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

Den 5. juni fejrer vi Verdensmiljødagen. Dagen har gennem det seneste halve århundrede vokset sig større og større og er nu en af de største globale platforme for øget miljøbevidsthed. 2023 markerer 50-året for Verdensmiljødagen. Millioner af mennesker deltager, og blandt dem er regeringer, virksomheder, byer og samfundsorganisationer. I år er Elfenbenskysten vært for dagen i samarbejde med Nederlandene, og de vil fokusere på, hvordan man kan løse problemet med plastforurening. Det gør de med kampagnen #BeatPlasticPollution.

Verdensmiljødagen 2023 - dansk

5. juunil tähistame juba 50. korda ülemaailmset keskkonnapäeva. Selle ajaga on üritusest kujunenud üks olulisemaid keskkonnaalase teadlikkuse suurendamise platvorme. Ülemaailmse keskkonnapäeva tähistamisest võtavad lisaks valitsustele, ettevõtetele ja linnadele rohujuuretasandil osa kümned miljonid inimesed. Sel aastal korraldab üritust Elevandiluurannik koostöös Madalmaadega. Kampaaniaga #BeatPlasticPollution keskendutakse tänavu plastireostusega võitlemise viisidele.

Ülemaailmne keskkonnapäev 2023 - eesti keel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

На пети юни отбелязваме Световния ден на околната среда, който в последните пет десетилетия се нареди сред най-големите световни платформи за опазване на природата. През 2023 година честваме 50-годишнината от учредяването на този ден. В събитието всяка година вземат участие десетки милиони хора, но също така и правителства, дружества, градове и обществени организации. Тази година домакин е Кот д’Ивоар в партньорство с Нидерландия. Те ще насочат общественото внимание върху решения за борба със замърсяването с пластмаса чрез кампанията #BeatPlasticPollution.

Световен ден на околната среда за 2023 година - български

Cada 5 de junio celebramos el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente. En sus cincuenta años de existencia, este evento se ha convertido en una de las mayores plataformas a nivel global para concienciar sobre el medio ambiente. Este año celebramos su 50.º aniversario. Decenas de millones de personas participan en el evento, junto con Gobiernos, empresas, ciudades y estructuras comunitarias. En esta ocasión, el país anfitrión es Costa de Marfil en colaboración con los Países Bajos; y el tema central, las soluciones para combatir la contaminación por plásticos, con la campaña #BeatPlasticPollution.

Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente 2023 - español

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

Frans Timmermans, born on 6 May 1961 in Maastricht, is a Dutch politician. Timmermans is Executive Vice-President and Commissioner designate for European Green Deal.

After the hearing by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President-designate

Valdis Dombrovskis, born on 5 August 1971 in Riga, is a Latvian politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009. Dombrovskis is Executive Vice-President-Commissioner designate for&nbsp;An Economy that Works for People

After the hearing by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President-designate

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

EU leaders met&nbsp;for a European Council summit on 23-24 March 2023. The main items on the agenda were&nbsp;the ongoing war in Ukraine, the competitive of the European single market and the economy, as well as energy prices and logistics.

In the conclusions the leaders stated that the European Union stands firmly and fully with Ukraine and will continue to provide strong political, economic, military, financial and humanitarian support to Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes.

The European Union and Member States are increasing their efforts to help meet Ukraine’s pressing military and defence needs. The European Council welcomed&nbsp;the agreement in the Council to urgently deliver ground-to-ground and artillery ammunition to Ukraine and, if requested, missiles, including through joint procurement and the mobilisation of appropriate funding including through the European Peace Facility.

“We need to strengthen our solidarity with Ukraine, and boost Europe’s investments and competitiveness”, said&nbsp;&nbsp;European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at the European Council.&nbsp;Peace must remain the ultimate goal and the EU is uniquely placed to help that. But in order for there to be peace there must be a Ukraine. And there will not be without our support.”, she added.

European Council, 23-24 March 2023

The Republic of Ireland covers five-sixths of the island of Ireland. The north-eastern part of the island is Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. There are 11 members of the European Parliament from Ireland.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;plenary is&nbsp;commemorating&nbsp;the 25th anniversary of the Northern Ireland peace agreement on 29 March.&nbsp;&nbsp;Presidents Metsola, Michel and von der Leyen will take the floor, followed by a round of political groups interventions.

EU - Ireland

Dubravka Suica, born on 20 May 1957 in Dubrovnik, is a Croatian politician who has been a member of the European Parliament since 2013.

After the hearing by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President-designate, Democracy and Demograp

Full gender equality is far from being achieved, and this has implications for the lives and life chances of individual women, girls, boys and men, the communities they live in and the EU as a whole. The European Parliament has consistently taken a strong, proactive stance on advancing gender equality, stressing the need to deliver on EU commitments.

The EP´s Committee of Women´s rights and Gender equality (FEMM) is in the heart of these discussions.

Options for further EU involvement could include better implementation and enforcement of existing legislation, moves to modernise it, fill gaps in protection and address emerging issues, and non-legislative measures such as data collection and monitoring, awareness-raising, and support for national and grassroots initiatives.

Promoting equal economic independence for women and men, closing the gender pay gap, advancing gender balance in decision making, ending gender based violence and promoting gender equality beyond the EU are the concrete areas of interest for the EU.

Gender balance

The GFA, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 by the British and Irish governments, and confirmed by referendums in Ireland and Northern Ireland in May the same year. The agreement established devolved political power-sharing structures for the nationalist and unionist communities in Northern Ireland, and brought the 30-year period of violent conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, to an end.

On Wednesday, Presidents Metsola, Michel and von der Leyen&nbsp;participated in a ceremony in plenary to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) and address MEPs, followed by one round of interventions from political group speakers.

25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Sylvie Goulard, born on 6 December 1964 in Marseille, is a French politician.

After the hearing by the Committees on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Sylvie GOULARD, Commissioner-designate, Internal Market

On 6 April, during the plenary session, MEPs assessed the application of asylum rules in the EU and the allegations of breaches of the right to asylum and non-refoulement. MEPs referred to reports of pushbacks at different EU borders such as the Greek-Turkish border and the Latvian, Lithuanian and Polish borders with Belarus. Besides insisting on the need to guarantee decent reception conditions for people seeking international protection in the EU, they called&nbsp;for the principle of international law in Article 33 of the Geneva Convention, which prohibits the return of refugees to countries where their lives may be threatened, to be respected.

Europe has a duty to respect the need for international protectoin of people in need, in accordance with the Geneva Convention. The EU has put in place a Common European Asylum System in 2013. It sets minimum standards for the treatment of all asylum seekers and applications across the EU.

The migration crisis highlighted the&nbsp;need to reform&nbsp;EU asylum rules.Under current rules, asylum seekers are not treated uniformly across the EU and the proportion of positive asylum decisions in different countries also varies greatly. As a result of this asylum seekers travel around Europe and apply for asylum in the countries where they believe they will have a higher chance of receiving international protection.

As part of a more general reform of EU migration and asylum rules, on 23 September 2020 the European Commission proposed a&nbsp;new pact on migration and asylum. The proposal provides for a comprehensive common European framework for migration and asylum management, including several legislative proposals.&nbsp;

There are also previous legislative proposals from 2016 that have not been affected by the new Commission's proposal, and on which progress has already been achieved.

Concerning the budget, in July the European Parliament adopted two funds for asylum and border policies- the&nbsp;&nbsp;Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (€9.88 billion) and the&nbsp;Integrated Border Management Fund (€6.24 billion) -&nbsp;intended to strenghten EU´s common asylum policy, develop legal migration, fight&nbsp;against irregular&nbsp;migration&nbsp;and&nbsp;strengthen EU&nbsp;external border management.

Asylum

Since the beginning of the pandemic COVID-19, the EU has developed a wide range of health policy responses, exemplified by the common approach to vaccines through the EU Vaccines Strategy and initiatives across a range of other policies.

A common approach to assessing infection rates in different regions made testing and quarantining much more consistent. EU Digital COVID Certificates were agreed on and implemented in record time, paving the way for the safe resumption of tourism and travel during summer, and beyond.

At the same time, the EU took decisive action to tackle the economic fallout of the pandemic with funds and special economic aid for&nbsp;Member states, entreprises and citizens.

The EU Health Union is underway with&nbsp;reinforcing the mandates of the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, addressing cross-border threats to health and creating a future-proof EU pharmaceutical policy. MEPs obtained better support for the EU4Health programme in the 2022 EU budget, with an additional €51 million to build up a strong Health Union and to make national health systems more resilient.

Effective coordination of national measures as well as solidarity among member states together with the importance of&nbsp;making national health systems more sustainable and resilient are the main challenges of the EU, learned from&nbsp;the&nbsp;COVID-19 pandemic.

EU's response to COVID-19

The Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) have two main goals: to create a safer digital space in which the fundamental rights of all users of digital services are protected and to establish a level playing field to foster innovation, growth, and competitiveness, both in the European Single Market and globally.

The&nbsp;Digital Services Act (DSA)&nbsp;aims to create a safer digital space in which users rights are protected, including rules to tackle illegal content online, enhance the accountability and transparency of algorithms, and dealing with content moderation and targeted advertising.

Digital Markets Act&nbsp; (DMA) sets rules on what big online platforms will be allowed to do and not do in the EU. It&nbsp;blacklists certain practices of large platforms acting as “gatekeepers” and enables the Commission to carry out market investigations and sanction non-compliant behaviour.

Digital Services and Digital Markets Act

Josep Borrell Fontelles, born on 24 April 1947 in La Pobla de Segur, is a Spanish politician. He was Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009 and President of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2007. Borrell is High Representative/Vice-President designate for foreign affairs and security policy.

After the hearing by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, EU´s High Representative

Vĕra Jourova, born on 18 August 1964 in Třebíč, is a Czech politician and lawyer.

After the hearing by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) and the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President-designate, Values and Transparency

Thierry Breton, born on 15 January 1955 in Paris, is a French businessman and former Finance Minister.

After the hearing by the Committees on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate.

Hearing of Thierry BRETON, Commissioner-designate, Internal Market

Mariya Gabriel, born on 20 May 1979 in Gotse Delchev, is a Bulgarian politician. She has been a European Commissioner since 2017.

After the hearing by the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and on Culture and Education (CULT) of the European Parliament, the committees prepare an evaluation letter on the candidate. Parliament is expected to vote on the new Commission as a whole on 23 October.

Hearing of Mariya GABRIEL, Commissioner-designate, Innovation and Youth

Pablo ARIAS ECHEVARRIA official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

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

Cad is ‘sceitheadh carbóin’ ann agus conas a ndíreoidh an Sásra Coigeartaithe Carbóin ar Theorainneacha air? Beidh srianta dochta ar thionscail san Aontas ó thaobh mhéid na n-astaíochtaí CO2 is ceadmhach dóibh a thairgeadh. Is féidir go mbogfaidh cuideachtaí a dtáirgeadh go tíortha nach tíortha AE iad, a bhfuil rialacháín níos laige acu, chun na rialacha seo a sheachaint. Tá rialacha nua formheasta ag Parlaimint na hEorpa chun iompraíocht fhreagrach a mhisniú ó chuideachtaí AE agus chun allmhairiú táirgí diancharbóin neamhchostasacha a rinneadh i dtíortha nach tíortha AE iad a dhíspreagadh. Gheofar tuilleadh eolais inár C&F gearr.

Míniú ar an Sásra Coigeartaithe Carbóin ar Theorainneacha

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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