The coronavirus pandemic forced most of the world’s population into lockdown… But thanks to digital technologies, we were mostly able to keep on working, studying, shopping and chatting with our loved ones without leaving our homes! But the crisis has also highlighted some painful truths about our digital world…

EPRS policy podcast - How digital technology is easing the burden of confinement

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Press briefing EPP

Media seminar - European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

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

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Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Committee on International Trade

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Committee on Culture and Education

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Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

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Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Committee on Fisheries

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Committee on Foreign Affairs

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

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Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Committee on Budgetary Control

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

REGI - Second Trilogue on Regulation on Facilitating Cross-Border Solutions

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with the Bureau Staff

Silvia SARDONE in the EP in Strasbourg

Giuseppe FERRANDINO in the EP in Strasbourg

EU and Italian flags at half-mast at the EP buildings in Brussels, to pay tribute to  late Giorgio Napolitano, former President of the Italian Republic

Emma WIESNER in the EP in Strasbourg

Multilingualism Day 2023

Nicolas GONZALEZ CASARES in the EP in Strasbourg

Isabella ADINOLFI in the EP in Brussels

Participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to the Laying of wreath on the Independence Monument (Floriana)

Beatrice COVASSI in the EP in Strasbourg

AFET - Presentation of the Study on 'Qualified majority voting in foreign and security policy'

LIBE - 13th meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group on Europol -Exchange of views with Mr. Alfredo NUNZI, Head of the Institutional and Legal Affairs Department of Europol

D-CL Joint Parliamentary Committee - Meeting with Isabel ALLENDE BUSSI

Gianna GANCIA in the EP in Brussels

AFET DEVE SEDE joint Committee - Exchange of views demining actions in Ukraine as a consequence of Russia's war of aggression

AFET DEVE DROI joint Committee - Sakharov Prize 2023: Presentation of candidates

ECON -  Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Nadia CALVINO, ECOFIN President and First Vice-President of the Government of Spain and Minister for the Economy and Digital Transformation

EPRS event ' EU long-term budget: Does the EU have enough resources to finance its priorities? '

To improve road safety and support the digital transition, MEPs will debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on updating driving licence rules, introducing mobile licences and mandatory health checks for drivers. A press conference with the rapporteur will take place at 14.30 after the vote. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR), rapporteur on The review of EU driving license rules

Amidst significant geopolitical uncertainty and threats, MEPs are set to call for decisive action to strengthen and protect the international rules-based order. EP Plenary holds a joint debate on how to strengthen European security and defence with the Council and Commission.In the draft report on the implementation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy for 2023, MEPs urge the EU to develop robust strategic alliances, to accelerate EU enlargement and reform decision-making processes in response to a new geopolitical context. Parliament also assesses the implementation of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy report in the context of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Both reports will be put to a vote on Wednesday.

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: closing statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian State Secretary for Digitisation

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: MEPs debate part 1

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: round of political group speakers and Rapporteurs

Amidst significant geopolitical uncertainty and threats, MEPs are set to call for decisive action to strengthen and protect the international rules-based order. EP Plenary holds a joint debate on how to strengthen European security and defence with the Council and Commission. In the draft report on the implementation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy for 2023, MEPs urge the EU to develop robust strategic alliances, to accelerate EU enlargement and reform decision-making processes in response to a new geopolitical context. Parliament also assesses the implementation of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy report in the context of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Both reports will be put to a vote on Wednesday. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: opening statement by Mathieu MICHEL, Belgian State Secretary for Digitisation, and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Amidst significant geopolitical uncertainty and threats, MEPs call for decisive action to strengthen and protect the international rules-based order. Plenary holds a joint debate on how to strengthen European security and defence. Ursula VON DER LEYEN highlights that priroity should be given to a defence joint procurement. EC President also proposes the designation of a Defence Commissioner for the next Commission.

European Security and Defence: extracts from the debate

Amidst significant geopolitical uncertainty and threats, MEPs are set to call for decisive action to strengthen and protect the international rules-based order. EP Plenary holds a joint debate on how to strengthen European security and defence with the Council and Commission. In the draft report on the implementation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy for 2023, MEPs urge the EU to develop robust strategic alliances, to accelerate EU enlargement and reform decision-making processes in response to a new geopolitical context. Parliament also assesses the implementation of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy report in the context of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Both reports will be put to a vote on Wednesday.

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: MEPs debate part 2

Today, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke and the European Parliament (EP), Roberta Metsola signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in preparation for the European elections, scheduled for June 6-9, 2024. The partnership aims to deepen the cooperation between the two institutions to promote European elections, boost voters turnout – especially among non-voters and first-time voters and counter information manipulation. Among other measures, the institutions agreed to enhance synergies in media relations, coordinate organization of events, such as Open Doors Day or the Civil Society Week, and share information on "together.eu" and "What Europe does for me" platforms

Signature of the Memorandum of Understanding with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in the framework of the European Elections 2024: signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Oliver RÖPKE

MEPs debate with the Commission the current situation of the War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments related to the ICJ and UNRWA and in the region.

War in the Gaza Strip: extracts from the debate

To improve road safety and support the digital transition, MEPs debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on updating driving licence rules, introducing mobile licences and mandatory health checks for drivers. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Directive on Driving Licenses: extracts from the debate

EU membership means belonging to one of the world’s largest economies and its biggest single market.
 
It contributes to growth and brings more choice for consumers.    
     
The EU tackles inequalities between its regions, supporting agriculture, small businesses and innovation and spurring modern, greener economies.    
     
As a powerful global actor, it secures better access and fairer prices on world markets.

Investment, growth, choice: the economic benefits of EU membership - VT EE24

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Plenary discusses the latest ruling by the International Court of Justice regarding Israel and the alleged involvement of UNRWA staff in the 7 October attacks The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take a series of measures to prevent any acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, after South Africa filed an application against Israel at the court in December 2023. It also ordered Israel to take immediate and effective measures to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza. During the debate with the Council and the European Commission on Tuesday afternoon, MEPs also discuss the allegations that 12 staff members of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA ) were involved in the 7 October attacks against Israel. While several donor countries have suspended their UNRWA funding, the EU said it will take a decision in light of the outcome of the investigation announced by the UN and its subsequent actions.

Debate - War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region: MEPs debate part 1

Debate - War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region: MEPs debate part 3

Debate - War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region: Opening statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

Debate - War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region: Closing statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

Rapporteur César LUENA (S&D, ES) holds a press conference on EU Nature Restoration Law. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by César LUENA (S&D, ES), rapporteur on EU Nature Restoration Law

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