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This is My History and the ‘View of the Future Shaped by the Past’ series, in which we are proud to present Paul Collowald. Mr Collowald is a journalist and writer who witnessed the emergence of today’s European Union first hand. It all started when he met one of the EU’s founding fathers, Robert Schuman. He would later go on to work in many roles at the European Commission and the European Parliament, including Director-General for Information and Head of the Private Office of Parliament President Pierre Pflimlin. His story is divided into two parts. This is part one, in which he tells us about his early life in Europe during the war. In part two, he shares his experience of working with the EU’s founding fathers. This podcast is based on an interview by Valter Mavrič, Director-General for Translation at the European Parliament.

I witnessed the birth of Europe – interview with Paul Collowald - Part 1

In this podcast, you will hear the inauguration with speeches by David-Maria Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, Dr. Anže Logar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, and director of EUNIC Gitte Zschoch. The event was recorded on the 14th of July 2021 by Europarl Audio. We now leave the floor to our moderator Julio Baquero-Cruz. Enjoy your podcast!

Open a book for a better future! - EuropeReadr Opening Ceremony

In this podcast, you will hear the authors Axel Lindén from Sweden and Marlen Schachinger from Austria discuss the topic “Writers on the future of living”. The event was recorded on the 14th of July 2021 by Europarl Audio. We now leave the floor to our moderator Julio Baquero-Cruz from Spain. Enjoy your podcast!

Writers on the future of living - Axel Lindén, Marlen Schachinger

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AFET ITRE - Confirmation hearing of Andrius KUBILIUS, European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space

ENVI AGRI -  Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare

;ENVI AGRI -  Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

ITRE

Special Committee on COVID-19 pandemic / Policy department A - Workshop

COVI

Press Conference by the Chair of the LIBE delegation to Greece, Sophie in 't Veld

Panel for the Future of Science and Technology

BUDG - ECON

ECON

BUDG

Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China

Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

ENVI

Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary

DACP

Delegation to the EU-Chile Mixed Parliamentary Committee

Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America

DCAM

IMCO - JURI

IMCO

JURI

Euroscola

Committee on Transport and Tourism

TRAN

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

LIBE

Subcommittee on Human Rights

DROI

Committee on International Trade

INTA

EP Plenary session - Poor sanitary conditions, low levels of security and lack of parking places in rest areas for truck drivers

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain) - Roundtable discussion on Digital Transition & Artificial Intelligence

EP Plenary session - Voting session

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

Disability Intergroup Meeting

EP Plenary session - Urban wastewater treatment

CONT - European Court of Auditor's Annual Report 2022

EP Plenary session - Financial services contracts concluded at a distance

EP Plenary session - Short presentation of the following report : Scheme of generalised tariff preferences

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - The spread of anti-LGBTIQ propaganda bills by populists parties and governments in Europe

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Need to complete new trade agreements for sustainable growth, competitiveness and the EU’s strategic autonomy

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Energy Charter Treaty: next steps

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The proposed extension of glyphosate in the EU

DLAT meeting with Jose Manuel Albares Bueno, acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents

LEX signing ceremony: signature of 3 COD LEX texts by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and José Manuel Albares Bueno, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Spanish Presidency of the Council

MEPs prepare to take a stand on the influx of migrants linked to the North African uprisings. We talk to MEP Martin Schulz about Fukushima's lessons for Europe.

The News: Illegal immigration - Future of nuclear power

Unrest in Libya will be discussed in Strasbourg next week, as will nuclear power, Iceland and Macedonia while MEPs get a visit from Bill Gates.

Plenary agenda

The Parliament has been rocked by scandal and looks into codes of conduct for lobbying MEPs. Oil spills onto the agenda again with new rules on oil rig safety.

The News: No more cash-for-laws - Safety from Spills

One year after the BP oil spill, MEPs are looking into how to keep EU seas free from danger.

Oil Rig Safety

Following allegations of corruption, Parliament President Jerzy Buzek called political group heads together to find a way to straighten out the rules governing lobbying MEPs.

Cleaning up its act

While Japanese experts attempt to reduce the Fukushima fallout, back in Europe, MEPs question the future of our nuclear plants after the stress test results.

A Nuclear Future?

MEPs query the future of Europe's nuclear power stations. A public consultation is to be held on the key issues surrounding online gambling sites.

The News: Atomic Energy after the Tests? - Taking a Gamble

As online gambling wins over more Europeans, MEPs ask how to regulate the industry in the Single Market and protect consumers from unlicensed sites.

A Safe Bet

MEPs presented their ideas on how Europe could rise from the crisis. Legislation on novel foods is on hold as EU instutions fail to reach agreement.

The News: From crisis to growth - No deal on novel foods

Although 80% of consumers want to know whether cloned animals are ending up on their plates, the EU institutions failed to agree on a new law on novel foods.

No deal on cloned food

The EP's special committee presented its recommendations on how to exit Europe's economic and social crisis and boost competitiveness and growth.

Recommendations for a way forward

MEPs call for a new strategy for the Mediterranean to support democracy and curb migration. A new EU law will clarify rules on fruit juices.

The News: Arab uprisings - Fruit juices

Europeans are consuming more fruit juice than ever, but are they being duped by a health myth? MEPs look into clearing up rules on labelling and manufacture of juices.

No Added Sugar

As Libyan rebels advance westwards, MEPs call for a new European strategy for the whole region.

The EU looks beyond Libya

As MEPs voted to open skies to the US, a Single European Sky is ever more urgent. Members debate air traffic coordination one year after the ash cloud crisis.

Sky’s the Limit

MEPs postpone a deal on consumer rights in the hope of a better bargain with the Council. Talks on a Single Sky continue, a year after the ash cloud crisis.

The News: No Bargain for Shoppers  - Single Sky

A vote on the deal to harmonise consumer rights is postponed. MEPs are holding out for agreement with the Council.

Consumer Deal Delay

Europe’s leaders seek to shore up the euro with permanent safeguards. A proposed single permit should cut the paperwork for Europe’s foreign workers.

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