Precise figures about the numbers of illegal firearms in the European Union (EU) are lacking, but several indicators point to their widespread availability and accessibility. According to the Small Arms Survey, over half of the estimated total number of firearms held by civilians in the EU in 2017 were unlicensed. While most of these citizens had no criminal intentions, their illicit firearms could be used for self-harm or domestic violence, or end up in the hands of criminals or terrorists. Firearms seizures suggest that the EU illicit firearms market is made up mostly of shotguns, pistols and rifles, with converted or convertible weapons also frequently appearing. Illicit firearms trafficking is driven by criminal demand, with organised crime groups that engage in firearms trafficking also involved in other forms of criminality.

EPRS policy podcast - Understanding EU policy on firearms trafficking

Covering nearly one third of the land surface of the globe, forests make a wide range of direct and indirect contributions to human well-being. Home to most of the world's terrestrial biodiversity, they also play an essential role in climate change mitigation, removing about a quarter of the CO2 that human activities add to the atmosphere. Worldwide, millions of hectares of forests and other types of vegetation burn every year. Fire dynamics are shaped by a complex set of factors, including human activity and climate.

EPRS policy podcast - Forest fires: Environmental stakes

2017. aastal levisid Euroopas laastavad metsatulekahjud. Ainuüksi Portugalis hukkus nendes rohkem kui 100 inimest. Kui need katastroofid on teid mõjutanud, kuulake, mida Euroopa Liit metsatulekahjude ennetamiseks ja nende vastu võitlemiseks teeb.

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit metsatulekahjude piirkondades elavate inimeste heaks?

Tulekahjud riigipiiridel ei peatu ja seda ei saa teha ka tuletõrjujad. Liikmesriikide koordineerimine ja koostöö võib meie tuletõrjujaid aidata ning tagada nende ja teiste inimeste turvalisuse

Mida teeb Euroopa Liit tuletõrjujate heaks?

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

Foreign electoral interference & Amazon fires debates

ELi reaktsioon 2018. aasta juulis Atika piirkonnas Matis (Kreeka) toimunud põlengutele

July 2018 fires at Mati in the Attica Region, Greece and the EU response

Põhja-Hispaania ja Portugali metsatulekahjudele reageerimise mehhanism (arutelu)

Response mechanisms to the forest fires in Northern Spain and Portugal (debate)

Ehitiste tuleohutus (arutelu)

Fire safety in buildings (debate)

Hiljutised metsapõlengud Portugalis ja Hispaanias: ELi reageerimisvahendid ja ennetusmeetmed ning kodanikukaitse (arutelu) (arutelu)

Recent forest fires in Portugal and Spain: EU response instruments and procedures on prevention and civil protection (debate) (debate)

Töötingimused ning tervishoiu- ja ohutusstandardid pärast hiljutisi vabrikupõlenguid ja hoonevaringut Bangladeshis

Labour conditions and health and safety standards following the recent factory fires and building collapse in Bangladesh

Hiljutised tekstiilivabrikute põlengute inimohvrid, eelkõige Bangladeshis (arutelu)

Recent casualties in textile factory fires, notably in Bangladesh (debate)

Press Conference: Ms. Michèle RIVASI, PhD Andreas KORNATH, Head of the Chemistry Department, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and Prof. Alex LECHLEUTHNER, Head of the German organization for Firemen Safety

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2009. aasta suve metsatulekahjud (arutelu)

Forest fires in the summer of 2009 (debate)

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires

EMPL Committee - Hearing on ' Working conditions of firefighters '

EP Plenary session - Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change

REGI Committee meeting - Exchange of views on natural disasters, heat waves, and fires over the summer

Florence (Firenze), Italy - Luxury industry (shops)

Florence (Firenze), Italy - Tourism, Dec 11, 2021

Florence (Firenze), Italy - Market (meat, vegetables, fruits, fishes,…)

Florence (Firenze), Italy - Mobility: tramways and electric cycles, Dec 11, 2021

REGI Committee - Exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires)

Plenary session - Commission statement - Threats to the status of volunteer firefighters in the European Union

Plenary session - Amazon forest fires

EP Plenary session - July 2018 fires at Mati in the Attica Region, Greece and the EU response

Greek flag at half-mast out of solidarity with the victims of the deadly fires in Greece

TERR committee meeting. Illicit Gun Markets and Firearms Acquisition of Terrorist Networks in Europe

Conference on ' World No Tobacco Day 2018 . New Heated Tobacco Products. No Smoke? No Fire '

Antonio TAJANI - EP President in Plenary session Week 43 2017 in Strasbourg - Minute of silence for the victims of the forest fires in Portugal and Northern Spain - Opening statement

Portuguese and EU flags at half-mast at the European Parliament following the forest fire in central Portugal

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

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

Roberta MESOLA, EP President, gives her introductory remarks during the plenary session in Strasbourg on the recent floods and fires in Europe. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Resumption of session: introductory remark by Roberta MESOLA, EP President on the recent floods and fires in Europe

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming. Closing statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: closing statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for EU Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming. Opening statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: opening statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for EU Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: extracts from the debate

&lt;p>In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming.&lt;/p>

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, opens the plenary session on the 12th September in Strasbourg. Statements on the 70th Anniversary of the European Parliament and on Fires and floods of last summer, and Call to release Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader. This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Opening remarks by Roberta METSOLA, EP President: 70th Anniversary of the European Parliament and Fires and floods of last summer, and call to release Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader

Precise figures about the numbers of illegal firearms in the European Union (EU) are lacking, but several indicators point to their widespread availability and accessibility. According to the Small Arms Survey, over half of the estimated total number of firearms held by civilians in the EU in 2017 were unlicensed. While most of these citizens had no criminal intentions, their illicit firearms could be used for self-harm or domestic violence, or end up in the hands of criminals or terrorists. Most criminals and terrorists have more sophisticated ways to get hold of illicit firearms. They can be trafficked from source countries, diverted from legal supply chains, illegally manufactured or assembled in the EU, converted from legally available weapons, or sourced on the internet... ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - 5 facts about firearms trafficking

Nives, en pensioneret lærer fra Italien, fortalte os, hvordan havearbejde blev hendes nye yndlingsaktivitet under nedlukningen. Inden for hjemmets fire vægge mærkede hun en nyfunden frihed. Hør Nives fortælle sin historie i det interview, hun gav som en del af serien "Sammen i adskillelsen" i juni 2021.

Sammen i adskillelsen | Nives' historie: "Havearbejde blev min redning"

Ennio, a medical student from Italy, had just started his internship at a hospital when the pandemic broke out. Almost overnight, he left his student life behind and experienced a baptism of fire on the frontline for people in need. For him, the choice was clear. Watch Ennio tell his story in the interview he gave for ‘Together apart’ in June 2021.

Together apart | Ennio’s story: ‘I couldn't stay at home at a time like this.’

Members of the Committee on Regional Development (REGI) have an exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires) in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires) in REGI committe: extracts

Members of the Committee on Regional Development (REGI) have an exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires), in the European Parliament in Brussels. Opening statements by Younous OMARJEE (The Left, FR), REGI Chair, and by Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms.

Exchange of views on natural disasters throughout Europe this summer (floods, fires) in REGI commitee: opening statements by Younous OMARJEE (The Left, FR), REGI Chair, and by Elisa Ferreira, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

During the plenary session (16-19 September 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate with the Council and the Commission on the situation and destruction of forests worldwide, as well as in the EU. In July, the Commission adopted a communication outlining action to protect and restore the world’s forests. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish minister for European affairs, Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Mairead MCGUINNESS (EPP, IE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Martin HOJSÍK (RE, SK) and Heidi HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FI).

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EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Improving firefighters’ working conditions