European Parliament
futureu.europa.eu – the gateway to the Conference on the Future of Europe
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- futureu.europa.eu – the gateway to the Conference on the Future of Europe
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- 1:31
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- 5 years ago
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- The Conference on the Future of Europe is the chance to have your say. But how can you get involved? It all begins on the multilingual digital platform, futureu.europa.eu - the gateway to the Conference on the Future of Europe.
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- Plenary highlights: Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ law, improving connectivity and the EMA’s role
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- 1:21
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament condemned a new law in Hungary that discriminates against LGBTIQ people and urged the EU to start a sanctions process. MEPs adopted plans to improve connectivity across the EU and to crack down on online child sex abuse material. Parliament voted to extend the mandate of the European Medicines Agency and decided on priorities for the next Environment Action Programme.
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- Shorter, faster, greener flights for the Single European Sky
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- 2:00
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- 5 years ago
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- Aircraft do not always take the shortest route, resulting in longer, more polluting flights. The European Parliament wants to make EU airspace and the aviation sector greener, more resilient, and fairer to consumers.
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- Preventing online child abuse, while protecting personal data
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- 1:49
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- 5 years ago
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- The European Parliament is set on combatting online child sexual abuse. This means using technology to scan and remove content. But how does this square with EU data protection rules? Learn more from the author of Parliament's report, Birgit Sippel.
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- Coming up in Strasbourg: rule of law, migration and the European medicines regulator
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- 1:19
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament is set to call for the rules to withhold funds from EU countries that do not respect the rule of law to be applied immediately. MEPs will also vote on a facility to improve connectivity in Europe, on EU funds for asylum and migration policies and on a stronger European Medicines Agency. All that and more, coming up in Strasbourg.
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- How is a euro coin designed?
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- 0:56
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- 5 years ago
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- Euro coins have a common European design on one side, a flexible national design on the other and anti-counterfeit features, for a secure currency symbolising unity in diversity.
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- What happens when EU law is broken?
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- 0:58
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- 5 years ago
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- Many systems are in place to safeguard EU laws and empower EU countries, companies and individuals to appeal if they think their rights have been violated.
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- Timeline: European climate action
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- 2:55
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- 5 years ago
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- Fighting climate change, preserving our environment, acting against global warming… Climate action has been at the heart of the EU’s mission for decades. Let’s take a look at some milestones.
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- Levelling up: a helping hand for the EU's regions
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- 1:48
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- 5 years ago
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- European regions, be they in one country or across borders, haven't all developed at the same pace. That is why the European Parliament is backing programmes to support EU regions like the European Regional Development Fund and Interreg. MEPs want all regions to have the same opportunities, from social rights to climate action, from transport to public health.
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- Inaugural plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe
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- 2:15
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- 5 years ago
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- The inaugural plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe took place in Strasbourg. MEPs, citizens and representatives from the Council, Commission and EU countries gathered to explain what they expect from this innovative democratic project.
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- Coming up in Brussels: A prize for journalism, the Climate Law and help for regions
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- 1:18
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- 5 years ago
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- Parliament's journalism prize named after Daphne Caruana Galizia will open for submissions. MEPs will vote on the Climate Law and the two funds dedicated to the EU's most deprived regions. All that and more, coming up next week.
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- Plenary highlights: Covid certificate, Brexit and LUX Audience Award
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- 1:27
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- 5 years ago
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- Back in Strasbourg once again, Parliament adopted the Digital Covid Certificate to ease safe movement in the EU and the President announced the winner of the LUX Audience Award. MEPs called for better protection of the environment and animals and backed funding to help businesses recover from the impact of Brexit.
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- Documentary ‘Collective’ wins the 2021 LUX Audience Award
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- 2:26
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- 5 years ago
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- The searing Romanian documentary ‘Collective’ wins the 2021 LUX Audience Award, chosen by European audiences and members of the European Parliament. Director and producer Alexander Nanau followed a team of journalists as they uncovered widespread corruption in Romania’s healthcare system in the aftermath of a deadly fire.
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- European Social Fund Plus: helping the most vulnerable
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- 2:00
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- 5 years ago
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- The ESF+ aims to invest in people and create a more social and inclusive Europe. Parliament wants to make sure that all children have a fair start, young people get a chance at quality employment through training and apprenticeships and vulnerable populations are supported.
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- Biodiversity: Bringing nature back
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- 1:52
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- 5 years ago
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- Biodiversity loss has become a significant threat to our way of life. MEPs say an EU Biodiversity law is urgently needed to protect our wildlife and ecosystems. At least 30% percent of land and seas must be protected, along with pollinators, which are a vital part of our food chains. On top of this, binding rules are needed to encourage biodiversity in our towns and cities.
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- Coming up in plenary: Digital Covid Certificate, the LUX Award, biodiversity and more
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- 1:23
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- 5 years ago
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- After an absence of more than a year due to the pandemic, Parliament will hold its first hybrid plenary in Strasbourg. On the agenda, making EU travel easier, celebrating European cinema with the LUX Audience Award, international cooperation and development and much more.
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- EU Digital Covid Certificate: Freedom of movement, safely
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- 1:21
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- 5 years ago
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- Freedom of movement across Europe has been curtailed over the last year. The European Parliament backs an EU Digital Covid Certificate that will make travelling easier. But what is it, exactly?
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- Global Europe: €79.5 billion to support development around the world
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- 2:25
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- 5 years ago
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- The EU is the world’s biggest investor in development. European finance and support transform lives every day. Global Europe is a €79.5 billion programme, which brings together all of the EU’s development funding.
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- Andrei Sakharov: the man behind the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
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- 5:20
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- 5 years ago
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- Every year, the European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to courageous individuals or organisations that stand up for human rights and democratic values. But do you know the man behind the award? From developing the hydrogen bomb to defending political prisoners, meet Andrei Sakharov.
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- Plenary highlights: Covid-19 vaccine patents, Erasmus+ and the environment
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- 1:39
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- 6 years ago
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- Parliament debated whether Covid-19 vaccine patents should be waived and adopted a more inclusive Erasmus+ programme. Climate was also on the agenda: MEPs approved the Just Transition Fund to help regions adapt to the green transition, and urged the EU to do more to protect environmental activists. MEPs also discussed the escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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- From ballet to breakbeat: supporting Europe's creativity
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- 2:01
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- 6 years ago
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- Europe has so much to offer when it comes to culture - be it cinema, grand opera, ballet or music festivals… But the sector has suffered during the pandemic and the European Parliament is set on helping performers, artists and cultural workers beyond the crisis. The Creative Europe programme provides funding for cultural projects with a European added value and ideas that help promote equality.
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- Tackling the EU's demographic challenges
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- 1:57
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- 6 years ago
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- The EU is undergoing deep and lasting demographic changes. The population is ageing, birth rate is falling and rural areas are emptying. Meanwhile, major European cities are continuing to grow as people move to richer regions in search of work. While the pandemic may well have an impact, with people moving to rural areas, what can the EU do about these demographic imbalances? Parliament wants a Demographic Deal.
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- Coming up in plenary: youth programmes, decarbonising the economy and culture
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- 1:22
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- 6 years ago
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- Parliament will vote on legislation to support the shift to a carbon-neutral economy and propose strategies for hydrogen and energy systems. The chamber will vote on more support for the cultural sector and two major youth programmes – the European Solidarity Corps and Erasmus+. All that and more, coming up in plenary.
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- The Conference on the Future of Europe kicks off in Strasbourg
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- 1:47
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- 6 years ago
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- The Conference on the Future of Europe has begun! Over the coming year Europeans of all ages, from all walks of life are being asked to join the biggest participatory process ever held in the European Union.
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- Conference on the future of Europe : Inaugural event
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- 2:10:31
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- 6 years ago
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- The Inaugural event for the Conference on the Future of Europe took place on Sunday 9 May 2021 in Strasbourg, from 14.00 to 15.30 CET.
Here is the detailed programme:
Opening video clip
Welcome speech by Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic
Performance by Karski Quartet: Joseph Haydn - quartet opus 76 No 1 (First movement - Allegro con spirito)
Speech by David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament
Europavox: Collage of musical events from across the EU
Speech by António Costa, Prime Minister of Portugal and President of the Council
Performance by Renaud Capuçon, violinist: J.S Bach’s Partita No. 2 in D Minor – Allemande
Speech by Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission
Testimonials from citizens (video)
Interviews of Conference co-chairs: Guy Verhofstadt on behalf of the European Parliament, Ana Paula Zacarias as the Presidency’s representative and Dubravka Š...
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- Happy Europe Day! Ode to Joy - Himno a la alegría
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- 4:58
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- 6 years ago
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- Anthem interpreted by:
Aitana
Alejandro Lerner
Alejandro Sanz
Alessia Cara
Alex Ubago
Ana Mena
Andrés Calamaro
Andrés Ceballos ( Dvicio )
Antonio José
Antonio Orozco
Brian May
Camilo
Carlos Rivera
David Bisbal
Dulce Pontes
Draco
Fher Olvera (Maná)
India Martínez
Joy (Jesse & Joy)
Juanes
Lali (Lali Esposito)
Laura Pausini
Leire Martínez (La Oreja de Van Gogh).
Luis Cobos
Macaco
Malú
Manolo García
Manuel Carrasco
Mau y Ricky
Melendi
Miguel Ríos
Mikel Izal...
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- Helmut Scholz – “A conference in all honesty”
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The European Parliament is inviting people to take part in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Make your voice heard and debate the things that matter to you: climate, human rights, migration, economy... nothing is off limits! MEPs will be helping to steer the Conference. Meet executive board observer Helmut Scholz.
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- Zdzisław Krasnodębski – “An experiment in direct democracy”
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- 1:21
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- 6 years ago
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- The European Parliament is inviting people to take part in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Make your voice heard and debate the things that matter to you: climate, human rights, migration, economy... nothing is off limits! MEPs will be helping to steer the Conference. Meet executive board observer Zdzisław Krasnodębski.
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- Daniel Freund – “No idea is too big”
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- 1:17
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- 6 years ago
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- The European Parliament is inviting people to take part in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Make your voice heard and debate the things that matter to you: climate, human rights, migration, economy... nothing is off limits! MEPs will be helping to steer the Conference. Meet executive board observer Daniel Freund.
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- Gerolf Annemans – “Enormous potential for real debate”
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- 1:11
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- 6 years ago
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- The European Parliament is inviting people to take part in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Make your voice heard and debate the things that matter to you: climate, human rights, migration, economy... nothing is off limits! MEPs will be helping to steer the Conference. Meet executive board observer Gerolf Annemans.
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- Iratxe García Pérez - “The role of the citizens is essential”
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- 1:17
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- 6 years ago
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- The European Parliament is inviting people to take part in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Make your voice heard and debate the things that matter to you: climate, human rights, migration, economy... nothing is off limits! MEPs will be helping to steer the Conference. Meet executive board member Iratxe García Pérez.
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- Manfred Weber – “The basic principle of the EU is democracy“
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- 1:08
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- 6 years ago
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- The European Parliament is inviting people to take part in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Make your voice heard and debate the things that matter to you: climate, human rights, migration, economy... nothing is off limits! MEPs will be helping to steer the Conference. Meet executive board member, Manfred Weber.
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- Guy Verhofstadt - “The Conference will make Europe stronger”
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- 1:14
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- 6 years ago
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- The European Parliament is inviting people to take part in the Conference on the Future of Europe. Make your voice heard and debate the things that matter to you: climate, human rights, migration, economy... nothing is off limits! MEPs will be helping to steer the Conference. Meet executive board co-chair, Guy Verhofstadt.
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- EU-UK: a new partnership
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- 1:43
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- 6 years ago
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- The EU and the UK have concluded a deal to serve as the basis for trade and cooperation following the country's departure from the Union. But what does this mean in practice? What does it cover? And how does it affect Europeans?
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- LIFE: at the heart of climate action
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- 2:01
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- 6 years ago
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- Protecting the environment and biodiversity while taking climate action and developing a sustainable economy, that’s the role of LIFE! The programme helps fund action for nature and energy throughout the EU and beyond.
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- Plenary highlights: EU-UK agreement, Covid-19 certificates and digital taxation
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- 1:25
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- 6 years ago
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- Parliament overwhelmingly approved the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the UK and also discussed the EU Covid-19 certificate. The research programme Horizon Europe and the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism will receive a boost in funding, while members also pushed to make international tax rules fairer.
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- Europe's digital future
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- 2:01
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- 6 years ago
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- We are living through a digital revolution. Artificial Intelligence and supercomputing will transform our lives in areas from transport to healthcare. MEPs want the new Digital Europe Programme to ensure the EU is at the forefront of new technologies and on track for 2050 climate-neutrality.
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- Timeline: EU Maritime transport
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- 3:00
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- 6 years ago
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- Trade in Europe has always depended on maritime routes. Over the past four decades, European legislation has been central in fostering the development of fast, efficient and fair European shipping. Today, maritime transport remains at the heart of EU trade and Parliament is pushing for it to become carbon-neutral by 2050.
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- A stronger EU response to future crises
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- 2:00
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- 6 years ago
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- From wildfires to pandemics: when faced with a disaster, countries in and outside the European Union can rely on the solidarity of EU member states and six partner countries. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism is a vital tool that pools resources and expertise, allowing the bloc to respond to disaster rapidly and robustly.
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- Coming up in plenary: digital green certificates, UK trade and cooperation, research and innovation.
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- 1:24
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- 6 years ago
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- Parliament will set out its position on the Digital Green Certificate and vote on the ratification of the UK trade and cooperation agreement. Members will also examine and vote on the Horizon Europe programme, new rules cracking down on terrorist content online and better rights for train passengers. All that and more, coming up in plenary.
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- Europe Day 2021: the Future of Europe
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- 1:00
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- 6 years ago
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- If Europeans face challenges together, we can turn them into opportunities. This Europe Day, we are inviting you to make your voice heard! We want to know your ideas and hopes for the future of Europe.
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- What is the EU single market?
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- 1:00
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- 6 years ago
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- The single market allows goods, services, money and people to move freely between EU countries, making life easier and better for Europeans and business.
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- What powers does the EU have?
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- 1:01
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- 6 years ago
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- The EU has been granted a number of powers and competencies by its member countries. In other areas, it acts together with the countries.
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- What does the President of the European Parliament do?
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- 0:58
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- 6 years ago
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- The President of the European Parliament has a complex role. MEPs elect the President, who chairs plenary sessions and other important meetings, ensures Parliament respects its rules, signs legislation and the EU budget and represents the Parliament with other EU institutions and internationally.
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- Women’s Rights in the EU
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- 2:57
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- 6 years ago
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- Women rights in Europe have come a long way. Take a look to the milestones along the road for gender equality.
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- Dual-use goods: what are they and why the new rules?
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- 1:28
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- 6 years ago
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- Dual-use goods are products, services or technologies with legitimate civilian uses which have the potential to be misused. From chemicals to computers, drones to data encryption, the European Parliament is voting on new rules on exporting dual-use goods to better protect human rights and take into account new technologies.
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- Future of tourism: sustainable, responsible, smart
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- 1:46
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- 6 years ago
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- Europe is the world’s most popular tourist destination. When tourism returns following more than a year of disruption due to the pandemic, Parliament is calling for a plan to make it greener and more sustainable.
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- What are EU values?
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- 1:01
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- 6 years ago
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- All EU countries share certain core values, which form the basis of a free society. The EU safeguards these shared values to ensure inclusion, tolerance, justice and solidarity.
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- EU-Africa: a new partnership for the future
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- 2:00
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- 6 years ago
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- The European Parliament believes that the challenges faced by EU and Africa should be seized as opportunities. The future EU-Africa strategy needs to see both continents work as equal partners towards a carbon-neutral and sustainable future. Issues like migration, good governance and education must be tackled hand in hand.
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- Conference on the Future of Europe: write your future
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- 1:39
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- 6 years ago
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- The Conference on the Future of Europe is coming! The European Parliament has laid the cornerstone of the Conference, with president Sassoli signing a joint declaration with the Commission and the Council. When the Conference begins later this year, it will be a chance for all Europeans to have their say on how the EU works and what its priorities should be!
