugee in Zimbabwe since 2003, who is now completing a Master's degree in Italy and will share his lived experience of forced displacement as well as the impact education has had throughout his life
• Ms Yasmine Rockenfeller, Chief of Global Issues Unit in the UNHCR Brussels office;
• Mr Francesco Luciani, Head of Unit for "Migration and Forced Displacement" in the European Commission's Directorate-Gener...
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- Robert Schuman, one of the European Union’s founding fathers, was born this day in 1886
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- #shorts #europeanunion #europeanparliament #robertschumann
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- Belgian movie ‘Close’ wins 2023 LUX Audience Award
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- ‘Close’ by Belgian filmmaker Lukas Dhont has won the 2023 LUX Audience award.
The coming-of-age drama chronicles the unraveling of a close friendship between two 13-year-old boys.
Drawing inspiration from his own youth, Dhont examines the way society discourages young men from engaging with their emotions and forming close relationships with their peers.
Organised by the European Parliament, the LUX Audience Award promotes cultural diversity, raises awareness about current political and social issues and provides support to European cinema.
2023’s other nominees were ‘Alcarràs’, ‘Burning Days’, ‘Triangle of Sadness’ and ‘Will-o’-the-wisp’
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- And the winner is... LUX 2023
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- 1:10:41
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Watch the livestream of the 2023 LUX Audience Award ceremony taking place in the European Parliament in Brussels on 27 June 🇪🇺🎬
A special event featuring European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Vice-President Evelyn Regner and representatives from the five nominated films.
🏆 The LUX Audience Award is the biggest European Audience Film Award with citizens and Members of the European Parliament jointly deciding the winning film.
The five competing films for the LUX Audience Award:
🎥 Alcarràs by Carla Simón Pipó - https://youtu.be/GD3FQOkZS0Y
Spain, Italy | 2022
🎥 Burning Days by Emin Alper - https://youtu.be/5jfnfLN6H-M
Turkey, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece, Croatia | 2022
🎥 Close by Lukas Dhont - https://youtu.be/R7BzEMPEYvQ
Belgium, France, the Netherlands | 2022
🎥 Triangle of Sadness by Ruben Östlund - https://youtu.be/p7RNd...
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- World's first rules for artificial intelligence
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Parliament is ready to negotiate the AI Act, the world's first AI law, to ensure that Europe can continue to innovate while protecting people.
#shorts #europeanparliament #artificialintelligence #ai
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- MEPs back rules to ban greenwashing claims
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Tired of a product breaking right after the warranty expires or not being as sustainable as you thought? The European Parliament backs new rules for sustainable, durable products and no greenwashing.
Find out more: http://epyoutube.eu/qCPK
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- Towards greener and safer batteries in the EU
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Global demand for batteries is booming.
The European Parliament approved new rules that will greatly benefit consumers, as batteries will be well-functioning, safer and easier to remove.
#shorts #europeanparliament #battery #gogreen
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- Parliament vs Predator/Pegasus spyware
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Spyware such as Pegasus and Predator can turn your phone into a spying device giving access to your location, photos, contacts, camera and microphone.
On top of being illegal, this practice is dangerous to democracy and human rights. The Parliament wants to set ground rules on when and how such spyware should be used.
Watch the full debate on how to fight spyware abuse: https://youtube.com/live/wvIIRoBgZrY
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- Dr Mukwege has seen 1st-hand the impact of rape as a weapon of war
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, see what Peace Nobel Prize winner Dr Denis Mukwege told the European Parliament about the use of rape as a weapon of war.
Full video: http://epyoutube.eu/qCKF
#shorts #europeanparliament #womenempowerment #womensrights
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- President of Cyprus calls for a united Europe
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides addressed the European Parliament as part of the latest This is Europe debate.
President Christodoulides presented to the European Parliament his vision for the future of Europe, focusing on geopolitically-driven challenges.
Watch the full debate here:https://youtube.com/live/FQK8-b9bhJc
#shorts #europeanparliament #cyprus
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- “Kosovo is Europe, and to be Kosovar is to be European” - Kosovo’s President Osmani
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, addressed the European Parliament in a formal sitting in Strasbourg.
#shorts #europeanparliament #kosovo
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- Circular economy: getting more life from batteries
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
- Description
- Phones, computers, electric cars… they all use batteries. And demand is increasing rapidly.
The European Parliament has approved new rules to reduce the impact on the environment, ensuring minimum standards for recycling batteries and their component materials.

