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European integration has been a key driver of economic growth, peace and social prosperity. But challenges remain and crises could arise. In one of its latest studies, “Increasing European added value in an age of global challenges: Mapping the cost of non-Europe (2022-2032)”, EPRS finds that more EU action in 50 policy areas could bring large gains to society, up to more than €2.8 trillion per year by 2032. In this podcast, we will look at the benefits from more EU action in the area of defence.

EPRS podcast policy - Mapping the cost of non-Europe: EU common defence

European integration has been a key driver of growth, peace and social prosperity. But challenges remain and crises could arise. Further European integration can help respond to present and future challenges and generate benefits of over €2.8 trillion per year by 2032, as shown in one of latest EPRS studies, “Increasing European added value in an age of global challenges: Mapping the cost of non-Europe (2022-2032)”. In this podcast, we will look at the benefits for EU citizens from more EU action in the health sector to ensure that it is strong enough to face present and future challenges.

EPRS podcast policy - Mapping the cost of non-Europe: Towards a joint EU health policy

In this podcast, we look at the potential gains of more European action versus the costs of non-Europe in the area of energy, one of the 50 policy areas investigated in one of the latest studies from EPRS: “Increasing European added value in an age of global challenges: Mapping the cost of non-Europe (2022-2032)”. We analyse how closer EU cooperation in this area could bring substantial economic, social and environmental benefits.

EPRS podcast policy - Mapping the cost of non-Europe: Transformation of EU energy systems

By 2050, an estimated two thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. Could vertical farming help feed this growing urban population sustainably by reducing the demand for agricultural land and shortening the travel distance between food production and consumption?

EPRS podcast - STOA: What if we grew plants vertically

REGI-  Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, European Commissioner-designate for Cohesion and Reforms

Conference on ‘Forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia: Advancing collective action for bringing children back home’

AFET -  Confirmation hearing of Kaja KALLAS, European Commissioner-designate for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

JURI - AFCO

JURI

AFCO

ACP-EU JPA / Seminar 'Triangle on Democracy'

Committee on Budgets

BUDG

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

LIBE

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

ECON

Committee on Culture and Education

CULT

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs - Interparliamentary Committee Meeting

EMPL

ACP-EU JPA / Joint DEVE/JPA hearing

Joint Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Kaja KALLAS, Estonian Prime Minister

FEMM - LIBE

FEMM

BUDG - ECON

Subcommittee on Human Rights

DROI

DEVE - DROI

DEVE

Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly / Plenary session

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

ITRE

Joachim STREIT in the EP in Brussels

Informal meeting of Heads of State and Government in Budapest, Hungary

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Frontex, building on the fact-finding investigation of the LIBE Working Group for Frontex scrutiny

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

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - European Defence investment programme (EDIP)

Western Balkans Leaders Meeting - Arrival of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

EP Plenary session - Jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions and acceptance of authentic instruments in matters of parenthood and creation of a European Certificate of Parenthood

Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2023 - Social media live discussion

Civil society organisations meet with the European Parliament’s 2023 Sakharov Prize laureate and finalists - Discussion with the human rights activists

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - One year after Morocco and QatarGate – stocktaking of measures to strengthen transparency and accountability in the European institutions

Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2022 (T) Meeting with social media content creators

Press conference on Violence against women: update on the state of negotiations by the negotiators.

Civil society organisations meet with the European Parliament’s 2023 Sakharov Prize laureate and finalists - Discussion withfinalists -  Colleen McNicholas (US)

Press conference on establishing a European Health Data Space

Civil society organisations meet with the European Parliament’s 2023 Sakharov Prize laureate and finalists - Discussion with finalists -  Monseñor Rolando Álvarez and Vilma Nuñez de Escorcia represented by Padre Uriel Vallejos and Sara Henríquez

EPAS Sakharov Seminar

Trilogue on regards the continuation of the Union’s participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) under Horizon Europe

EP Plenary session - Topical debate (Rule 162) - EU strategy to assist young people facing the housing and cost of living crisis

First Vice-President Othmar Karas meets with the prize-winners and finalists of the Sakharov Prize ceremony.

EP Plenary session - Voting session

Angry Greeks bring their concerns to Parliament, the Civil Liberties Committee adopts its annual report on human rights and the EP hosts a falconry exhibition.

Greek youth / Fundamental rights / Falconry

MEPs push for long extension of EU special redundancy fund, clip the Commission's wings as they advance aircraft noise reduction... and a film prize to unite Europeans.

Redundancy / Aircraft noise / LUX Prize

MEPs back calls for immediate action to fight against the threat of antimicrobial resistance, a phenomenon that leads to 25,000 deaths a year in Europe alone.

Combating superbugs

Gambling addicts and young people need protection in face of phenomenal growth in online gambling.

Curbs to online gambling

Does the recession have a direct impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and should the EU go beyond its 2020 target of a 20% reduction? We asked two MEPs.

Talking point: Europe's energy future

MEPs tour a Greek/Turkish border strip long favoured by illegal immigrants and discover tighter controls are having an effect.

Greek border getting under control

Budget discussions continue in committees, the German Chancellor addresses the Parliament and the public gets a chance to discover the LUX Prize finalists.

On the Agenda: Merkel address / US elections / LUX screening

MEPs prepare for budget fight for the next-generation aid package for Europe’s most deprived citizens.

Protecting the poorest of the poor

International observers to Ukraine’s election complain of campaign abuses in favour of the ruling party.

Ukraine’s 'decisive' election

The European Parliament's annual prize for Freedom of Thought goes to two Iranians, a lawyer and a film maker, who are both in jail.

Iranian campaigners share Sakharov Prize

President announces Sakarov Prize winners, MEPs fight for budget and defend the threatened Erasmus programme, and continuing controversy over ECB appointments.

Plenary zapping - October 2012

MEPs defend threatened redundancy fund, vote through a new package on consular support abroad for EU citizens... and can Erasmus survive a budget shortfall?

Redundant workers / Consular support / Erasmus

MEPs mark the Single Market's 20th anniversary by demanding measures to remove the remaining obstacles.

The Single Market: change is now?

MEPs press for more democratic process for one of the EU's key crisis management tools, the European Semester.

Testing times for eurozone crisis tool

Next year is 'European Year of Citizens', but will it succeed in informing people of their rights where previous efforts have failed?

Talking point: European Year of Citizens

Better enforcement, improved information, a simplified complaints procedure and easier access to multiple modes of transport are demanded.

Passengers, your rights will change!

Squaring for a fight with Member States, the EP passes 2013 and long-term budgets while we get reactions to the Council summit.

EU budgets / Summit

MEPs meet in Strasbourg next week for two plenary sessions to debate passenger rights, the 2013 EU budget and the recognition of diplomas as the Single Market turns 20.

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