Women continue to be under-represented in EU countries at all levels of political decision-making as well as in political parties. The origins of this situation are complex, but one reason stands out: violence against women active in politics discourages many women from entering the political arena. Women politicians are exposed to two severe and intersecting forms of violence: political violence and gender-based violence. Violence against women in politics takes multiple forms, from physical attacks to psychological and symbolic abuse, including sexual and sexist comments, online hate speech and sexual harassment, etc.

EPRS Policy Podcast - Violence against women active in politics in the EU: A serious obstacle to political participation

Over the past decade, space has gained increasing importance as an economic sector offering opportunities for established and emerging markets. Space policies and their applications have also gained in political relevance due to their capacity to tackle global challenges, such as the climate and biodiversity crises, but also due to the growing reliance of the EU economy and society on space infrastructure, services and data. This briefing focuses on the state of play in regard to the EU's space economy, while also examining the EU's reliance on space services. Specifically, it highlights the relevance of the EU in the global space market and looks at the ways the EU could boost its use of space data and services to deliver on its main political priorities.

EPRS policy podcast - EU space policy: Boosting EU competitiveness and accelerating the twin ecological and digital transition

Olet sitten nuori aktivisti tai seuraat politiikkaa sivummalta, unioni haluaa edistää osallistumistasi poliittiseen elämään monin tavoin.

Näin EU toimii poliittisesti aktiivisten nuorten hyväksi

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

International Women’s Day: Panel 1 - What is still needed to break the glass ceiling in politics once and for all? Will the new generation trigger the change?

International Women’s Day: Key note - How imbalanced (still) is the gender balance in politics?

Book presentation 'Securalism: Politics, Religion and Freedom'

European Youth Event: Social media – The end of politics behind closed doors?

Discussion on Youth engagement in politics through film comedy

EP Plenary Session - Women in politics - combating online abuse

European gender equality politics in the upcoming years - Maria NOICHL, S&D FEMM members meet with Helena DALLI, EU commissionner

EPRS roundtable - Alarums and Excursions: Improvising Politics on the European Stage

FEMM committee. International Women Day 2019. Women's Power in Politics (IWD2019).Press statement by Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC, President of the Republic of Croatia and by Marijana PETIR

Press Seminar organised at the occasion of International Women’s Day. Women’s power in politics - European elections: What do the political groups offer to women on gender balance and women empowerment? for?

Press Seminar organised at the occasion of International Women’s Day. Women’s power in politics - Parliament’s European Elections 2019 press tool kit- European elections: What will women vote for?

Press Seminar organised at the occasion of International Women’s Day. Women’s power in politics - European elections: what's in it for women?

Press Seminar organised at the occasion of International Women’s Day. Women’s power in politics - What is still needed to break the glass ceiling in politics once and for all? Will the new generation trigger the change?

Press Seminar organised at the occasion of International Women’s Day. Women’s power in politics - Welcome and opening remarks

After the US mid-term elections: Where next for American politics?

EPRS Roundtable discussion - ' Outlook for the US mid-term elections: Where next for American politics ? '

Conference ' Scapegoats for Failed EU politics ? ' - Search and Rescues NGOs in the Mediterranean '

From Politics to practice - European Sustainability Policy, Chemie3 and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda (SDGs).

ALDE Event ' Reason and Emotion Politics '

Policy Seminar: ' Gas in the Mediterranean - a catalyst for regional cooperation, socioeconomic progress and sustainable development '. Session 1 - Politics and institutions

DG-EPRS ' Workshop on EU Budget politics '

During her official visit to Portugal, Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the conference organised by the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation. The Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation organizes conferences and debates with the aim to present important insights on issues relevant to Portuguese society, gathering and giving voice to national and international experts. Six months before the European elections, the President and young people discuss on the political participation and the issues that most concern them. The footage shows the extracts from the discussion with young people in the debate "It’s not that simple. Youth and Politics".

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal): extracts from the discussion with young people in the debate "It’s not that simple. Youth and Politics"

This event takes stock of the origins, evolution, and current experiences of the transnational groups in the European Parliament, 70 years after their creation. Following a historical analysis by Professor Jürgen Mittag, three eminent former group chairs - Hans-Gert Pöttering (EPP), Hannes Swoboda (S&D), and Gijs de Vries (ELDR) - will talk about their experiences of leading a transnational group in the EP, thus exploring the past, present and future of transnational politics in Europe.

EPRS history and politics roundtable: 70 years of Transnational Groups in the European Parliament

Following the recent conclusion of the Conference on the Future of Europe, the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) organised an event that will explore 70 years of European Parliament activism to reform the EU.

EPRS history and politics event: Seventy years of the European Parliament and EU democratic reform

MEPs debate on the following topics: Transitional rules for the packaging and labelling of veterinary medicinal products; The case of Osman Kavala in Turkey; Reports of continued organ harvesting in China; The continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia; Competition policy - annual report 2021 - Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE); Threats to stability, security and democracy in Western and Sahelian Africa; Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary; State of play of EU-Moldova cooperation; Impact of the war against Ukraine on women; Impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors.

Voting session (part 2)

Parliament hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics, with votes on three related resolutions. The third debate is about the continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia. Closing statement by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: the continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia

MEPs review the latest events regarding democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary and Poland, and the EU’s action to protect its shared values. Following the debate with the Commission, plenary vote on a resolution assessing the ongoing process of hearings in the Council with both countries, under Article 7 of the EU Treaty. One round of political group speakers.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: one round of political group speakers

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (02-05 May 2022), MEPs debate the state of the EU with Italian Prime Minister, Mario DRAGHI, and his vision for its future. One round of political group leaders.

"This is Europe" - Debate with Mario DRAGHI, Prime Minister of Italy: one round of political group leaders

To mark Press Freedom Day on Tuesday 3 May, MEPs discuss with the European Commission how to address the threats faced by journalists and enhance media freedom. Over the last few years, Parliament has warned about attempts both in the EU and beyond to undermine media pluralism. MEPs have denounced the attacks on journalists, particularly from politicians, and called on the Commission to table legislation against abusive lawsuits. One round of political group speakers.

Threats to the safety of journalists and media freedom in Europe, on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day: one round of political group leaders

Roberta METSOLA, EP President welcomes Jens STOLTENBERG, Secretary General of NATO to the European Parliament, ahead of a debate with political groups' leaders at the Conference of Presidents.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Jens STOLTENBERG, Secretary General of NATO: arrival and handshake, cutaways of the joint press point

MEPs have identified among their priorities for next year’s budget the recovery, health, youth and climate action, and addressing the consequences of the invasion of Ukraine. MEPs say they want the 2023 EU budget to be a “future-oriented budget that matches the Union’s political priorities of ensuring a stronger Health Union, making a success of the green and digital transitions, and fostering a fair, inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery, including increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and by Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ (Renew, RO), rapporteur.

Guidelines for the 2023 budget – Section III: closing statements by Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ (Renew, RO), rapporteur, and Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration

MEPs have identified among their priorities for next year’s budget the recovery, health, youth and climate action, and addressing the consequences of the invasion of Ukraine. MEPs say they want the 2023 EU budget to be a “future-oriented budget that matches the Union’s political priorities of ensuring a stronger Health Union, making a success of the green and digital transitions, and fostering a fair, inclusive, sustainable and resilient recovery, including increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Opening statements by Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ (Renew, RO), rapporteur, Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration, Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), EMPL; Christian EHLER (EPP, DE), ITRE; Vlad GHEORGHE (Renew, RO), TRAN; Andrea CAROPPO (EPP, IT), AGRI; Morten LØKKEGAARD (Renew, DK), CULT; and by Monika VANA (Greens/EFA, AT), FEMM.

Guidelines for the 2023 budget – Section III: opening statements by Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ (Renew, RO), rapporteur, Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration

The volume of data being produced worldwide is growing rapidly. It is expected to grow from 33 zettabytes, i.e. 1021 bytes or one thousand billion gigabytes, in 2018, to 175 zettabytes in 2025. The datafication of everyday life and data scandals have made the protection of personal information an increasingly important social, legal and political matter for the EU. In recent years, awareness of data rights and expectations for EU action in this area have both grown considerably. The right to privacy and the right to protection of personal data are both enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU and in the EU Treaties. The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009 gave the Charter the same legal value as the Treaties and abolished the pillar structure, providing a stronger basis for a more effective and comprehensive EU data protection regime. ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - The future challenges of EU data protection

The Constitutional Affairs Committee discuss the recast of regulation laying down the conditions governing the statute and funding of European political parties and foundations. Co-rapporteur Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU) explains that the recast proposal intends to introduce a co-financing rate for European political parties, allow political groups from Council of Europe to join EU political groups and to include in the statute of political parties their internal rules on gender equality.

The funding of European political parties: statement by Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU), co-rapporteur - AFCO Committee

MEPs debate on Cohesion's Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE), a new financial instrument that would help Member States and regions to provide emergency support to people fleeing from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. CARE is introducing the necessary flexibility in the 2014-2020 Cohesion policy rules to allow a swift reallocation of available funding to such emergency support. One round of political group leaders and statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms. Thus transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please Check against delivery.

Refugees in Europe: CARE - One round of political group leaders and statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

Political group leaders respond to the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin TRUDEAU, after his speech about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the international response to it as well as EU-Canada relations.

Address by Justin TRUDEAU, Canadian Prime Minister: one round political group leaders

President Sassoli once addressed the EP staff saying that every single person is crucial to building a healthy democracy. He embodied this principle not only in his political activity, but also in his daily relationship with people, by gifting everyone with the same care, warmth and regard. The tribute film to President Sassoli was the occasion for the EP staff to respond with the same warmth and to remember him beyond his political persona. Through a series of anonymous interviews, the staff depicts President Sassoli’s portrait, dwelling on his extraordinary warmth and humanity. Beyond remembering him, the film presents President Sassoli as an inspiration and an example for the present (some of his words on Ukraine were prophetic) and the future.

A beloved President - David Sassoli through the eyes of EP staff

MEPs from the Civil Liberties and Constitutional Affairs committees are in Poland to look into the rule of law situation. They exchanges views with Tomasz Grodzki, Marshal of the Senate and representatives of political parties in Senate, as well as with the National Council for the Judiciary. At the Liaison Office of the EP, members meet also professional associations of judges, prosecutors and lawyers.

EP LIBE and AFCO delegations to Poland, Warsaw: meeting with representatives of the National Council for the Judiciary, meeting with Senate members

Parliament holds urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics: the political crisis in Burkina Faso. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

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EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal

EPRS History and politics roundtable : President Jose Maria Gil-Robles: A Historical Appraisal