EP Plenary session - Data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services

Paolo DE CASTRO (S&D, IT), rapporteur, speaks to the press on new EU law against unfair trading in food supply chain, during the plenary session (11-14 March 2019), in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Paolo DE CASTRO (S&D, IT), rapporteur, on new EU law against unfair trading in food supply chain

The infoclip shows the testing of cosmetics, some of them containing nanoparticles. Several tests on the ingredients were carried out at a laboratory in Germany.

Infoclip: Nanoparticles in cosmetics

Vote on the representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers: extracts from the vote on the report by Geoffroy DIDIER (EPP, FR) during a meeting of the EP Committee on Legal Affairs

Representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers: extracts from the vote on the report by Geoffroy DIDIER (EPP, FR) - statement by the Rapporteur

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on plans to improve consumers’ trust in drinking water from the tap by tightening the maximum limits for certain pollutants. They also propose setting up free water fountains where feasible and providing tap water for free, or for a low service fee, in restaurants, canteens and catering services. Statements by Michel DANTIN (EPP, FR), Rapporteur, and Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.The results are: 300 in favor, 98 against and 274 abstention. Illustrative shots: small local river in Beligum, woman drinking tap water, drinking water site in France including the pumping station.

Quality of water intended for human consumption: extracts from the vote on the report by Michel DANTIN (EPP, FR) and extracts from the debate (22/10) and illustration shots

This infoclip illustrates shots of tap drinking water and mineral bottled water.

Infoclip: Drinking water directive

During the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on new rules for better cross-border access for online buyers of products, hotel bookings, car rentals or concert tickets. Traders will have to treat online shoppers from another EU country in the same way as local customers, i.e. grant them access to the same prices or sales conditions. Statements by Róża Gräfin von THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (EPP, PL), Rapporteur, Andrus ANSIP, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market, and Dita CHARANZOVÁ (ALDE, CZ). Illustrative shots: man browsing and shoping online, comparing prizes and being redirected and geo-blocked.

Geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment: extracts from the debate

This video infoclip illustrates different aspects of plastics: plastic bags use in supermarkets, littering by plastic bags, collection of maritime waste and recycling of plastics. From 00:07:03 to 00:07:42: © The Associated Press - The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Union until 30/11/2020. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AP - www.aparchives.com

Infoclip: Plastics

This infoclip illustrates beverage food cans, plastic bottles and other food containers which can contain Bisphenol A in their coating. Also glass containers and other cans without BPA.

Infoclip: Bisphenol A in coatings intended to come into contact with food

This infoclip illustrates poultry meat processing Source: European Council

Infoclip: Poultry meat processing

This infoclip illustrates areas as Cybersecurity, the protection of minors, the end of geoblocking of digital content, data protection, healthcare.

Infoclip: Consumer protection

The infoclip illustrates the use of collaborative econony platforms like BlaBlaCar, Airbnb or Uber.

Infoclip: Collaborative economy

This short stockshot provides illustration footage of sectors of economic activity in the EU: constuction site (Belgium), container port activity (Spain) and consumers shopping (Spain). Source: EC - Audiovisual Service

Infoclip: Economic activity

Meeting of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO)&nbsp;in the EP in Brussels. MEPs vote on the accessibility requirements for products and services. Statement by Morten L&Oslash;KKEGAARD (ALDE, DK), rapporteur. Anna Maria CORAZZA BILDT, Vice-Chair, opens the vote:&nbsp;36 votes,&nbsp;19 in favour,&nbsp;0 against,&nbsp;17 abstentions.

Accessibility requirements for products and services: extracts from the vote and statement by Morten LØKKEGAARD (ALDE, DK), rapporteur

This Infoclip illustrates the use of internet video on-demand platforms like Netflixs or Amazon Prime.

Infoclip: Video on-demand platforms

This infoclip illustrates baby diapers: supermarket, bio shop, baby playing and being changed the diaper.

Infoclip: Baby diapers

Images of energy drinks, close up on labels.

Infoclip: Energy drinks with caffeine

Lex signing ceremony by Martin SCHULZ, EP President and by Jeanine HENNIS-PLASSCHAERT, EU Presidency, during the EP plenary session (9-12 May 2016) in Strasbourg. Signing of the regulation on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) - Signing of the Directive on procedural safeguards for children suspected or accused in criminal proceedings.&nbsp;- Signing of the Directive on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, pupil exchange, remunerated and unremunerated training, voluntary service and au pairing. - Signing of three Directives on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union and on railway safety (4th railway package). - Signing of the Regulation on harmonised indices of consumer prices and repealing. - Signing of the Regulation on the aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in the educational establishments.&nbsp;

Lex signing ceremony by Martin SCHULZ, EP President and by Jeanine HENNIS-PLASSCHAERT, Dutch Presidency of the Council of the EU

Vote during the plenary session of February in Strasbourg on the report on the&nbsp;Country of origin labelling for meat in processed food. Opening of the votes and announcement of the results by&nbsp;David-Maria&nbsp;SASSOLI (S&amp;D, IT), Vice-President of the EP.

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