For over half a century now, European integration has been a key driver of economic growth, environmental protection, peace and social prosperity. And one of Europe's landmark achievements is, without a doubt, the single market. In this podcast, we look at the benefits for EU citizens from more ambitious and united EU action in the single market for goods and services. 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 EU society.

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The European Parliament is marking 70 years of democracy in action - from its first assembly in 1952 to being stronger than ever during challenging times today.

70th Anniversary of the European Parliament: 70 years of European democracy

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

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

Committee on Culture and Education

CULT

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

EMPL

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

AGRI

Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection

IMCO

Subcommittee on Human Rights

DROI

Press conference by Evelyn REGNER, EP Vice-president and the LUX audience award winner

LUX Audience Award Ceremony 2023

ENVI - LIBE

ENVI

LIBE

Committee on Budgets

BUDG

Committee on Legal Affairs

JURI

Committee on Foreign Affairs

AFET

Subcommittee on Tax Matters

FISC

BUDG - CONT

CONT

Committee on International Trade

INTA

Committee on Petitions

PETI

Committee on Transport and Tourism

TRAN

Committee on Regional Development

REGI

Committee on Fisheries

PECH

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

ECON JURI - Confirmation hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner-designate for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification.- Press point

ECON JURI - Confirmation hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner-designate for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification

BUDG CONT - Confirmation hearing of Piotr Arkadiusz SERAFIN, European Commissioner-designate for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration - Press point

Press conference on the outcome of the negotiations with the Council on new rules for people working through digital labour platforms

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Pedro SANCHEZ, Prime Minster of Spain

Civil society organisations meet with the European Parliament’s 2023 Sakharov Prize laureate and finalists - Human rights as a pillar in the upcoming European elections

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Review of the Spanish Presidency of the Council

Civil society organisations meet with the European Parliament’s 2023 Sakharov Prize laureate and finalists - Discussion laureates’  ‘’Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life Freedom Movement in Iran’’  representatives and MEP Abir Al-Sahlani

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023

EP Plenary session - EU-China relations

EP Plenary session - EU-US relations

EMPL trilogue on platform work

EP Plenary session - Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Environmental consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the need for accountability

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - European Economic Security Strategy

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Situation in Venezuela

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Attempt of coup d’Etat in Guatemala

Hanukkah Event

CCC meeting - Exchange of views with David O’SULLIVAN, International Special Envoy for the Implementation of EU Sanctions

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Defence of democracy package

CCC meeting

A reaction to Commissioner Dalli’s sudden resignation, and two MEPs weigh up the pros, cons and must-do-betters of the Free Trade Agreement with South Korea.

Talking point: Commissioner resignation, Free Trade Agreement

EU leaders gather to discuss economic and monetary union – leading MEPs comment on the probable outcome.

Eurozone future - what next?

As EU imposes new sanctions on Iran, MEPs are torn over diplomatic next steps, 2013 budget 'games' criticised, and astronauts urge young people to explore space.

Iran / Budget / Space

European Development Days event told: Africa still needs EU, but it’s a different relationship.

Aid to Africa: things are changing

Shielding taxpayers from fraud, new views on the Nobel Peace Prize for the EU, and a young person’s guide to the Single Market.

Fraud / Nobel Prize / Single Market

The Economic Affairs Committee votes for a report aimed at creating a banking union, fiscal union – and more accountability.

MEPs back moves towards economic & monetary union

After 20 years the Single Market is perhaps the EU’s biggest success – but 20 obstacles remain. We ask the views of the Commissioner responsible and a leading MEP.

Talking point: Relaunching the Single Market

...but not until Europe gets over its long-drawn reluctance to put the Single European Sky initiative into force.

The sky’s the limit...

Union is singled out for 'advancement of peace, democracy and human rights' in Europe in the past six decades.

EU awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Sakharov 2011 laureate finally receives his prize, MEPs call for end to forced marriages for girls and first year birthday celebrations for the Parlamentarium.

Freedom of Thought / Protection for girls / Parlamentarium

MEPs debate better cross-border recognition of qualifications to boost jobs and prosperity.

Recognising qualifications improves mobility!

Jail sentences for fraudulent bankers and traders will soon be available all over Europe, while MEPs fear a shortage of money to finish work on essential infrastructure.

Market abuse / Cohesion policy

Bid to create Europe-wide parties could change the political landscape in the EU.

Campaign for a new political set up

Europe will come to the aid of employees made redundant in seven EU countries after falling victim to the crisis or relocation.

€31 million to find a job

MEPs draw up their shortlist for the Sakharov Prize and vote on safer surfing for children while a data explosion could spell the end of our privacy.

Sakharov shortlist / Protecting children / Data leak fears

A delegation from the Afghan Wolesi Jirga visits the European Parliament. EuroparlTV asks about the prospects for a peaceful future.

Talking point: Hope for Afghanistan?

It's a kaleidoscope of opportunities and ideas... on its 20th birthday, Europe's Single Market is getting a makeover.

The Single Market... it's child's play!

A busy week in committees will see a debate on professional mobility in the EU, a public hearing with the ECB President and the unveiling of the Sakharov Prize shortlist.

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