At a glance: President Metsola and Parliament’s political group leaders were in Copenhagen to prepare for the upcoming Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union; Yulia Navalnaya and leading members of Russia’s opposition will address MEPs; and a public hearing on artificial intelligence at the workplace.

News in Brief – 04/06/2025 - English

At a glance: on Sunday, Parliament will kick off Europe Day celebrations; in mid-May, the Subcommittee on Tax Matters will host a public hearing on global tax challenges; and at the beginning of June, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs will hold a public hearing entitled ‘Artificial Intelligence at the workplace’.

News in Brief – 30/04/2025 - English

Exposure to 'forever chemicals', air pollution, stress and many other factors depends on where a person lives and their lifestyle choices. These exposures combine over the course of a lifetime, affecting human biology and health. The 'exposome' concept offers a framework for understanding and analysing this complex reality, and ultimately for informing the shaping of evidence-based policy on chemicals, food and the workplace, as well as on pollution, public health and the environment more generally.

EPRS Science and Technology podcast - What if focusing on the system, not just the symptoms, were key to health?

As AI spreads into workplaces, workers and employers are increasingly confronted with applications and software that affect labour relations. While AI systems could be introduced with the explicit aim of improving working conditions, this cannot be expected in general and evidence suggests that it may be the exception. In this podcast, we’ll talk about the impacts that artificial intelligence applications may have on our workplaces and how policymakers and legislators in the EU will need to ensure that it works for and not against us.

EPRS podcast - STOA: Using artificial intelligence in workplace management

This quaint thatched-roof house with sky-blue shutters is nestled in a leafy park near Paris. You’d never guess that this was where the future of Europe and it’s place in the world were shaped. But it’s true. This was the home and workplace of one of the founders of the present-day European Union: Jean Monnet.

The Jean Monnet House

EMPL - Hearing on ' Artificial intelligence at the workplace '

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021 - ACCESSIBILITY OF THE EP AS A WORKPLACE

7th Management Innovation day - Digital transformation for a productive workplace

Joint meeting of the Advisory Committee on Harassment and the High-level Group on Gender Equality and Diversity - PUBLIC HEARING on Combatting harassment in the workplace

Measures to prevent and combat mobbing and sexual harassment at the workplace, in public spaces, and in political life in the EU

IDAHOBIT 2025 - The European Parliament: An inclusive workplace for.all our LGBTIQ+ colleagues

International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Event ' Workplace Accessibility in the European Parliament '

Coming Out Day 2024 - Living our best lives - how inclusive workplaces make all the difference

IDAHOBIT event - Being a fully inclusive workplace: welcoming all new LGBTIQ+ staff’

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery event - How to react to and uproot racism in the workplace

EP Plenary session - A new EU strategic framework on health and safety at work post 2020

Multilingualism Day 2020 online - The European Parliament as a multilingual  workplace

FEMM Committee hearing - ' Gender equal workplaces: best practices and use of care services '

MEPs outline proposals to improve the protection of EU citizens against exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols, including from electronic cigarettes. In Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the Commission has previously announced its intention to update the current Council Recommendation on smoke-free environments, which dates back to 20019. A revision was needed to extend its scope to certain emerging products, such as electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco, due to the rapid market growth and appeal of such products in recent years, especially among young people. The Commission recommends EU countries reduce the risk of second-hand exposure by banning the use of all tobacco products in certain outdoor spaces, such as public playgrounds and amusement parks, areas related to restaurants/cafés, public transportation, healthcare and education establishments, as well as workplaces.

Smoke and aerosol-free environments: Closing statements

Smoke and aerosol-free environments: MEPs debate

Smoke and aerosol-free environments: Opening statements

Did you know the European Parliament plays a key role in assessing candidates for the post of European Commissioner  - and in getting them to focus on what matters to voters?  
From cleaner air to workplace rights, EU Commissioners work on rules and policies central to the lives of nearly 450 million Europeans.
 
Find out more about Commissioner confirmation hearings in our explainer video.

The European Parliament's role in approving new EU Commissioners

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. This new item shows illuminations of the Urania Educational Center on the Danube Canal and the Hofburg, the official residence and workplace of the President of Austria, in Vienna (Austria).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illuminations in Vienna (Austria)

&lt;p>How does Europe affect our everyday lives? How does it impact on our jobs, our families, our health care, our journeys and our consumer choices? And how is Europe present in our towns, cities and regions? As European citizens, no matter where we live, how we make our living, or how we spend our time, the EU has an impact on our daily lives. The website 'What Europe does for me' presents a wide range of short, easy-to-read texts drawn up by the European Parliamentary Research Service, focusing on what the European Union does and the impact it has on us all. It explores EU actions from the individual’s point of view, with many examples of projects and support.&lt;/p>

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