European Parliament
Swedish Council presidency, Ukraine, the Single Market - coming up in Strasbourg
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- Swedish Council presidency, Ukraine, the Single Market - coming up in Strasbourg
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 years ago
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- In its first sitting of 2023, Parliament will discuss the priorities of the Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU. Members will examine the merits of establishing a tribunal to try Russia’s leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
Plenary is expected to call on the Commission for more stringent proposals for reducing and regulating the tens of millions of tonnes of waste shipped within the EU every year.
Parliament will also mark the 30th anniversary of one of the cornerstones of the EU – the European Single Market. All that and more, coming up in Parliament.
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- President Metsola's season's greetings
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- "In 2023 we need to double down on protecting our values: freedom, democracy, justice, equality, solidarity and the rule of law. These are what underpin our open societies and our open markets. Without them, we have nothing." - President Metsola
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- President Roberta Metsola’s New Year’s message
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- As 2023 begins, many Europeans are looking forward with the hope of a better future. After a challenging 2022, people are hoping that the coming year will be more peaceful, prosperous and positive.
Watch President Metsola’s New Year’s address: a message of solidarity among nations and with Ukraine, a message of hope and a message that Parliament and the EU are working to bring progress and positive change.
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- Watch our interview with members from Ukranian civil society and government
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- On 14 December Parliament's president Roberta Metsola handed the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to representatives of the brave people of Ukraine in a ceremony in Strasbourg.
On our live chat, they explained what the prize represents for their country and how they see the future.
Our guests are:
• Oleksandra Matviychuk, human rights lawyer and chair of the Centre for Civil Liberties
• Ivan Fedorov, the mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, which is currently under Russian occupation
• Yaroslav Bozhko, spokesperson of the Yellow Ribbon Civil Resistance Movement
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- Climate goals, AI and the digital economy – coming up in Parliament in 2023
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- MEPs are due to finalise measures to speed the green transition and ensure the EU becomes carbon-neutral by 2050.
Europe’s climate goals will be high on Parliament’s agenda in the first half of 2023, with members set to sign off on a ban on polluting vehicles and a tougher emissions trading system.
New rules to boost green fuels and increase energy efficiency will be put to the vote.
Parliament is also set to decide on a common framework for AI technology alongside measures to ensure the digital sector is fairer and safer for all.
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- Discover the nominees of the LUX Audience Award 2023
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The 5 finalists of the LUX Audience Award 2023 have been unveiled:
- Alcarràs by Carla Simón
- Burning Days by Emin Alper
- Close by Lukas Dhont
- Triangle of sadness by Ruben Östlund
- Will-o'-the-Wisp by João Pedro Rodrigues
Show your love for European film!
Watch and rate your favourite film by 12 June and you could win a trip to the Award Ceremony on 14 June at the European Parliament in Strasbourg:
https://luxaward.eu/en/
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- Parliament's Secretary-General farewell in Brussels
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- 22:23
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Farewell speech from Secretary-General Klaus Welle to Parliament's staff in Brussels on 8 December 2022.
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- Parliament's Secretary-General farewell speech in Luxembourg
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- 23:24
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Farewell speech from Secretary-General Klaus Welle to Parliament's staff in Luxembourg on 12 December 2022.
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- LUX Audience Award 2023: the finalists
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- *** AWARD CEREMONY: 27 JUNE ***
It's time to show your love for European films. The 5 nominees of the LUX Audience Awards have been announced:
- Alcarràs by Carla Simón
- Burning Days by Emin Alper
- Close by Lukas Dhont
- Triangle of sadness by Ruben Östlund
- Will-o'-the-Wisp by João Pedro Rodrigues
Watch and rate your favourite film by 12 June and you could win a trip to the Award Ceremony on 27 June at the European Parliament in Strasbourg:
https://luxaward.eu/en/
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- This is Europe: Slovenian Prime Minister
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Slovenian PM Robert Golob addressed the European Parliament.
He said Russia’s aggression means the EU needs unity and energy autonomy and also called for integration of the Western Balkans into Europe.
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- 2022 Sakharov Prize awarded to the brave People of Ukraine
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The brave People of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society have been awarded the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. MEPs honoured Ukrainians for their commitment to fighting for rights and freedoms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Parliament by video link, as MEPs repeated their call for an international tribunal to investigate Russian war crimes.
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- Join our live chat with the representatives of the brave people of Ukraine
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- 30:10
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Guests are:
• Oleksandra Matviychuk, human rights lawyer and chair of the Centre for Civil Liberties
• Ivan Fedorov, the mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, which is currently under Russian occupation
• Yaroslav Bozhko, spokesperson of the Yellow Ribbon Civil Resistance Movement
The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded each year by the European Parliament to honour individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.
This year's laureates are the brave people of Ukraine, who are not only fighting to protect their homes, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, but also defending freedom, democracy, the rule of law and European values on the battlefield.
Learn more about the Prize here: http://epyoutube.eu/Sakharov_Prize_awardee
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- Brave people of Ukraine awarded 2022 Sakharov Prize
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- 26:11
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Parliament is honouring the Ukrainian people for defending their country and core European values in face of Russian aggression.
Parliament President Roberta Metsola will hand the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to representatives of the Ukranian civil society and government during a ceremony in Strasbourg.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the Parliament remotely.
Read about the other nominees for this year’s Sakharov Prize: http://epyoutube.eu/SakharovPrize_nominees
The annual Sakharov Prize has been awarded to individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms since 1988.
Learn more about the prize: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/sakharovprize/en/home
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- Corruption allegations involving Qatar and members of Parliament
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- 1:38:16
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- In light of the investigations launched by Belgian authorities against a few of its members, Parliament will hold today a debate to assess the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions.
The discussion will pave the way for a resolution to be put to vote Thursday.
You can read President Metsola’s full statement on the investigations here: http://epyoutube.eu/Metsola_declaration
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- President Metsola bids farewell to Parliament's secretary general
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- President Metsola's message to Klaus Welle, secretary general of the Parliament, as he leaves office at the end of the month.
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- Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob addresses Parliament
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- 1:31:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- MEPs will discuss the EU’s future prospects with Robert Golob, prime minister of Slovenia.
This will be the seventh “This is Europe” debate to take place at the European Parliament to discuss with EU leaders their visions for the future of the EU.
Robert Golob took the lead of the government in May 2022. He is one of the leading experts in power engineering in Slovenia.
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- Sakharov Prize, green energy permits, disabilities – coming up in Parliament
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Parliament will award the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the brave People of Ukraine for their fight for freedom and democracy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address MEPs via video link and members of Ukraine’s State Emergency Services, civil society as well as elected leaders will receive the award at the ceremony in Strasbourg in the name of the People of Ukraine.
MEPs will vote on proposals to speed up issuing renewable energy project permits and reducing the energy consumption of buildings. Both steps will help the green transition and boost energy independence.
Parliament is also expected to call for more robust rules to support people with disabilities. All that and more, coming up in Parliament.
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- How to give a new life to your products?
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- 1:32:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The Parliament has been a supporter of the consumers’ rights to repair for over a decade. According to a Eurobarometer survey, 77% of EU consumers would rather repair their goods than buy new ones, but ultimately have to replace or discard them. This happens because of the cost of repairs, lack of service, product design that makes it impossible to disassemble and replace components. In some cases we can even talk of planned obsolescence - products designed to fail after a certain time or amount of use.
Follow this public hearing from the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection to find out how consumer rights and guarantees can be strengthened.
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- Future of EU: citizens ask the institutions how they will follow-up on their recommendations
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Citizens who were at the core of the Conference on the Future of Europe's work came to Brussels to check how the EU institutions are following up on their recommendations for change.
A unique exercise in participatory democracy, the Conference wrapped up in May 2022, delivering dozens of proposals to make sure Europe can deal with upcoming challenges.
The Parliament, the Council and the Commission had promised since the beginning to follow up on its final proposals, whatever those may be.
On 2 December, representatives from the three institutions took questions from citizens at a feedback event in the European Parliament in Brussels.
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- Sakharov Prize 2022: The brave people of Ukraine
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- 5:37
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The European Parliament awarded the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the brave people of Ukraine, represented by President Zelenskyy, Ukrainian elected leaders and civil society.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, millions of people have been displaced, tens of thousands killed or injured.
Yet despite the brutality of the occupying forces and the unimaginable human suffering, the people of Ukraine have refused to bow.
By awarding them with the Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament reiterates its solidarity with the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom and independence.
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- Meet Luka, a chef from Slovenia
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Luka's restaurant in the Slovenian city of Šentjošt offers only local seasonal products directly from the garden to the table and works with surrounding farmers, who supply the meat.
Everything they do in the restaurant is closely connected to the seasons and how nature works at different times of the year.
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- Conference follows up on European’s ideas
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- 1:21:11
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Citizens who participated in the Conference on the Future of Europe will once again meet with European leaders to review and comment on what has been done since their proposals to improve the EU were delivered in May.
The event will start with a welcoming speech by the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola.
The Conference’s final report contains 49 proposals on nine themes, including more than 300 measures on how to achieve them. They are based on recommendations from the European citizens’ panels, the national citizens’ panels and events, ideas recorded on the Conference's website as well as discussions held during the Conference Plenary and working group sessions.
A groundbreaking exercise in participatory democracy, the Conference brought together Europeans of different ages, backgrounds and origins to discuss ideas at events across the EU and in the European Parliament.
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- How to tackle the crisis caused by rising prices
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- 5:17
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Dragoș Pîslaru, chair of Parliament’s employment and social affairs committee, and Luděk Niedermayer, vice-chair of the economic and monetary affairs committee, answered your questions about the rising cost of living and what the EU is doing about it.
Watch this summary to find out what causes inflation, how it’s affecting us and what are the best ways to support the vulnerable people and businesses.
Also watch if you are curious about the EU priorities in times of crisis and what reforms are necessary to weather the storm.
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- Meet Kristaps, polar researcher from Latvia
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- In 2018 Kristaps Lamsters participated in Latvia’s first research expedition to Antarctica to study glaciers and to begin developing Latvia’s polar research programme.
Kristaps earliest studies involving glaciers were investigations into the effects that glaciers had on shaping Latvia’s landscape.
Our world was shaped by glaciers and Kristaps believes they can help us to better understand climate change.
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- Live interview on the violations of the women's rights in Iran
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- 31:56
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- On the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we will focus on the women of Iran who have taken to the streets following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old detained by the country’s morality police.
Join the live conversation with MEPs Abir Al-Sahlani (Renew, Sweden) and Evin Incir (S&D, Sweden) from the civil liberties, justice and home affairs committee to find out how the Parliament is fighting to eliminate violence against women and make the voice of Iranian women heard in Europe.
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- The cost of living still on the rise. What can be done?
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- 28:01
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The rising cost of living for Europeans is high on the Parliament's agenda. Join us in a live chat to discuss EU's efforts to tackle this crisis with Luděk Niedermayer, vice-chair of the committee on economic and monetary affairs, and Dragoș Pîslaru, chair of the committee on employment and social affairs.
Reopening our economies following the pandemic drove energy demand up on the international markets. The war in Ukraine further complicated the situation. The economy is expected to go into recession at the end of this year and the beginning of 2023. Things will get difficult for many businesses.
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- Parliament has finalised binding rules to get more women on company boards in the EU
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- 0:05
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Watch the ceremony of Parliament's 70th anniversary
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- 1:12:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- From the first session of the Common Assembly in 1952 to the European Parliament we know today, it’s been 70 years of democracy in action.
Parliament will mark the anniversary with a ceremony hosted by President Roberta Metsola.
Special guests:
- Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister of Luxemburg
- Élisabeth Borne, Prime Minister of France
- Alexander de Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium
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- Funding the EU budget: ‘Bringing back social and fiscal justice’
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Parliament wants the EU budget to become less dependent on national contributions. New so-called 'own resources' are an essential way for the EU to finance key programmes, like the recovery plan 'NextGenerationEU'.
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- Parliament at 70, gender equality and budget – coming up in Parliament
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Parliament is set to mark its 70 years at the heart of European democracy at a special ceremony.
Members will vote on new rules to better protect the EU’s critical infrastructure from external threats. The sectors covered include energy, water management, healthcare, finance, public administration and even space.
Parliament will finalise new rules aiming to raise the proportion of women in non-executive positions in the EU’s biggest companies.
MEPs will also vote on the 2023 EU budget and on a resolution calling on the EU to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. All that and more, coming up in Strasbourg.
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- Parliament: 70 years of European democracy in action
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- 5:11
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The European Parliament is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Since it was born in 1952, Parliament has gone from strength to strength - growing alongside the European project and gaining an ever greater say in the issues that matter to you. Today, it represents nearly half a billion Europeans from 27 countries. Take a look back at the landmark events that shaped the home of European democracy.
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- Consequences of Poland’s de facto abortion ban
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- 1:58:36
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- As the backlash against women rights and gender equality continues in the EU, Parliament’s women’s rights and civil liberties committees are organising a public hearing on the consequences of Poland’s de facto ban on abortion.
MEPs will discuss with relatives of the first known victim of the ban and representatives of NGOs defending sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Parliament has repeatedly condemned the violation women’s rights in several EU countries, especially in Poland.
This hearing wants to raise public awareness about the worsening situation of women and girls, which is violating fundamental human rights in an EU country.
The speakers include:
- Barbara Skrobol, sister-in-law of Izabela Sajbor, the first known victim of the de facto abortion ban in Poland
- Kamila Ferenc, Lawyer of the Foundation for Women and Family Planning FEDERA
- Neil Datta, Secretary of the European Parliament...
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- MEPs address human rights in Qatar ahead of World Cup
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- 1:19:41
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- A few days before the FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off in Qatar, Parliament’s human rights subcommittee discusses human rights issues in world sport events with Qatari Minister of Labour Ali Bin.
Speakers also include:
- Max Tuñón, Head of the International Labour Organization Office in Doha
- Tim Noonan, Director of Campaigns and Communications, International Trade Union Confederation
- Minky Worden, Director of Global Initiatives at Human Rights Watch
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- Visit the European Parliament Youth Hub
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- From international events to online debates, the Youth Hub is the home of the European Parliament’s youth offer - the one-stop shop for opportunities to connect, have fun and participate in European democracy, all available in 24 languages.
Check it out: https://youth.europarl.europa.eu/home.html
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- Tackling the hackers: European Parliament approves cybercrime measures
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- MEPs said ending ransomware attacks is a top priority as they signed off on tough new cybersecurity rules.
EU citizens, businesses and governments face an increasing threat from hackers and cybercriminals. The European Parliament has approved a harmonised system under the EU’s NIS2 directive, to protect our privacy and finances and ensure a safer online environment.
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- The economic impact of EU sanctions on Russia and the European economy
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- 1:51:56
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Since Moscow's illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, on 24 February 2022, the EU has adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Russia, in cooperation with the US, Canada, the UK and other G7 countries and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) members.
Eight months after the adoption of the first sanctions, Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee has invited experts to assess the economic impact these measures are having on Russia and the EU’s economy.
The speakers are:
- Dmytro Natalukha, chair of the Ukrainian Parliament's economic development committee
- Benjamin Moll, professor of macroeconomics, London School of Economics
- Maíra Martini, research and policy expert, Transparency International
- Hannes Swoboda, president of the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies
- Tymofiy Mylovanov, director of the Kyiv School of Economics
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- Meet Annagreta, Tom and baby Liam travelling on a night train from Vienna to Brussels.
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Annagreta, from Austria, and Tom, from Belgium, met while backpacking. They used to travel by plane every three weeks. They wanted a more sustainable solution and now they are very excited about the night train between Brussels and Vienna. In this way, they can travel more sustainably and without losing time.
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- Meet Jill, head of a riding centre with a focus on mental health and wellbeing in Ireland.
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Jill started working in Festina Lente 20 years ago and she is now the head of a riding centre, which focusses on mental health and wellbeing. She believes that horses give unconditional acceptance and horse-based therapy can be transformative for people.
The centre provides therapeutic riding programmes to people with mental health challenges and those experiencing varying degrees of anxiety. With European partners, Jill is also helping to develop training and standards to provide horse-based therapy.
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- Assessing the situation of Uber drivers in Europe
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- 1:24:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- As labour markets undergo great changes against the background of the crisis, rising living costs and accelerated green and digital transitions, MEPs continue to push for fair working conditions and rights, including those of platform workers.
In June 2022, thousands of documents - the so-called Uber files - were leaked to a British newspaper. The files suggested that between 2013 and 2017 Uber aggressively lobbied politicians to delay or block legislation meant to regulate drivers' labour and social rights.
The employment and social affairs committee will discuss it with:
- Mark MacGann, whistleblower, former Head of Public Policy at Uber,
- Zuzana Púčiková, Uber EU Public Policy Director
- Brahim Ben Ali , nformer Uber driver and founder of Uber Drivers’ Trade Union
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- Gender Equality Week - interview with Vice-President Evelyn Regner
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- 30:21
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The European Parliament will hold its third European Gender Equality Week from 24 to 30 October. Several parliamentary committees and delegations will organise events addressing gender equality issues in their policy areas.
To mark the occasion, Evelyn Regner, the Vice-President responsible for Gender Equality Week, will touch upon topics such as the gender pay gap, gender based violence, women on boards directive, as well as the role of women in Ukraine and Iran.
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- Gender Equality Week 2022
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The European Parliament is celebrating its third annual Gender Equality Week. Parliament is committed to a fairer, more equal society.
Gender equality lies at the heart of its work, across the policy agenda: from energy and the green transition, to trade and employment, to promoting fairness inside and outside EU institutions.
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- Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová addresses Parliament
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- 20:05
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- This will be the first time a head of state from an EU country neighbouring Ukraine speaks in the Parliament since the start of Russia’s aggression.
The Slovak president is expected to ask for EU unity and solidarity in times of crisis and call for European values to be respected.
Čaputová became the youngest and first female president of Slovakia in June 2019. She previously worked as a public interest lawyer and an environmental activist.
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- Zero-emission cars by 2035: new EU rules explained
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- By 2035, all new cars manufactured for the EU market should produce zero-emissions. This is what Parliament is aiming for with new rules on CO2 emission standards for cars and vans as part of the Fit for 55 package.
Older cars (including diesel cars) will be allowed to continue running until the end of their lifetime, but investing in future vehicles starts now.
MEPs want car manufacturers to start developing affordable electric cars and vans now, in order to meet market demand by 2035 and reach the EU’s 2050 climate objectives.
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- Tackling the social and economic impact on the EU - war in Ukraine
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- 1:48:30
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- MEPs will question Council and European Commission representatives on what is being done to keep energy bills down and help EU citizens deal with the social and economic consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine.
The introduction of a tax over windfall profits from energy companies and its use to help address the cost of living crisis will be on the table. The Commission has outlined its plans for such a temporary levy, defined as a solidarity tax, following calls from the Parliament in May and July.
On 5 October, Parliament also asked the EU for more emergency measures to ease the pressure of rapidly rising energy prices on European households and businesses.
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- War, fuels, EU budget, Sakharov winner – coming up in Strasbourg
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- MEPs are set to call for bolder steps to mitigate the social and economic impact of the war in Ukraine.
Parliament will set its position on cleaner fuels for the shipping industry and new infrastructure for alternative fuels for road transport. It will also lay out priorities for the 2023 EU budget.
Plus, the winner of the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought will be announced. All that and more, coming up in Strasbourg.
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- Belarusian democratic leader addresses Parliament
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- 36:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- As a long-time ally of the Kremlin, Belarus has been assisting Putin in his war on Ukraine, becoming the launch pad for Russian missiles and tanks and hosting conscripts on its soil.
MEPs will assess this cooperation in a debate with Belarusian democratic leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who is also expected to comment on the latest political situation in her home country.
Tsikhanouskaya lives in exile in Lithuania since the crackdown on opposition ordered by Belarusian dictator Aliaksandr Lukashenka following the fraudulent presidential elections in 2020. That same year, Parliament awarded her and other opposition leaders in Belarus with the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in recognition of their fight for democracy.
In 2021, during her previous address to Parliament, Tsikhanouskaya urged Europe to “face autocracy more proactively”.
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- Iranians protests for women’s rights
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- 1:08:00
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- The role of women in the fight for equal rights and freedom has gained new momentum in Iran since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police, on 13 September, for allegedly ignoring the country’s strict veiling laws.
Parliament’s human rights subcommittee will assess the protests that broke out in Iran and the violent crackdown ordered by the Islamic regime.
Guest speakers are:
- Firouzeh Nahavandi, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for International Cooperation and Development Studies (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
- Sima Sabet, senior reporter and presenter on Iran International TV
- Tara Sepehri Far, researcher in the Middle East and North Africa Division on Human Rights Watch
Last week, Parliament called for an impartial investigation into the death of Amini and condemned the widespread and disproportionate use of force by Iranian security forces against the protesto...
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- MEPs back help to reduce energy prices for Europeans
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
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- Amid skyrocketing energy prices, the European Parliament backed moves to protect European consumers and businesses from the cost of electricity and gas bills.
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- Energy prices: MEPs back help for European consumers and businesses
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- 1:05
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- 4 years ago
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- Amid skyrocketing energy prices, the European Parliament backed moves to protect European consumers and businesses from the cost of electricity and gas bills.
MEPs welcomed the Commission’s proposals to reduce energy demand and slash the cost of electricity while redistributing the energy sector’s surplus revenues to customers.
They asked for more action to shield the most vulnerable and SMEs from rising energy prices.
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- Parliament shows solidarity with Iranian protestors
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 4 years ago
- Description
- MEPs have demanded restraint from Iranian authorities over protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini.
Dozens of people are reported to have been killed in the demonstrations, which have sparked expressions of solidarity around the world.
Amini, a 22 year-old Kurdish woman, died on 16 September after her arrest by morality police in Tehran. They claimed she had broken headscarf rules.
The EU has called on Iran to respect fundamental rights. It is considering further restrictive measures against Iranian authorities.
