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Title: Coming up in 2019
Runtime: 1:54
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: With the European elections in May, Parliament has a busy year ahead. The ‘Future of Europe’ debates continue, as relevant as ever as the UK leaves the EU, plus trade deals, driverless cars and whistleblower protection – all coming up in 2019!

From Strasbourg attack to Sakharov Prize: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

Title: From Strasbourg attack to Sakharov Prize: 5 numbers from Strasbourg
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament held a minute of silence to pay tribute to victims of the Strasbourg attack. Members also approved next year’s budget and locked down the biggest bilateral trade deal ever negotiated by the EU. Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was awarded the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Members voted on the introduction of humanitarian visas so that asylum-seekers can access Europe safely.

Globalisation Fund: more help after redundancy

Title: Globalisation Fund: more help after redundancy
Runtime: 1:30
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The European Parliament wants to see the EU’s solidarity programme widened to help workers made redundant because of advances in technology or for ecological reasons as well as those laid off for economic reasons. The new support would ensure people have access to training and help in starting their own businesses.

Oleg Sentsov awarded Sakharov Prize 2018

Title: Oleg Sentsov awarded Sakharov Prize 2018
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Oleg Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker and activist, is the laureate of the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The prize, named in honour of the Soviet physicist and political dissident Andrei Sakharov, is awarded each year by the European Parliament.

Coming up in Strasbourg: from Sakharov Prize to carcinogens at work

Title: Coming up in Strasbourg: from Sakharov Prize to carcinogens at work
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament holds its 14th Future of Europe debate, this time with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades. The Sakharov Prize is awarded to the imprisoned filmmaker Oleg Sentsov, and Parliament votes on stricter rules on carcinogens in the workplace.

Carcinogens at work: better protection from harmful substances

Title: Carcinogens at work: better protection from harmful substances
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament has added eight substances to the list of carcinogens and mutagens used in places of work for which limit values are set. MEPs are especially concerned about diesel. They want to ensure European workers are better protected.

Sakharov Prize 2018: Oleg Sentsov, a political prisoner

Title: Sakharov Prize 2018: Oleg Sentsov, a political prisoner
Runtime: 4:48
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was sentenced in Russia to 20 years in prison for “plotting terrorist acts”. His trial was described as unfair by international organisations. The European Parliament awarded him the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. On hunger strike for 145 days, he has become a symbol of the struggle for the release of political prisoners held in Russia and around the world.

ESF+: Streamlining the European Social Fund

Title: ESF+: Streamlining the European Social Fund
Runtime: 1:50
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The EU has supported tens of thousands of projects across Europe through the European Social Fund. One such project is this socially responsible hotel in Poland, which gives underprivileged young people a helping hand into the world of work. Parliament wants to make sure the ESF continues to support such projects.

Title: Geo-blocking and online shopping
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: On December 3, new rules obliging retailers to give shoppers the same access to goods and services wherever they are in the EU become applicable. The practice is called geo-blocking and within the EU, it is coming to an end.

Coming up in Brussels: from border controls to the Western Balkans

Title: Coming up in Brussels: from border controls to the Western Balkans
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament continues its Future of Europe debates – this week with Danish prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. Members also review temporary internal border checks and examine the progress of Western Balkan nations towards EU membership.

Title: Microplastic pollution
Runtime: 1:28
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: What is microplastic pollution? And why is there so much in our oceans? This video explains the impact of a growing crisis in our oceans.

MEPs back improved rights for rail passengers

Title: MEPs back improved rights for rail passengers
Runtime: 1:48
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Every year passengers travel some 500 billion kilometres on Europe’s rail network. MEPs back tougher rules to protect their rights, similar to those for airline passengers.

Keeping in touch – Cheaper, safer, faster

Title: Keeping in touch – Cheaper, safer, faster
Runtime: 1:21
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament is updating rules in the telecoms market. MEPs want to continue driving down the cost of intra-EU calls, encourage phone companies spend more on infrastructure and improve connectivity across Europe.

Title: New EU targets on renewable energy
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The European Parliament is promoting the use of renewable energy sources, with new ambitious targets driving the EU towards its climate change goals. The EU wants to keep citizens at the centre of the energy transition, by protecting self-consumers, promoting energy efficiency first and boosting cleaner transport.

Coming up in Brussels: from human rights to protection of workers

Title: Coming up in Brussels: from human rights to protection of workers
Runtime: 1:00
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The Parliament celebrates Human Rights Week with a series of events including a High Level Conference on 20 November. MEPs also discuss better protection for whistleblowers and for workers exposed to carcinogenic chemicals. Also on the agenda: new rules to better coordinate social security systems for cross-border workers and regulations for autonomous vehicles.

From the EU budget to telecoms rules: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

Title: From the EU budget to telecoms rules: 5 numbers from Strasbourg
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament adopted its position on the next multiannual EU budget, and announced the winner of the 2018 LUX Film Prize. Members debated with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel on the future of Europe and voted on new rules for telecoms and cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

LUX Prize 2018 winner ‘Woman at War’: “Women are saving the world”

Title: LUX Prize 2018 winner ‘Woman at War’: “Women are saving the world”
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The 2018 LUX Film Prize was awarded to Benedikt Erlingsson, the director of ‘Woman at War’ – an Icelandic drama that defies genre, touching on environmental issues, female power and motherhood. The LUX Film Prize showcases European films that raise awareness of issues that go to the heart of European debate.

Coming up in Strasbourg: from energy efficiency to the LUX Film Prize

Title: Coming up in Strasbourg: from energy efficiency to the LUX Film Prize
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament votes on new energy efficiency measures, rules to bring down the cost of phone calls in Europe and announces the winner of the 2018 LUX Film Prize. Also on the agenda: the future of Europe with German chancellor Angela Merkel and new rules to protect the rights of rail passengers.

From plastics to the Sakharov Prize: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

Title: From plastics to the Sakharov Prize: 5 numbers from Strasbourg
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament voted to forbid the sale of single-use plastic. It also discussed changes to road use charges in the EU, announced the winner of the 2018 Sakharov Prize, and condemned the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Members also voted to curb the use of antibiotics in farming to fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Tackling the spread of drug resistance from animals to humans

Title: Tackling the spread of drug resistance from animals to humans
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: A new set of European rules aims at curbing the use of antibiotics in farming and establishing stricter rules on food imports to limit the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The transmission of drug resistance from animals to humans is a serious threat to our environment, our food and our health.

Coming up in Strasbourg: from single-use plastics to drinking water

Title: Coming up in Strasbourg: from single-use plastics to drinking water
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: MEPs vote on an EU-wide ban on throwaway plastics and discuss the future of Europe with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. Also on the agenda: new standards for clean water, the Sakharov Prize and the impact of the Cambridge Analytica scandal on data protection.

Strong female characters in competition for LUX Film Prize

Title: Strong female characters in competition for LUX Film Prize
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Women with strong moral convictions each take lead roles in the three films in competition for this year’s LUX Film Prize. Since 2007, the prize has shone the spotlight on films that go to the heart of European public debate.

U2 leader Bono visits the European Parliament

Title: U2 leader Bono visits the European Parliament
Runtime: 0:55
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Bono, the frontman of U2 and co-founder of the ONE Campaign, visited the European Parliament on 10 October.

“Europe is an amazing romantic idea, that we speak in so many different languages but with one voice," said Bono during the visit.

At the Parliament he met President Antonio Tajani and Parliament’s political group leaders.

The One campaign is an international organisation that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa.

Coming up in Brussels: from Facebook to the 2018 Sakharov prize

Title: Coming up in Brussels: from Facebook to the 2018 Sakharov prize
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament continues discussions on the implications of the Cambridge Analytica election scandal, new measures to reduce plastic in European waters and choose the three finalists for the 2018 Sakharov Freedom of Thought prize.

From curbing pollution to fighting crime: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

Title: From curbing pollution to fighting crime: 5 numbers from Strasbourg
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Parliament voted to curb CO2 emissions, facilitate the seizure of criminal assets and ensure European content on online video-on-demand. MEPs canceled funds to Turkey based on the country’s poor democracy performance. They also set up priorities for the upcoming heads of state summit in Brussels.

Virtual visit in the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Title: Virtual visit in the European Parliament in Strasbourg
Runtime: 3:55
Date posted: 8 years ago
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Title: New rules for the audiovisual media
Runtime: 1:22
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The Internet has dramatically changed how we consume films, videos and television shows. Parliament is looking into bringing the rules up to date to keep up with this changing landscape, to better protect children from inappropriate material and support European productions.

Coming up in Strasbourg: from car emissions to audiovisual rules

Title: Coming up in Strasbourg: from car emissions to audiovisual rules
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: MEPs will discuss new rules governing video and television on and offline, stricter standards for cars emissions, the US decision to cut funding to Palestinian refugees and much more.

Title: Social protection
Runtime: 5:37
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Europe is a world leader in social protection. High standards are in place for well-being, work-life balance and fighting poverty. But the European Parliament calls for better application and higher standards.

Title: Consumer Protection
Runtime: 4:28
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The European Parliament wants to protect consumers in the digital realm: the end of roaming charges and WIFI4EU are examples of its most recent successes. But challenges such as expensive long-distance calling, ePrivacy and online content portability lie ahead.

Title: Lehman Brothers: 10 years after
Runtime: 1:17
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The collapse of the Lehman Brothers bank sent shockwaves across the globe, sparking the worst economic crisis in generations. A decade on, what lessons have been learned? And what has been done to prevent it happening again?

From the State of the Union to copyright: 5 numbers from Strasbourg

Title: From the State of the Union to copyright: 5 numbers from Strasbourg
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker delivered his final State of the Union speech. Members voted on digital copyright rules, measures to counter money laundering and a plastics strategy. Parliament calls on the Council to initiate disciplinary measures against Hungary.

Title: New copyright rules for the digital age
Runtime: 1:50
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The Parliament voted to update copyright rules in the digital single market to ensure fair pay and recognition for artists, news publishers, authors and performers.

Title: State of the EU 2018
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: 12 September, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker gave his fourth and last State of the Union speech before Parliament in Strasbourg. He called for a strong and united Europe, warning against the dangers of populism. With eight months to go until the European elections, the debate outlined an ambitious path for the European Union of 27, Strasbourg.

Title: State of the Union debate 2018
Runtime: 3:22:19
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Follow live the State of the Union debate 2018 from Strasbourg: Members will discuss with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker about the State of the European Union.

Title: European Solidarity Corps
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The European Solidarity Corps is a new initiative that will bring together young Europeans to help others across the EU. Parliament pushed to have fresh funds allocated to the Solidarity Corps. Additional activities like environmental protection and helping migrants are also set to become part of the programme.

Coming up in Strasbourg: State of the Union and future of Europe

Title: Coming up in Strasbourg: State of the Union and future of Europe
Runtime: 0:58
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: MEPs will follow and debate the State of the Union address, and discuss the future of Europe with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Also on the agenda: copyright rules, the situation in Hungary and the European Solidarity Corps.

Helping recovering people back into the job market

Title: Helping recovering people back into the job market
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: How can Europe rise to the challenge of long term unemployment? Parliament is calling for Europe-wide solutions to tackle long-term absence from the job market due to illness.

Title: State of the Union debate 2018
Runtime: 0:23
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The annual State of the Union debate is held in the European Parliament and focuses on the EU's key priorities for the coming year. Commission President Juncker will address MEPs on the future of the EU and the upcoming EU elections.

Title: Coming Up in the second half of 2018
Runtime: 1:59
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: From an EU Solidarity Corps to cheaper phone calls and the future of Europe, there will be much for members to work on in the second half of 2018. We have a look at the hot topics coming to Parliament in the next six months.

Parliament's first half of 2018 in review

Title: Parliament's first half of 2018 in review
Runtime: 2:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: From posted workers and the digital economy to Brexit and the future of Europe, the first half of 2018 has been busy for the European Parliament. Let’s look back at the main topics over the past six months.

Coming-up in Brussels: From work-life balance to harassment

Title: Coming-up in Brussels: From work-life balance to harassment
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: The Parliament is set to tackle topics on work-life balance for parents and carers, boosting defences against cyber threats, cracking down on sexual harassment, setting up a digital gateway and tackling varying quality and composition of products between countries in the Single Market.

From copyright to defence: 5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg

Title: From copyright to defence: 5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Members called to update online copyright rules to make sure journalists and artists are paid fairly for their work. The EP approved a new defence fund,strengthened cooperation between Europol and eight countries in North Africa and the Middle East and referred back to the Transport Committee for reconsideration the proposals on the lorry drivers.

A new European travel system to improve border controls

Title: A new European travel system to improve border controls
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: A new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will beef up EU border controls. Visa-exempt third country nationals will need to apply for travel authorisation before coming to the EU. The application system is designed to be rapid, efficient and easy to complete.

Debate on the future of Europe with Andrej Plenković 02/18 - Opening statement part 2

Title: Debate on the future of Europe with Andrej Plenković 02/18 - Opening statement part 2
Runtime: 23:17
Date posted: 8 years ago
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Coming up in Strasbourg: EU border security, 3D printing and much more

Title: Coming up in Strasbourg: EU border security, 3D printing and much more
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: MEPs discuss EU border controls, 3D printing, copyright rules and the working conditions of truck drivers. Also on the agenda: a debate on Europe's future with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

Title: Celebrating Europe’s cultural heritage
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: To celebrate the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the European Parliament hosted a conference gathering political leaders, policy makers and artists. They discussed how to preserve and promote cultural heritage and the economic potential it has.

Title: Fighting drug-resistant infections
Runtime: 1:46
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global issue that medical specialists fear will kill more people than cancer by 2050, which is why the Parliament is urging the Commission and member states to implement greater prevention measures.

Title: This time I'm voting - Finland EN
Runtime: 0:17
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Anni, 24
A young voter explains why they will vote in the European elections in May 2019

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Title: This time I'm voting - Slovakia EN
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 8 years ago
Description: Martina, 21
A young voter explains why they will vote in the European elections in May 2019

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