Június 5-én, a környezetvédelmi világnapon a természetet ünnepeljük. Egy ENSZ-kezdeményezés nyomán éppen 50 éve kezdődött ez a hagyomány: ilyenkor világszerte emberek milliói, kormányok, városok, szervezetek, cégek és közösségek gondolják végig, hogyan tehetnének többet a környezetért. Az idei ünnepi rendezvénysorozat fő házigazdája Elefántcsontpart és Hollandia, központi gondolata pedig – a #BeatPlasticPollution kampány jegyében – a műanyagszennyezés felszámolása.

A környezetvédelem világnapja 2023 - magyar

Il 5 giugno si celebra la Giornata mondiale dell'ambiente. Negli ultimi cinquant'anni, questa ricorrenza è diventata una delle più grandi piattaforme mondiali per la sensibilizzazione ambientale. Alle celebrazioni partecipano infatti decine di milioni di persone, oltre ai rappresentanti di governi, imprese, città e organizzazioni della società civile. Costa d'Avorio, in collaborazione con Paesi Bassi, ospiti dell'evento nel 2023, anno del 50° anniversario Focus sulle soluzioni per contrastare l'inquinamento da plastica con la campagna #BeatPlasticPollution.

Giornata mondiale dell'ambiente 2023 - italiano

Fil-5 ta’ Ġunju niċċelebraw il-Jum Dinji tal-Ambjent. Matul dawn l-aħħar ħamsin sena, dan il-jum sar waħda mill-akbar pjattaformi globali għas-sensibilizzazzjoni dwar l-ambjent. L-2023 jaħbat il-ħamsin anniversarju tal-Jum Dinji tal-Ambjent. Għexieren ta’ miljuni ta’ persuni jieħdu sehem f'dan il-Jum, flimkien ma’ gvernijiet, kumpaniji, bliet u organizzazzjonijiet tal-komunità. Din is-sena, il-pajjiż ospitanti huwa l-Kosta tal-Avorju bi sħubija man-Netherlands. Huma se jiffukaw fuq soluzzjonijiet biex niġġieldu kontra t-tniġġis mill-plastik bil-kampanja #BeatPlasticPollution.

Il-Jum Dinji tal-Ambjent 2023 - Malti

Kesäkuun viidentenä päivänä vietetään maailman ympäristöpäivää. Viiden viime vuosikymmenen aikana tuo päivä on kasvanut yhdeksi suurimmista maailmanlaajuisista ympäristönsuojelun alustoista. Maailman ympäristöpäivä täyttää tänä vuonna 50 vuotta. Juhlintaan osallistuvat kymmenet miljoonat ihmiset sekä hallitukset, yritykset, kaupungit ja järjestöt. Tänä vuonna isäntämaana toimii Norsunluurannikko yhdessä Alankomaiden kanssa. Ne etsivät ratkaisuja muovisaasteen torjuntaan kampanjalla #BeatPlasticPollution.

Maailman ympäristöpäivä 2023 - suomi

Le 5 juin, nous fêtons la Journée mondiale de l’environnement. Cette journée est devenue l’une des plus grandes plateformes mondiales de sensibilisation à l’environnement. En 2023, nous célébrons son 50e anniversaire. Dix millions de personnes y participent, ainsi que des gouvernements, des entreprises, des villes et des organisations communautaires. Cette année, l’événement est organisé par la Côte d’Ivoire et les Pays-Bas. Une attention particulière sera portée aux solutions visant à lutter contre la pollution plastique avec la campagne #CombattreLaPollutionPlastique.

Journée mondiale de l’environnement 2023 - français

Den 5 juni firar vi Världsmiljödagen. Under de senaste fem årtiondena har den här dagen vuxit och är nu en av de största globala plattformarna för ökad miljömedvetenhet. 2023 firar Världsmiljödagen 50-årsjubileum. Tiotals miljoner människor deltar tillsammans med regeringar, företag, städer och samhällsorganisationer. I år är Elfenbenskusten värdland i samarbete med Nederländerna. Tillsammans ska de komma med lösningar i kampen mot plastföroreningar med kampanjen #BeatPlasticPollution.

Världsmiljödagen 2023 - svenska

Piątego czerwca obchodzimy Światowy Dzień Środowiska. W przeciągu ostatnich pięćdziesięciu lat dzień ten stał się wyjątkową okazją, by informować obywateli o stanie środowiska. W 2023 roku Światowy Dzień Środowiska świętujemy już po raz pięćdziesiąty. W jego obchodach biorą udział miliony obywateli, a także przedstawiciele rządów, przedsiębiorstw, miast i organizacji społeczności lokalnych. W tym roku gospodarzem obchodów jest Wybrzeże Kości Słoniowej we współpracy z Holandią. Głównym ich tematem jest zaś walka z zanieczyszczeniem plastikiem, a to za sprawą kampanii ONZ #BeatPlasticPollution.

Światowy Dzień Środowiska 2023 - polski

Birželio 5-ąją minėsime Pasaulinę aplinkos dieną Per pastaruosius penkiasdešimt metų ši diena tapo viena iš svarbiausių sąmoningumą aplinkos apsaugos srityje skatinančių platformų. 2023 metais Pasaulinė aplinkos diena minima 50-ąjį kartą. Kartu su vyriausybėmis, įmonėmis, miestais ir bendruomenių organizacijomis ją mini dešimtys milijonų žmonių. Savo kampanijoje „#BeatPlasticPollution“ abi šalys dėmesį sutelks į kovos su plastiko tarša sprendimus.

2023 m. Pasaulinė aplinkos diena - lietùvių kalba

Pátého června slavíme Světový den životního prostředí. Na rok 2023 připadá již jeho padesáté výročí. Postupně se z tohoto dne stala jedna z největších globálních platforem osvěty v oblasti životního prostředí. Zapojují se do něj desítky milionů lidí spolu s vládami, podniky, městy a komunitními organizacemi. Letošní ročník se ve spojení s kampaní #BeatPlasticPollution zaměří na boj proti znečištění plasty. Hostitelskou zemí je Pobřeží slonoviny, spolupořadatelem pak Nizozemsko.

Světový den životního prostředí 2023 - čeština

Op 5 juni vieren we Wereldmilieudag. De afgelopen vijftig jaar is deze dag uitgegroeid tot een van de grootste platforms ter wereld voor bewustmaking op het gebied van milieu. In 2023 vieren we Wereldmilieudag voor de vijftigste keer. Tientallen miljoenen burgers zullen meedoen, samen met overheden, bedrijven, steden en gemeenschapsorganisaties. Het evenement wordt dit jaar georganiseerd door Ivoorkust, in samenwerking met Nederland. De nadruk zal liggen op manieren om verontreiniging door kunststoffen tegen te gaan met de campagne #BeatPlasticPollution.

Wereldmilieudag 2023 - Nederlands

Pe 5 iunie sărbătorim Ziua mondială a mediului. În ultimele cinci decenii, această zi a devenit una dintre cele mai mari platforme globale de promovare a mediului. Anul acesta aniversăm 50 de ani de la înființarea acestei zile, la care participă zeci de milioane de oameni, împreună cu guverne, companii, orașe și organizații comunitare. Gazda din acest an este Coasta de Fildeș, în parteneriat cu Țările de Jos, iar campania are în prin-plan soluțiile pentru a combate poluarea cu plastic.

Ziua mondială a mediului 2023 - română

On the fifth of June, we celebrate World Environment Day. Over the past five decades, that day has grown to be one of the largest global platforms for environmental outreach. 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day. Tens of millions of people take part, along with governments, companies, cities and community organisations. This year the host is Côte d'Ivoire in partnership with the Netherlands, and they will focus on solutions to counter plastic pollution with the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.

World Environment Day 2023 - English

Am 5. Juni feiern wir den Weltumwelttag. Im Laufe der letzten fünf Jahrzehnte hat sich dieser Tag zu einer der größten weltweiten Plattformen für Öffentlichkeitsarbeit im Umweltbereich entwickelt. 2023 wird der Weltumwelttag zum 50. Mal begangen. Millionen Menschen feiern dies gemeinsam mit Regierungen, Unternehmen, Städten und Gemeinschaftsorganisationen. Gastgeberland ist dieses Jahr Côte d'Ivoire, mit Unterstützung der Niederlande. Im Mittelpunkt steht der Kampf gegen Plastikmüll im Rahmen der Kampagne #BeatPlasticPollution.

Weltumwelttag 2023 - Deutsch

An cúigiú lá de mhí an Mheithimh, déanaimid ceiliúradh ar Lá Domhanda an Chomhshaoil. Tá fás ollmhór tagtha ar an gceiliúradh le caoga bliain anuas agus tá sé anois ar cheann de na hardáin dhomhanda is mó don obair ar son an chomhshaoil. In 2023, déanaimid comóradh ar leathchéad bliain de Lá Domhanda an Chomhshaoil. Glacann na milliúin daoine páirt san ócáid, chomh maith le rialtais, cuideachtaí, cathracha agus eagraíochtaí pobail. Déanfaidh an Cósta Eabhair, i gcomhpháirt leis an Ísiltír, óstáil ar ócáid na bliana seo. Díreoidh siad ar bhealaí chun truailliú ó phlaisteach a chomhrac leis an bhfeachtas #BeatPlasticPollution.

Lá Domhanda an Chomhshaoil 2023 - Gaeilge

Petog lipnja obilježavamo Svjetski dan zaštite okoliša. Tijekom proteklih pet desetljeća taj je dan postao jedna od najvećih globalnih platformi za razvoj svijesti o okolišu. Ove 2023. po jubilarni 50. put obilježavamo Svjetski dan zaštite okoliša. U njemu će sudjelovati deseci milijuna građana, vlada, poduzeća, gradova i lokalnih zajednica. Ovogodišnja zemlja domaćin je Côte d'Ivoire u partnerstvu s Nizozemskom, a naglasak će biti na rješenjima za suzbijanje onečišćenja plastikom kroz kampanju #BeatPlasticPollution.

Svjetski dan zaštite okoliša 2023 - hrvatski

5. jūnijā tiek atzīmēta Pasaules vides diena. Pēdējos 50 gados tā ir kļuvusi par vienu no lielākajiem globālajiem pasākumiem, kas informē par vidi. 2023. gadā Pasaules vides dienai aprit 50 gadi. To atzīmē desmitiem miljonu cilvēku, kā arī valdības, uzņēmumi, pilsētas un kopienu organizācijas. Šogad Pasaules vides dienas pasākumus rīko Kotdivuāra kopā ar Nīderlandi. Ar kampaņu #BeatPlasticPollution jeb #CīniesPretPlasmasasPiesārņojumu abas valstis pievērsīsies tam, kā cīnīties pret plastmasas piesārņojumu.

2023. gada Pasaules vides diena - latviešu valoda

No dia 5 de junho, celebramos o Dia Mundial do Ambiente. Durante as últimas cinco décadas, este dia tornou-se uma das maiores plataformas mundiais de sensibilização ambiental. Em 2023, cumprem-se 50 anos do Dia Mundial do Ambiente. Dezenas de milhões de pessoas participam, juntamente com governos, empresas, cidades e organizações comunitárias. Este ano, o anfitrião é a Costa do Marfim, em parceria com os Países Baixos, e centrar-se-á em soluções para combater a poluição por plásticos com a campanha #BeatPlasticPollution.

Dia Mundial do Ambiente 2023 - português

5. júna oslavujeme Svetový deň životného prostredia. Za uplynulých päť desaťročí sa tento deň stal jednou z najväčších celosvetových platforiem na šírenie osvety o životnom prostredí. V roku 2023 sa Svetový deň životného prostredia koná už po päťdesiatykrát. Zapájajú sa do neho desiatky miliónov ľudí – spolu s vládami, podnikmi, mestami či komunitnými organizáciami. Jeho tohtoročným hostiteľom je Pobrežie Slonoviny v partnerstve s Holandskom. Obe krajiny sa spoločne prostredníctvom kampane #BeatPlasticPollution zamerajú na riešenia na boj proti znečisťovaniu plastami.

Svetový deň životného prostredia 2023 - Krátke správy

Under Article 2 TEU, the EU is founded on the shared values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights.

Article 7 TEU establishes two mechanisms (preventive and sanctioning mechanisms) to enforce European Union values in cases of systemic violations and to sanction Member States departing from them. The sanctions mechanism empowers the Council to suspend certain membership rights of a Member State, including voting rights in the Council in cases of a 'serious and persistent breach' of EU values (Article 7(2) TFEU)’. However, these mechanisms require a high decision-making threshold in the Council and in the European Parliament (when Parliament is called to participate) and rely heavily on Member States’ willingness to take action.

Rule of law - 8th parliamentary term

Since the Law and Justice party (PiS) won both the presidential and parliamentary elections in Poland in autumn 2015, the new government has undertaken a series of reforms that critics say restrict democracy.

Freedom and pluralism: President Schulz of Parliament, and Commission vice-president Timmermans have voiced concern for the freedom and pluralism of Poland’s public-service television and radio and for the status of the Constitutional Court. On 13 January the Commission decided to start the first stage of the "Framework for addressing systemic threats to the Rule of Law" in Poland.

Women’s rights in Poland: the current sexual and reproductive health law in Poland is among the most restrictive in the EU but it does reflect a political consensus reached by all the parties years ago. This consensus has recently been put at risk by the pro-life movements calling for a total ban on abortion. Their “Pro- Right to Life” proposal (“citizen initiative”) and the restrictive act on IVF have been passed on for further work in the Polish parliament while a “Save the Women” proposal (a rival bid to liberalise access to legal abortion and introduce a large package of sexual and reproductive health services”) has been rejected despite earlier assurances that citizens’ initiatives will not be rejected without consideration in committees.

Rule of law in Poland - 8th parliamentary term

The European Parliament already discussed the rule of law in Romania in February 2018, following massive street protests after the Romanian Parliament approved an overhaul of how the judicial system is organised and changes to rules about conflicts of interest. The criminal code and the criminal procedure code have also been modified, but these changes are currently being reviewed by the Constitutional Court.

Rule of law in Romania

From the 1st of July 2021, Slovenia is holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. However, the country&nbsp;has also been the subject of discussions about the “rule of law” within the EU, a concept referring to respect for due process, plurality in politics and media and the upholding of civic freedoms such as free speech.

In its last 2021 Rule of Law report the EC mentioned that the situation of media in the country has been deteriorating.&nbsp;Online harassment of and threats against journalists are a growing source of concern, and several lawsuits against journalists with intimidating effects have been reported as well as&nbsp;instances of political interference in media.

Attacks on media&nbsp;have been criticized by international, European and national journalists and editors associations. The European Commission intervened various times to express its concerns.

A delegation of the Civil Liberties Committee travelled&nbsp;to&nbsp;Slovenia between 13 and 15 October to&nbsp;take stock of the latest developments in the country as regards the situation of the rule of law, media freedom and the fight against corruption including the question of Slovenian delegated prosecutors to the European Public Prosecutors Office.

Their agenda included&nbsp;exchanges with: NGOs; the Human Rights Ombudsman; academics; journalists and press freedom organisations;the Supreme State Prosecutor and former president of the Association of Public Prosecutors of Slovenia; the Data Protection Commissioner; officials of the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Culture; representatives from the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption; members of the National Assembly; the President of the National Council; and the Presidents of the Constitutional Court and the Court of Auditors.

At the end of the mission, Sophie in ‘t Veld, the Chair of the Civil Liberties Committee delegation, said: "“We observed that the public institutions overall work well. At the same time, the delegation experienced a climate of hostility, distrust and deep polarisation in the country, which erodes trust in and between various public bodies."

Rule of law in Slovenia

Rule of law is laid down in the EU treaties as one of the values on which the Union is based. It means that governments should be bound by law, that they should not take arbitrary decisions and that citizens should be able to challenge their actions in independent courts.

In view of possible democratic backsliding in Poland and in particular due to the threat to judicial independence, the European Commission initiated in December 2017 an Article 7 procedure to address a possible risk of breach of EU common values.

The Parliament has ever since repeatedly asked the Council to act and in September 2020 warned about the continuous deterioration of the situation in the country, pointing to “overwhelming evidence” of those breaches. Following the October 2021 ruling by the Polish Constitutional, the Polish government’s challenge of the established primacy of EU law was added to Parliament’s long list of concerns.

These include the powers to revise the constitution taken on by the Polish parliament since 2015, expedited legislative procedures and electoral law changes; the broad changes to the country’s judiciary, including appointments and disciplinary procedures; the situation of freedom of expression, media freedom and pluralism; and the criminalisation of sexual education and the de facto ban on abortion.

&nbsp;An EP delegation visited Warsaw between 21-23 February.&nbsp;MEPs met politicians, judges, civil society and journalists to assess the rule of law situation, in the framework of the ongoing Article 7 procedure.

Rule of law in Poland

Since the Law and Justice party (PiS) won both the presidential and parliamentary elections in Poland in autumn 2015, the government has undertaken a series of reforms that critics say restrict democracy.

Under the rule of law, governmental powers are limited by law and may be exercised only on the basis of law. An independent judiciary is indispensable to guaranteeing this state of affairs, and appropriate procedures, including legal remedies, must be in place to guarantee that individuals can protect their rights and trigger judicial review of governmental action.

Should an EU Member State be suspected of breaching the rule of law, a number of procedures are available to verify this and, if needed, remedy the situation.

Rule of law in Poland (2019-2020)

On the 16th October 2017, the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb explosion. Ms Caruana Galizia gave to the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion (PANA) evidence about her work on the Panama Papers at a meeting in February 2017 in Malta.

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed. Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in Malta (2019-2020)

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed.

Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in the EU (2019- 2020)

Under Article 2 TEU, the EU is founded on the shared values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights.

Article 7 TEU establishes two mechanisms (preventive and sanctioning mechanisms) to enforce European Union values in cases of systemic violations and to sanction Member States departing from them. The sanctions mechanism empowers the Council to suspend certain membership rights of a Member State, including voting rights in the Council in cases of a 'serious and persistent breach' of EU values (Article 7(2)TFEU)’. However, these mechanisms require a high decision-making threshold in the Council and in the European Parliament (when Parliament is called to participate) and rely heavily on Member States’ willingness to take action.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/rule-of-law-8th-parliamentary-term_10601_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

Rule of law (2020)

On 5 April Ursula von der Leyen announced in the European Parliament that EU Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn had&nbsp;informed the Hungarian authorities about the Commission’s plans to “move on to the next step” and formally “launch the <a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20220304IPR24802/rule-of-law-conditionality-commission-must-immediately-initiate-proceedings" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">rule of law conditionality mechanism</a>” to protect the EU budget, mainly over corruption concerns.

Rule of law is laid down in the EU treaties as one of the values on which the Union is based. It means that governments should be bound by law&nbsp;not to take arbitrary decisions, and that citizens should be able to challenge their actions in independent courts.

It also enshrines the fight against corruption, which unfairly favours some to the detriment of others, and the safeguarding of media freedom, thus ensuring that the public is properly informed about the work of government.

The EU has existing tools at its disposal to protect the rule of law. In&nbsp;September 2020, the European Commission published the first annual rule of law&nbsp;report monitoring both positive and negative developments with regard to the rule of law in all member states. In July 2021 the second edition of the report was published.

There is also&nbsp;dialogue on the rule of law in the Council.

If the Commission deems that a member state is violating EU law, it can start infringement proceedings that may lead to financial sanctions determined by the European Court of Justice. Another procedure, under Article 7 of the Treaty of the European Union, allows the Council to make recommendations or decide by unanimity on sanctions against a member state, including the suspension of membership rights.&nbsp;MEPs have argued that existing tools are insufficient.

​Under the new regulation, effective from January 2021, EU budget payments can be witheld from countries where established breaches of the rule of law compromise management of EU funds. At the same time, the EU ensures that final beneficiaries do not end up paying the bill.

Rule of law

In September 2018, the Article 7(1) TEU procedure was triggered. In this case, the European Parliament voted a resolution calling the Council to determine the existence of a clear risk of a serious breach of EU values in relation to Hungary. This resolution was preceded by numerous others adopted by the Parliament between March 2011 and May 2017, and it made reference to concerns related mainly to judicial independence, freedom of expression, corruption, rights of minorities, and the situation of migrants and refugees in Hungary.

Under Article 2 TEU, the EU is founded on the shared values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights (DRF). Article 7 TEU establishes two mechanisms (preventive and sanctions) to enforce EU values in cases of systemic violations and to sanction Member States departing from them.

See also the previous <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/rule-of-law-in-hungary-8th-parliamentary-term_5702_pk">package</a> on the rule of law in Hungary.

Rule of law in Hungary (2019-2020)

Disinformation campaigns are a threat to the proper functioning of democracies. The Parliament is committed to ensuring people are able to access reliable information.

Elements of disinformation and propaganda are that such information (i) is designed to be wholly or partly false, manipulated or misleading, or uses unethical persuasion techniques; (ii) regards an issue of public interest; (iii) has the intention to generate insecurity, hostility or polarisation, or attempts to disrupt democratic processes; (iv) and is disseminated and/or amplified through automated and aggressive techniques, such as social bots, artificial intelligence (AI), micro-targeting or paid human 'trolls’, often used to boost public visibility.

Fight against disinformation (2019-2020)

Implementation of the CERV programme 2021 - 2027 - Stakeholders’ meeting

Conference with National Parliaments' administrations on Diversity and Inclusion

One Year Ahead Event - Presentation of the EP Spring Eurobarometer data on public opinion toward the EU and the 2024 Elections.

Delegation for relations with Mercosur

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Committee on Foreign Affairs

Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

FEMM - LIBE

Press conference by Lara WOLTERS rapporteur on corporate sustainability: companies to address impact on human rights and environment

Subcommittee on Public Health

Press conference by Paolo de CASTRO, rapporteur on European Union geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and quality schemes for agricultural products and Norbert LINS, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

Press conference by Sandra KALNIETE, Vladimír BILČÍK and Nathalie LOISEAU, rapporteurs on the reports on foreign interference and on improving Parliament´s rules on transparency and integrity

Plenary session

Special Committee on foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation

Last minute session briefing

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Monetary Dialogue Preparatory Meeting

Press conference by Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, rapporteur Isabel WISELER-LIMA, Thijs REUTEN, Sophie IN 'T VELD and Malin BJÖRK, shadow rapporteurs on the rule of law situation in Hungary

#NiceToMeetEU: The perspectives of our Southeast Asian EUVP alumni | Live event with Karsten Lucke MEP and EU Ambassador Igor Driesmans

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, comments on the 2023 Spring Eurobarometer which focus on the support of citizens for democracy and their awareness of the elections as well as on their priorities and perception of the EU.

European Parliament Spring 2023 Eurobarometer - One year before the European Elections: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

To begin the countdown to the next European Parliament elections, taking place 6-9 June 2024, Parliament publish a new public survey. The 2023 Spring Eurobarometer will focus on the support of citizens for democracy and their awareness of the elections as well as on their priorities and perception of the EU. Fieldwork 2-26/03/2023 – 26.376 Interviews – 27 EU Members States.

European Parliament Spring 2023 Eurobarometer - One year before the European Elections: graphics and figures

The European Parliament presents its Spring 2023 Eurobarometer survey showing citizens’ strong support for democracy and a high awareness of the upcoming European elections. One year ahead of the next European elections, public interest in these elections has measurably increased. A clear majority of citizens (56%) are interested in the next European elections, 6 points higher compared to 2018, one year before the last European elections. Around two thirds of respondents (67%) say they would be likely to vote if the European elections were held next week. A similar question was included in the EP Eurobarometer survey in April 2018, when 58% said they were likely to do so, indicating that citizens are currently more inclined to vote in the 2024 European elections than they were at a similar point in time before the 2019 elections. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery

One Year Ahead Event, European Parliament Spring 2023 Eurobarometer: One year before the European Elections

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: 1) Interaction between price stability and financial stability; and 2) The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Questions &amp; answers (part 3)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions &amp; answers (part 3)

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: 1) Interaction between price stability and financial stability; and 2) The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Questions &amp; answers (part 2)

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: Questions &amp; answers (part 2)

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: the interaction between price stability and financial stability; and the effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Extracts from the dialogue.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: extracts

This Monetary Dialogue takes place in a still challenging environment, marked by uncertainty and inflationary pressures. While headline inflation has declined (to 7% in April) mostly due to the ongoing fall of energy prices, core inflation remains high and persistent, mostly driven by the rise in food and services prices. Since the last Monetary Dialogue in March, the ECB's Governing Council has continued on its monetary policy tightening path. The two specific topics of discussion as chosen by ECON (Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs) for this Dialogue are: the interaction between price stability and financial stability; and The effects of high inflation and monetary tightening on the real economy. Opening statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&amp;D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank: introduction by Irene TINAGLI (S&amp;D, IT), Chair of the ECON Committee and by Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB

Ahead of the Monetary dialogue at the European Parliament in Brussels, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) for an exchange of views. The footage shows images of the arrival, welcome and signature between the two presidents. Roberta METSOLA ( EP President), Christine LAGARDE (ECB President), in the presence of ECON Chair Irene TIGNALI, signed and exchanged letters endorsing the agreed working arrangements found between the ECON Committee and the European Central Bank.The agreement - adopted in plenary last week - aims to increase transparency and accountability of the European Central Bank vis-à-vis the Parliament.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB): arrival, welcome

Mitä on “hiilivuoto” ja miten hiilirajamekanismi puuttuu siihen? EU:ssa toimivaa teollisuutta säädellään tiukoilla CO2-päästörajoituksilla. Kiertääkseen näitä sääntöjä yritykset saattavat siirtää tuotantoaan EU:n ulkopuolisiin maihin, joissa on löyhemmät hallinnolliset määräykset. Euroopan parlamentti on hyväksynyt uudet säännöt rohkaistakseen EU:ssa toimivia yrityksiä vastuulliseen toimintaan ja rajoittaakseen halpojen EU:n ulkopuolella valmistettujen hiili-intensiivisten tuotteiden tuontia. Katso lisää lyhyestä vastausvideostamme.

Hiilirajamekanismin kuvaus

Ten years after the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh killed 1,134 garment workers, the European Parliament passed a resolution asking for new minimum standards to make the textile sector sustainable. 
 
MEPs also called for measures to protect workers' rights in third countries and safeguards to limit the environmental impact of industries.  

The collapse of the Rana Plaza factory killed mostly women, producing cheap clothing for well-known western brands.  

Rana Plaza: MEPs push for ethical, sustainable textiles 10 years on

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, gives a departure doorstep after several meetings held at the European Political Community Meeting, happening at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca, Republic of Moldova. The European Political Community (EPC) is a platform for political coordination among European countries across the continent. It aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent. This platform for political coordination does not replace any existing organisation, structure or process and does not aim to create new ones at this stage. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Second European Political Community Summit in Chisinau, Moldova: departure doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, EP president

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, gives an arrival doorstep ahead of the European Political Community Meeting, happening at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca, Republic of Moldova. The European Political Community (EPC) is a platform for political coordination among European countries across the continent. It aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent. This platform for political coordination does not replace any existing organisation, structure or process and does not aim to create new ones at this stage.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community: arrival and doorstep, roundtable, and family photo

Lara WOLTERS (S&D, NL) rapporteur on corporate sustainability hold a press conference on the Commission's proposal for laying down rules on corporate due diligence obligations. According to the new rules, companies might be required to prevent, end or mitigate the negative impact that their activities have on human rights and the environment, such as on child labour, slavery, pollution or biodiversity loss.This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Lara WOLTERS (S&amp;D, NL) rapporteur, on Corporate Sustainability, companies to address impact on human rights and environment

MEPs debate new rules on EU geographical indications to protect the quality of wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products. They call for better online protection of registered agricultural products, avoid abuse of registered products used as ingredients and propose more rights and financial support for recognised producer groups. Extracts from the debate (31/05), extracts from the vote, and statement by Paolo DE CASTRO (S&amp;D, IT), Rapporteur.

Geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and quality schemes for agricultural products: extracts from the debate (31/05), extracts from the vote, and statement by Paolo DE CASTRO (S&amp;D, IT), Rapporteur

A press conference takes place to update on new rules on EU geographical indications to protect the quality of wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products and MEP's request for better online protection of registered agricultural products, avoid abuse of registered products used as ingredients and propose more rights and financial support for recognised producer groups. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Paolo de CASTRO (S&amp;D, IT) rapporteur and Norbert LINS (EPP,DE) Chair of the AGRI Committee on European Union geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and quality schemes for agricultural products

Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK) and Nathalie LOISEAU (RE, FR), rapporteurs on the reports on foreign interference and on improving Parliament´s rules on transparency and integrity, hold a press conference in the European Parliament in Brussels to update on the report, made by the Special Committee on Foreign Interference, which includes recommendations for a coordinated EU strategy and addresses issues such as interference on online platforms, protection of critical infrastructure and strategic sectors, interference during electoral processes, covert funding of political activities by foreign actors and resilience to cyberattacks. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK) and Nathalie LOISEAU (RE, FR), on the reports on foreign interference and on improving Parliament´s rules on transparency and integrity

MEPs vote on the following topics: European Parliament/European Central Bank (ECB) Interinstitutional Agreement: structuring the practices for interaction in the area of central banking, Salvatore DE MEO (EPP, IT); Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, Paolo DE CASTRO (S&amp;D, IT); Arrangement with the Republic of Iceland on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office, Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL); EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, Delara BURKHARDT (S&amp;D, DE); Sexual harassment in the EU and MeToo evaluation, Michal ŠIMEČKA (Renew Europe, SK); Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation, Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV).

Voting session: EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the European Union, including disinformation

MEPs vote on establishing the Act in Support of Ammunition Production to urgently deliver ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and to help Member States refill their stocks. By introducing targeted measures including financing, the Act aims at ramping up the EU's production capacity and addressing the current shortage of ammunition and missiles as well as their components.

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