Climate change has forced people to leave their territory and has led to the term ‘climate refugee’. Climate change also means that in the future, more people are expected to become climate refugees. International protection for these people is lacking, but various international organisations are paving the way to incorporate climate refugees into legislation. The EU has expressed its concern about climate refugees, and is taking proactive steps in order to ensure better protection for them.

Better Legislation - The concept of Climate Refugee SL

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In the digital era, data is the new currency… And data protection, an increasingly important social, legal and political matter for the EU! But how well protected is our data? And what challenges lie ahead?

EPRS policy podcast - Understanding EU data protection policy

Declining yields due to warmer temperatures and less rain, biodiversity loss, increased risk of floods… the impacts of climate change on European agriculture are irrefutable… But what impact does agriculture have on climate change? And what role can it play in helping address this challenge?

EPRS policy podcast - EU agricultural policy and climate change

Malicious cyber activities pose an increasing threat to our societies, our economies and our political systems. And no one is safe from virtual, yet very real… attacks. So, what tools does the EU have to respond to such threats? And what is its strategy? Join us in the world of cyberspace!

EPRS policy podcast - Understanding the EU's approach to cyber diplomacy and cyber defence

The coronavirus crisis has made life even more difficult for the most deprived people in our society… To protect them, as well the workers and volunteers delivering aid to them, and ensure no one falls through the net, the EU has had to take some exceptional measures…

EPRS policy podcast - Impact of coronavirus on EU aid to the most deprived

With no reliable prognosis or effective treatment, dementia is a growing public health concern in Europe and world-wide...But what if artificial intelligence applications could help advance the science on dementia?

EPRS STOA podcast - What if AI could advance the science surrounding dementia?

EP Plenary session - Ousting of the Syrian regime, its geopolitical implications and the humanitarian situation in the region

Media seminar - European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

Press briefing EPP

Committee on Budgetary Control

CONT

Committee of inquiry to investigate the use of the Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware

PEGA

Committee on Culture and Education

CULT

Committee on International Trade

INTA

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

EMPL

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AGRI

ENVI

Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection

IMCO

Committee on Foreign Affairs

AFET

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

ITRE

Committee on Fisheries

PECH

Article 17 seminar on Liberal Democracy

Press conference by Sandro GOZI, rapporteur on the vote in IMCO on rules on the transparency and targeting of political advertising

Committee on Legal Affairs

EP Plenary session - Short Presentation - Conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the United Nations Convention on transparency in treaty-based investor-State arbitration

EP Plenary session - A European Innovation Act: lowering the cost of innovating in Europe

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Nicosia (Cyprus) - Joint press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Nicosia (Cyprus) - Meeting with Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President receives the 'IN VERITATE' award 2023

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents.

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Split (Croatia) - Meeting with Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister

STOA workshop ' Human-computer confluence in education ’

Isabella ADINOLFI in the EP in Strasbourg.

Alessandra BASSO in the EP in Strasbourg

Hand-over ceremony of the dictionaries in minority languages - Celebration of the European Day of Languages by the Minority Intergroup

Marie-Pierre VEDRENNE in the EP in Strasbourg

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Secretary Penny PRITZKER, Special representative for Ukraine's economic recovery

EPRS Policy roundtable ' Beyond all that applause: How to ensure a sustainable and fair European care sector? '

Press Seminar - How will the European Media Freedom Act protect media? What about the Digital Services Act, one month after being compliant for Large Platforms?

Paolo BORCHIA in the EP in Strasbourg

Cyberdays 2023

Susanna CECARDI in the EP in Strasbourg

ECON - Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

Abir AL SAHLANI in the EP in Strasbourg

From hands-on experience of European parliamentary democracy to virtual role-play games, the European Parliament’s youth offer has something for everyone.
You can step into an MEPs shoes, learn how EU decisions are made and present your ideas for Europe’s future.
Connect with like-minded people to stand up for EU democracy and values and get voters out for elections.    
Find out more in our explainer.

Parliament’s youth offer: Connect, learn and stand up for democracy! - VT EE24

Parliament’s youth offer: Connect, learn and stand up for democracy! - 4-5 EE24

Parliament’s youth offer: Connect, learn and stand up for democracy! -16:9 EE24

MEPs vote on the following topics: Delli (A9-0445/2023) - Driving licences, Wölken (A9-0020/2024) - Unitary supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products, Wölken (A9-0019/2024) - Unitary supplementary certificate for medicinal products, and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1001, Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 as well as Regulation (EU) No 608/2013, Wölken (A9-0023/2024) - Supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products (recast), Wölken (A9-0022/2024) - Supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products (recast), Cavazzini (A9-0009/2024) Amending Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013, Regulation (EU) No 167/2013 and Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain reporting requirements, Ernst (LIBE A9-0032/2024) - Report on the ongoing negotiations on a status agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) in Senegal

Voting session, including the vote on driving licences

The Commission is the executive branch of the European Union and Parliament plays a big part in selecting who sits on it. 
Comprised of 27 Commissioners - one from each EU member state - the Commission proposes legislation, which is then sent to Parliament and EU countries to be scrutinised, amended, negotiated and approved. 

But how exactly are the Commission and its president chosen and what is Parliament's role?   
Find out in our short explainer!

Who selects the members of the European Commission? -16:9 EE24

Who selects the members of the European Commission? - VT EE24

Who selects the members of the European Commission? - 4-5 EE24

Parliament commemorates the life of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, featuring a plenary address by his wife Yulia Navalnaya. Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most well-known anti-corruption activists, an opposition politician, 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate and an ardent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under mysterious circumstances in a remote penal colony in the Russian Arctic on Friday 16 February, while serving a long prison sentence on trumped-up charges. Speech by Yulia NAVALNAYA. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Address by Yulia NAVALNAYA

Parliament commemorates the life of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, featuring a plenary address by his wife Yulia Navalnaya. Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most well-known anti-corruption activists, an opposition politician, 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate and an ardent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under mysterious circumstances in a remote penal colony in the Russian Arctic on Friday 16 February, while serving a long prison sentence on trumped-up charges. Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Address by Yulia NAVALNAYA: speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Parliament commemorates the life of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, featuring a plenary address by his wife Yulia Navalnaya. Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most well-known anti-corruption activists, an opposition politician, 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate and an ardent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under mysterious circumstances in a remote penal colony in the Russian Arctic on Friday 16 February, while serving a long prison sentence on trumped-up charges. Opening of the session and welcome by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, video about the life and legacy of Alexeï NAVALNY. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Address by Yulia NAVALNAYA: opening of the session and welcome by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, video about the life and legacy of Alexeï NAVALNY

Parliament commemorates the life of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, featuring a plenary address by his wife Yulia Navalnaya. Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most well-known anti-corruption activists, an opposition politician, 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate and an ardent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under mysterious circumstances in a remote penal colony in the Russian Arctic on Friday 16 February, while serving a long prison sentence on trumped-up charges.

Address by Yulia NAVALNAYA: one round of political group speakers

Connecting with the European Parliament is easy!    
 
Not only can you contact your MEPs or visit Parliament’s buildings in Strasbourg or Brussels, Parliament's offices in the EU and beyond hold events and debates, support citizens’ networks and provide information keeping you up to date on how the EU works and how you can help shape its future! 

Find out more in our short explainer.

How can you connect with the European Parliament? -16:9 EE24

How can you connect with the European Parliament? - 4-5 EE24

How can you connect with the European Parliament? - VT EE24

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Clip: Tribute to Alexei Navalny

Paolo DE CASTRO (S&D, IT) rapporteur and Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), Chair of the Committee for Agriculture, speak to the press on Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Paolo DE CASTRO (S&D, IT) rapporteur and Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), Chair of the Committee for Agriculture on Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products

Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR (S&D, ES), rapporteur, speaks to the press on the Annual Report 2023 on Human Rights and Democracy. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Nacho SÁNCHEZ AMOR (S&D, ES), rapporteur on The Annual Report 2023 on Human Rights and Democracy

Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur , speaks to the press on Parliament's report on the Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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