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At least one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the UN will be missed in 2030 – SDG 2 – 'zero hunger'. Hunger and malnutrition are rising dramatically across the world, a trend aggravated by the pandemic. In 2020, 811 million people in the world were facing hunger, the highest level since 2014. In the EU itself, considered one of the most food-secure regions in the world, nearly 7 million people were already experiencing severe food insecurity before the pandemic, and malnutrition is on the rise. SDG 2 aims not only at achieving food security but also at improving nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture. These objectives have been mainstreamed in the recently reformed common agricultural policy and the 'farm to fork' and biodiversity strategies.

EPRS podcast - Policy: SDG 2 – zero hunger and EU action against hunger and malnutrition

The rapid growth of genetic databases worldwide, coupled with fast-decreasing costs and increased technological speed, has raised the possibility of every human genome on Earth being sequenced within this century. This brings to the forefront ethical and legal questions on data privacy and ownership. While a world genomic database would revolutionise preventive medicine and research, new forms of surveillance, discrimination and power imbalances could emerge. The global interplay between the individual, the state and private individuals could shift, requiring modern and flexible legislation to protect the rights of the individual.

EPRS podcast - STOA: What if we sequenced all human genomes?

The EU has contributed to creating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in 2015, as part of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and takes action to implement them through its internal and external policies, as outlined in the 'Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030' reflection paper, the European Green Deal, the European Commission's political priorities and its work programme. The Sustainable Development Goals also have a regional dimension, sometimes called 'localisation'. Achieving around 65 % of the targets is estimated to require local and regional authority participation. Numerous regions and cities, including in the EU, have expressed support for the SDGs and many have integrated them in their policy frameworks.

EPRS podcast - Policy: Sustainable Development Goals in EU regions

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Set up in 1985, the European Parliament’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded to people and organisations for outstanding activities or achievements in defending human rights in Europe and further afield.

The Sakharov Prize, the European Parliament and human rights worldwide

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Sequencing and analysis of the human genome, all the genetic information stored in our DNA, enable understanding about a person’s ancestry, health and various traits. DNA sequencing greatly benefits medicine and the life sciences by allowing them to predict and cure diseases. While DNA sequencing technologies continuously improve and become less costly, what if we all soon possessed our personal, smart DNA sequencers and apps to analyse DNA?

EPRS podcast - STOA: What if consumers could use devices to sequence DNA?

EP Plenary session - Ceremony of the 2024 Sakharov Prize

Committee on Petitions

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Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of the Republic of Cyprus

Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Press conference by Siegfried MUREŞAN, chair of the delegation to EU-Moldova on the 13th meeting of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Committee on Budgetary Control

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Committee on Regional Development

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Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press conference on European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024

EP Plenary session - Crackdown on peaceful pro-European demonstrators in Georgia

20th EU-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (PCC)

EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly

DG EXPO Poldep and DROI workshop ' Forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children: responses and accountability measures '

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Berlin (Germany) - Meeting with Siegfried RUSSWURM, President of BDI, the voice of German Industry

The European and the Finnish flags at half-mast as a tribute to Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland

Agreement between EP and Council on the Nature Restoration Act

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Berlin (Germany) - Address at the Die Europa Rede / State of Europe

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Berlin (Germany) - Meeting with Bärbel BAS, President of the German Parliament (Bundestag)

Trilogue on Nature Restoration Act

Press conference on Euro 7 emission standards for cars, vans, lorries and buses following the votes

EP Plenary session - Voting session

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EP Plenary session  - System of own resources of the European Union

EP Plenary session  - Council and Commission statements - Outcome of the EU-US summit

Roberta METSOLA, EP President Katalin NOVAK, President of the Republic of Hungary

EP Plenary session - Strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes

EP Plenary session - Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7)

Parliament publishes its last Eurobarometer survey before the 6-9 June elections, covering, among other issues, citizens’ interest in and awareness of the elections as well as their likelihood to vote. The survey also reports on the image citizens have of the EU and Parliament, their priorities for the electoral campaign, and the core values they want to defend. Graphics and figures.

European Parliament Eurobarometer - Spring 2024: graphics and figures

The LUX European Audience Film Award ceremony takes place in Parliament’s hemicycle in Brussels. Parliament and the European Film Academy award the LUX prize to help the distribution of European films with significant artistic merit that reflect cultural diversity in Europe and beyond. Teacher's lounge is the winner of the 2024 edition of the prize. Five films were shortlisted for the 2024 LUX Audience Award: Teacher's lounge by Ilker ÇATAK, Smoke sauna sisterhood by Anna HINTS, Film Adamant by Nicolas PHILIBERT, Fallen leaves by Aki KAURISMÄKI, and 2000 species of bees by Estibaliz URRESOLA SOLAGUREN.

LUX Audience Award 2024: extracts from the ceremony

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, visits Toly Products during her official visit to Zejtun (Malta). The Toly Group focus on the beauty industry, offering a vast range of solutions and services that cater to the needs of any cosmetic company in the packaging industry.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Zejtun (Malta) - Visit to Toly Products, Bulebel Industrial Estate

Statement by LUX Audience Award 2024 finalist Johannes DUNCKER, writer of The Teachers' Lounge. Parliament and the European Film Academy award the LUX prize to help the distribution of European films with significant artistic merit that reflect cultural diversity in Europe and beyond.

LUX Audience Award 2024 - Statements by finalists: Johannes DUNCKER, writer of The Teachers' Lounge

Statement by LUX Audience Award 2024 finalists Alma PÖYSTI and Jussi VATANEN actors of Fallen Leaves. Parliament and the European Film Academy award the LUX prize to help the distribution of European films with significant artistic merit that reflect cultural diversity in Europe and beyond.

LUX Audience Award 2024 - Statements by finalists: Alma PÖYSTI and Jussi VATANEN actors of Fallen Leaves

Statement by LUX Audience Award 2024 finalist Nicolas PHILIBERT, director of On the Adamant. Parliament and the European Film Academy award the LUX prize to help the distribution of European films with significant artistic merit that reflect cultural diversity in Europe and beyond.

LUX Audience Award 2024 - Statements by finalists: Nicolas PHILIBERT, director of On the Adamant

Statement by LUX Audience Award 2024 finalist Estibaliz URRESOLA SOLAGUREN, director of 20,000 Species of Bees. Parliament and the European Film Academy award the LUX prize to help the distribution of European films with significant artistic merit that reflect cultural diversity in Europe and beyond.

LUX Audience Award 2024 - Statements by finalists: Estibaliz URRESOLA SOLAGUREN, director of 20,000 Species of Bees

Statement by LUX Audience Award 2024 finalist Anna HINTD, director of Smoke Sauna Sisterhood. Parliament and the European Film Academy award the LUX prize to help the distribution of European films with significant artistic merit that reflect cultural diversity in Europe and beyond.

LUX Audience Award 2024 - Statements by finalists: Anna HINTS, director of Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

Twelve COD LEX texts are scheduled to be signed on Thursday, 11 April 2024, by President Metsola and Ms Hadja LAHBIB, Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions, with the exception of two files which will be signed by Ms Valérie DE BUE , Minister for the Civil Service, Tourism, Heritage and Road Safety (Government of Federation Wallonia-Brussels), and Mr Benjamin DALLE, Minister for Brussels, Youth, Media and Poverty Reduction (Flemish Government), on behalf of the Belgian Presidency.

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

EP president Roberta METSOLA meets with Irish Prime Minister Simon HARRIS. This news item shows their arrival, meeting and roundtable.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Simon HARRIS, Irish Prime Minister: arrival, meeting and roundtable

Voting session: Discharge 2022 (part 1)

MEPs discuss the EU’s role in protecting the Roma language and culture, following a statement by President Roberta Metsola.

International Roma Day: One round of political group speakers

MEPs discuss the EU’s role in protecting the Roma language and culture. Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Roma Day: Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Parliament quizzes the Council and the Commission about how they intend to address the controversial reform proposals made by Robert Fico’s government. MEPs are expected to reiterate concerns about the Slovak government’s plans for criminal code reform and changes in the functioning of the country’s public-service media. MEPs say the ongoing reform, which led to the dissolution of Slovakia’s Special Prosecutor’s Office on 20 March and reduces penalties and limitation periods for financial crimes, threatens Slovakia’s ability to fight corruption and protect the EU budget.

Attempts to dismantle Rule of Law and media freedom in Slovakia: extracts from the debate

MEPs look into alleged attacks on the rule of law and media freedom in Slovakia.

Attempts to dismantle Rule of Law and media freedom in Slovakia: MEPs debate

MEPs look into alleged attacks on the rule of law and media freedom in Slovakia. Opening statements by Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian Secretary of State for Digitalisation, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Attempts to dismantle Rule of Law and media freedom in Slovakia: Opening statements by Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian Secretary of State for Digitalisation, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

MEPs look into alleged attacks on the rule of law and media freedom in Slovakia. Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian Secretary of State for Digitalisation.

Attempts to dismantle Rule of Law and media freedom in Slovakia: Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian Secretary of State for Digitalisation

EP president Roberta METSOLA meets with Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden.

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