Nach Angaben der Europäischen Kommission ist der Gebäudebereich in der EU für 40 % des Energieverbrauchs und für 36 % der Treibhausgasemissionen verantwortlich. In der gesamten EU versucht man bereits, weniger Energie zu verbrauchen. Doch das allein reicht nicht: Angesichts der Lage muss man dringend handeln – und zwar jetzt. Im März 2023 nahm das Parlament einen Entwurf von Maßnahmen an, die einerseits die Renovierungsquote steigern, andererseits den Energieverbrauch und die Treibhausgasemissionen von Gebäuden erheblich reduzieren sollen

Klimaneutrale Gebäude bis 2050 – Deustch

The European Union already has an outstanding level of social security compared to the rest of the world. While the EU constitutes less than 6 % of the world's population and 20 % of global gross domestic profit (GDP), it accounts for at least 40 % of global public spending on social protection. According to Eurostat, In the EU-27 in 2020, expenditure on social protection stood at 22.0 % of GDP, at 41.3 % of total global public spending and at €2 943 billion. While the European social model is undoubtedly a unique achievement, it has to be adapted to the challenges of the future to maintain its long-term sustainability. #FutureShocks2022

EPRS policy podcast - Future shocks: Building a European social model for the 21st century

Today, rising sea levels place coastal cities under constant threat. An estimated 250 million people currently live on land below projected annual flood levels, often in coastal cities such as London, Lagos, Mumbai or Shanghai; and this number may rise to 630 million by the end of the century. An additional 318 million people have been displaced since 2018, due to climate disasters. Could it be that, instead of humankind fleeing from water, building on it could serve as a better long-term solution? What would the creation of entire water cities entail for societies, economies and the environment? What if populations could live on water instead of facing displacement and migration? The combined effects of climate change, land subsidence and accelerated urbanisation could force us to rethink the use of water surfaces on Earth as potential settlement areas, as an alternative to an Earth surface made uninhabitable by over-population and climate catastrophes.

EPRS STOA podcast - What if we built cities on water?

Ob in Hotels, Privatwohnungen oder auf Baustellen: Wer seine Arbeit nicht offiziell anmeldet, ist ein Schwarzarbeiter. Schlechte Bezahlung, keine Jobsicherheit und kein Zugang zu Kinderbetreuung sind nur ein Bruchteil der Probleme, die Schwarzarbeiter häufig haben. Dagegen will die EU etwas tun – und zwar so:

Das tut Europa, wenn es um Schwarzarbeit geht

On 10 May, President Metsola travelled to Luxembourg for the inauguration of Parliament’s Konrad Adenauer building, in the presence of His Royal Highness the Grand-Duke of Luxembourg and Prime Minister Xavier Bettel.

On the existing Konrad Adenauer Building (KAD) from the 1980s, a new building complex has been built up. The building complex will make it possible to bring together 3,000 employees in the various interconnected buildings to ensure integrated functionality between all departments.

Inauguration of the Konrad Adenauer building of the EP in Luxembourg

<p>On 14 December 1999, Nicole FONTAINE, EP President, and Jacques CHIRAC, President of the French Republic, attend the inauguration of the new “Louise Weiss” building of the European Parliament, in Strasbourg.</p>

Weiss Building

EU flags at half mast at the EP buildings in Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg following the death of Pope Francis

As a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the attack at the education centre in Örebro, Sweden, the President of the European Parliament, Ms Roberta Metsola, has decided that the European and Swedish flags should be flown at half-mast in front of all the Parliament buildings and in the EPLO in Stockholm, from today 05 February at 12:00 p.m. until tomorrow, 06 February at 08:00 a. m.

EU-Swedish flags at half mast at the European Parliament buildings

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.

European Elections 2024 - One Month to Go, illumination of landmark buildings across the EU

Elections campaign/”One month to go”. 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 of voting.

European and Austrian flags at half-mast in front of EP buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg, as a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the school shooting in Graz, Austria

Media Seminar – Upholding women rights in Defence, Security and Peace building

Press conference by Ciarán CUFFE, rapporteur on the energy performance of buildings directive

Sixth EUVP Alumni Webinar 'Building Partnerships in Defending Parliamentary Democracy'

High level Schuman Security and Defence Partnership Forum - HIGH LEVEL PANEL DISCUSSION:  BUILDING SECURITY AND DEFENCE TOGETHER – LEVERAGING OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Press conference by Ciarán CUFFE, rapporteur, on energy performance of buildings

10 years of supporting parliamentary democracy beyond the EU - Creating parliamentary democratic culture through dialogue and consensus building

Aerial View of the EP buildings in Brussels from Bastion tower

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025 - Rainbow flag next to the EP buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) - Rainbow flag illuminating the EP buildings

International Women’s Day 2025 - FEMM Inter-parliamentary Committee ' Strengthening the Women, Peace and Security Agenda – Upholding Women’s Rights in Defence, Security and Peace Building '

International Women's Day - Media Seminar – Upholding women rights in Defence, Security and Peace building

3 years anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine : lighting up of Station Europe buildings with colors of Ukrainian flag

European and Swedish flags at half-mast in front of EP buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as sign of solidarity for the victims of the attack at the education centre in Örebro, Sweden

Stockshot of EP Buildings in Luxembourg

The European Parliament mourns the 10 victims that have been killed in a armed attack in a school of Graz (Austria). The footage shows Austrian and EU flags that are put at half-mast in front of EP Buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as a sign of solidarity.

European and Austrian flags at half-mast in front of EP Buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as a sign of solidarity following the school shooting in Graz (Austria)

In the framework of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025, illuminations and rainbow colour flags are raised in front of of the buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels, and Strasbourg.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025: Illuminations and rainbow colour flags raised in front of the buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg

Pope Francis (17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 2013 to 2025. The EU flags are set at half mast at the EP buildings in Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg in tribute following the death of Pope Francis.

EU flags at half mast at the EP buildings in Brussels following the death of Pope Francis

EU flags at half mast at the EP buildings in Strasbourg following the death of Pope Francis

The Station Europe building of the European Parliament in Brussels is illuminated with the Ukrainian yellow and blue flag colours as a sign of European solidarity and support for Ukraine, 3 years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion,

3 years anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine: lighting up of Station Europe buildings with colors of Ukrainian flag

As a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the attack at the education centre in Örebro, Sweden, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has decided that the European and Swedish flags should be flown at half-mast in front of all the Parliament buildings and in the EPLO in Stockholm, from 05 February at 12:00 p.m. until 06 February at 08:00 a.m.

The banner #WeRemember is displayed on Brussels' European Parliament buildings on the occasion of the Holocaust Remembrance day.

Holocaust Remembrance day: Station Europe building in Brussels displaying the banner #WeRemember

Energy efficiency helps reduce overall energy consumption and is therefore central to achieving the EU’s climate ambition, while enhancing present and future energy security and affordability. Buildings are the single largest energy consumer in Europe. The building sector is therefore crucial to achieving the EU's energy and climate goals.This stockshot shows energy efficiency of public buildings in Zagreb, Croatia. The footage was shot on 23-26 September 2024.

Infoclip: Energy efficiency of buildings

European, German, Croatian and French flags at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, the Chido Cyclone in Mayotte, France, and the knife attack at an elementary school in Zagreb, Croatia.

European, German, Croatian and French flags at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg for the victims of the attack in Magdeburg, the Chido Cyclone in Mayotte and the knife attack in Zagreb

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