At a glance: the special European Council; the last Eurobarometer survey before the June European elections; and the European Youth Event.

Notizie in breve – 16/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: Parliament wants to make the right to abortion an EU fundamental right; the ECB Annual Report for 2023; and European Youth Week 2024.

Notizie in breve – 15/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: in Brussels, Parliament adopted ten legislative texts to reform European migration and asylum policy; King Philippe of the Belgians addressed MEPs; and Parliament adopted an EU certification framework for carbon removals.

Notizie in breve – 12/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: the plenary session is ongoing in Brussels. MEPs have voted on revising the pharmaceutical legislation and adopted their position on new rules to improve the health of European soils and to increase CO2 emission reduction targets for trucks, buses and trailers.

Notizie in breve – 11/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: in Brussels, the plenary session is ongoing; MEPs will vote on the reform of the EU electricity market; the agreement on the extension of temporary trade measures for Ukraine; and approximately EUR 5 million in EU aid for displaced workers in Germany and Denmark.

Notizie in breve – 10/04/2024 – italiano

Ormai ci siamo: tra il 6 e il 9 giugno di quest'anno, milioni di cittadini di tutta Europa saranno chiamati alle urne per determinare il futuro dell'Unione europea. Il Parlamento europeo è l'unico organo dell'Unione eletto direttamente dai cittadini e le elezioni europee sono uno dei più grandi eventi democratici al mondo. In questo episodio vedremo più da vicino come funziona il sistema di voto e scopriremo insieme come ogni voto può fare la differenza.

Elezioni europee: come funziona il sistema di voto?

At a glance: the plenary session starts tomorrow in Brussels. MEPs will vote on the reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules, a revision of the ‘breakfast directives’ and new rules on the collection, treatment and discharge of urban waste water.

Notizie in breve – 09/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: the Committee on Development will take stock of the progress made on the UN Sustainable Development Goals; the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy will look at the main achievements during this legislative term; and the signing of the European Declaration on Cycling.

Notizie in breve – 08/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: the political groups are preparing for the next plenary session, which will take place in Brussels on 10 and 11 April; proposed mandatory training for MEPs to prevent conflict and harassment in the European Parliament; and just 60 days to go until the European elections.

Notizie in breve – 05/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: the political groups are preparing for the next plenary session, which will take place in Brussels on 10 and 11 April, and the Committee on Development is set to take stock of the progress made on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Notizie in breve – 04/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: the meeting between European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager and the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection; the Committee on Constitutional Affairs is  proposing amendments to Parliament’s internal rules to strengthen its way of working; and EP President Metsola’s visit to Cyprus.

Notizie in breve – 03/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: a plan has been developed to improve trainees’ working conditions, the European Chief Prosecutor will attend the next meetings of the committees on Budgetary Control and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, and the European elections are just 65 days away.

Notizie in breve – 02/04/2024 – italiano

At a glance: just 70 days to the European Elections; the presentation of a European Commission action plan to tackle labour and skills shortages; and the 2024 Charlemagne Youth Prize.

Notizie in breve – 27/03/2024 – italiano

La tratta transatlantica degli schiavi è un capitolo cupo e doloroso della storia umana, che si è protratto per oltre 400 anni e ha riguardato più di 15 milioni di persone. Nonostante l'abolizione della schiavitù, le ideologie razziste persistono e sono ancora oggi all'origine di atteggiamenti e comportamenti discriminatori. Iniziative come la Giornata internazionale delle Nazioni Unite in ricordo delle vittime della schiavitù e della tratta transatlantica degli schiavi e la Settimana europea contro il razzismo mirano a sensibilizzare l'opinione pubblica, a promuovere l'uguaglianza e a creare una società più inclusiva.

In ricordo delle vittime della schiavitù e della tratta transatlantica degli schiavi

At a glance: MEPs discussed the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe; new rules on bank failures and a workshop on the EU as a Union of Equality.

Notizie in breve – 26/03/2024 – italiano

At a glance: European Parliament President Roberta Mestola addressed the Heads of State and Government before the European Council meeting; the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade; and the upcoming ceremony for the 2024 LUX Audience Award.

Notizie in breve – 25/03/2024 – italiano

Climate change remains a key challenge. The EU and the European Parliament are working to ensure a more sustainable society and economy through ambitious policies at home and close cooperation with international partners. It is already on track to meet its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2020, and has put forward a plan to further cut emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

By 2050, Europe aims to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent. Alongside reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the EU is also taking action to adapt to the impacts of climate change. By 2050, Europe aims to be a climate-resilient society. Climate action is at the heart of the European Green Deal – an ambitious package of measures ranging from drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions, to investing in cutting-edge research and innovation, to preserving Europe’s natural environment.

Climate change

The EU strategy related to food security aims to build resilience to food crises in the production chain. The EU is working towards increasing the resilience of individuals, communities and countries to cope with, adapt and recover quickly from the impact of a disaster, violence or conflict.

The EP has recently called for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security in and outside the EU following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;MEPs asked for immediate help in the form of food supplies for Ukraine, and for a reboot of the EU’s food production strategy. Given the severe impact the Russian attack on Ukraine will have on food security for Ukrainians, Parliament called&nbsp;for robust long-term humanitarian food aid for Ukraine from both the EU and at the international level. MEPs say the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have made it apparent that the EU needs to reduce its dependence on imports from too few suppliers. They call for a diversification of supply from third countries, and demand in the short term that the Commission assess how to cushion the impact of high fertiliser prices on farmers. To reduce the dependence on fertiliser imports in the long term, Parliament proposes a switch to alternative organic sources of nutrients for agriculture and support for agricultural innovation.

Food security

On 24 February 2022,&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;began a&nbsp;military invasion&nbsp;of Ukraine, in a major escalation of the conflict that had begun in 2014. Shortly before, on 21 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.&nbsp;

The Russian aggression has brought destruction to Ukraine and its people, but also a wide range of economic and social consequences across Europe and the European Union. MEPs regularly debate on how to respond to the current cost of living crisis,&nbsp;bolstered by&nbsp;inflation and&nbsp;hikes in energy prices.

In the annual&nbsp;&nbsp;2022 report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy, MEPs called the EU and its member states need to increase their military, political and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and strengthen their defence in countering Russian threats to European security.

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Consequences of the war in Ukraine on the EU

On May 1, 2004, ten&nbsp;new member states joined the European Union, marking the&nbsp;largest enlargement in terms of people and number of countries in the EU's history. Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined the Union, growing from 15 to 25 members.

The European Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of these ten nations joining the European Union&nbsp;and engaging in the EP's democratic process to defend the interests of European citizens.

20th anniversary of the 2004 enlargement of the European Union

The first act of a new European Parliament is to elect its President. Candidates for the Presidency may be proposed either by a political group or by a minimum of 38 MEPs . The election is held by secret ballot. To be elected, a candidate must win an absolute majority of the valid votes cast, i.e. 50% plus one.

If no candidate is elected at the first ballot, the same or other candidates may be nominated for a second round of voting under the same conditions. This can be repeated at a third round if necessary, again with the same rules.

If no-one is elected at the third ballot, the two highest-scoring candidates in that round proceed to a fourth ballot, where the one receiving the greater number of votes wins. (Should there be a tie at this stage, the older candidate is declared the winner).

Election of the President of the European Parliament

During 17-20 January 2022 plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs elected their President, 14 Vice-Presidents and five Quaestors. New EP President Roberta Metsola won the election in the first voting round, where she received an absolute majority of 458 votes out of 690 cast in the remote secret vote. Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected. She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).The other candidates were Alice Kuhnke and Sira Rego. Due to the pandemic, the vote was held remotely. Appointments to parliamentary committees for the rest of this legislative term will also be confirmed during the upcoming plenary session.

Romania is EU member country since 1 January 2007.

Romania is a semi-presidential republic. Executive functions are held by both government and the president. The country is divided into 41 counties and the municipality of Bucharest. Each county is administered by a county council, responsible for local affairs, and a prefect responsible for administering national affairs at county level.

There are 32 members of the European Parliament from Romania.

EU - Romania - 8th parliamentary term

The rapid development of social media and the rise of geopolitical tensions turn the EU into a target for foreign interference and disinformation. 

In 2024, the EU and many other democracies around the world will elect their next leaders. Malicious entities or states try to take advantage of this to undermine trust in elections or democracy.

The European Parliament has adopted a number of legislative acts to protect EU citizens and societies from disinformation and foreign interference. It has also been working to strengthen cooperation between&nbsp;elections authorities,&nbsp;public disinformation specialists,&nbsp;European fact-checkers&nbsp;and independent disinformation specialists, and has developed closer ties with&nbsp;Nato, in order to step up the efforts on fighting disinformation. 
 
This series of videos is part of an effort to raise awareness among EU citizens about disinformation ahead of the European elections, in June. Parliament’s communication team explains the most commonly used tactics and give tips to spot and avoid them.

Disinformation explained

The European Council received Ukraine's application for EU membership on 28 February. It has asked the European Commission to prepare an Opinion, which will assess the merits of the applications against the EU accession criteria, notably the Copenhagen criteria [focusing on the political and economic criteria].

The European Commission has found that Ukraine overall is well advanced in reaching the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities; has continued its strong macro-economic record, demonstrating a noteworthy resilience with macroeconomic and financial stability, while needing to continue ambitious structural economic reforms; and has gradually approximated to substantial elements of the EU acquis in many areas.

On this basis, the Commission recommended that&nbsp;Ukraine be given the perspective to become a member of the European Union. The European Council has decided to grant the status of candidate country to Ukraine in June 2022.

Ukraine's application for EU membership

Negotiations on an EU-Japan trade agreement were officially launched in March 2013.

In its resolution of May 2011 on EU-Japan trade relations, the EP stressed that it supports the idea of an FTA between the EU and Japan. In June 2012, the EP adopted a resolution on EU trade negotiations with Japan where it requested that the Council withhold approval to launch the negotiations until the EP adopted its position on the proposed negotiating mandate.

EU - Japan

Equality and non-discrimination are core EU values and fundamental rights, enshrined in the Treaties and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights. However, research by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) shows that discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people persists across the EU.

The Commission presented the 'LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025' on 12 November 2020. This was&nbsp;the first ever full EU strategy in this area and is intended to build on the lessons learned from the European Commission's previous actions to advance LGBTI equality from 2015-2019.

In recent years, social acceptance of LGBTIQ people has declined in some Member States. Gaps remain in the EU's legislative framework for combating discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics. Combating discrimination has become part of EU internal and external policies, and is the subject of numerous resolutions of the European Parliament. In response to the backsliding of LGBTIQ rights in some EU countries, notably Poland and Hungary, MEPs&nbsp;declared the EU an “LGBTIQ Freedom Zone”.

In 2021 Parliament “condemned&nbsp;in the strongest possible terms” the anti-LGBTIQ legislation and denounced&nbsp;the dismantling of democracy and the rule of law in Hungary.&nbsp;In a resolution&nbsp;MEPs described the Hungarian law as being in clear breach of fundamental rights enshrined in the EU Charter of fundamental rights, the Treaties and EU internal market legislation.

LGBTIQ freedom in the EU

The European Parliament has a range of supervisory and control powers. These allow it to exercise oversight over other institutions, to monitor the proper use of the EU budget and to ensure the correct implementation of EU law.

Interinstitutional relations

A propososal for a regulation adopted by the Commission on 19 December 2017 aims to strenghten controls by nationals market surveillance and customs authorities to ensure that products are safe and comply with the Union rules.

The legislation covers a large proportion of products marketed in the EU in more than 20 industrial sectors, including electro-technical products, machinery, radio/telecoms equipment, toys, medical devices, construction products and high speed rail systems.

The package consists of two regulations and a decision designed to remove barriers to the free movement of goods while improving consumer safety.

Goods package and safer products

As co-legislator, Parliament has long been supportive of EU biodiversity protection and climate change policies.

The EU has played an important international role in seeking solutions to biodiversity loss, deforestation and climate change. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change notes the importance of ensuring the integrity of all ecosystems and the protection of biodiversity. As part of the European Green Deal, the Commission has proposed a new biodiversity strategy that aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on the path to recovery by 2030, for the benefit of people, the climate and the planet.

Biodiversity Strategy 2030

EU rules on product safety are defined in the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD). Under the directive a product is safe if it meets all statutory safety requirements under European or national law. If there are no regulations or EU standards referenced in the Official Journal of the European Union, the product's compliance is determined according to other reference documents such as other European standards, national or international standards, Commission recommendations, or codes of practice. The General Product Safety Directive applies to consumer products when there are no specific provisions with the same objective in the rules of EU Law governing the safety of the products concerned. That means it applies totally to products such as child care articles or certain COVID-19 related products, such as sanitising gels and certain type of face masks and only residually to products where sectorial legislation exists such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Businesses must: only place products which are safe on the market, inform consumers of any risks associated with the products they supply, make sure any dangerous products present on the market can be traced so they can be removed to avoid any risks to consumers. MEPs want more stringent EU rules to protect children Existing rules and market surveillance activities should be strengthened to ensure the safety of all toys sold on the EU market, including from non-EU countries and online.

In March 2023 MEPs, also endorsed the revised rules on product safety of non-food consumer products. The new regulation aligns the existing General Product Safety Directive with the latest developments in digitalisation and the surge in online shopping.

In this Plenary MEPs are set to vote on their position on a proposal to revamp EU legislation on toy safety. The update of the current directive aims to respond to the increase in online shopping and the use of digital technologies, among other challenges. The proposed regulation extends EU bans on harmful chemicals in toys to include endocrine disruptors and makes it easier for consumers to access safety information, for example via a QR code.

Consumer product safety

Slovenia is a Member of the EU since May 2004, of the Eurozone since 1 January 2007 and of the Schengen area since 21 December 2007.

In March 2021, a debate in plenary was organised in the wake of concerns raised after Klubradio in Hungary was taken off the air, the proposed new levy on media advertising revenue in Poland, and emerging reports of political interference in Slovenian media. In November 2020, Parliament adopted the Resolution on Strengthening Media Freedom: the Protection of Journalists in Europe, Hate Speech, Disinformation and the Role of Platforms.

EU - Slovenia

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

Press conference -  Environmental crime directive

Press conference - Outcome of the MFF revision vote

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

Plenary debate - New rules on driving licences

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

Plenary debate - European Central Bank: annual report 2023

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

Last-minute briefing

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

100 days to the European elections

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

AFET/DROI debate on Alexei Navalny´s death

EP President Metsola meets the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze

EP President Roberta Metsola, meets with Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic and they speak to the press. She meets with Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the Hellenic Republic and Mr Constantine Tassoulas, President of the Hellenic Parliament. She delivers the keynote speech "The EU ahead of the European Elections" at the Hellenic Parliament and holds a Town Hall Discussion with young people, at the Athens Conservatory.

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Athens (Greece)

Roberta Metsola, EP President, visits to ARQ group in Birkirkara and the Atelier del Restauro in Naxxar.

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Malta

EP President Roberta Metsola meets the Mayor of Gdansk, Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people and visits the European Solidarity Centre. The President also  meets Lech Wałęsa, former President of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and lays flowers at the Monument of Fallen Shipyard Workers.

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Poland (Gdansk)

ECON debate with ECB President Christine Lagarde

EP President Roberta Metsola visits the Warsaw Rising Museum,meets the Prime Minister of Poland and jointly speak to the press. She also meets the Marshal of the Senate of Poland, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska,  addresses the Senate of Poland,  meets the Marshal of the Sejm of Poland, Szymon Hołownia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski and participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people.The President also inaugurates the Europe Experience in Warsaw and delivers the Keynote Address of the Academic Year at the College of Europe in Natolin.

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Poland (Warsaw)

President Metsola meets the President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, Markéta Pekarová Adamová and they jointly speak to the press. She then meets the President of the Senate of Czech Republic, Miloš Vystrčil, the President of Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala and they hold a press point. She also participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Czech Republic

The Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee votes on an update to EU rules on the safety of toys to better protect children and tackle the new challenges brought about by e-commerce and new technologies such as AI. The proposed regulation introduces new bans on the most harmful chemicals such as endocrine disruptors and a digital product passport to facilitate safety checks

IMCO vote on Toy safety

AGRI Committee MEPs debate with EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on the impact of trade in EU agriculture.

AGRI debate on the impact of trade in EU agriculture

AFET MEPs discuss on a joint debate with DEVE MEPs on the recent allegations against UNWRA staff and the impact on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

AFET debate on the recent allegations against UNWRA staff and the impact on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

President Metsola meets the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas and they jointly speak to the press. She then meets the President of the Parliament of Estonia, Lauri Hussar and delivers a keynote speech at the Parliament. She also meets the President of Estonia, Alar Karis and participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people.

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Estonia

Greek MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

Polish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term

French MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

Swedish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

Danish MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

German MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

Maltese MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

Austrian MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

Dutch MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

EU-debatt i Europaparlamentet

Panel for the Future of Science and Technology

The role of primary schools High-level debate

JURI

Press conference by Evelyn REGNER, EP Vice-President, European Film Academy representatives and the winner of the European Audience Film Award

LUX Audience Award Ceremony 2024

Keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament at the High-Level Conference: European Pillar of Social Rights - Signing ceremony of the Declaration of La Hulpe

Committee on Foreign Affairs

AFET

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

AGRI

Plenary opening session of the kick-off event of the European Youth Week 2024

Delegation for relations with Mercosur

DMER

Press conference by Evelyn REGNER, Vice President, and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality on Women's and equality policy achievements in the ninth electoral term of the EP - What next?

Euroscola

Apertura della seduta

Mercati interni del gas rinnovabile e del gas naturale e dell'idrogeno (rifusione) - Norme comuni per i mercati interni del gas rinnovabile e del gas naturale e dell'idrogeno (rifusione) - Assetto del mercato dell'energia elettrica dell'Unione: regolamento - Assetto del mercato dell'energia elettrica dell'Unione: direttiva (discussione congiunta - Riforma dei mercati dell'energia e dell'elettricità)

Tentativi di smantellare lo Stato di diritto e la libertà dei media in Slovacchia (discussione)

Ripresa della seduta

Turno di votazioni

Dichiarazioni di voto

Approvazione dei processi verbali della presente tornata e trasmissione dei testi adottati

Calendario delle prossime sedute

Chiusura della seduta

Plenary session

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

Approvazione del processo verbale della seduta precedente

Composizione del Parlamento

Verifica dei poteri

Composizione dei gruppi politici

Composizione delle commissioni e delle delegazioni

Negoziati precedenti alla prima lettura del Parlamento (articolo 71 del regolamento)

Atti delegati (articolo 111, paragrafo 6, del regolamento)(seguito dato)

Comunicazione della Presidente (termine per le interrogazioni con richiesta di risposta scritta (articolo 138 del regolamento))

Firma di atti adottati secondo la procedura legislativa ordinaria (articolo 79 del regolamento)

Ordine dei lavori

Le elezioni presidenziali antidemocratiche della Russia e la loro illegittima estensione ai territori occupati (discussione)

Nuove accuse di ingerenze russe al Parlamento europeo e nelle prossime elezioni europee e l'impatto sull'Unione (discussione)

Attività della polizia cinese in Europa (discussione)

Audizioni in corso a norma dell'articolo 7, paragrafo 1, TUE riguardanti l'Ungheria per rafforzare lo Stato di diritto, e relative implicazioni di bilancio (discussione)

Discarico 2022 (discussione)

Interventi di un minuto su questioni di rilevanza politica

Ordine del giorno della prossima seduta

Online last minute session briefing

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

Delegation for Relations with Canada

MSU media briefing: On the way to the European Elections 2024 - Go to Vote campaign

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video thumbnails - 9:16

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video thumbnails - 4:5

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video thumbnails - 1:1

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video thumbnails - 16:9 You Tube

Use your vote – European elections 2024 video thumbnails - 16:9

Interviews with the cast for the Hero movie

Open Days at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Open Days at the European Parliament in Strasbourg - Jaume DUCH speech

Signing of the Grand Est agreement in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)

EP Plenary session - Pre-enlargement reforms and policy reviews

EP Plenary session - Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards

EP Plenary session - Joint Debate - Advance passenger information

EP Plenary session - The anti-LGBTIQ bill passed by the Ghanaian parliament with implications for human rights, freedom of expression and democratic principles

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

Perché le decisioni dell’UE non sono più rapide? Prendere le giuste decisioni per quasi 450 milioni di persone in 27 Paesi diversi richiede tempo, se si vuole farlo correttamente! Dibattiti e sane discussioni sono una parte fondamentale della democrazia, consentono a tutti di esprimere la propria opinione e di trovare compromessi. Scopri di più sul processo decisionale in una UE democratica!

Il processo democratico dell’UE in meno di 1 minuto

Una volta eletti, gli eurodeputati hanno un importante lavoro da svolgere. Rappresentano i cittadini europei e le loro opinioni nel Parlamento. Voi votate per loro e loro votano per voi! Uniti per gruppi parlamentari simili ai partiti nei parlamenti nazionali, gli eurodeputati ascoltano le preoccupazioni dei cittadini, dibattono, si consultano con le parti interessate e votano sulle leggi. Scoprite di più sul ruolo degli eurodeputati!

Il ruolo dei parlamentari europei

MEPs have demanded targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani officials in the wake of the military seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh.    
    
More than 100,000 ethnic Armenians have fled the enclave since September’s attack. Parliament said the forced exodus amounted to ethnic cleansing.   
    
MEPs passed a resolution which also urged EU institutions and member states to increase humanitarian aid to Armenia. It called for a review of EU relations with Azerbaijan, including on gas supplies.

Nagorno-Karabakh: MEPs urge sanctions over Azerbaijan’s attack

Have you ever used an app to help get you to your destination? How long would it take by car? What's the best route? Could public transport get you there faster?
 
The better the data available to the app, the more accurate the answers. MEPs have passed new rules to ensure the information about roads needed by connected vehicles and journey planners is more easily available across the EU.
 
Intelligent transport systems will make our roads safer, greener and more efficient.

Digital traffic data: Rules to improve transport connectivity

Gli eurodeputati hanno adottato misure per aiutare i Paesi dell’UE a proteggere i propri interessi alla luce di ricatti economici e influenze di mercato distorsive da Paesi terzi. Gli stati dell’UE potrebbero affrontare misure coercitive da Paesi non-UE che non approvano certe politiche. Inoltre, sovvenzioni estere potrebbero minare il principio di parità di condizioni nel mercato unico dell’UE. Scopri di più sullo strumento di lotta alla coercizione e il regolamento sulle sovvenzioni estere

Proteggere l’economia dell’UE da ingiuste influenze esterne

Lo Stato di diritto è fondamentale per la democrazia e un valore chiave dell’UE. Gli eurodeputati segnalano da tempo che sia a rischio in alcuni Stati membri, nel timore che la corruzione e i sistemi giudiziari compromessi possano causare l’abuso dei fondi UE. Il Parlamento europeo ha creato uno strumento per proteggere i fondi e i valori dell’UE. Il meccanismo di condizionalità dello Stato di diritto consente all’UE di sospendere l’erogazione di fondi che potrebbero essere usati per violare gli standard democratici e i diritti fondamentali. Scopri di più nel nostro breve video esplicativo

Spiegazione del meccanismo di condizionalità dello Stato di diritto

The European Parliament has acted to protect and promote the EU's regional crafts and industries.   
   
The Geographical Indications system already provides a seal of quality for some of the EU’s best-known food and drink products.    
   
Now, it will be extended to industries like textiles, jewellery, glass, porcelain and cutlery.   
   
The new framework will benefit smaller businesses, boost jobs and tourism and help fight counterfeiting.

Geographical Indications: traditional crafts get EU quality seal

L’ambiente, il cambiamento climatico, la crisi del costo della vita, la migrazione, la guerra in Ucraina, l’allargamento della UE... Gli eurodeputati hanno posto domande alla presidente della Commissione Ursula von der Leyen nell’ultimo dibattito sullo Stato dell’Unione prima delle elezioni europee del 2024. La Commissione von der Leyen ha fatto abbastanza nello scorso anno? E quali saranno i suoi obiettivi per i cittadini europei nei prossimi mesi? Guardate questo video per scoprire di più su come il Parlamento ha esaminato i risultati e i programmi della Commissione prima delle elezioni del prossimo anno.

Stato dell’UE: Gli eurodeputati pongono domande alla presidente della Commissione prima delle elezioni

Ogni cinque anni gli elettori europei sono chiamati alle urne per scegliere i parlamentari europei. Il voto ha un impatto diretto sulle politiche dell’UE nel corso del mandato parlamentare successivo. Le elezioni europee sono il più importante processo elettivo transnazionale del mondo e influenzano non solo l’Europa, ma anche la posizione dell’UE a livello globale. Scopri di più sulle elezioni europee!

Le elezioni europee

Gli eurodpeutati porranno domande alla presidente della Commissione europea durante il dibattito annuale sullo Stato dell’Unione europea (SOTEU) a settembre. Come sempre, il dibattito fornisce l’occasione al Parlamento europeo di chiedere conto alla Commissione dei risultati dell’anno precedente ed esaminare le priorità politiche future. Questo SOTEU rappresenta l’ultimo dibattito prima delle elezioni europee del giugno 2024, quindi gli eurodeputati sono determinati a esaminare i risultati di Ursula von der Leyen e della Commissione dalle ultime elezioni del 2019.

Gli eurodpeutati esaminano il lavoro della Commissione nel dibattito sullo Stato dell’unione

Il Parlamento europeo ha dato via libera a un nuovo framework per regolamentare il volatile mondo delle cripto-valute. Gli eurodeputati hanno approvato un rivoluzionario pacchetto di norme sui cripto-asset volto alla lotta contro il riciclaggio di denaro e la manipolazione dei mercati. L’UE mira a individuare e bloccare il flusso illecito di cripto-valute, consentendo a ognuno di detenerle e scambiarle con maggiore sicurezza.

Nuove norme sulle cripto-attività per la protezione dei consumatori

Il Parlamento europeo, l’unica istituzione dell'UE eletta dai cittadini, è il cuore pulsante della democrazia europea! Rappresenta gli interessi dei cittadini dell’UE. Gli eurodeputati dibattono, modificano e approvano leggi che toccano le vite di 450 milioni di cittadini europei.  Scopri di più su come funziona il Parlamento europeo

Come funziona il Parlamento europeo

Dalle app di messaggistica ai mercati online, i servizi digitali sono cruciali per le nostre vite quotidiane. Ma l’universo online è dominato da giganti tecnologici ed è teatro di disinformazione, contenuti dannosi e pratiche aziendali dubbie. Il Parlamento europeo ha approvato nuove norme per regolamentare questo spazio e per assicurare un ambiente più equo e sicuro per le aziende e i consumatori. Scopri di più sulla legge sui servizi digitali e la legge sul mercato digitale nel nostro breve video di domande e risposte.

La legge sui servizi digitali e la legge sul mercato digitale: cosa sono?

Il Parlamento europeo ha approvato nuove regole per facilitare la ricarica dei veicoli verdi. L’UE vuole contribuire alla creazione di una rete di stazioni di ricarica elettrica e punti di rifornimento di idrogeno che saranno pratici e accessibili quanto i distributori di benzina. Intanto gli aeroporti e i grandi porti dovranno fornire elettricità ad aerei e navi. Le regole fanno parte delle misure Fit for 55 per ridurre le emissioni di gas a effetto serra e raggiungere la neutralità carbonica nell’UE.

Espandere le infrastrutture UE per i carburanti alternativi

Quest’estate, molte persone andranno in vacanza verso spiagge, fiumi e laghi. L’UE impone standard minimi per le acque di balneazione e più del 95% dei 22.000 siti testati ha soddisfatto i requisiti minimi. 9 spiagge europee su 10 sono ritenute eccellenti secondo la relazione sulle acque di balneazione del 2022 dell’Agenzia europea dell’ambiente Il Parlamento europeo supporta standard di eccellenza per le acque di balneazione dell’UE.

Divertimento estivo! Le acque europee sono più pulite che mai

In quanto cittadino dell’Unione europea, puoi vivere, lavorare e viaggiare liberamente nei 27 paesi che compongono l’UE. L’UE sostiene l’economia e salvaguarda i tuoi diritti, garantendo luoghi di lavoro più giusti, prodotti più sicuri e un ambiente pulito. L’UE promuove valori come l’uguaglianza, la pace e la democrazia, sul suo territorio come all’estero. Scopri tutti i vantaggi che porta l’UE.

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