European Parliament
Parliament wants to end the illegal use of spyware
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- Parliament wants to end the illegal use of spyware
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- 2:42
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- 3 years ago
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- What if your phone turned into a spying device: giving malevolent actors access to your location, photos, contacts, camera and microphone? This is exactly what spyware such as Pegasus and Predator have done to the phones of some journalists, opposition politicians and civil activists.
On top of being illegal, this practice is dangerous to democracy and human rights. MEPs want to set ground rules on when and how such spyware should be used.
Your questions on the dangers of spyware, answered by MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld.
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- The Parliament condemned the destruction of Ukrainian Nova Kakhovka dam
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- How to protect democracy from malicious spyware
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- 1:38:16
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Parliament will present its proposals for tackling spyware abuse in Europe. In its final report the Committee of Inquiry investigating Pegasus and other spyware raised concerns about the impact of spyware abuse on democracy, civil society and the media in several EU member states. The committee's recommendations include: - neutral and thorough investigations into suspected abuse; - EU standards for law enforcement to legally deploy spyware; - limitations on who can be targeted; - legal remedies for people who have been targeted; - strict enforcement of the EU’s export control rules; - an EU Tech Lab to conduct research and technical investigations; - co-ordination with third countries such as the United States and Israel. During its year-long mandate, the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA) commissioned studies, held hearings with experts and people targeted with spyware, and organised several fact-finding visits (to Israe...
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- Ukraine: Parliament condemns dam destruction
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Members of the European Parliament have roundly condemned the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, attributed to occupying Russian forces. The resulting flooding has caused deaths, placed dozens of settlements under water and left thousands of people homeless.
The floods are also an ecological catastrophe: ravaging farmland and habitats, destroying aquatic life and releasing pollution into the Black Sea.
Parliament also discussed how to help Ukraine sustainably rebuild after the damage inflicted nearly 500 days after Russia’s full-scale invasion. MEPs are calling for international efforts to support and rebuild Ukraine.
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- Shaping the future: debate on the EU's pioneering AI rules
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- 1:39:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- On 13 June, Parliament members will debate the world’s first set of comprehensive rules for AI to manage the risks and promote uses of AI that align with EU values, including human oversight, privacy, and non-discrimination.
The rules follow a risk-based approach and establish obligations for providers and users depending on the level of risk the AI can generate. They would ban AI systems with unacceptable levels of risk.
MEPs are expected to back bans of remote biometric identification systems, categorisation based on sensitive characteristics, predictive policing and emotion recognition systems. They are also proposing tailor-made rules for generative AI, like ChatGPT, including labelling AI-generated content and making publicly-available summaries of copyrighted data used for training.
To boost AI innovation, MEPs propose exemptions for research activities and open-source AI components, as well as the use of so-called regulatory sandboxes, ...
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- President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides addresses the European Parliament
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- 1:43:06
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- During the eleventh This is Europe debate, MEPs will discuss Europe’s current situation and future challenges with the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides.
This is Europe is a series of debates with EU leaders discussing their vision for the future of the EU with MEPs.
The 10th debate was with Germanan Chancellor Olaf Scholz; while the one before that was with Xavier Bettel, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg.
Christodoulides was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2018 and became the 8th President of the Republic of Cyprus in February 2023.
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- European Youth Event closing
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- 1:31:56
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- For two days, thousands of EYE participants had the chance to share their ideas, work on new skills and connect with other young people and decision makers.
It's time to reflect on all that we have achieved together.
What are the best ideas collected throughout these days? What can the EU do with all these ideas and discussions?
- What are you taking with you from this experience? You know by now that your vote in the European elections counts, but what more can you do to keep engaging and be part of the discussion?
-What is the next step to turn ideas into actions?
Join the closing plenary of EYE2023 with high representatives of the European Parliament to discover where to go from here on the road to the 2024 European elections.
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- How can Europe reduce inequalities and built a better future?
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- 1:12:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Live from the European Youth Event (EYE2023): The social gap in Europe
With the recent crises the EU is facing, including COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, and inflation, we are constantly adapting to change. These hard times widen the gap between social classes and increase inequalities and exclusion.
- What kind of policies can help create more equal societies?
- Is Europe doing enough to solve these issues?
- How can we afford the increasing cost of living, especially young people?
- Should minimum wages be higher?
- And what about soaring rental prices, general housing instability and, in extreme cases, homelessness?
- What Europe do we want to see for ourselves and future generations?
Follow the debate and meet the speakers:
Speakers:
Sara Matthieu, Member of the European Parliament
Sabina Gjylsheni, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
Rosario Ortega, Ple...
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- Green, digital and hybrid: what would the jobs of tomorrow look like?
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- 1:10:19
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Live from the European Youth Event (EYE): Jobs of tomorrow
Digitalisation and globalisation are changing the world of work. Covid-19 has accelerated these changes, increasing flexibility for some, yet leading to job loss or burnout for others.
But what does the future hold?
• Will our work weeks be shorter, for example only four days long?
• How would this affect productivity and our work-life balance?
• Or do we stick to the same structures but make them hybrid and more flexible?
• What do we expect from our jobs - fair compensation, purpose, achievement?
• How is artificial intelligence changing the job market?
• Do we have enough skills and training for the green and digital jobs of tomorrow?
• How does the EU’s Youth Employment Support initiative help to tackle unemployment?
And how do you imagine working in ...
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- The European Youth Event kicked off today
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Follow the event online at our YouTube channel: http://epyoutube.eu/qCCg
The EYE2023 brings together thousands of young people from all over the European Union and beyond at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and online.
Ahead of the next EU elections in 2024, taking part in EYE2023 is a unique opportunity to feel part of a vibrant community of young people and experience the European democracy at its heart.
#shorts #eye2023 #youth #europeanparliament #speakup #thefutureisyours
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- European Youth Event kick-off
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- 1:29:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Follow the opening of the European Youth Event (EYE) live for a warm welcome by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament.
EYE2023 brings together thousands of young people from all over the EU and beyond at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and online. Ahead of the next EU elections in 2024, taking part in EYE2023 is a unique opportunity to feel part of a vibrant community of young people and experience the European democracy at its heart.
It's your time to share and shape your ideas on Europe’s future.
Speak up and be heard!
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- The European Parliament is fighting disinformation
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Sandra Kalniete, the leading MEP for tackling disinformation and foreign interference, explains how in this interview.
She looks at how algorithms and social media networks have changed the way we consume information.
Watch the full video: http://epyoutube.eu/qC9Z
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- How does disinformation affect history?
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Check our interview with Sandra Kalniete, the leading MEP for tackling disinformation and foreign interference: http://epyoutube.eu/qC9Z
She calls Europe not to remain silent in front of manipulations of historical facts, a practice she says is widely used by Russia.
#shorts #disinformation #europeanparliament
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- History can repeat itself if we don't fight disinformation
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Sandra Kalniete, the leading MEP for tackling disinformation and foreign interference, calls Europe not to remain silent in front of manipulations of historical facts, a practice she says is widely used by Russia.
Watch our full interview: http://epyoutube.eu/qC9Z
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- Fast fashion: Parliament pushes for ethical, sustainable textiles
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Ten years after the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh killed 1,134 garment workers, the European Parliament passed a resolution asking for new minimum standards to make the textile sector sustainable.
MEPs also called for measures to protect workers' rights in third countries and safeguards to limit the environmental impact of industries.
The collapse of the Rana Plaza factory killed mostly women, producing cheap clothing for well-known western brands.
#fastfashion #ranaplaza #textile #europeanparliament #lawmakers #shorts
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- Helping the most vulnerable going green
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- A new EU initiative will support investments on building renovations, renewable energy and green infrastructures.
The so-called Social Climate Fund will also ensure people on a low income and small companies that are struggling with the cost of energy and transport receive help.
#shorts #europeanparliament #climatechange #goinggreen
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- Cruelty Free Cosmetics
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Animal testing continues in the EU in spite of existing bans.
The European Parliament discussed in May the proposals from the European Citizens’ Initiative Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics on how to enforce the bans.
The initiative has gathered over 1.2 million signatures.
#crueltyfreecosmetics #crueltyfreeskincare #europeanparliament #shorts
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- Interview with Sandra Kalniete - Disinformation threat to democracy
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- 22:22
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- One year ahead of European elections, the leading MEP for tackling disinformation and foreign interference explains what the European Union is doing to ensure a fair and transparent suffrage whilst strengthening free speech.
Sandra Kalniete drafted Parliament's two sets of recommendations on how to deal with the thread posed by disinformation to democratic institutions.
In this interview, she looks at how algorithms and social media networks have changed the way we consume information and asks for more support to independent media and investigative journalism.
Kalniete also calls Europe not to remain silent in front of manipulations of historical facts, a practice she says is widely used by Russia. "History repeats itself if we do not take a stand for the truth", she alerts.
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- How can EU elections be protected against foreign interference?
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- 1:26:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Is it possible for non-EU countries to affect the democratic processes and election integrity?
Parliament is set to call for a coordinated EU strategy against foreign interference, information manipulation and attacks on democracy, particularly from Russia and China, to protect the European elections and increase the EU’s resilience against such attacks.
Attacks on democracy are likely to continue in ever-greater numbers and to become more sophisticated in the run-up to the European Parliament elections, taking place on 6-9 June 2024. The coordinated EU strategy is going to addresses issues such as interference on online platforms, protection of critical infrastructure and strategic sectors, interference during electoral processes, covert funding of political activities by foreign actors and resilience to cyberattacks
MEPs also expect answers from the European Commission on how it plans to ensure that the existing tools against information man...
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- Rana Plaza: MEPs push for ethical, sustainable textiles 10 years on
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Ten years after the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh killed 1,134 garment workers, the European Parliament passed a resolution asking for new minimum standards to make the textile sector sustainable.
MEPs also called for measures to protect workers' rights in third countries and safeguards to limit the environmental impact of industries.
The collapse of the Rana Plaza factory killed mostly women, producing cheap clothing for well-known western brands.
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- European Youth Event 2021
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The EYE (European Youth Event) brings together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and online thousands of young people from all over the European Union and the world, to share and shape their ideas on Europe’s future.
The EYE strives to promote equality, inclusiveness and sustainability with a strong commitment to accessibility for everyone. Our aim is to accommodate the needs of all participants and to implement solutions that make the event sustainable and environmentally friendly. In 2021, the EYE obtained the ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management, which will be renewed for EYE2023.
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- European Youth Event 2018
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The EYE (European Youth Event) brings together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and online thousands of young people from all over the European Union and the world, to share and shape their ideas on Europe’s future.
It is a unique opportunity for 16 to 30 year olds to interact, inspire each other and exchange their views with experts, activists, influencers and decision-makers, right in the heart of European democracy.
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- European Youth Event 2023: join us!
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Not coming to EYE2023 in Strasbourg? Alongside in-person activities, the EYE will feature exciting hybrid activities.
From the comfort of their own home and from all over Europe, everybody will be able to watch all the activities taking place in the Hemicycle, join the EYE2023 online community and ask questions to the speakers!
Here is the online programme:
Friday, 9 June
11:00 – 12:00 EYE2023 opening plenary: together for democracy
13:30 – 14:45 Jobs of tomorrow: green, digital and hybrid?
15:15 – 16:30 European Year of Skills: are we doing enough?
17:00 – 18:15 Right(s) at the heart of Europe: protecting EU values?
Saturday, 10 June
10:15 – 11:30 The social gap in Europe: can we do better?
12:00 – 13:15 European elections 2024: time to vote!
14:45 – 16:00 EU on the global stage: a voice that counts?
17:00 – 18:15 EYE2023 closing plenary: the road to the 2024 European e...
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- European Youth Event 2021 wrap-up
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The EYE (European Youth Event) brings together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and online thousands of young people from all over the European Union and the world, to share and shape their ideas on Europe’s future.
It is a unique opportunity for 16 to 30 year olds to interact, inspire each other and exchange their views with experts, activists, influencers and decision-makers, right in the heart of European democracy.
The EYE strives to promote equality, inclusiveness and sustainability with a strong commitment to accessibility for everyone. Our aim is to accommodate the needs of all participants and to implement solutions that make the event sustainable and environmentally friendly. In 2021, the EYE obtained the ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management, which will be renewed for EYE2023.
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- New rules to push companies to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment
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- 1:11:11
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Parliament will debate about new rules that would require companies to actively prevent, mitigate, or end the negative impact of their operations on human rights and the environment in any country.
This include issues like child labour, slavery, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
Additionally, companies will have to assess the impact on human rights and the environment within their value chains, which includes suppliers, transportation, distribution, and sales.
The rules will be applicable to EU-based companies employing more than 250 workers and with a turnover of more than €40 million. Parent companies with more than 500 employees and a turnover surpassing €150 million will also fall under these guidelines. Non-EU companies generating a turnover of more than €150 million (with at least €40 million from the EU) will also be included.
Failure to comply with these rules will result in liability and potential fine...
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- Energy transition: A fund to support the most vulnerable
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- As the EU moves towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the European Parliament wants to ensure no one is left behind.
That is why MEPs have approved an ambitious Social Climate Fund, designed to support vulnerable households, small businesses and transport users.
The fund will be financed by the Emissions Trading System, which makes big polluters pay for the damage they cause.
Discover how the fund will work in our short Q&A.
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- What is ‘carbon leakage’ and how will the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism tackle it?
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The EU is acting to stop companies from moving production abroad to avoid strict limits on CO2 emissions.
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- Triangle of Sadness: beauty as a currency in an image-based society
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Triangle of Sadness - LUX Audience Award nominee
Watch the full interview with director Ruben Östlund to learn more on the main themes of the film: http://epyoutube.eu/qC2Q
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- Ruben Östlund’s vision on capitalism, rich vs poor and other stereotypes
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- 23:01
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The Triangle of Sadness director talks about the main themes of his films, his sources of inspiration, the obsession with beauty in our digital society and... a little café in Cannes.
Triangle of Sadness is one of the five films nominated for the LUX Audience Award 2023, the European Parliament’s prize supporting European cinema. An uninhibited satire on roles, class and the fashion industry following models Carl and Yaya in their instagrammable trip aboard a luxury cruise ship.
Watch and rate your favourite LUX film and you could win a trip to the award ceremony in the European Parliament: https://rating.luxaward.eu/
To discover the other nominees, follow the LUX Audience Award's official channels:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/luxaward
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxaward/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxaudienceaward/
Check out our host's channel, Flora:
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- How can the EU keep its promise and ban cosmetics tests on animals?
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- 2:43:21
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The European Citizens’ Initiative Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics – Commit to a Europe Without Animal Testing calls on the EU to strengthen its animal testing ban.
MEPs will debate animal testing in cosmetics with the initiators of a citizen’s initiative to secure better animal welfare and environmental protection.
The hearing will be developed around the initiative's main topics:
1. Protect and strengthen the EU's cosmetics animal testing ban
Initiate legislative change to achieve consumer, worker, and environmental protection for all cosmetics ingredients without testing on animals for any purpose at any time.
2. Transform the EU's chemicals regulation
Ensure human health and the environment are protected by managing chemicals without the addition of new animal testing requirements.
3. Modernise science in the EU
Commit to a legislative proposal plotting a roadmap to phase out ...
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- The polluter pays! Updated Emissions Trading System
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The 'polluter pays' principle is at the heart of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS). In April 2023, the European Parliament passed ambitious laws to update the ETS and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The new system will make sure more industries pay for their emissions and encourage greater investment in green technology. The revised ETS is part of the EU’s Fit for 55 laws to tackle the climate crisis.
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- The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism explained
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- What is ‘carbon leakage’ and how will the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism tackle it?
Industries in the EU face strict limits on the CO2 emissions they produce. To get around these rules, companies may move production to non-EU countries with weaker regulations.
The European Parliament has approved new rules to encourage responsible behaviour by EU companies and discourage the import of cheap carbon-intensive products made in non-EU countries.
Find out more in our short Q&A.
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- EU - Latin America strategic partnership
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- 1:13:57
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Committee on Foreign Affairs will hold a hearing on the EU relations with Latin America, a region of strategic importance for the EU with long-standing history of shared common values and cultures. In the recent past the relations have faced some hurdles, which have enabled other global actors such as Russia and China to step in and promote their agendas.
Members will discuss with experts the geopolitics of the region against the backdrop of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, its internal dynamics and influences by China and Russia, and how to make a qualitative leap in the EU-Latin America strategic partnership.
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- How can the EU’s legal migration framework be improved?
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- 2:07:36
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Experts from international organisations, social partners, NGOs and academia discuss with European lawmakers the road map on legal migration into the EU.
Europe is facing demographic changes with a rapidly aging population and low birth rates. To help address the social and economic challenges that come with it, such as labour shortages and higher public expenditures, the European Union wants to encourage legal migration.
What will the new talent pool and talent partnerships look like?
How should the initiative on the recognition of third-country nationals' skills be shaped?
Parliament and EU member states have committed to work together to adopt the reform of migration and asylum rules before the 2024 European elections.
Learn more about what the EU is doing to improve legal migration: http://epyoutube.eu/qCtW
Guests:
Steve Peers, Essex School of Law
Mercedes Miletti, ETUC
Teresa Hornung...
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- Cleaner cars = less CO2 emissions. New EU rules explained
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The EU wants zero-emission cars and vans to become the norm by 2050.
To cut CO2 emissions, the European Parliament is pushing to replace fossil-fueled vehicles with greener models.
Discover how in our short Q&A animation.
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- The updated Emissions Trading System explained
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The 'polluter pays' principle is at the heart of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS).
In April 2023, the European Parliament passed ambitious laws to update the ETS and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The new system will make sure more industries pay for their emissions and encourage greater investment in green technology.
The revised ETS is part of the EU’s Fit for 55 laws to tackle the climate crisis. Find out more in our short, animated Q&A
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- Save the date: next European elections on 6-9 June 2024
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The next European elections will take place on 6-9 June 2024.
Make sure you vote and choose who will represent you!
#EP2024
#EUelections2024
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- Meet Ukrainian refugees who fled the war
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- 4:23
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- As Russia’s full-on invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, many refugees have picked up the pieces of their shattered lives and are rebuilding them in the European Union. Their stories are a tale of strength, resilience and solidarity. Here, four of them, living in Germany, Poland and Spain, tell their stories.
The European Parliament continues to stand by Ukraine and its people. Learn more: http://epyoutube.eu/UkraineOneYearOn
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- Save the date: next European elections on 6-9 June 2024
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- The next European elections will take place on 6-9 June 2024.
Make sure you vote and choose who will represent you!
#EP2024
#EUelections2024
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- The European Parliament defends your right to love whoever you want
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- Everyone should be free to love whoever they want.
The European Parliament declared the EU an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone 🏳️🌈 in 2021 and remains committed to defending this.
#IDAHOBIT
#shorts
#europeanparliament
#RobertaMetsola
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- The European Parliament is fighting violence against women
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The European Parliament has backed the EU-wide ratification of the convention. MEPs also urged the six EU countries that have not yet made it law to do so without delay.
Watch our interview with Robert Biedroń, chair of Parliament's women’s rights and gender equality committee, to learn what the Parliament is doing to tackle this issue: http://epyoutube.eu/qBv2
Preventing gender-based violence, protecting women and girls, providing support for victims… These are some of the goals of the Istanbul Convention, the first legally binding international instrument in that regard.
#shorts #Istanbulconvention #womenempowerment #womensrights
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- Lukas Dhont opens up: deeper connections and the role of art
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Close - LUX Audience Award nominee
Watch the full interview with Lukas Dhont to take a closer look at his story: http://epyoutube.eu/qCs2
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- Close: an intimate exploration of childhood friendship
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- 17:52
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Director Lukas Dhont discusses his creative process, from sources of inspiration to poetical and philosophical themes underpinning his films.
Close is one of the 5 films nominated for the LUX Audience Award 2023, the European Parliament’s prize supporting European cinema. A coming-of-age drama about friendship and responsibility, the film follows two teenage boys whose close bond is suddenly torn apart.
Watch and rate your favourite LUX film and win a trip to the award ceremony in the European Parliament: https://rating.luxaward.eu/
To discover the other nominees, please follow the LUX Audience Award official channels:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/luxaward
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxaward/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxaudienceaward/
Check out our host's channel, Kätriin Huttunen: https://www.youtube.com/@katriinhu
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- End of trade in shark and ray fins in the EU
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- 44:09
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The European Citizen’s Initiative Stop Finning-Stop the Trade is calling for the end of trade in shark and ray fins in the EU. The initiative gathered the support of over 1.1 million signatures and asks for measures to be taken.
This is why Parliament members are debating a possible ban of the trade of shark and ray fins in the EU, including the import, export and transit of fins, unless naturally attached to the animal's body.
Every year, between 63 and 273 million sharks die as a result of fishing. Sharks are hunted worldwide, primarily because of their fins.
The fins are often collected in a cruel way by finning. Finning means that the sharks’fins are cut off at sea whilst the animal may still be alive. The remainder of the shark gets thrown overboard because their meat is almost worthless compared to the fins. Without fins the sharks sink to the seabed where they suffocate, bleed to death or are eaten alive.
Some of this tra...
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- Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa to address the Parliament
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- 23:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Update: The address will begin in a few minutes, we apologise for the delay.
The President of Portugal will address the Parliament in Strasbourg.
Born in Lisbon in 1948, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was elected President of the Republic in January 2016 and re-elected five years later. A tenured professor at Lisbon University’s Faculty of Law and a political commentator on Portuguese radio and TV stations, he began his career as a journalist for the weekly newspapers Semanário and Expresso, which he helped to set up.
00:01 - Introduction by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament
02:53 - Introduction by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal
03:45 - European unity
04:28 - Looking back at the European Union in 2016
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- Istanbul Convention: MEPs take steps to combat violence against women
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Preventing gender-based violence, protecting women and girls, providing support for victims… These are some of the goals of the Istanbul Convention, the first legally binding international instrument in that regard.
The European Parliament has backed the EU-wide ratification of the convention. MEPs also urged the six EU countries (Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia) that have not yet made it law to do so without delay.
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- Olaf Scholz: "Our future is the European Union"
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the European Parliament on Europe Day.
Watch his full speech here: http://epyoutube.eu/qCnG
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- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses the European Parliament
- Runtime
- 1:41:36
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- During the tenth This is Europe debate, MEPs will discuss Europe’s current situation, challenges and the EU's future prospects with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
This is Europe is a series of debates with EU leaders discussing their visions for the future of the EU with MEPs.
During the ninth debate in the series, the Parliament welcomed the Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel; the eighth debate in April was with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda.
Scholz became Chancellor in 2021. Before that, he was Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister from 2018 to 2021 and First Mayor of Hamburg from 2011 to 2018. He has also served as Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Interior Senator of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, and Deputy Chair of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.
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- The European flag: a symbol of fundamental values
- Runtime
- 1:18
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- Discover the story of the European flag and the values it stands for: democracy, dignity, freedom, equality, rule of law and human rights. The European flag inspires around the globe. People celebrating or fighting for the causes the flag represents often adopt it as their symbol, inside and outside EU borders.
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- Cutting CO2 emissions with cleaner cars: new EU rules
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- The EU wants to make sure that zero-emission cars and vans are the norm by 2050.
The European Parliament has taken action, pushing to phase out fossil-fueled vehicles and replace them with greener models.
Discover how in our short Q&A animation.
