Європейське посвідчення особи з інвалідністю та Європейська паркувальна картка особи з інвалідністю — це ініціативи, спрямовані на подолання перешкод, з якими стикаються люди з обмеженими можливостями під час подорожей до інших, ніж власна країна, країн ЄС. Ці посвідчення розроблені для того, щоб утримувачі мали при собі визнаний доказ їхнього статусу інвалідності. Вони спрощують доступ до послуг, сприяють вільному пересуванню та підтримці рівних прав всередині ЄС.

Європейське посвідчення особи з інвалідністю

At a glance: a new law to protect the EU energy market; a workshop on humanitarian assistance for persons with disabilities and a study on the future of digitalisation in budgetary control.

Flash Informativo - 04/03/2024 - español

Déjate inspirar por la historia de Dieter Rogalla, el hombre que se subía a una bicicleta para reclamar una Europa sin fronteras. Escuchemos a su hijo Frank hablar de los sueños de su padre: integración, unidad, cooperación y paz sin fronteras.

Eurogalla: pedaleando por la libertad

At a glance: a resolution to support Russia’s democratic opposition; a new list of environmental crimes and new related sanctions; and updated EU rules on driving licences.

Flash Informativo - 01/03/2024 - español

At a glance: the new law to restore 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas; Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny commemorated in Strasbourg; and the need to strengthen the EU’s security and defence.

Flash Informativo - 29/02/2024 - español

At a glance: the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine commemorated in Strasbourg; revising the EU’s long-term budget; and the plenary debate with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

Flash Informativo - 28/02/2024 - español

At a glance: Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny commemorated in Strasbourg; reforms before the next round of EU enlargement; and new rules to enhance geographical indications.

Flash Informativo - 27/02/2024 - español

Today: the EU nature restoration law, new EU rules to protect journalists and activists, and Frankfurt’s selection as the seat of the AMLA, the EU’s new Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.

Flash Informativo - 26/02/2024 - español

Desde que Rusia lanzó una invasión ilegal a gran escala de Ucrania en febrero de 2022, la Unión ha apoyado a Kiev al condenar la agresión rusa, sancionar a los responsables y proporcionar ayuda financiera y material.

La guerra de Rusia contra Ucrania

Відколи Росія розпочала незаконне повномасштабне вторгнення в Україну в лютому 2022 року, ЄС підтримує Київ, засуджуючи російську агресію, запроваджуючи санкції проти винних та надаючи фінансову і матеріальну підтримку.

Війна Росії проти України

Today: Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg next week; Parliament’s Conference of Presidents expressed its outrage following the murder of the 2021 Sakharov Prize winner Navalny; and a preview of some of the topics on next week’s plenary session agenda.

Flash Informativo - 23/02/2024 - español

Today: MEPs are hearing testimonies from the Russian opposition after Alexei Navalny’s death; new rules to improve air quality in the EU; and International Mother Language Day.

Flash Informativo - 22/02/2024 - español

Today: the overhaul of the EU customs system; a briefing for the media on how to cover the European elections; and the vote to decide the city that will host the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Agency.

Flash Informativo - 21/02/2024 - español

Today: Parliament President’s reaction to Navalny death; Parliament political groups prepare for the next plenary session; and the rule of law in Slovakia.

Flash Informativo - 20/02/2024 - español

Today: the Committee on Budgets is set to vote on three measures that will establish the Ukraine Facility, new rules have been agreed to prevent pollution from ships in European seas, and Parliament and the Council have reached a deal to create EU Disability and Parking Cards.

Flash Informativo - 19/02/2024 - español

Today: new rules to support a circular economy, the EU ban on greenwashing, and greener trucks and buses.

Flash Informativo - 16/02/2024 - español

Today: stricter rules to ensure the safety of children’s toys, protecting plant health in the EU and an exchange of views on developments regarding jurisdiction over the crime of aggression committed by Russia against Ukraine.

Flash Informativo - 15/02/2024 - español

Today: this week, parliamentary committees are meeting in Brussels. The Committees on the Internal Market and Civil Liberties voted to approve the outcome of negotiations on the world’s first AI law; the meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde; and the priorities of the Belgian EU Council Presidency.

Flash Informativo - 14/02/2024 - español

European food safety policy aims are twofold: to protect human health and consumers’ interests, and to foster the smooth operation of the European single market.

The EU thus ensures that control standards are established and adhered to in the areas of feed and food-product hygiene, animal health, plant health and the prevention of food contamination from external substances. The Union also regulates labelling for food and feed products.

In the wake of a series of human food and animal feed crises, EU food safety policy underwent substantial reform in the early 2000s. The ‘Farm to Fork’ approach was defined, guaranteeing a high level of safety at all stages of the production and distribution process for all food products marketed within the EU, whether produced within the EU or imported from third countries.

Food safety

A Digital Single Market (DSM) is one in which the free movement of persons, services and capital is ensured and where the individuals and businesses can seamlessly access and engage in online activities under conditions of fair competition, and a high level of consumer and personal data protection, irrespective of their nationality or place of residence.

Digital single market

Oceans need to be managed sustainably in order to conserve our fragile marine ecosystems.

Although oceans are essential to us in many ways, the state of marine biodiversity remains little known. What we do know, however, is that human activities create a number of pressures such as (over-)exploitation, carbon emissions, and pollution, including marine litter.

It is estimated that there are over 150 million tonnes of plastic in the world's seas and that, without significant action, there may be more plastic than fish (by weight) in the sea by 2050. Some marine litter consists of microplastics; these originate from the breaking down of larger plastic pieces or are released directly into the environment.

Ocean protection

Between 1991 and 2017, and especially after 2000, the EU witnessed substantial improvements in terms of road safety, whether measured in terms of fatalities, accidents or injuries.&nbsp; Over a shorter period, between 2001 and 2010, the number of deaths on EU roads decreased by 43 %, and by around another 20 % since 2010.The most recent figures, however, show that progress in reducing the fatality rate is stagnating.

Specific road users or demographic groups are not witnessing the same improvements as the rest of the population.&nbsp;Despite being the safest region in the world, and despite sustained efforts to tackle road safety,&nbsp;around 22 700 people die on EU roads annually, with around 120 000 seriously injured.&nbsp;

Road safety is a shared competence, implying that many measures are primarily dealt with by Member States. However, the EU, has&nbsp;significantly developed the acquis in this area, with the Commission adopting several policy frameworks on road safety.

In 2003, the EU set itself a target in terms of reducing road fatalities, and regularly monitors progress towards this goal. In June 2017, the Council endorsed the Valletta Declaration, which reasserted commitments and targets in the area of road safety. In May 2018, within the context of the third and last 'mobility package', the Commission presented a common framework for road safety for the 2021-2030 period, recalling the EU’s long-term goal of moving as close as possible to zero fatalities in road transport by 2050 ('Vision Zero').

The European Parliament has adopted numerous resolutions regarding or covering road safety, calling notably for more detailed and measurable targets, more account taken of vulnerable users as well as of the safety challenges emerging from the development of connected and automated mobility.

Road safety

In June 2023 Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with member states on rules to integrate human rights and environmental impact into companies’ governance. Companies will be required to identify, and where necessary prevent, end or mitigate the negative impact of their activities on human rights and the environment such as on child labour, slavery, labour exploitation, pollution, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss.

They will also have to monitor and assess the impact of their value-chain partners including not only suppliers but also sale, distribution, transport, storage, waste-management and other areas.

The European Parliament has consistently called for more corporate accountability and mandatory due diligence legislation. The European Commission proposal was introduced on 23 February 2022. It complements other existing and upcoming legislative acts, such as the deforestation regulation, conflict minerals regulation and draft regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour.

Corporate Responsibility

Hungary officially joined the EU on 1 March 2004 and the Schengen Area in December 2007.

The Hungarian EU accession negotiations started on 31 March 1998. Hungary had successfully concluded negotiations on its accession at the Copenhagen European Council in December 2002. Hungary has 22 MEPs, 12 votes in the Council and has chaired the Council of the European Union from January to June 2011.

EU - Hungary

A formal sitting is&nbsp;held to mark an official visit to the European Parliament, made at the President’s invitation after consulting with the Conference of Presidents.

The official guest is seated to the right of the President on the podium. After the welcoming remarks by the President, the official guest addresses the&nbsp; Parliament from the central rostrum in the Chamber.

The address for a formal sitting of Parliament&nbsp;usually lasts 30 minutes and generally takes place before the voting session.

Formal Sittings

Glyphosate-based pesticides (i.e. formulations containing glyphosate and other chemicals) are used in agriculture and horticulture, primarily to combat weeds that compete with cultivated crops.

Glyphosate is an active substance used for the production of pesticides, which has been authorised in the EU since 2002. It is the most frequently used herbicide worldwide and in the EU, and one of several hundred active substances that have been assessed by Member States and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in recent years.

Use of glyphosate

The European Parliament has adopted the mandate of a special committee to look into the EU’s authorisation procedure for pesticides.

The special committee is a response to concerns raised about the risk posed by the herbicide substance glyphosate. The herbicide had its marketing licence renewed by EU member states for five years in November 2017.

Use of pesticides

The energy union strategy aims at building an energy union that gives EU consumers - households and businesses - secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy.&nbsp;The five pillars of the Energy Union are:&nbsp;accelerating decarbonisation with the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) and renewables at is core; scaling up energy efficiency; enhancing energy security and safety; strengthening the internal market; research, innovation and competitiveness.&nbsp; Since 2021, Europe has experienced a hike in energy prices that is part of a global surge. The&nbsp;Russian invasion of Ukraine&nbsp;in 2022 has further affected the energy markets, causing new increases of energy prices and concerns over the EU’s ability to secure its energy supply. &nbsp;

Energy union

The European Union produces more than&nbsp;2.2 billion tonnes of waste every year. It is currently updating its&nbsp;legislation on waste management&nbsp;to promote a shift to a more sustainable model known as the circular economy.

The circular economy is a&nbsp;model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In this way, the&nbsp;life cycle of products is extended.

In March 2020, the European Commission presented the circular economy action plan,&nbsp;&nbsp;which aims to promote more sustainable product design, reduce waste and empower consumers, for example by creating aright to repair). There is a focus on resource intensive sectors, such as&nbsp;electronics and ICT,&nbsp;plastics,&nbsp;textiles&nbsp;and construction.

In February 2021, the Parliament adopted a resolution on the&nbsp;new circular economy action plan&nbsp;demanding additional measures to achieve a carbon-neutral, environmentally sustainable, toxic-free and fully circular economy by 2050, including tighter recycling rules and&nbsp;binding targets for materials use and consumption&nbsp;by 2030.

In March 2022, the Commission released the&nbsp;first package of measures&nbsp;to speed up the transition towards a circular economy, as part of the circular economy action plan. The proposals include boosting sustainable products, empowering consumers for the green transition, reviewing construction product regulation, and creating a strategy on sustainable textiles.

In November 2022, the Commission proposed&nbsp;new EU-wide rules on packaging. It aims to reduce packaging waste and improve packaging design, with for example clear labelling to promote reuse and recycling; and calls for a transition to bio-based, biodegradable and compostable plastics.

Circular economy

The constitutive meetings of the European Parliament's standing committees and subcommittees take place in Brussels on 10 July 2019, following the appointment of their members in the plenary sitting of 3-4 July. During the meetings, each committee and subcommittee will elect its respective bureau, made up of a Chair and Vice-Chairs, for a two-and-a-half year mandate. The newly set up committees will then start holding their regular meetings during the week of 22 July.

INTA - Committee on International Trade

Since its creation in 1993, the single market has helped to make everyday life easier for people and businesses, fuelling jobs and growth across the EU. In 2023, the EU commemorates the 30th anniversary since its creation.&nbsp;

Three decades since its creation,&nbsp; MEPs called for renewed commitment and political will from member states and EU institutions, as well as a specific action plan for 2030 and beyond, in order to further strengthen and develop the single market, especially in areas such as services, energy, telecommunications and the digital single market.

The single market is generally considered to be the cornerstone of the EU economy and one of the greatest achievements of the European Union. Comprising nearly 450 million people and 20 million enterprises, it constitutes the largest integrated market in the world, worth €14 trillion in 2018.

The free movement of persons, goods, services and capital is the pillar on which the single market is built. The cross-border movement of the first three has been severely affected by the pandemic of Covid-19. Soon after its outbreak, the majority of Member States reintroduced internal border controls on grounds of an immediate threat to public health. These have been accompanied by restrictions or bans on international passenger transport and bans on entry and exit. Naturally,

Single market

EU heads of state or government met at the 17-18 April special European Council and&nbsp;adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, Türkiye and a new European competitiveness deal.

Special European Council, 17-18 April 2024

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The 1979 European elections were parliamentary elections held across all 9 (at the time) European Community member states.

They were the first European elections to be held, allowing citizens to elect 410 MEPs to the European Parliament, and also the first international election in history. Seats in the Parliament had been allocated to the states according to population, and in some cases were divided into constituencies, but members sat according to political groups.

40th Anniversary of the first elections to the European Parliament by direc

To mark the 2024 International Women's Day (8 March), the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee is holding an inter-parliamentary committee meeting, gathering EU and national parliamentarians, to discuss the situation of women in sport today. Topics include eradicating gender stereotypes, abuse scandals and getting equal financial rewards and status. The experts to speak include Olympians Charline Van Snick (Belgium), Pia Sundhage (Sweden) and Katarzyna Zillmann (Poland). (Thursday 7 March).

FEMM- International Women’s Day/Women in Sport

EP President participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people, at the Romanian National Opera. She meets with H.E. Mr. Nicolae Ciuca, President of the Senate of Romania, with H.E. Mr. Alfred Simonis, Acting President of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania, with H.E. Mr. Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania and with H.E. Mr. Marcel Ciolacu, Prime Minister of Romania.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Romania

EP President Metsola meets the Speaker of the Parliament of Finland Jussi Halla-aho, the leaders of parliamentary group,  the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo and they speak to the press. She also meets Finnish Members of the European Parliament and participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people.

Official visit of of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Finland

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Spain

President Metsola participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people and meets the President of the Government of the Region of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso. She also receives the Award for European Values from the Foro España Civica.

Press conference - Driving licence rules

MEPs debate Mr Navalny’s death with Commission and Belgian Presidency representatives. They are expected to condemn the Russian regime and President Vladimir Putin, and discuss the dangerous situation facing opposition figures, journalists and human rights defenders in Russia. A resolution will be put to a vote on Thursday

Plenary debate - The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action

Press conference - Geographical indications for wine and agri products

Parliament commemorates the life of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, featuring a plenary address by his wife Yulia Navalnaya.

Alexei Navalny, one of Russia’s most well-known anti-corruption activists, an opposition politician, 2021 Sakharov Prize laureate and an ardent critic of President Vladimir Putin, died under mysterious circumstances in a remote penal colony in the Russian Arctic on Friday 16 February, while serving a long prison sentence on trumped-up charges.

Plenary debate - Address by Yulia Navalnaya

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. In a statement on 29 January, the Commission said EU humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank will continue uninterrupted through partner organisations.

Plenary debate - War in Gaza

Press conference - Political advertising

Parliament is set to approve new rules aiming to protect the environment in the EU through criminal law.

Following a debate on Monday, MEPs are expected to give their final green light to a new directive on environmental crime, as agreed with the member states in November 2023, on Tuesday. The new law provides an updated list of environmental crimes including illegal timber trade, depletion of water resources or breaches of EU chemicals legislation. It also introduces the so-called qualified offence of causing the destruction of an ecosystem, such as large-scale forest fires, and thus comparable to ecocide.

Individual offenders, including company representatives, can face prison sentences of up to five or ten years depending on the severity of the crime. They will also be required to reinstate the environment they destroyed and compensate for the damage. Companies can also face fines of up to 5% of their worldwide turnover or 40 million euro.

Background

The new legislation aims to tackle the rising number of environmental crimes in the EU. Environmental crime is the fourth largest criminal activity in the world and is one of the main sources of income for organised crime alongside drugs, weapons and human trafficking.

Press conference -  Environmental crime directive

Press conference - Outcome of the MFF revision vote

To improve road safety and support the digital transition, MEPs debate and vote (on Wednesday) on updating driving licence rules, introducing mobile licences and mandatory health checks.

Plenary debate - New rules on driving licences

MEPs debate with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde inflation, efforts to curb it, and possible interest rate cuts. During the annual plenary debate, MEPs concentrate on what happens next once inflation settles at the ECB’s 2% target and pay particular attention to the continuing significant divergences in inflation rates between member states. This is the last debate in the European Parliament for Ms Lagarde before the 6-9 June  European elections.

Plenary debate - European Central Bank: annual report 2023

Parliament’s Spokesperson holds a press briefing on the plenary session.

Last-minute briefing

EP Press Service organizes a technical briefing for media on how to cover the 6-9 June European elections. It includes information on the Elections Press Tool Kit, “unfinished business” and first milestones of the next legislature, “What Europe Does For Me” database, European election data and the election days and night

100 days to the European elections

EP Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (D-RU) exchange views on the inhuman detention and death of Alexei NAVALNY, 2021 Sakharov Price Laureate.

MEPs also discuss the state of Russia’s democratic opposition movement ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for 15-17 March 2024, as well as the situation of all those Russian opposition voices currently behind bars.

The following guests give testimonies to MEPs: Leonid Volkov, Chief of staff of Alexei Navalny, Anti-Corruption Foundation: Evgenia Kara-Murza, Advocacy Director at the Free Russia Foundation, wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza: Vladimir Milov, Vice-President of the Free Russia Foundation, former Vice-Minister of Energy of Russia

AFET/DROI debate on Alexei Navalny´s death

Open Days at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Apertura de la sesión

Mercados interiores del gas natural y los gases renovables y del hidrógeno (versión refundida) - Normas comunes para los mercados interiores del gas natural y los gases renovables y del hidrógeno (versión refundida) - Configuración del mercado de la electricidad de la Unión: Reglamento - Configuración del mercado de la electricidad de la Unión: Directiva (debate conjunto - reforma de los mercados de la energía y la electricidad)

Intentos de desmantelamiento del Estado de Derecho y la libertad de prensa en Eslovaquia (debate)

Reanudación de la sesión

Turno de votaciones

Explicaciones de voto

Aprobación de las Actas del presente período parcial de sesiones y transmisión de los textos aprobados

Calendario de las próximas sesiones

Cierre de la sesión

Plenary session

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission following the votes on the EU Migration and Asylum Pact

Aprobación del Acta de la sesión anterior

Composición del Parlamento

Comprobación de credenciales

Composición de los Grupos políticos

Composición de las comisiones y delegaciones

Negociaciones antes de la primera lectura del Parlamento (artículo 71 del Reglamento interno)

Actos delegados (artículo 111, apartado 6, del Reglamento interno)(curso dado)

Comunicación de la presidenta (plaz o de presentación para las preguntas con solicitud de respuesta escrita (artículo 138 del Reglamento interno))

Firma de los actos adoptados de conformidad con el procedimiento legislativo ordinario (artículo 79 del Reglamento interno)

Orden de los trabajos

Elecciones presidenciales antidemocráticas en Rusia y su ilegítima extensión a los territorios ocupados (debate)

Nuevas acusaciones de injerencia rusa en el Parlamento Europeo y en las próximas elecciones europeas y repercusiones para la Unión (debate)

Actuaciones de la policía china en Europa (debate)

Audiencias en curso en virtud del artículo 7, apartado 1, del TUE relativas a Hungría para reforzar el Estado de Derecho, y sus repercusiones presupuestarias (debate)

Aprobación de la gestión 2022 (debate)

Intervenciones de un minuto sobre asuntos de importancia política

Orden del día de la próxima sesión

Online last minute session briefing

Press conference by Manu PINEDA, Chair of the Delegation for relations with Palestine on the “Anatomy of a Genocide”, a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories

Delegation for Relations with Canada

Committee on International Trade

INTA

Committee on Culture and Education

CULT

Committee on Regional Development

REGI

Joint committee on Budgetary Control and  committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

CONT

LIBE

Committee on Petitions

PETI

Press conference by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE) and Malin BJÖRK (The Left, SE) rapporteurs on Migration Pact files (Second part)

Press conference by Sophie IN ’T VELD, Fabienne KELLER, Matjaž NEMEC and Jorge BUXADÉ VILLALBA rapporteurs on Migration Pact files (First part)

Joint committee on Foreign Affairs and committee on Budgets

BUDG

AFET

Joint committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs and committee on Legal Affairs

JURI

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Committee on Development in association with DACP and DAFR - Started earlier at 10:13 in the main DEVE event

DACP

DEVE

EP Plenary session - Amending Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims

BUDG Committee

EP Plenary session - Common rules promoting the repair of goods

Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

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

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Last Minute Briefing

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Myriam SPITERI DEBONO, President of Malta

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Portugal - Meeting with Luís MONTENEGRO, Portuguese Prime Minister

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Portugal - Meeting with Marcelo REBELO de SOUSA, President of Portugal

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Portugal - Tram Talk with Portuguese youth and Carlos MOEDAS, Mayor of Lisbon

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Portugal - Meeting with José Pedro AGUIAR-BRANCO, President of the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal and Visit at the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Portugal - Receiving an honorary degree from the University of Lisbon, at the University of Lisbon

European Ombudsman Annual Report 2023 Handover

FEMM - Achievements of the 9th parliamentary term

Samira RAFAELA in the EP in Strasbourg

ECON - European Central Bank - annual report 2024

The European Parliament, the only directly elected EU institution, is the beating heart of European democracy! 

It represents the interests of EU citizens.  

MEPs debate, amend and pass laws which have a direct impact on the lives of some 450 million Europeans.  

Find out more about how the European Parliament works!

How the European Parliament works -16:9 EE24

As a European Union citizen, you are free to live, work and travel across 27 EU countries. The EU supports the economy and protects your rights, ensuring fairer workplaces, safer products and a clean environment.   
   
The EU promotes values like equality, peace and democracy at home and abroad.    
   
Find out more about the benefits the EU brings.

The benefits of the European Union -16:9 EE24

The benefits of the European Union - 4-5 -EE24

&lt;p>Eco-friendly, biodegradable, climate-neutral… In recent years, many corporations have overstated or misrepresented their green credentials, often misleading consumers with exaggerated environmental or durability claims. So much so that the practice gave rise to the term ‘greenwashing’. Parliament has voted to outlaw greenwashing and make durability information clear and easily accessible to consumers. Find out more in our short explainer video.&lt;/p>

New EU rules to prevent greenwashing, decrypted_VT

The tutorials explain in a short video the rules and the purpose of the board game "En route vers l'Europe" (FR version).

Tutorials for the board game "En route vers l'Europe" (FR)

The tutorials explain in a short video the rules and the purpose of the board game "Route Europa" (NL version).

Tutorials for the board game "Route Europa" (NL)

The European Parliament has called for urgent action to counter hate speech and hate crime.     
MEPs say they should be added to the list of so-called Euro-crimes, meaning common standards and sanctions across the EU.     

They want to extend the current EU framework - which covers hatred based on race, skin colour, religion and ethnicity - to include sex, sexual orientation, age and disability.    
 
Parliament also called for measures to stop the internet and social media being used to spread hate.

MEPs call for tough EU-wide rules to tackle hate speech and hate crime

Our free film screening at the Neue Filmbühne in Bonn took place on January 9 and 10, 2024. Afterwards, there was the opportunity to discuss the film "Falling Leaves" and the European cinema landscape. Admission was free.

LUX film screening in Bonn 2027

This is a video of our common activities of both EPLOs Berlin and Munich in 2023, not all of our events but the most rich in images.

Annual report 2023 EPLO Germany

La Comisión es el brazo ejecutivo de la Unión Europea y el Parlamento desempeña un papel importante en la selección de sus miembros. Formada por 27 Comisarios, uno por cada Estado miembro UE, la Comisión propone legislación, que luego se envía al Parlamento y a los países de la UE para que la examinen, modifiquen, negocien y aprueben. Pero, ¿exactamente cómo se elige a la Comisión y a su Presidente y cuál es el papel del Parlamento? Descúbrelo en nuestra breve explicación.

¿Quién selecciona a los miembros de la Comisión Europea?

El aumento de la demanda y las tensiones geopolíticas pueden complicar el acceso a recursos vitales para la tecnología y la industria.     El Parlamento Europeo ha aprobado una nueva ley para garantizar el suministro de materias primas necesarias para smartphones, vehículos eléctricos y paneles solares, entre otros.        La Ley  de Materias Primas Fundamentales impulsará la autonomía estratégica de la UE, creará empleo e impulsará las transiciones ecológica y digital.           Encontrará más información en nuestro breve vídeo explicativo.     

Garantizar materias primas esenciales para las transiciones digital y ecológica de la UE  

Desde la experiencia práctica de la democracia parlamentaria europea hasta los juegos de rol virtuales, la oferta para jóvenes del Parlamento Europeo tiene algo para todos. Puedes ponerte en la piel de un eurodiputado, aprender cómo se toman las decisiones de la UE y presentar tus ideas para el futuro de Europa. Conecta con personas de ideas afines para defender la democracia y los valores de la UE y conseguir que los votantes acudan a las elecciones. Encontrarás más información en nuestro breve vídeo explicativo.

La oferta para jóvenes del Parlamento Conéctate, aprende y defiende la democracia.

El Parlamento Europeo concedió a Jina Mahsa Amini y al movimiento Mujer, Vida, Libertad de Irán el Premio Sájarov 2023 a la Libertad de Conciencia en una ceremonia especial celebrada en Estrasburgo.      Jina Mahsa Amini, mujer kurdo-iraní, murió en 2022 a manos de la denominada policía de la moralidad de Irán. Dijeron que había infringido las estrictas normas del hiyab. Su muerte desató protestas en Irán y en todo el mundo.           Los eurodiputados siguen apoyando a las mujeres iraníes en su lucha por la libertad y la igualdad.

El Parlamento Europeo rinde homenaje a Jina Mahsa Amini y a Mujer, Vida, Libertad

El Parlamento Europeo ha concedido el Premio Sájarov 2023 a Jina Mahsa Amini y al movimiento de protesta Mujer, Vida, Libertad de Irán. El Parlamento está con las mujeres iraníes que siguen luchando por sus derechos y por la igualdad y la democracia. Amini era una mujer kurda iraní de 22 años. Fue detenida por la "policía de la moralidad" iraní por ignorar supuestamente las estrictas leyes iraníes sobre el velo. Murió tres días después tras sufrir violencia física mientras estaba detenida. Cuando se conoció la noticia de su muerte en septiembre de 2022, estallaron manifestaciones espontáneas en todo el país, bajo el lema Mujer, Vida, Libertad. Personas de todo el mundo se manifestaron en solidaridad.

Premio Sájarov 2023: Jina Mahsa Amini y Mujer, Vda, Lbertad en Irán

Once again, the camera follows the adventures of French assistant Samy, who is already an old hand after several years in the European Parliament, during which he has worked and suffered for various MEPs. He climbs the career ladder, becoming a political advisor at the beginning of the third season. However, he is mistaken in his assumption that he is now fully versed in politics. After two seasons set exclusively in the Parliament, the setting of the series has now been extended to the European Commission. The French position in the College of Commissioners is up for grabs and Samy's former boss, MEP Valentine, throws her hat into the ring. For Samy, this could mean a position in the cabinet of an EU Commissioner - a great career in Brussels. After the first two seasons of the series allowed the audience to experience how daily life and work processes work in the European Parliament, they can now get to know the workings of the largest EU institution better.

German premiere of the 3rd season of "Parliament" at the European House

Conectar con el Parlamento Europeo es fácil No solo puedes ponerte en contacto con los eurodiputados o visitar los edificios del Parlamento en Estrasburgo o Bruselas. Las oficinas del Parlamento en la UE junto a otras externas organizan actos y debates, dan apoyo a redes de ciudadanos y te proporcionan información para mantenerte al día sobre el funcionamiento de la UE y la forma en que puedes contribuir a forjar su futuro. Encontrarás más información en nuestro breve vídeo explicativo.

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