Parlamentul European și deputații săi aleși sunt vocea cetățenilor în Uniunea Europeană. De aceea, dorim ca Parlamentul să fie accesibil pentru toți. Știrile pe scurt vă prezintă succint principalele subiecte ale zilei în toate limbile oficiale ale Uniunii. Acest program vă este prezentat de Parlamentul European. Puteți găsi mai multe programe aici:

Scurt Buletin de Știri – 08/12/2023 – română

Evropský parlament a zvolení poslanci a poslankyně, kteří v něm zasedají, jsou hlasem občanů Evropské unie. Proto nám záleží na tom, aby byl Parlament lidem skutečně nablízku. Krátké zprávy vám přinášejí letmý přehled hlavních témat dne. Vysílání připravuje Evropský parlament a je dostupné ve všech úředních jazycích Unie. Více programů naleznete zde:

Krátké zprávy – 08/12/2023 – čeština

Європарламент та його депутати є голосом громадян Європейського Союзу. Саме тому ми хочемо, щоб Європарламент став доступним для всіх. Короткі новини - це огляд головних новин дня на всіх офіційних мовах ЄС. Ця трансляція надається Європарламентом. Більше доступних програм тут:

Короткі новини – 08/12/2023 – укрaïнською

Euroopa Parlament ja selle liikmed esindavad Euroopa Liidu kodanike häält. Seetõttu peab parlament olema kõigile kodanikele ka kättesaadav. Lühiuudistes antakse kõigis ELi ametlikes keeltes kiire ülevaade päeva peamistest teemadest. Uudised toob teieni Euroopa Parlament. Tutvuge ka järgmiste veebisaitidega:

Lühiuudised – 08/12/2023– eesti keel

Το Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο και οι εκλεγμένοι βουλευτές του είναι η φωνή των πολιτών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. Γι’ αυτό θέλουμε να κάνουμε το Κοινοβούλιο προσιτό σε όλους.

Σύντομο δελτίο ειδήσεων – 08/12/2023 – ελληνικά

Europski parlament i njegovi zastupnici glas su građana u Europskoj uniji. Želimo da taj glas bude svima dostupan. „Kratke vijesti” sažet je pregled glavnih dnevnih tema na svim službenim jezicima Unije. Ovaj sadržaj omogućio vam je Europski parlament. Saznajte više na našim stranicama:

Kratke vijesti – 08/12/2023 - hrvatski

Is í Parlaimint na hEorpa agus a cuid Feisirí tofa guth na saoránach san Aontas Eorpach. Is é sin an chúis ar mhaith linn rochtain ar an bParlaimint a thabhairt do gach duine. Tugann na Blúiríní Nuachta léargas tapa duit ar phríomhscéalta an lae i dteangacha oifigiúla uile an Aontais. Is craoladh de chuid Pharlaimint na hEorpa an craoladh seo. Is féidir teacht ar níos mó clár anseo:

Blúiríní Nuachta – 08/12/2023 – Gaeilge

Европейският парламент и неговите членове са гласът на гражданите в Европейския съюз. Ето защо искаме Парламентът да бъде достъпен за всички. Новините накратко Ви дават поглед към основните теми за деня на всички официални езици на Съюза. Това предаване се осъществява от Европейския парламент. Тук можете да намерите повече програми:

Кратки новини – 08/12/2023 – български

Het Europees Parlement en de verkozen parlementsleden zijn de stem van de burgers in de Europese Unie. Daarom willen wij het Parlement voor iedereen begrijpelijk maken. Nieuws in het kort biedt een snel overzicht van de belangrijkste onderwerpen van de dag, in alle officiële EU-talen. Deze uitzending wordt u gebracht door het Europees Parlement. Hier kan u nog meer programma’s van ons vinden:

Nieuwsflits – 08/12/2023 – Nederlands

Evropski parlament in izvoljeni poslanci so glas državljanov Evropske unije. Zato želimo, da bi bil Parlament ljudem res blizu. V kratkih novicah vam v vseh uradnih jezikih Unije na kratko predstavljamo najpomembnejše dnevne teme. Oddajo pripravlja Evropski parlament. Več prispevkov in vsebin najdete na naslednjih spletnih mestih:

Kratka poročila – 08/12/2023 – slovenščina

Parlament Europejski i europosłowie to głos obywateli w Unii Europejskiej. Dlatego chcemy, żeby informacje o pracy Parlamentu były dostępne dla każdego. Wiadomości w skrócie to najważniejsze tematy dnia we wszystkich językach urzędowych Unii. Parlament Europejski przygotował je specjalnie dla Ciebie. Więcej programów znajdziesz tutaj:

Wiadomości w skrócie – 08/12/2023 – polski

Eiropas Parlaments un tajā ievēlētie deputāti ir iedzīvotāju balss Eiropas Savienībā. Tāpēc vēlamies, lai Eiropas Parlaments būtu pieejams ikvienam. Raidījumā “Ziņas īsumā” Eiropas Parlaments piedāvā īsu pārskatu par dienas svarīgākajām norisēm visās Eiropas Savienības oficiālajās valodās. Esam sagatavojuši arī citas programmas, kas pieejamas šādās vietnēs:

Ziņas īsumā – 08/12/2023 – latviešu valoda

O Parlamento Europeu e os respetivos deputados eleitos são a voz dos cidadãos na União Europeia. É por este motivo que pretendemos que o Parlamento seja acessível a todos. As notícias breves oferecem uma visão rápida dos temas principais do dia em todas as línguas oficiais da União. Esta transmissão é disponibilizada pelo Parlamento Europeu. Para mais programas, vá a:

Destaques do dia – 08/12/2023 – português

Europaparlamentet och dess folkvalda ledamöter är medborgarnas röst i EU. Därför vill vi göra parlamentet tillgängligt för alla. Nyheter i korthet ger dig en snabb överblick över dagens viktigaste händelser på alla officiella EU-språk. Sändningen kommer till dig från Europaparlamentet. Du hittar fler program här:

Nyheter i korthet – 08/12/2023 – svenska

V Európskej únii je Európsky parlament a jeho volení poslanci hlasom občanov a chce byť dostupný pre všetkých. Krátke správy vám ponúkajú stručný prehľad hlavných tém dňa vo všetkých úradných jazykoch Únie. Toto vysielanie vám prináša Európsky parlament. Ďalšie programy nájdete na našich webových stránkach:

Krátke správy – 08/12/2023 – slovenčina

Das Europäische Parlament und seine gewählten Mitglieder sind die Stimme der Unionsbürger. Deshalb wollen wir das Parlament allen zugänglich machen. Unsere Kurznachrichten bieten Ihnen einen raschen Überblick über die wichtigsten Tagesthemen, und zwar in allen 24 Amtssprachen der EU. Diese Sendung wird Ihnen präsentiert vom Europäischen Parlament. Mehr finden Sie hier:

Kurznachrichten – 08/12/2023– Deutsch

The European Parliament and its elected Members are the citizens’ voice in the European Union. That’s why we want to make Parliament accessible to everyone. News in Brief gives you a quick overview of the day’s main topics in all official Union languages. This broadcast is brought to you by the European Parliament. You can find more programmes here:

News in Brief – 08/12/2023 – English

Le Parlement européen, à travers ses députés, porte la voix des citoyens. Il se veut proche de chacun. Les brèves présentent un aperçu des sujets du moment, dans les 24 langues officielles. Cette émission vous est présentée par le Parlement européen. Retrouvez nos autres émissions ici:

Brèves – 08/12/2023 – français

EU leaders will address the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support for Ukraine and its people.

They will also discuss the situation in the&nbsp;<a href="https://spanish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/news/middle-east-council-integrated-political-crisis-response-ipcr/" title="Oriente Próximo Consejo Respuesta Política Integrada Crisis IPCR">Middle East</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://spanish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/programme/ampliacion-presidencia-espanola-consejo-ue/" title="Ampliacion Presidencia española consejo UE">EU enlargement policy</a>, including the stabilisation and association process; and the proposed revision of the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027, with a view to reach an agreement.

In addition, EU leaders will take stock of progress in the implementation of its previous conclusions on security and defence and give additional guidance.

More information about the agenda and the outcome of this meeting is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/european-council/2023/12/14-15/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">website of the Council of the European Union.</a>

European Council, 14-15 december 2023

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) is a committee of the European Parliament which is responsible for the regulation of financial services, the free movement of capital and payments, taxation and competition policies, oversight of the European Central Bank, and the international financial system. It is currently chaired by Irene Tinagli.

ECON - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

The constitutive meetings of the European Parliament's standing committees and subcommittees take place in Brussels on 10 July 2019, following the appointment of their members in the plenary sitting of 3-4 July. During the meetings, each committee and subcommittee will elect its respective bureau, made up of a Chair and Vice-Chairs, for a two-and-a-half year mandate. The newly set up committees will then start holding their regular meetings during the week of 22 July.

TRAN - Committee on Transport and Tourism

This package contains the events between 1st July 2019 and 31 December 2020. For latest events, see related links.

The ECB President takes part in a regular monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1 January 1999. The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks.

On 2 July 2019, Christine Lagarde was nominated by the European Council to succeed Mario Draghi as President of the European Central Bank on 1 November 2019.

Monetary dialogue (2019-2020)

The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) takes part four times a year in a monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to report on monetary policy and answer question from MEPs.&nbsp;Although guaranteed independence under the Treaty, the ECB is accountable for its actions towards the European Parliament, and more precisely the ECON Committee.

The European Central Bank is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1 January 1999 The ECB and the national central banks of all EU Member States constitute the European System of Central Banks.

Monetary dialogue

On 24 February Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Shortly before&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized&nbsp;two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine&nbsp; as independent.&nbsp;The Conference of Presidents of the EP condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. "Ukraine is an independent and sovereign nation and its territorial integrity is non-negotiable. The invasion is unjustified and illegal. It is a threat to European and regional stability, as well as to the rules-based world order. The attack targets our model of democratic society. It cannot go unanswered, " says declaration of the COP.

"The Russian invasion into Ukraine is part of President Putin’s destabilisation agenda. It is a path that will bring the Kremlin in direct confrontation with Europe and the rule-based world-order. It is a path that pits authoritarianism against democracy. It is a path that we cannot allow him to walk unchallenged," said EP President Roberta Metsola.

European Union leaders met for a special European Council in Brussels on 24 February&nbsp;and adopted a set of sanctions related to the the financial sector, the energy and transport sectors,dual-use goods, exports, Russian individuals etc.&nbsp;

Ukraine is a priority partner for the European Union (EU). The EU supports Ukraine in ensuring a stable, prosperous and democratic future for its citizens and is unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Association Agreement (AA), including its Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) signed in 2014, is the main tool for bringing Ukraine and the EU closer together. Since 2014, the EU and the Financial Institutions have mobilised more than €15 billion in grants and loans to support the reform process in the country, with strong conditionality on continued progress.

As a result of the cooperation with Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada in the field of democracy support, European Parliament launched on 11 March the website “<a href="https://ukraine.europarl.europa.eu/en/home.html" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">The EU stands with Ukraine</a>” (in English and Ukrainian) provides the latest news, videos and podcasts, relevant legislation and resolutions to show how the EU is helping Ukraine. Content from the Ukrainian Parliament could also be shared on the site. Actively supporting EU efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the world is one of Parliament's core responsibilities.

EU - Ukraine

Between 1991 and 2017, and especially after 2000, the EU witnessed substantial improvements in terms of road safety, whether measured in terms of fatalities, accidents or injuries.&nbsp; Over a shorter period, between 2001 and 2010, the number of deaths on EU roads decreased by 43 %, and by around another 20 % since 2010.The most recent figures, however, show that progress in reducing the fatality rate is stagnating.

Specific road users or demographic groups are not witnessing the same improvements as the rest of the population.&nbsp;Despite being the safest region in the world, and despite sustained efforts to tackle road safety,&nbsp;around 22 700 people die on EU roads annually, with around 120 000 seriously injured.&nbsp;

Road safety is a shared competence, implying that many measures are primarily dealt with by Member States. However, the EU, has&nbsp;significantly developed the acquis in this area, with the Commission adopting several policy frameworks on road safety.

In 2003, the EU set itself a target in terms of reducing road fatalities, and regularly monitors progress towards this goal. In June 2017, the Council endorsed the Valletta Declaration, which reasserted commitments and targets in the area of road safety. In May 2018, within the context of the third and last 'mobility package', the Commission presented a common framework for road safety for the 2021-2030 period, recalling the EU’s long-term goal of moving as close as possible to zero fatalities in road transport by 2050 ('Vision Zero').

The European Parliament has adopted numerous resolutions regarding or covering road safety, calling notably for more detailed and measurable targets, more account taken of vulnerable users as well as of the safety challenges emerging from the development of connected and automated mobility.

Road safety

MEPs elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) on January 2022 as President of the European Parliament until 2024.

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, among three candidates.&nbsp;

President Metsola is leading the Parliament in the second half of the current legislative term, until a new Parliament is constituted following the 2024 European Elections.

Born in Malta in 1979,&nbsp; 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).

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament

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;

Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. This support has resulted in unprecedented levels of financial aid, assistance, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova.

On 1&nbsp;March&nbsp;the European Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels to assess Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;and the Speaker of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) Ruslan Stefanchuk spoke live from Kiev.&nbsp;The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was in Kyiv on 1 April&nbsp;to express the European Union´s support of&nbsp;the Ukrainian people and to condemn the Russian attack. On&nbsp;8 June&nbsp;Stefanchuk adressed Parliament in the Strasbourg hemicycle.

Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, the European Parliament has&nbsp;recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism in a resolution on November 2022.

On 9th February 2023, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy&nbsp;addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels.

Russian aggression against Ukraine

On 24 February 2022, Russian forces began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the war, the EU and its international partners are united in condemning Putin's aggression on Ukraine and providing support to those seeking shelter and fleeing war, providing financial and material aid to Ukraine and&nbsp;sanctioning those responsible for the war.

The European Union has provided Ukraine with €67 billion in economic, humanitarian and military support and the assistance to Kyiv will continue for the duration of the war. On the one year anniversary of the Russian aggression, the EU approved the 10th package of sanctions. The Council decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional&nbsp;87&nbsp;individuals and&nbsp;34&nbsp;entities.&nbsp;Altogether, EU restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine now apply to a total of 1473 individuals and 205 entities.

In a resolution marking one year of Russia’s war against Ukraine, MEPs strongly condemned Moscow’s aggression and reiterate their unwavering solidarity with the people and leadership of Ukraine. Thus, MEPs reiterated their support for the European Council’s decision to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and called on Ukraine, the Commission and the Council to work towards the start of accession negotiations this year, while stressing that EU accession also remains a merit-based process with respect for relevant procedures and conditional criteria.

The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was in Kyiv on 1 April 2022 to express the European Union´s support to the Ukrainian people and to condemn the unjustified Russian attack.&nbsp; On 9 February 2023, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels.

Solidarity with Ukraine

Between&nbsp;6-9 June 2024, European citizens will decide again on the shape of the next Parliament and the direction of the European Union in the coming years. During this legislation period it has delivered on many legislative files and priorities.

The EP, as the only directly elected EU institution,&nbsp;is the&nbsp;representative of EU citizens. It&nbsp;embodies European democracy by nature and process,&nbsp;protects and enhances democratic rights and values in the EU and the world and&nbsp;takes up citizens´ demands in the EU decision making process.&nbsp;

Through the very nature of its functions, it embodies European parliamentary democracy and lends democratic legitimacy to the European Union. As an&nbsp;inclusive decision-maker, the Parliament listens to citizens' concerns,&nbsp;and takes action based on these concerns. It&nbsp;&nbsp;stands up for peace, democracy, freedom and prosperity for all citizens.&nbsp;Besides,&nbsp;Parliament&nbsp;fights for&nbsp;democracy and accountability through its political and legislative work, including the budget.&nbsp;And finally,&nbsp;it offers&nbsp;the opportunity to take action&nbsp;(voting, getting in touch with local MEPs, COFOE).

Democracy in action

Portugal entered the European Economic Community on 1 January 1986, together with Spain. In the following years the economy of the Portugal progressed considerably as a result of the EU structural and cohesion funds.

On 1 December 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon, signed by European Member States on 13 December 2007 in the Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, entered into force. Portugal has 21 MEPs in the EP and has 12 votes in the European Council.

EU - Portugal

To support its publications, the European Parliamentary Research Service is producing a wide range of informative, timely and varied audio-visual products. These products include content-rich videos and animations, and also regular monthly podcasts, such as policy podcasts and science and technology podcasts. They are based on EPRS' independent, objective and authoritative analysis of, and research on, policy issues relating to the European Union, so empowering Members and committees in their parliamentary work and supporting parliamentary outreach to the wider public.

Restrictions: © The material of this package may not be edited and single videos must be shown in its entirety.

EPRS Multimedia Centre

As of January 1st, 2024, Belgium will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union.&nbsp;The Kingdom of Belgium has announced that it will be working&nbsp;to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as climate change, economic growth and social cohesion;&nbsp;whilst acting as a neutral mediator to lead the legislative work and seek compromises among the EU Member States.

 

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Belgian Presidency

The policies of the EU on climate and energy are described, as well as the challenges that must be faced in order to achieve the Paris Agreement target of keeping the increase in global temperature well below 2°C and to pursue efforts to achieve 1.5°C.

The EU faces major challenges from the increased threats of climate change, with serious consequences in the energy sector, where urgent issues are arising concerning the national production mix of each Member State. The renewable energy share needs to be increased, and energy efficiency needs to be improved.

Climate change (2019-2020)

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

Pedro Marques meets with Ms Evgenia KARA-Murza, 2023 Freedom Prize

Portraits of politicians past and present exhibition

DG SAFE conference .

Press conference on review of EU driving licence rules

FEMM Hearing on Gender Mainstreaming and EU climate policy

Former Members Association Management Committee meeting

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Luc FRIEDEN, Prime Minister of Luxembourg - Press Point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Luc FRIEDEN, Prime Minister of Luxembourg

Former Members Association Annual Seminar: 'New technological transition: opportunities and challenges'

TRAN Committee - Vote on  update of EU rules on driving licence in order to improve road safety and get closer to zero deaths on EU roads by 2050

ITRE - Vote on ' Establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations '

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents

AGRI Committee - Presentation of a study on ' milk production after the end of milk quotas '

Screening LUX European Audience Film Award 2024 - Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

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

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rome (Italy) - Meeting with Giorgia MELONI, Italian Prime Minister

DG PERS event International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Meeting of together.eu volunteers

With war having returned to the European continent, measuring the level of threats to peace, security and democracy around the world – as the 'Normandy Index' does – is more important than ever. The annual Index was presented for the first time at the Normandy Peace Forum in June 2019, as a result of a partnership between the European Parliament and the Region of Normandy. The Index has been designed and prepared by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), in conjunction with and on the basis of data provided by the Institute for Economics and Peace. This paper sets out the findings of the 2023 exercise, which draws on data compiled in 2022, and explains how the Index can be used to compare peace – defined on the basis of a given country's performance against a range of predetermined threats – across countries and regions. It is complemented by 61 individual country case studies, derived from the Index. The paper forms part of the EPRS contribution to the 2023 Normandy World Peace Foru

Mapping threats to peace and democracy worldwide: Normandy Index 2023

Discover key figures about the repatriation of migrants and proposed changes to EU law.
The EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum includes new rules and the revision of existing legislation, such as the Return Directive.
In a draft resolution on the Return Directive adopted in December 2020, MEPs stressed the importance of protecting individual fundamental rights as well as respect for procedural safeguards.

Repatriation: how many migrants in the EU are sent back?

Over the past 30 years the single market has brought unity and opportunities to Europeans. MEPs believe it has to be adapted further to respond to current challenges.
During the plenary session in mid-January 2023, MEPs discussed how the single market has transformed Europe since its launch in 1993 and what else should be done to make full use of its potential.
Parliament adopted a resolution saying the single market's accomplishments could not be taken for granted and its further development would require renewed commitment and political will from EU countries and institutions.

30 years of EU single market: benefits and challenges

Find out about the top cyber threats in 2022, the most affected sectors and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

The digital transformation has inevitably led to new cybersecurity threats. During the coronavirus pandemic, companies had to adapt to remote working and this created more possibilities for cybercriminals. The war in Ukraine has also affected cybersecurity.

In response to the evolution of cybersecurity threats, Parliament adopted a new EU directive introducing harmonised measures across the EU, including on the protection of essential sectors.

Cybersecurity: main and emerging threats

With fast fashion, the quantity of clothes produced and thrown away has boomed. Find out more about the environmental impact and what the EU is doing about it.

Fast fashion is the constant provision of new styles at very low prices.

To tackle the impact on the environment, the EU wants to reduce textile waste and increase the life cycle and recycling of textiles. This is part of the plan to achieve a circular economy by 2050.

The impact of textile production and waste on the environment

Find out about the economic inequalities that continue to persist between women and men in the EU.

It has been more than 25 years since the adoption of the UN’s Beijing Declaration, which aims to promote equality between men and women. The same goal lies behind the creation of UN Women - dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women - and the inclusion of gender equality in the Sustainable Development Goals.
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So where do we stand? Progress has been made, but inequality between men and women persists, including on the labour market. On average, women in the EU are paid less than men.

Gender pay gap in Europe: facts and figures

Every year 2.2 billion tonnes of waste are generated in the EU. More than a quarter of it (27%) is municipal waste: everyday waste collected and treated by municipalities, which is mainly generated by households. Data shows that the amount of waste and the way it is managed varies a lot across EU countries, but there has been a shift to more recycling and less landfilling.

To reduce waste and its impact on the environment, the EU has adopted ambitious targets on recycling and landfill and is working on packaging waste. The goal is to promote the shift towards a more sustainable model known as the circular economy.

Waste management in the EU: infographic with facts and figures

Euroscola

Committee on Budgetary Control

CONT

Panel for the Future of Science and Technology

Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly

DACP

Plenary session

Delegation for relations with Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union

DMAG

Delegation for relations with Palestine

DPAL

Press conference by Tomislav SOKOL and Annalisa TARDINO, co-rapporteurs, on establishing a European Health Data Space

Briefing The Left by Manon AUBRY and Martin SCHIRDEWAN, Co-Presidents

Press conference by Sven SIMON and Domènec RUIZ DEVESA, rapporteurs on the European Elections 2024 report

Award of the Sakharov Prize

Press conference by President Roberta METSOLA and the laureates of the 2023 Sakharov Prize

Briefing Renew Europe by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, President

Briefing S&D by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, President

Briefing EPP by Manfred WEBER, President

Joint Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Committee on Budgets

BUDG

ECON

Eiropas Parlaments ir piešķīris 2023. gada Saharova balvu Žinai Mahsai Amini un protesta kustībai “Sieviete, dzīvība, brīvība”. Parlaments atbalsta Irānas sievietes, kuras turpina cīnīties par savām tiesībām, līdztiesību un demokrātiju. Amini bija 22 gadus veca Irānas kurdu izcelsmes sieviete. Viņu arestēja Irānas “tikumības policija” par to, ka viņa, kā tiek apgalvots, neievēroja Irānas stingros likumus, kas regulē hidžāba nēsāšanu. Trīs dienas vēlāk viņa nomira apcietinājumā no fiziskas vardarbības. Kad 2022. gada septembrī izskanēja ziņa par viņas nāvi, visā valstī sākās spontānas demonstrācijas, kuru laikā izskanēja saukļi “Sieviete, dzīvība, brīvība”. Cilvēki visā pasaulē devās solidarizēties.

Saharova balva 2023: Žina Mahsa Amini (Jina Mahsa Amini) un kustība Irānā “Sieviete, dzīvība, brīvība”

In a rapidly changing world, the EU needs to be able to make strong decisions. That’s why the European Parliament wants the EU’s powers to evolve. This requires updating the Union's founding documents: the EU Treaties. They were last changed in 2007. 

MEPs are calling for treaty changes that would not only strengthen the EU, but also democracy, giving more power to Europeans and streamlining decision making. Proposals include updating the lawmaking process, promoting European cooperation and rethinking how the European Commission is elected.

Towards a stronger and more democratic EU

Parlamentam ir galvenā loma ES tiesību aktu izstrādē, taču balsojums sēžu zālē ir tikai daļa no kopējās ainas. Pirms lielajiem balsojumiem EP deputāti strādā, lai uzlabotu ES Komisijas sagatavotos priekšlikumus. Bet kā? Noskatieties mūsu īso video, kurā izskaidroti galvenie tiesību aktu izstrādes procesa posmi.

EP deputātu loma ES noteikumu izstrādē

Dalība ES nozīmē piederību vienai no pasaules lielākajām ekonomikām un lielākajam vienotajam tirgum. Tā veicina izaugsmi un sniedz lielāku izvēli patērētājiem. ES novērš nevienlīdzību starp tās reģioniem, atbalsta lauksaimniecību, mazos uzņēmumus un jaunievedumus, kā arī sekmē modernu un videi draudzīgāku ekonomiku. Kā spēcīgs globāls dalībnieks tā nodrošina labāku piekļuvi pasaules tirgiem un taisnīgākas cenas.

Ieguldījumi, izaugsme, izvēle: ieguvumi no dalības ES

Vai esat kādreiz sev jautājuši: Kāpēc ES? Kāpēc tā ir nepieciešama? Kāpēc tā ir svarīga? Pasaulē, kas kļūst arvien sadrumstalotāka, ES ir spēcīgs bloks, kas pārstāv 450 miljonus eiropiešu un nodrošina, ka jūsu balss tiek sadzirdēta pasaules mērogā. Dalību ES var raksturot ar dažiem vārdiem – kopā mēs esam stiprāki! Kāda ir ES nozīme? Uzziniet mūsu īsajā skaidrojumā!

ES nozīmīgums

On 1 November 1993, the Maastricht Treaty came into force! It marked a new stage in the process of European integration by creating 'an ever-closer union among the peoples of Europe'.   

The Treaty is the cornerstone of the European Union that we know today. It gave more power to the people by increasing the lawmaking powers of the European Parliament!  

Did you know that thanks to the Maastricht Treaty you, as EU citizen, can vote and stand in EU elections in any EU country? Your next chance is in June 2024!

The Maastricht Treaty: 30 years of ever-closer union

Kāpēc ES lēmumi netiek pieņemti īsākā laikā? Lai pieņemtu pareizus lēmumus attiecībā uz gandrīz 450 miljoniem cilvēku 27 valstīs, ir jāvelta laiks, ja vēlaties, lai tie būtu pareizi! Debates un veselīgas diskusijas ir būtiska demokrātijas sastāvdaļa, kas nozīmē, ka ikviena viedoklis ir jāuzklausa un jāpanāk kompromiss. Uzziniet vairāk par to, kā tiek pieņemti lēmumi demokrātiskā ES!

ES demokrātijas procesa izklāsts īsāk nekā minūtē

Pēc ievēlēšanas Eiropas Parlamenta locekļiem ir svarīgs uzdevums. Viņi ir eiropiešu acis, ausis un balsis Parlamentā. Jūs balsojat par viņiem, pēc tam viņi balso jūsu vietā! Darbojoties parlamentārās grupās, kas nedaudz līdzinās partijām valstu parlamentos, deputāti uzklausa iedzīvotāju bažas, debatē, apspriežas ar ieinteresētajām pusēm un balso par tiesību aktiem. Uzziniet vairāk par Eiropas Parlamenta locekļu lomu!

Eiropas Parlamenta locekļu loma

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

EP deputāti ir pieņēmuši pasākumus, lai palīdzētu ES valstīm aizsargāt savas intereses, saskaroties ar trešo valstu ekonomisko šantāžu un kropļojošu tirgus ietekmi. ES valstis var saskarties ar piespiedu pasākumiem no valstīm, kas nav ES dalībvalstis, kuras ir neapmierinātas ar noteiktu politisko nostāju. Savukārt ārvalstu subsīdijas var apdraudēt vienlīdzīgu konkurences apstākļu principu ES vienotajā tirgū. Uzziniet vairāk par pretpiespiešanas instrumentu un regulu par ārvalstu subsīdijām.

ES ekonomikas aizsardzība pret negodīgu ārēju ietekmi

Tiesiskums ir demokrātijas stūrakmens un viena no ES pamatvērtībām. EP locekļi ir pastāvīgi brīdinājuši, ka dažās dalībvalstīs tā ir apdraudēta, ņemot vērā bažas, ka korupcija un kompromitēta tiesu sistēma varētu novest pie ES līdzekļu ļaunprātīgas izmantošanas. Eiropas Parlaments ir izveidojis instrumentu, lai aizsargātu ES naudu un vērtības. Tiesiskuma nosacītības mehānisms ļauj ES apturēt maksājumus, kas var tikt izlietoti, neievērojot demokrātijas standartus un pamattiesības. Uzziniet vairāk mūsu īsajā skaidrojošajā video.

Tiesiskuma nosacītības mehānisma skaidrojums

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

Vide un klimata pārmaiņas, dzīves dārdzības krīze, migrācija, Krievijas karš pret Ukrainu, ES paplašināšanās… Eiropas Parlamenta deputāti iztaujāja Komisijas prezidenti Urzulu fon der Leienu pēdējās debatēs par stāvokli Eiropas Savienībā pirms 2024. gada ES vēlēšanām. Vai Urzulas fon der Leienas vadītā Komisija pagājušajā gadā ir izdarījusi pietiekami daudz? Un kā tiks aizstāvētas ES pilsoņu intereses nākamajos mēnešos Noskatieties šo video, lai uzzinātu vairāk, kā Parlaments rūpīgi izvērtēja Komisijas veikumu un programmu pirms nākamā gada balsojuma.

Stāvoklis Eiropas Savienībā: EP deputāti iztaujā Komisijas prezidenti pirms vēlēšanām

Ik pēc pieciem gadiem Eiropas pilsoņi tiek aicināti pie vēlēšanu urnām, lai ievēlētu Eiropas Parlamenta deputātus. Šis balsojums tieši ietekmē ES politiku nākamajā Parlamenta sasaukumā. Eiropas Parlamenta vēlēšanas ir pasaulē vērienīgākās starpvalstu vēlēšanas, un tās nosaka ne tikai Eiropas, bet arī ES vietu pasaulē. Uzziniet vairāk par Eiropas vēlēšanām!

Balsošana Eiropas Parlamenta vēlēšanās

Eiropas Parlamenta deputāti septembrī ikgadējās debatēs par stāvokli Eiropas Savienībā (SOTEU) iztaujās Eiropas Komisijas priekšsēdētāju. Šīs debates tradicionāli ir reize, kad Eiropas Parlaments var prasīt Komisijai atskaiti par paveikto pagājušajā gadā un rūpīgi pārbaudīt tās politikas prioritātes. Šīs SOTEU ir pēdējās debates pirms Eiropas vēlēšanām 2024. gada jūnijā, tāpēc EP deputāti labprāt atskatīsies uz Urzulas fon der Leienas un viņas vadītās Komisijas paveikto kopš pēdējām vēlēšanām 2019. gadā.

EP deputāti debatēs par stāvokli ES izvērtēs Komisijas darbu

Eiropas Parlaments ir devis zaļo gaismu jaunam regulējumam, lai regulētu svārstīgo kriptovalūtu pasauli. Eiropas Parlamenta deputāti apstiprināja revolucionāru noteikumu kopumu par kriptovalūtām, kuru mērķis ir apkarot noziedzīgi iegūtu līdzekļu legalizāciju un tirgus manipulācijas. ES vēlas atklāt un apturēt noziedzīgas kriptovalūtu plūsmas, vienlaikus padarot drošāku to turēšanu un tirdzniecību.

Patērētāju aizsardzība ar jauniem noteikumiem attiecībā uz kriptoaktīviem

Eiropas Parlaments, vienīgā tieši ievēlētā ES iestāde, ir Eiropas demokrātijas sirds! Tas pārstāv ES pilsoņu intereses. Eiropas Parlamenta deputāti apspriež, groza un pieņem tiesību aktus, kas tieši ietekmē aptuveni 450 miljonu eiropiešu dzīvi. Uzziniet vairāk par to, kā darbojas Eiropas Parlaments!

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