Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Closing remarks at the Barcelona - European digital capital conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Placards explaining coronavirus prevention measures and reading « it’s forbidden to use the kids playground games between 8pm and 7am », on the left, is displayed at the entrance of a playground in the center of Barcelona.

A man rides in a bicycle in front of a closed bar near Barcelona's beach during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

A placard explaining the restaurant is doing take-away on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm is displayed at the entrance of a beach restaurant of Barcelona.

A placard reading « free sport practice area » is displayed at the entrance of a beach of Barcelona.

A placard reading « wait here, gracias » is displayed at the entrance of an optician in the centre of Barcelona.

The tourism office of the Ramblas boulevard in Barcelona is closed during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

A woman walks in front of a closed flower shop in The Ramblas boulevard in the centre of Barcelona during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

A man walks in front of a closed shops in the centre of Barcelona during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

People walk in the Ferran street in the centre of Barcelona during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

View of the Plaza Real square empty in the centre of Barcelona during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

A woman walks in front of closed shops in the centre of Barcelona during the second lockdown period imposed by the authorities to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Placards reading «Maximum capacity 30% of local capacity», on the left and « keep distance 1,5 meters on the right are displayed on the window of a shoe shop in the centre of Barcelona.

Visit of Martin SCHULZ - EP President to Barcelona

European President Martin Schulz shakes hands with Angels Guiteras president of NGOs and social organisation of Catalonia - Mesa del Tercer Sector before a meeting with representatives of NGOs and social organisation of Catalonia - Mesa del Tercer Sector in Barcelona, on October 31, 2013.

European president Martin Schulz (R) shakes hands to a member of the Catalan police mossos d'esquadra (L) at the Union for the Mediterranean headquarters in Barcelona.

Breakfast conference organized by primeraplana of El Periodico newspaper on  at the Juan Carlos I hotel in Barcelona.

This memoclip shows extracts from Romano Prodi's tenure as President of the European Commission, focusing on the relationship with the European Parliament. Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission from 1999 to 2004, played a key role in the introduction of the euro and led the EU's largest expansion, welcoming ten new member states. His leadership was instrumental in promoting economic integration and strengthening the EU’s global influence, while his vision of a more united Europe helped shape the Union's political and economic future.

Memoclip: Romano PRODI, former President of the European Commission (1999-2004), and the European Parliament

This infoclip shows what the housing sector in Barcelona and Brussels is like. The market for short-term rentals in Spain has been rapidly increasing, mainly due to the expansion of online platforms such as Airbnb. Barcelona is among the top city destinations for tourists booking their accommodation through these online platforms. (Source: Eurostat) While such rentals create benefits for hosts, tourists and many regions, the lack of appropriate rules also contributes to problems such as higher housing prices, over-tourism, and unfair competition. This infoclip also shows a social housing project in Schaerbeek, one of Brussels’ municipalities. Social housing in Belgium is provided by local authorities for people who cannot afford to buy or rent accommodation privately. Because of high house prices, people with low or middle incomes cannot access home ownership. The existing stock of social housing is insufficient to match the growing demand. (Source: OECD)

Infoclip: Housing conditions in Europe

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations on the W Barcelona Hotel, popularly known as the Hotel Vela (Sail Hotel) due to its shape, in the Barceloneta district of Barcelona, the Arc of Triumph and on the skyscraper Torre Glòries in Barcelona (Spain).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illuminations in Barcelona (Spain)

One of the sectors most affected by the COVID-19 crisis is the tourism sector, which, according to estimates by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, is suffering loses of around EUR 1 billion per month in the EU alone. This infoclip illustrates the global impact of the COVID on the tourism in Europe. Views of travel agencies, airport, empty hotel infrastructure in Canary Islands or tourist attractions impacted by COVID-19 in Strasbourg, Rome, Barcelona and Prague.

Infoclip: Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism in Europe

This infoclip illustrates the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in Barcelona (Spain): views of empty streets, shops closed, building for rent...

Infoclip: Economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis in Barcelona (Spain)

This infoclip illustrates the range of rules aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19 in Barcelona (access restricted to Catalonia, social distancing, wearing the mask compulsory in different situation, signage, theaters, dance clubs, sport centre, restaurants and bars temporarily closed...) and the impact on the economy and different sectors such as tourism, cultural or catering. Several new restrictions are in place from Oct. 25.

Infoclip: lockdown situation in Barcelona, Spain

This stockshot illustrates 1. Green E-motion an Electric Cars Project in Barcelona, Spain. Source: European Commission

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