The EU Temporary Protection Directive enables EU Member States to move rapidly to offer protection and rights to people in need of immediate protection and to avoid overwhelming national asylum systems in cases of mass arrivals of displaced persons. Although invoked several times in the past, the directive has never been activated before. Russia's military aggression prompted a unanimous decision in the Council to grant temporary protection (for an initial period of one year) to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. This temporary protection may be extended automatically by two six-monthly periods, for a maximum of another year. The EU's decision to grant temporary protection has been widely welcomed and the directive is considered the most appropriate instrument under the current exceptional circumstances. There are, however, still many open questions as to its practical implementation in the EU Member States.

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MEPs vote on the following topics: Strengthening Europol’s mandate: cooperation with private parties, processing of personal data, and support for research and innovation - Javier ZARZALEJOS (EPP, ES); Distortive foreign subsidies - Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU); 53 Discharge reports.

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

EPRS - The future challenges of EU data protection

Ennio, studente di medicina dall'Italia, aveva appena iniziato il tirocinio in ospedale quando è scoppiata la pandemia. Da un giorno all'altro si è lasciato alle spalle la vita da studente e si è ritrovato a vivere un battesimo del fuoco in prima linea aiutando le persone in difficoltà. Per Ennio, la scelta è stata semplice. Non perdete l'intervista che ha rilasciato a giugno 2021 per la serie "Distanti ma insieme".

Distanti ma insieme | La storia di Ennio: "Non potevo restare a casa in un momento simile"

Plenary debates with Council and Commission representatives the deteriorating situation for refugees as a consequence of the Russian invasion. According to the UNHCR, more than two millions persons have left the country since 24 February, most of them heading to neighbouring countries.

The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of Russian aggression against Ukraine: extracts from the debate

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

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

MEPs debate on the Council’s recently-adopted recommendation to move from country-based travel rules to ones based on personal health status. They are also expected to highlight the need for a coordinated and harmonised approach to guarantee free and safe travel. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

MEPs debate on the Council’s recently-adopted recommendation to move from country-based travel rules to ones based on personal health status. They are also expected to highlight the need for a coordinated and harmonised approach to guarantee free and safe travel.

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the Council’s recently-adopted recommendation to move from country-based travel rules to ones based on personal health status. They are also expected to highlight the need for a coordinated and harmonised approach to guarantee free and safe travel. Opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

"Ci mancavano i concerti e le persone, il pubblico, l'interazione", afferma Octavian Lup, direttore d'orchestra e violoncellista rumeno. Durante la pandemia di COVID-19 ha imparato che niente va dato per scontato, e che nei momenti difficili la musica ha il potere di colmare ogni distanza e portare un messaggio di solidarietà a chi ne ha più bisogno. Non perdete l'intervista che ha rilasciato a giugno 2021 per la serie "Distanti ma insieme".

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Distanti ma insieme | La storia di Ennio: "Non potevo restare a casa in un momento simile"

The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of Russian aggression against Ukraine: extracts from the debate

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

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: MEPs debate

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

Distanti ma insieme | La storia di Octavian "Un artista non è niente senza un pubblico per il quale esibirsi."

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