Open Days at the European Parliament in Luxembourg

Anti-Racism and Diversity Week 2024

Disability Intergroup Meeting

EP Plenary session - The situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU

MEPs debate on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25). Plenary assesses the situation across the EU with Commission representatives. Parliament has repeatedly raised the issue of gender-based violence and is currently in negotiations with member states on draft EU legislation to tackle violence against women and domestic violence. Third part of the debate.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: MEPs debate (part 3)

MEPs vote on the following topics during the plenary session in Strasbourg: Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture - Marlene MORTLER (EPP, DE); Quality traineeships in the EU - Monica SEMEDO (Renew, LU).

Voting session: Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture; Quality traineeships in the EU

Parliament demands measures that enable people with disabilities to participate socially and in the labour market, and propose ways to address discrimination. MEPs reaffirm that the right of persons with disabilities to live independently has to be fully guaranteed through policies and legislation focused on inclusion that will eradicate stereotypes and ableism.

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities: MEPs debate

In a wider economic climate of rising prices, but recognising member state traditions of wage-setting and collective bargaining, the EU directive on adequate minimum wages is set to be a major milestone in European social policy.Under the new rules, national minimum wages would have to enable workers to lead a decent life, taking into account the cost of living and wider pay levels. To facilitate an adequacy assessment of existing statutory minimum wages, EU countries may establish a basket of goods and services at real prices, or set it at 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage.

Adequate minimum wages in the European Union: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

The report by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media.

Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: MEPs debate

Members discuss on a common European status for artists, a common framework for working conditions and pan-European minimum social standards for artists and cultural workers. Statement by Monica SEMEDO (Renew, LU), author of the report on the situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU and the vote results (Wednesday 20 October).

The situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU: statement by Monica SEMEDO (Renew, LU), rapporteur and extract from the final vote

Parliament debates on proposals for improving the social and economic situation of artists and cultural workers, who are among those hardest-hit by the pandemic. Opening statement by the rapporteur, Monica SEMEDO (Renew, LU) and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights. MEPs are set to call for a common European status for artists, a common framework for working conditions and pan-European minimum social standards for artists and cultural workers. The draft text MEPs will vote on lists further actions to support the sector, like facilitating cross-border mobility with dedicated programmes for young creators and innovators, possibly revised requirements on visas, taxation, and social security, and the cross-border recognition of arts-based education degrees.

The situation of artists and the cultural recovery in the EU: opening statement by Monica SEMEDO (Renew, LU), rapporteur and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), MEPs debate on an administrative cooperation in the field of taxation.

Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (14-18/12) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU. MEPs (part 1)

Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU. MEPs (part 2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (19-23 October 2020), MEPs debate. EU measures to mitigate social and economic impact of Covid-19. MEPs debate

Plenary session: EU measures to mitigate social and economic impact of Covid-19. MEPs debate

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), debate on the Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd. MEPs debate (part 1)

The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: MEPs debate (part 1)

On 2nd October 2019, Helena DALLI, from Malta, Commissioner-designate for Equality, is heard by the Committees on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) and on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion,Helena DALLI has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Secound round of questions.

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