The 2008 crisis continues to have an impact. It is one of the reasons why many young people are likely to experience difficulties in finding a job and becoming independent. Here are three things that Europe does to help them.

This is what Europe does for young people not in education, employment or training

Can you imagine having 8 million students on a university campus? Well it’s possible, if they’re at home, behind their computers! That’s the principle behind MOOCs, massive open online courses. The EU helps in that area.

This is what Europe does for people interested in online courses

If you are involved in bringing art and culture to your rural area and helping local culture thrive, you will know that this can be challenging. But support is available from the EU. Here are a few examples

This is what Europe does for people promoting culture in rural areas

Se poate întâmpla să aveți nevoie de un tratament care nu este disponibil în țara dumneavoastră sau care nu este disponibil la timp. Din fericire, Uniunea vă oferă posibilitatea să vă tratați în alte țări din Europa.

Ce face Europa pentru pacienții care beneficiază de îngrijiri medicale în străinătate

Pode acontecer precisar de um tratamento que não existe no seu país ou que não esteja disponível a tempo. Felizmente, a União Europeia já tornou possível a realização de tratamentos noutros países europeus.

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelos doentes que recebem cuidados de saúde no estrangeiro

Although they are attractive places to live, mountainous areas face challenges in terms of access to facilities and services. Do you live in such an area? Here are three things that Europe is doing for you.

This is what Europe does for people living in mountainous regions

Many of you probably often make promises to yourselves to exercise more or start a yoga course. Sports policy is mostly decided by national governments, but the EU takes steps to encourage physical activity and Member State collaboration on sport.

This is what Europe does for people who exercise to keep fit

Do you live near an internal EU border? If so, you’re among the 150 million people who do. The Union is putting in place measures to make travelling across borders a breeze. Here are three of them.

This is what Europe does for people living in border regions

Half of all adults in Europe are overweight or obese, and obesity affects one in three children. This is a particularly alarming situation, as childhood obesity can lead to lifelong health problems

This is what Europe does for overweight and obese people

If you don’t drive, it might be because you choose not to, or because you can’t afford to. Whatever the reason, here are three things that Europe is doing for you.

This is what Europe does for people who don’t drive

Whether you take medicines every day or just occasionally, you want to be sure they are effective remedies. Here are three things Europe does to guarantee their quality.

This is what Europe does for people on prescription medication

When a bank fails, savers are usually the last to find out. If you’re a saver, you can’t constantly monitor your bank in the hope of withdrawing your savings before it fails. The EU is finding ways to protect your money and improve the stability of the banking system. But how?

This what Europe does for people with bank savings

În fiecare zi, mii de animale vii sunt transportate către Uniune și în afara ei pentru a fi comercializate sau sacrificate. Iată cum se asigură Uniunea că animalele sunt bine tratate în timpul călătoriei.

Ce face Europa pentru persoanele preocupate de transportul animalelor

Ogni giorno migliaia di animali vivi vengono trasportati da e verso l'Unione europea a fini di commercializzazione o macellazione. Ecco come l'UE garantisce che siano trattati in modo adeguato durante il trasporto.

Cosa fa l'Europa per chi si preoccupa del trasporto degli animali.

Todos os dias, milhares de animais vivos são transportados dentro e fora da UE para comercialização ou abate. Vejamos como a UE assegura que eles sejam adequadamente tratados durante a sua viagem.

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelas pessoas que se preocupam com o transporte de animais.

Sunteți o femeie care desfășoară activități independente și care dorește să-și lanseze propria firmă? Uniunea vă încurajează să demarați o afacere și vă ajută. Dar cum?

Ce face Europa pentru femeile de afaceri

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

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

PEGA

Briefing S&D by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, President

Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China

D-CN

Press conference by Johannes HAHN, Commissioner for Budget and Administration on the draft General Budget 2023 and on the 2021 Annual management and performance report for the EU Budget

Fourth EUVP Alumni Webinar “EU as a Security and Peace Actor”

Marcos ALONSO ALONSO, Ambassador Permanent Representative of Spain to the European Union  meets with ECON Chair Irene TINAGLI

Marcos ALONSO ALONSO, Ambassador Permanent Representative of Spain to the European Union meets with JURI Chair Adrian VAZQUEZ LAZARA

FEMM Committee - Hearing: Gender aspects of peace & security

PECH public hearing ' The future of fishing - How to promote income diversification and facilitate access to EU funding for fishers'

EP Plenary session - New Oil Drilling in Alaska – impact on the global climate crisis and the rights of indigenous peoples

EP Plenary session - Fighting cyberbullying of young people across the EU

Othmar KARAS and   Pedro SILVA PEREIRA  welcome Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal

Pressconference of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

ENVI Committee on packaging waste and pesticides

PECH political meeting on the Bluefin Tuna agreement

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Keeping people healthy, water drinkable and soil liveable: getting rid of forever pollutants and strengthening EU chemical legislation now

Nils TORVALDS, Elsi KATAINEN and Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

PECH Public Hearing ' Marine pollution (in particular plastic pollution) and its impact on fisheries '

Action of the Yellow Ribbon civil resistance movement, a recipient of the 2023 Sakharov Prize on behalf of the brave people of Ukraine

PECH ENVI PETI Public Hearing - European Citizens’ Initiative ' Stop Finning – Stop the trade '

Opening speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the Summit of Barents Euro-Arctic Indigenous Sámi People

Delegation for relations with Iran - FEMM joint meeting Exchange of views with 2003 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin EBADI on the situation of women in Iran

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Shirin EBADI, Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2003

MEPs debate and vote on on strengthening requirements for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs), such as buses, trucks and trailers, to reduce their CO2 emissions. They propose that the targets should be set at 45% for the period 2030-2034, 70% for 2035-2039 (compared to 65% proposed by the Commission) and 90% as of 2040. They also agree that newly registered urban buses should be zero-emission vehicles from 2030. Background: On 14 February 2023, the Commission tabled a legislative proposal to set CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles from 2030 onwards to help reach the EU’s objective to be climate neutral by 2050 and lower the demand for imported fossil fuels. Heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks, city buses and long-distance buses, are responsible for more than 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transport in the EU and account for over 6% of total EU GHG emissions. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles: opening statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Rapporteur, Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI (S&D, FI), Andris AMERIKS (S&D, LV) and Wopke HOEKSTRA, EC for Climate Action

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D, holds a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

S&D press briefing by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D

MEPs discuss the wellbeing and the protection of children in Europe, marking the International Day on the Rights of the Child. The Parliament also debate how to strengthen the Child Guarantee, two years after its adoption in 2021. MEPs discuss a report to reduce inequalities and increase social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families. In the text, Parliament calls for better integrated social, educational and employment services to help break the vicious circle of poverty and to protect children and their families at risk of poverty, in particular in times of crisis. Closing statement by Sandra PEREIRA, Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

International Day on the Rights of the Child: closing statement by Sandra PEREIRA, Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

MEPs discuss the wellbeing and the protection of children in Europe, marking the International Day on the Rights of the Child. The Parliament also debate how to strengthen the Child Guarantee, two years after its adoption in 2021. MEPs discuss a report to reduce inequalities and increase social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families. In the text, Parliament calls for better integrated social, educational and employment services to help break the vicious circle of poverty and to protect children and their families at risk of poverty, in particular in times of crisis. Opening statement by Sandra PEREIRA (The Left, PT), Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography and Ewa KOPACZ (EPP, PL), on behalf of the FEMM Committee. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint debate International Day on the Rights of the Child: opening statement by Sandra PEREIRA, Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, VP of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography and by Ewa KOPACZ, on behalf of the FEMM Committee

Sarah WIENER (Greens/EFA, AT), rapporteur on Sustainable use of pesticides, gives a press conference after the vote in ENVI Committee meeting. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Sarah WIENER (Greens/EFA, AT), rapporteur on Sustainable use of pesticides

On Tuesday the Environment Committee adopted its position on measures to ensure sustainable pesticides use and reduce the use and risk of all chemical pesticides by at least 50 % by 2030.In the text adopted with 47 votes to 37 and 2 abstentions, MEPs say that by 2030, the EU must reduce the use and risk of chemical plant protection products by at least 50% and the use of so-called "more hazardous products" by 65%, compared to the 2013-2017 average. The Commission proposed a 50% target for both based on the 2015-2017 average. MEPs want each member state to adopt national targets and strategies, based on the substances sold per year, their hazard level and the size of their agricultural area.

Sustainable use of pesticides: extracts from the vote and statement by Sarah WIENER (Greens/EFA, AT), Rapporteur

Press briefing by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D, holds a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press briefing by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D group in the Parliament, holds a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press briefing by Pedro MARQUES (S&D, PT), Vice-Chair of S&D

During her official visit to New York (United States of America), Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, participates in the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations (UN). The footage includes the visit of the Permanent Mission of Malta to the UN, the meeting with Pravind JUGNAUTH, Prime Minister of Mauritius and the meeting with João LOURENÇO, President of Angola.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to New York - 78th General Assembly of the UN: visit of the Permanent Mission of Malta to the UN, meeting with Pravind JUGNAUTH, Prime Minister of Mauritius, and João LOURENÇO, President of Angola

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the S&D Group, gives her statement during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the S&D Group

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated this summer for an increasing number of extreme weather events, including devastating floods (Slovenia, Cyprus, more recently Greece and Bulgaria) and the largest wildfires ever recorded in the EU (in particular in the Mediterranean region). MEPs debate with the Council and Commission better protecting Europeans from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires. Extracts from the debate

Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires: extracts from the debate

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, (S&D,ES), Chair of Socialists and Democrats Group holds a press conference ahead of the State of the European Union debate 2023. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Political groups press briefings: press conference by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, (S&D,ES), Chair of S&D

MEPs debate with the Council and Commission better protecting Europeans from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires. MEPs call for increased action to build a more disaster-resilient EU. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated this summer for an increasing number of extreme weather events, including devastating floods (Slovenia, Cyprus, more recently Greece and Bulgaria) and the largest wildfires ever recorded in the EU (in particular in the Mediterranean region). Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union on behalf of the Spanish Presidency of the European Council.

Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires: closing statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the EU and Olivér VÁRHELYI, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management

MEPs debate with the Council and Commission better protecting Europeans from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires. MEPs call for increased action to build a more disaster-resilient EU. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated this summer for an increasing number of extreme weather events, including devastating floods (Slovenia, Cyprus, more recently Greece and Bulgaria) and the largest wildfires ever recorded in the EU (in particular in the Mediterranean region).

Council and Commission statements - Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires: MEPs debate (part 2)

Council and Commission statements - Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate with the Council and Commission better protecting Europeans from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires. MEPs call for increased action to build a more disaster-resilient EU. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated this summer for an increasing number of extreme weather events, including devastating floods (Slovenia, Cyprus, more recently Greece and Bulgaria) and the largest wildfires ever recorded in the EU (in particular in the Mediterranean region). Opening statement by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union on behalf of the Spanish Presidency of the European Council and by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

Council and Commission statements - Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires: opening statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the EU and Janez LENARČIČ, Europe

The Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament, chaired by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets in Brussels. Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President is invited to prepare the State of the European Union debate. The COP consists of the President of the European Parliament and the political group chairs. Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of Socialists and Democrats (S&D), gives a statement on her group's political priorities ahead of the Conference of Presidents (CoP), in preparation of the State of the European Union debate. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents with the participation of Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President - Preparation of the State of the European Union debate: statement by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), President of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) of the European Parliament holds a press briefing on the priorities of S&D during this plenary week.

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EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

EP Plenary session - Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution