European Parliament
Roberta Metsola: third woman to lead European Parliament
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- Roberta Metsola: third woman to lead European Parliament
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- 1:28
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- 5 years ago
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- The Maltese MEP, Roberta Metsola has been elected president of the European Parliament. The scheduled vote took place less than a week after the death of the outgoing president, David Sassoli. Before her election, Parliament paid its final respects to the former president who died on 11 January.
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- Live: European Parliament honours late President Sassoli
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- 1:44:59
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- 5 years ago
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- Members of Parliament pay tribute to President David Sassoli, who passed away on 11 January.
The ceremony is chaired by Parliament’s acting President, Roberta Metsola. It will start with the projection of the short video “David Maria Sassoli, President of the European Parliament”. Former Italian Prime Minister and MEP Enrico Letta will then give a eulogy, followed by a musical interlude by violoncellist Anne Gastinel.
European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and France’s President Emmanuel Macron, also on behalf of the rotating Presidency of the EU Council, will then take the floor, followed by EP political groups’ leaders. The European anthem, Ludwig van Beethoven’s "Ode to Joy", will be played at the end of the event.
A member of the European Parliament since 2009, Sassoli was elected President in July 2019 for a mandate of 2.5 years - the first half of Parliament’s current legis...
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- Parliament president, French EU Presidency and animal transport - coming up in Strasbourg
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- 1:22
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament is due to elect its new president at the first plenary sitting of 2022. Meanwhile, MEPs will discuss France’s priorities for the EU’s rotating presidency with President Macron. Parliament is set to vote on better regulation to ensure animals are transported more humanely. All that and more, coming up in Strasbourg.
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- Climate, environment, health: Citizens make recommendations in Warsaw
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- 2:01
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- 5 years ago
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- European citizens met in Warsaw, in person and online, for the third and final session of the panel on climate change, the environment and health. They came up with recommendations that they will present to the plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe.
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- What's in store for 2022?
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- 1:57
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- 5 years ago
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- Europe’s future will be at the heart of Parliament’s agenda for 2022, as citizens outline their visions for the EU of tomorrow. Key legislation on protecting the environment and reaching net-zero emissions will be under scrutiny. Meanwhile, MEPs will examine a new framework for digital services and AI that works for both people and businesses. All that and more coming up in 2022.
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- Timeline: Europe and young people
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- 3:07
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- 5 years ago
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- 2022 is the European Year of Youth. Europe has long recognised that investing in young people is, by definition, investing in the future. Over the years, the European Parliament has been a vocal supporter of policy, programmes and projects which help young Europeans. Let’s take a look back at how European youth policy has grown stronger over the years.
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- Plenary highlights: Navalny, gender equality, Ukraine and more
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- 1:33
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament has awarded the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. Meanwhile, MEPs voted on ways to achieve gender equality and discussed growing tensions on the Russia-Ukraine border.
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- Parliament awards Alexei Navalny the 2021 Sakharov Prize
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- 1:59
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- 5 years ago
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- Alexei Navalny, a leading Russian opposition figure has been awarded the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. His daughter collected the prize in the absence of the jailed laureate. For years, Navalny has been calling for democracy and an end to corruption in his home country. The European Parliament honours his fight.
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- Live chat with Leonid Volkov, advisor of Alexei Navalny, 2021 European Parliament Sakharov Prize
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- 35:21
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- 5 years ago
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- Today Alexei Navalny was awarded the 2021 European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
Ask your questions to Leonid Volkov, one of his political advisors.
Learn more about the Sakharov prize and the previous laureates: http://epyoutube.eu/Sakharov
#navalni #freedomofthought #humanrights
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- Live: Russian activist Alexei Navalny to be awarded Sakharov Prize 2021
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- 26:56
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- 5 years ago
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- Members of Parliament have awarded Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny the European Parliament’s 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
The prize is the EU's highest tribute to human rights defenders. It recognises people, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to protecting freedom of thought.
As Navalny is currently being imprisoned in Russia, his daughter will receive the prize on his behalf from Parliament President David Sassoli.
Join us for the award ceremony.
And stay tuned on our channel at 16.00 CET to follow the live interview with Leonid Volkov, Navalny's main political adviser.
Learn more about the Sakharov prize and the previous laureates: http://epyoutube.eu/Sakharov
#navalni #freedomofthought #humanrights
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- Conference on the Future of Europe: citizens draw conclusions on rule of law, EU values and rights
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- 2:24
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- 5 years ago
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- Europeans met in Florence and connected remotely for the third and final session of the panel on European democracy, rights, rule of law and security. They came up with conclusions on how to reform the EU, protect democracy, strengthen citizen participation in the EU and tackle discrimination.
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- Coming up in Strasbourg: Sakharov Prize, internet giants and youth
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- 1:22
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- 5 years ago
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- At the final plenary sitting of 2021, Parliament will award Alexei Navalny the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. MEPs will discuss how big online platforms should be more tightly regulated and vote on making 2022 the European Year of Youth. All that and more coming up in Strasbourg.
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- Secrets and impossible decisions in the 2022 LUX Audience Award
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- 2:02
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- 5 years ago
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- The European Parliament and the European Film Academy have announced the three nominees for the 2022 LUX Audience Award. ‘Flee’ by Jonas Poher Rasmussen, ‘Great Freedom’ by Sebastian Meise and ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’ by Jasmila Žbanić are in the running for the award. Watch the films and vote to help choose the winner!
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- Sakharov Prize 2015: Raif Badawi
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- 1:10
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- 5 years ago
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- Raif Badawi is a blogger and an advocate of freedom of thought and expression who was sentenced to ten years in prison, 1,000 lashes and a hefty fine for hosting online posts that were considered blasphemous by Saudi authorities on his website promoting a social, political and religious debate.
His first series of public lashes in January 2015 provoked international outcry and also sparked concerns about his health, which so far have prevented further floggings, but Badawi still remains in prison and has recently been placed in isolation.
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- Sakharov Prize 2021: Alexei Navalny, standing up to the Russian regime
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- 5:14
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- 5 years ago
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- Street demonstrations, investigations, poisoning and jail… Alexei Navalny’s fight against the corruption of the Russian regime has been met with intimidation and violence for more than a decade. The European Parliament awarded the 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the jailed Russian opposition figure in the centenary year of Russian dissident Andrei Sakharov, after whom the prize is named.
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- Violeta, Tuomas and Dragan: debating the EU in the world
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- 3:21
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- 5 years ago
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- What is the EU’s role in the world? How should it deal with migration? Meet Violeta, Tuomas and Dragan, members of the Citizens’ Panel examining these questions. Europeans like them are taking part in the Conference on the Future of Europe driving the EU of the future.
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- Plenary highlights: CAP, budget and a social security pass
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- 1:21
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament gave the green light to the reform of the EU’s common agricultural policy and next year’s budget. MEPs discussed updating the Union’s pharmaceutical strategy and the introduction of a European Social Security Pass. They also asked why six EU countries are yet to ratify an international treaty on preventing violence against women.
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- Marie, Sandor and Camille: debating the climate and health
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- 3:14
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- 5 years ago
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- The Conference on the Future of Europe has brought together citizens from all corners of the EU with one goal: debating ideas for the EU of tomorrow. Meet Marie, Sandor and Camille who are on the Citizens' Panel examining climate, the environment and health.
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- CAP, 2022 budget and a stronger pharmaceutical strategy: coming up in plenary
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- 1:19
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament will debate reforms to the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. MEPs will vote on the 2022 budget and discuss how to improve access to critical raw materials. MEPs are proposing new rules to make legal migration to the EU easier and will discuss a new pharmaceutical strategy to strengthen the health sector.
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- How do countries join the EU?
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- 0:58
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- 5 years ago
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- EU enlargement provides new resources and opportunities for everyone. Only countries meeting strict criteria may join.
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- Chiara, Daniel and Michalakis: discussing democracy, security and EU values
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- 2:41
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- 5 years ago
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- The Conference on the Future of Europe has brought citizens from across the EU together with one goal: coming up with ideas for the EU of tomorrow. Meet Chiara, Daniel and Michalakis who are on the Citizens' Panel on democracy, EU values, rule of law and security.
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- Live chat on revelations of whistleblower Frances Haugen about Facebook
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- 42:59
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- 5 years ago
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- Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's revelations about the social media giant were troubling to Parliament members. We discuss these implications and the EU’s opportunity to create global standards for digital platforms with Parliament’s lead members on digital legislation Christel Schaldemose and Andreas Schwab. Submit your questions below 👇
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- Live: Facebook whistleblower testifies in European Parliament
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- 2:56:00
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- 5 years ago
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- After her declarations on the Facebook files, Frances Haugen accepted an invitation to a public hearing in the European Parliament on “Whistleblowers’ testimonies on the negative impact of big tech companies’ products on users”.
According to Anna Cavazzini, chair of the internal market and consumer protection committee, whistleblowers like Haugen show the urgent need to set democratic rules for the online world in the interest of users.
As the last two decades have been marked by the unprecedented development of the online world, EU legislation needs to catch up with online developments. Members called on the EU to step up its efforts to regulate social media while safeguarding freedom of speech and avoiding censorship.
The hearing comes as the EU is working on the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These will include rules for platforms as well as solutions for tackling harmful or illegal content online, such ...
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- How do MEPs represent me?
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- 0:46
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- 5 years ago
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- Did you know that you elect your member of the European Parliament directly? Every 5 years Europeans can vote in the election wherever in the EU they live. Your MEP will protect your interests, consult with experts and interested parties and vote on your behalf. Make sure your voice is heard.
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- Ania, Joshua and Paloma: debating the economy, social justice and digitalisation
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- 3:03
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- 5 years ago
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- The Conference on the Future of Europe has brought citizens from all across the EU together with one goal: debating ideas for the EU of tomorrow. Meet Ania, Joshua and Paloma who are part of the Citizens' Panel on the economy, social justice, youth and the digital transformation.
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- Citizens, institutions and civil society meet to plan the EU’s future
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- 2:09
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- 5 years ago
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- This weekend, citizens, institutions, parliaments, governments and civil society met to discuss the future of Europe. Citizens and European Youth Event representatives brought their proposals on topics like climate, the economy, EU values and international relations.
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- It’s gender equality week 2021!
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- 0:58
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- 5 years ago
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- The European Parliament is celebrating its second annual Gender Equality Week! In all EU policy areas, from digital to the green transition, from trade to employment, gender equality is at the centre of Parliament's work. The EU is continuing to build a fairer, more equal society for everyone.
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- Building the future: 4 weekends of EU Citizens’ Panels
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- 2:09
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- 5 years ago
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- Around 800 people from all over Europe got together for the European Citizens’ Panels in Strasbourg in September and October to discuss the challenges facing the EU. An integral part of the Conference on the Future of Europe, their suggestions will help build the EU of tomorrow.
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- Plenary highlights: Poland, climate change and the arts
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- 1:34
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament demanded that the European Commission begin rule of law disciplinary procedures against Poland. MEPs called for more ambitious climate targets ahead of COP26 and for a bigger EU budget for 2022.
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- Mobile communications: keep on roaming!
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- 1:31
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- 5 years ago
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- For more than four years, Europeans travelling in the EU have been able to "roam like at home", making calls from abroad at no extra cost. Whether visiting other countries for work or for pleasure, making calls, sending text messages and using data abroad cost the same as in your country. MEPs want to extend and update the legislation, making it fit for the coming decade.
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- Conference on the Future of Europe: EU in the world and migration
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- 1:49
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- 5 years ago
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- The fourth Citizens’ Panel of the Conference on the Future of Europe saw discussions and debates on migration and the EU’s role in the world. 200 Europeans gathered in Strasbourg over the weekend to discuss their concerns and ideas.
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- Coming up in Strasbourg: Climate change, farm to fork and rule of law in Poland
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- 0:59
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament will examine how food production can be made more sustainable and healthier. MEPs will also discuss binding targets to reduce methane emissions ahead of the COP 26 summit, as well as the rule of law in Poland. All that and more, coming up in Strasbourg.
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- A robust EU cybersecurity strategy
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- 1:52
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- 5 years ago
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- Cyberattacks are on the rise. At best they are an inconvenience. At worst they put peoples’ lives and livelihoods at risk. Parliament is calling for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect citizens from cybercriminals.
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- Plenary highlights: Energy crisis, Pandora papers and domestic violence
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- 1:27
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament debated how to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices. MEPs also looked at the implications of the latest leak of the secretive tax arrangements of the rich and powerful and called for peace and de-escalation of tensions in the Arctic region.
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- Conference on the Future of Europe: climate and health take centre stage
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- 1:51
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- 5 years ago
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- The third Citizens’ Panel of the Conference on the Future of Europe hosted a series of discussions and debates on climate change, the environment and health. 200 Europeans gathered in Strasbourg over the weekend to discuss their concerns and ideas.
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- Conference on the Future of Europe: citizens discuss European values and rights
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- 2:16
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- 5 years ago
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- Hundreds of Europeans gathered in Strasbourg this weekend for the second citizens’ panel of the Conference on the Future of Europe. They discussed the principles underpinning EU democracy, values, rights, the rule of law and security.
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- Timeline: The Common Agricultural Policy
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- 2:54
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- 5 years ago
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- The Common Agricultural Policy has long been one of the EU's flagship policies. Let's take a look back at how it has shaped European farming and how the CAP is becoming greener and fairer, keeping the rights of farmers at its core.
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- Conference on the Future of Europe: Europeans discuss a fairer economy
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- 1:45
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- 5 years ago
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- The first European citizens’ panel has been held in Strasbourg! For three days, 200 Europeans gathered for a historic exercise in participatory democracy. They discussed the economy and how to make it fairer and more resilient to crises, but also issues like the digital transformation and youth unemployment.
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- Plenary highlights: State of the EU debate, Afghan crisis and LGBTIQ rights
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- 1:27
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- 5 years ago
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- MEPs debated the Commission's track record over the past year with President Ursula von der Leyen, discussed the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and simplified access to the EU job market for highly-skilled foreign workers. All that and more happened in Parliament this week.
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- State of the European Union debate 2021
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- 1:41
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- 5 years ago
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- MEPs scrutinised the work of the Commission during the State of the European Union debate in Strasbourg. The response to the pandemic and the recovery, climate change and the EU’s role in the world were just some issues tackled during the debate.
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- State of the European Union debate 2021
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- 4:28:31
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- 5 years ago
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- The State of the European Union debate takes place in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
In this yearly exercise, Members of the European Parliament scrutinise the work of the European Commission and make sure key concerns of Europeans are addressed.
Combating poverty, tackling the climate crisis and rebuilding the EU economy are some of the issues that Parliament members addressed during the 2021 edition of the State of the European Union debate. They questioned European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and made sure that the European Commission is doing enough and setting the right priorities.
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- The EU Blue Card for highly skilled foreign workers
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- 1:25
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- 5 years ago
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- As the EU’s population ages, some sectors of the economy are seeing a shortage of new workers. With the European Blue Card, the EU is taking steps to make the European job market more easily accessible to highly skilled workers – a move that is backed by the European Parliament.
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- Coming up in Strasbourg: State of the EU, Afghanistan and better health crisis response
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- 1:16
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- 5 years ago
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- MEPs will return to Strasbourg – or connect remotely – for the first plenary session after the summer. On the agenda: the State of the European Union debate, a vote on the Afghanistan crisis, a fund to mitigate the impact of Brexit and much more.
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- 2021 State of the European Union Debate
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- 0:32
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- 5 years ago
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- It’s time take stock of the past year and look to the future. Is the von der Leyen Commission doing enough? Is it prepared for the challenges ahead? Members of the European Parliament will quiz the European Commission President about her policies during the 2021 State of the European Union debate.
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- What is Erasmus+?
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- 1:00
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- 5 years ago
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- Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, sport and young people.
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- How does the European Union influence global policies?
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- 1:00
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- 5 years ago
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- As a global actor, the EU inspires countries around the world and strengthens international development in many ways.
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- Swimming safely in European waters
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- 1:01
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- 5 years ago
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- Everyone enjoys a refreshing summer swim. The European Parliament believes in keeping Europe's bathing waters clean. This is why the water quality of swimming sites is tested regularly so everyone knows the safest bathing sites in Europe. Enjoy the waves!
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- How do you shape the EU institutions?
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- 0:59
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- 5 years ago
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- Your votes decide who sits in the European Parliament and EU Council and influences the set up of the European Commission.
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- What's coming up in the second half of 2021?
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- 2:29
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- 5 years ago
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- The European Parliament has a packed schedule when it returns after the summer recess, including key planks of the European Green Deal, agricultural reform, digital legislation and the Sakharov Prize. Parliament will also scrutinise the work of the Commission at the State of the Union debate.
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- Looking back: the first half of 2021
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- 2:32
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- 5 years ago
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- The first half of 2021 saw the European Parliament working to end the pandemic and set the EU on the road to recovery. A greener and fairer EU, open and constructive relations with the rest of the world and protecting Europeans against Covid-19 were on the agenda. Let’s look back at what Parliament has achieved since the beginning of 2021.
