Every year, passengers make about 400 million journeys in ferries to or from EU ports. Here are three aspects of your crossing that are backed by with EU rules

This is what Europe does for ferry passengers

The European Union shapes a wide variety of policies Europe wide, in many areas. Here is how you can learn about the way the EU influences your daily life and how it is organised

This is what Europe does for people interested in what the EU is doing

The European Union protects the rights of lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual and intersex people in non‑EU countries where their rights are not respected. It does so through its delegations and embassies. Let’s discover how.

This is what Europe does for LGBTI people in non EU countries

Did you know that Europe has 130 nuclear reactors spread over 14 EU Member States? As a nuclear researcher, you have the opportunity to work at any of the EU’s nuclear facilities thanks to the nuclear single market established by the European Atomic Energy Community or Euratom.

This is what Europe does for nuclear researchers

Do you live in a peripheral or underserved region? Then you might be interested in how the EU is linking regions like yours up to the air travel network.

This is what Europe does for air travellers to and from peripheral and underserved regions

People often choose to live in the countryside so as to enjoy the benefits of nature. However, living near a river can be far from beneficial when that river is polluted. Here are three things the EU does to ensure that is not the case

This is what the EU does for people living near polluted rivers

Do you dream of setting up in export, but are reluctant to take the plunge? The EU would be helping you develop your business.

This is what Europe does for exporters

While public health is a competence of the states and regional and local administrations, the EU does take a close interest. Here are three things which Europe does for patients in rural areas.

This is what Europe does for patients in rural areas

Are you a highly skilled professional who would rather work for clients on specific projects than have a fixed job? Why not try freelancing? Here are three things the EU does to help.

This is what Europe does for freelancers

Perhaps you are one of the many people in Europe who use crowdfunding. This is a new internet-based tool to obtain funding for specific projects. It also allows investors to finance interesting projects.

This is what Europe does for crowdfunders

Does watching a barge steering down a canal inspire you to think of inland navigation as your next career move? Here are three things that you can be interested in.

This is what Europe does for inland navigation workers

Do you dream of becoming an astronaut? Here’s how Europe is supporting space research and exploration.

This is what Europe does for astronauts

As a current or aspiring pilot, you are probably aware that the aviation industry has undergone major changes that have also had an impact on employment and working conditions.

This is what Europe does for pilots

Did you know that about 32 million people in the EU alone suffer migraines? Here’s how the EU is helping.

This is what Europe does for people suffering from migraine

Air quality in cities has improved dramatically since the days of London’s ‘Great Smog’, which claimed thousands of lives in 1952. Here’s how EU actions have helped clean up city air.

This is what Europe does for people living in cities with polluted air

Wildlife, expansive landscapes and, increasingly, its beaches draw many travellers to Africa. You might find it interesting to learn what the EU does for those traveling there.

This is what Europe does for travellers to Africa

LIBE IMCO JURI - Confirmation hearing of Michael MCGRATH, European Commissioner-designate for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law

ITRE - Confirmation hearing of Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate for Startups, Research and Innovation - Press point

ITRE - Confirmation hearing of Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate for Startups, Research and Innovation

Press conference by Margaritis SCHINAS, EC Vice-president and Ylva Johansson, Commissioner for Home Affairs, on critical infrastructure resilience

Press conference by Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President, Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy and Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner for financial services, on a new package of measures to address high

Briefing S&D by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, President

Briefing The Left by Manon AUBRY and Martin SCHIRDEWAN, Co-Presidents

Briefing EPP by Manfred WEBER, President

Briefing Greens/EFA by Philippe LAMBERTS and Terry REINTKE, Co-Presidents

Briefing Renew Europe by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, President

Press conference by Younous OMARJEE and Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms on cohesion responses to crisis for SMEs and households

Keep the bills down: social and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine and the introduction of a windfall tax (debate)

Mental health (debate)

Resumption of the sitting

Voting time

Composition of committees and delegations

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 - all sections (debate)

Amendment of the agenda

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

Commission Work Programme 2023 (debate)

Question Time (Commission) - Protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks

Growing hate crimes against LGBTIQ people across Europe in light of the recent homophobic murder in Slovakia (debate)

Continued internal border controls in the Schengen area in light of the recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (C-368/20) (debate)

UN Climate Change Conference 2022 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt (COP27) (debate)

Impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine on migration flows to the EU (debate)

Setting up a comprehensive framework for missing children and missing persons at risk (debate)

Recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism (debate)

Explanations of vote

Agenda of the next sitting

Plenary session

Committee on Constitutional Affairs

AFCO

Statements by the President

Composition of Parliament

Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 71)

Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

Announcement by the President: see Minutes

Order of business

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (debate)

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia (debate)

FRONTEX's responsibility for fundamental rights violations at EU's external borders in light of the OLAF report (debate)

Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (debate)

Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (debate)

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Agenda for next sitting

Approval of the minutes of the sitting

Closure of the sitting

Last minute session briefing

Pre-session briefing

Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community

DAND

Committee on Budgetary Control

CONT

Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

FEMM

Delegation for relations with Mercosur

DMER

CONT - COVI

COVI

PECH public hearing ' The future of fishing - How to promote income diversification and facilitate access to EU funding for fishers'

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Krišjanis KARINŠ, Latvian Prime Minister.- Press point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Krišjanis KARINŠ, Latvian Prime Minister

David McALLISTER meets with Anniken HUITFELDT, Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Seminar with France TV journalists

Conference ' Are Fishermen an Endangered Species ? Offshore Wind Development : Acceleration, Impacts, and Beyond '

AFET Committee -  Exchange of views with Enrique Mora

TRAN Committee meeting

FEMM Commiittee - Exchange of views with Equinet

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Mykhailo FEDOROV, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology

TRAN Committee meeting - Exchange of views with Mr Juan Carlos Salazar

TRAN Committee meeting - Votes - Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe

European Mental Health Week 2023 ' How Mentally Healthy Communities Can Make Us Thrive '

ITRE Committee - Public Hearing on the Net Zero Industry Act

Minority Intergroup - Minority rights in the EU enlargement process

Press conference on the EU ratification of Istanbul Convention on combating violence against women

FISC Subcommittee public hearing on ' The role of tax policy in controlling inflation and promoting sustainable growth in the context of economic recovery '

ITRE Committee - Energy Community Parliamentary Plenum

The Commission, Council and social partners have reached an agreement on the length of parental leave. The length of maternity leave, however, is still a matter for debate. 18 or 20 weeks? Who pays? We'll see when the Women's Rights Committee votes next F

The News: When a child is born

Europe's reliance on Russian gas is at a turning point. After the Ukraine-Russia gas crisis last January, MEPs have called for measures to be introduced to ensure energy security in Europe.

The News: Supply demands for energy security in Europe

Tim Berners-Lee, inventer of the World Wide Web (www), was in Brussels to discuss the importance of internet for all. On the anniversary of the www, he called for MEPs to protect the net from control by big companies and national governments. He deems it

The News: Free the WWW.

Catherine Ashton had her day at the parliament with MEPs taking turns to assess her as new Foreign Affairs Minister, and Gabriele Albertini joins us in the studio to add his two cents. The inventor of www. was in Brussels to talk about the future of his b

The News: Weds 2 Dec

Though Catherine Ashton admitted she hadn't prepared her answers, she held her own for 25 minutes while MEPs fired questions at her from issues as diverse as human rights and Arctic policy. But she may have to prepare a little better for the next meeting

The News: Trial by fire for new Foreign Affairs Minister

Her name may not be as well-known as national foreign policy counterparts like Hillary Clinton, but she has made a name for herself amongst the political elite. Leader of the House of Lords in the UK and outgoing EU Trade Commissioner, she still has to co

The News: The making of Catherine Ashton, EU Foreign Affairs Minister

The Lisbon Treaty enters into force and brings with it a panoply of new rights for European citizens and their elected representatives. The European Parliament becomes more democratic, political and participative, national parliaments gain new rights, and

The News: Three cheers for Lisbon!

As the EU's Members have grown, its decision-making process has slowed down. Which reforms will the Lisbon Treaty introduce to ensure the European train runs to schedule? EuroparlTV reports.

The News: Can the Lisbon Treaty deliver efficient democracy?

The long wait is over, and Barroso's new Commission has been nominated. The top dossiers went to a Frenchman, Michel Barnier for the internal market, followed by Finn Olli Rehn for economic affairs. Hopefully they are the personalities to navigate Europe

The News: Barroso's Dream Team

Observer MPs from Croatia and Turkey are in Strasbourg to talk EU accession. MEP Claude Moraes is in the studio to discuss citizens' rights and the Stockholm Programme. Tyre efficiency is getting upgraded, and we look into Poland's accession to the Eurozo

The News: Thurs 26 Nov

Turkey, Iceland and Croatia are all potential EU Member States, with the latter set for entry in 2011 or 2012. Observer MPs from the hopeful countries were present during the plenary to see what the transition from MP to MEP would entail, and what progres

The News: EU accession country MPs - Observing the observers

As of 2012 labels on tyres will indicate the efficiency level of tyres. With the information in the consumers' hands at point of sale, people can choose to save money and the environment by choosing the most fuel efficient tyres.

The News: Tyre efficiency moves up a gear

Barroso faces his second appointment for questioning by MEPs, the hot topic being his new commissioners. With us in the studio to discuss the commissioners-to-be is Lothar Bisky. Also air passengers rights are taking off, and the winner is: The LUX prize

The News: Wednesday, 25 Nov

Airline bankruptcies are subject of debate, with an increasing number of them leading MEPs to discuss possible solutions for passengers left out of pocket and out of their country.

The News: Compensation for air passengers left high and dry

It's round two for Commission President Barroso who took to the podium to be quized by MEPs during the Strasbourg plenary. This time the questions ranged from energy security to the would-be commissioners in his new cabinet, and it seems Barroso is holdin

The News: Barroso in the firing line for question time

Telecoms package finally makes it past the post. MEP Catherine Trautmann joined us for a chat about the new improved package. Another burning issue of the day was the preparations for Copenhagen with some MEPs still refuting the facts.

The News: Tues 24 Nov

On its third passage through the European Parliament, the Telecoms package was finally adopted. This comes after a year of negotiations and months of hard-won compromises, especially concerning the controversial amendment 138 safeguarding internet users'

The News: Three times a charm for the Telecoms Package

The Copenhagen climate conference is only two weeks away, and even MEPs remain bitterly divided. However, the majority of MEPs think that the rest of the world should follow Europe’s example on emissions reduction.

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