With the COVID-19 pandemic, war returning to Europe and the accompanying energy crisis, a worsening economic outlook, all on top of a climate crisis, today’s young Europeans are growing up in a volatile and difficult world. Concerns about economic prosperity, increasing competition for jobs, rising inflation and property prices make it difficult for young people to get ahead in life, to afford housing, to attain economic stability and to achieve a sense of satisfaction in society.

EPRS policy podcast - Future shocks 2023: Decline in mental health and societal well-being in young Europeans

Uniunea Europeană redactează în prezent primul Act privind inteligența artificială. Parlamentul European dorește să promoveze inovația în domeniu, protejând în același timp drepturile omului și drepturile fundamentale. Noua lege va interzice sistemele care prezintă un risc inacceptabil pentru siguranța oamenilor și va impune reguli pentru alte tipuri de sisteme.

Reglementarea inteligenței artificiale în Uniunea Europeană – română

Euroopa Liit teeb tööd maailma esimeste tehisintellektireeglite kallal. Euroopa Parlament tahab selles valdkonnas innovatsiooni edendada, aga kaitsta samal ajal ka inimõigusi ja põhivabadusi. Uue määrusega tahetakse keelustada tehisintellektisüsteemid, millega kaasneb liigne oht inimeste turvalisusele, ning kehtestada reeglid ka teistele süsteemidele.

Euroopa Liidu tehisintellektimäärus - eesti keel

L’Union européenne élabore actuellement la première législation sur l’intelligence artificielle au monde. Le Parlement européen souhaite encourager l’innovation dans ce domaine tout en protégeant les droits de l’homme et les libertés fondamentales. Cette nouvelle législation interdira les systèmes dont les niveaux de risques sont inacceptables pour la sécurité des personnes et imposera des règles aux autres systèmes.

Le règlement de l’Union européenne sur l’intelligence artificielle - français

W ramach planu „Gotowi na 55”, który ma sprawić, że w Unii zmniejszą się emisje gazów cieplarnianych, Komisja Europejska przedstawiła nowy projekt przepisów. Mają one zreformować unijny system handlu uprawnieniami do emisji. Unia zamierza do 2030 roku zredukować emisje gazów cieplarnianych o 55 procent. Ten ambitny cel klimatyczny określiła w europejskim prawie o klimacie. Jednak aby go osiągnąć, Unia musi zmodyfikować system handlu uprawnieniami do emisji. W dzisiejszym odcinku opowiemy o tym systemie, a także jego ostatniej reformie w związku z planem „Gotowi na 55”.

Zmiana unijnego systemu handlu uprawnieniami do emisji - polski

Zwycięzcą LUX – Europejskiej Nagrody Publiczności 2023 jest film „Blisko”. LUX – Europejska Nagroda Publiczności promuje filmy, które dotyczą aktualnych tematów społecznych i politycznych. Zachęca też do debaty i refleksji, a filmy konkursowe wzmacniają poczucie tożsamości europejskiej.

LUX – Europejska Nagroda Publiczności 2023

Europejska Nagroda dla Młodzieży im. Karola Wielkiego jest wspólną nagrodą Parlamentu Europejskiego oraz Fundacji Międzynarodowej Nagrody Karola Wielkiego z Akwizgranu. Po raz pierwszy przyznano ją w 2008 roku. W tym roku jej laureatem jest aplikacja AILEM z Belgii. To pierwsza na świecie aplikacja językowa, którą stworzono z myślą o uchodźcach i osobach ubiegających się o azyl.

Europejska Nagroda dla Młodzieży im. Karola Wielkiego 2023

Eurobarometr z wiosny 2023 roku wykazał, że obywatele zdecydowanie popierają demokrację. Wiedzą też, że w przyszłym roku odbędą się wybory europejskie. Nad wyborem posłów do Parlamentu Europejskiego będziemy głosować od 6 do 9 czerwca 2024 roku we wszystkich krajach Unii Europejskiej.

Badanie Eurobarometr z wiosny 2023 roku

Eurobarometeret fra foråret 2023 viste, at borgerne i høj grad støtter demokratiet og er meget opmærksomme på næste års valg til Europa-Parlamentet. Afstemningen til valget af vores medlemmer af Europa-Parlamentet finder sted fra den 6. til den 9. juni 2024 i alle EU-landene.

Eurobarometer fra foråret 2023

Jednolity rynek jest jednym z największych osiągnięć integracji europejskiej. Jest także jej siłą napędową. Powstał 1 stycznia 1993 roku. Umożliwia swobodny przepływ ludzi, towarów, usług i kapitału w całej Unii Europejskiej. Od czasu utworzenia jednolity rynek pobudza handel. Za jego sprawą wzrosło znaczenie Unii Europejskiej jako światowego partnera handlowego. Jednolity rynek ułatwia życie obywatelom oraz stymuluje wzrost i rozwój. A to dzięki nowym możliwościom, jakie oferuje przedsiębiorstwom europejskim.

Trzydzieści lat jednolitego rynku europejskiego – osiągnięcia i wyzwania na przyszłość

The European Commission proposes new measures for a high level of public sector interoperability across the Union (the interoperable Europe act). The initiative seeks to ensure a consistent, human-centric EU approach to interoperability, create an interoperability governance structure that helps public administrations and the private sector to work together, and establish an ecosystem of interoperability solutions for the EU's public sector. It should also cut red tape for citizens and businesses.

EPRS policy podcast - Interoperable Europe act

Nowadays, a wide range of key technologies across all industries, from chips to batteries, medical imaging to tanks, rely on the unique physical properties of some specific critical raw materials (CRMs). Demand for CRMs is projected to skyrocket in the coming years. However, as the transition to 'net-zero' and the digital age is particularly materials-intensive, it remains uncertain whether supply will keep up with the expected needs. The EU's ambition to become a climate-neutral economy by 2050, and its ability to sustain the green and digital transitions and achieve strategic autonomy, all rely heavily on reliable, secure and resilient access to CRMs.

Policy podcast : Securing Europe's supply of critical raw materials

The European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act, or EDIRPA, is a short-term joint defence procurement instrument worth €500 million. It seeks to address the most urgent and critical defence capability gaps and to incentivise EU countries to procure defence products jointly.

EPRS Policy Podcast - European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (EDIRPA)

European integration has been a key driver of economic growth, peace and social prosperity. But challenges remain and crises could arise. In one of its latest studies, “Increasing European added value in an age of global challenges: Mapping the cost of non-Europe (2022-2032)”, EPRS finds that more EU action in 50 policy areas could bring large gains to society, up to more than €2.8 trillion per year by 2032. In this podcast, we will look at the benefits from more EU action in the area of defence.

EPRS podcast policy - Mapping the cost of non-Europe: EU common defence

For over half a century now, European integration has been a key driver of economic growth, environmental protection, peace and social prosperity. And one of Europe's landmark achievements is, without a doubt, the single market. In this podcast, we look at the benefits for EU citizens from more ambitious and united EU action in the single market for goods and services. In one of its latest studies, “Increasing European added value in an age of global challenges: Mapping the cost of non-Europe (2022-2032)”, EPRS finds that more EU action in 50 policy areas could bring large gains to EU society.

EPRS podcast policy - Mapping the cost of non-Europe: Completing the single market for goods and services

In this podcast, we look at the potential gains of more European action versus the costs of non-Europe in the area of energy, one of the 50 policy areas investigated in one of the latest studies from EPRS: “Increasing European added value in an age of global challenges: Mapping the cost of non-Europe (2022-2032)”. We analyse how closer EU cooperation in this area could bring substantial economic, social and environmental benefits.

EPRS podcast policy - Mapping the cost of non-Europe: Transformation of EU energy systems

The European Parliament invites EU heads of state and governments to speak in the EP Plenary in Strasbourg and outline their vision on Europe’s challenges and future under the theme of “This is Europe” debates.&nbsp;

Until March 2024, fourteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates.

This is Europe Debates

The Constitutional Affairs Committee proposes a reform of the European Electoral Act defining common minimum electoral standards and a Union-wide constituency.

With 19 votes to 9 and without any abstentions, the EP Committee on Constitutional Affairs backed on 29 March a legislative initiative to replace the current European Electoral Act that defines how Members are elected to the European Parliament.

European political parties were established before the first direct European elections and have since gradually developed their infrastructure and influence. They represent transnational political federations of national political parties from several Member States sharing a political affiliation.

Since 2004, European parties have been entitled to funding from the EU general budget&nbsp;to finance their activities, albeit under strict conditions.

In September 2020, the Commission&nbsp;announced the revision of the Regulation on the statute and funding of the European political parties and European political foundations as one of the key initiatives in 2021.&nbsp;

According to&nbsp;its Communication&nbsp;on the European democracy action plan, Commission will propose a review of the legislation on the funding of European political parties with a&nbsp;view to addressing the financing of European political parties from outside the EU, revising the audit requirements, strengthening the links between European financing and national&nbsp;campaigns, and facilitating transparency and auditing. The goal is to have the new rules in&nbsp;place in sufficient time ahead of the May 2024 European Parliament elections.

In November Parliament proposed several ways to strengthen European democracy in a report assessing the existing rules on the statute and funding of European political parties.&nbsp;MEPs suggest improved donation monitoring, withholding funds when member parties do not comply with EU values, and reducing unnecessary administrative obstacles.

Funding of European political parties

Every year the European Central Bank publishes an annual report on how it has carried out its supervisory responsibilities, it describes the tasks and activities of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and reports on the Eurosystem’s monetary policy. The report is usually published in April of the following year. The Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB presents the report to the European Parliament at a public hearing and then during a debate in plenary.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/european-central-bank-annual-report-8th-parliamentary-term_4003_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

European Central Bank - annual report

The European Parliamentary Week (EPW) brings together Parliamentarians from all over the European Union to discuss economic, budgetary and social matters.

The European Parliamentary Week has been held since 2015. In line with the established practice, the European Parliamentary Week consists of the European Semester Conference and the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the European Union. This event also includes three interparliamentary committee meetings organised by the European Parliament’s Committees on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and on Budgets (BUDG).

European Parliamentary Week

European leaders agreed on a €50&nbsp;billion Ukraine aid package.&nbsp;The 27 European Union Member States unanimously agreed to commit 17 billion euros in grants and 33 billion euros in loans to help Ukraine for the next four years.

Leaders met on a&nbsp;special European Council&nbsp;in Brussels on 1 February 2024. The decision had been postponed from last European Council meeting on December because of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's opposition.

The aid package is set to be included in a revised EU budget, which means that it required&nbsp;unanimous approval from the 27 leaders.

Special European Council, 1 February 2024

Europe’s Jewish population has been diminishing in recent decades, and a growing number of anti-Semitic acts and anti-Jewish violence have been occurring in recent years in the EU. In defence of its values, including respect for minorities, the EU undertakes and funds actions to counter anti-Semitism.

Jewish communities in the European Union

During December&nbsp;summit&nbsp;&nbsp;EU leaders adopted conclusions on&nbsp;Ukraine&nbsp;and&nbsp;enlargement. They decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, and to grant candidate status to Georgia.

They also decided to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina once it has met the necessary membership criteria.&nbsp;

The leaders also held an in-depth discussion on the&nbsp;mid-term review&nbsp;of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021–2027. They&nbsp;also discussed security&nbsp;and&nbsp;defence, the&nbsp;Middle East,&nbsp;migration&nbsp;and other items.

European Council, 14-15 december 2023

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

<ul>
	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
</ul>

Future of Europe - 8th parliamentary term

The spring European Council will focus on economic affairs. Heads of state or government will also look at a number of the other pressing issues, including taxation and foreign affairs. Finally, EU leaders will also discuss Brexit (in an EU 27 format) and eurozone (Euro Summit format).

 
EU leaders will adopt conclusions on several issues relevant for jobs, growth and competitiveness. Heads of state or government are also expected to address trade issues. EU leaders will hold a debate on taxation, in particular in the digital economy. The European Council will be invited to adopt conclusions on Western Balkans, ahead of the May summit in Sofia. In the light of events, the heads of state or government may address specific foreign policy issues. The Bulgarian Prime Minister, who represents the state currently holding the rotating presidency, will brief other leaders on the implementation of earlier European Council conclusions, including ongoing work on the reform of the Common European Asylum System.The European Council (Art. 50), in an EU 27 format, will review the state of the negotiations following the United Kingdom's notification of its intention to leave the EU and adopt additional guidelines.

European Council, 22 and 23 March 2018

The European Council will focus on migration, security and defence, the EU’s long-term budget, the Brexit talks and Eurozone reform. 

 
EU heads of state or government meet in Brussels to discuss the most pressing policy priorities for the European Union, including how to press ahead with the EU’s common asylum system and also to evaluate the progress of the ongoing Brexit negotiations (in a EU27 format).&nbsp; They are also scheduled to debate the next EU long-term budget (multi-annual financial framework - MFF), security and defence, innovation and digital Europe and Eurozone reform (Euro Summit format).

European Council, 28 and 29 June 2018

Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister, is the second EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, on Tuesday morning.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

<ul>
	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
</ul>

Debate on the Future of Europe with Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minist

António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister, is the third EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, on Wednesday morning.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

<ul>
	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
</ul>

Debate on the Future of Europe with António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Ministe

From childhood to retirement, social policies are important at all stages of our lives.

Compared to the rest of the world, Europe has the best levels of social protection and also ranks highly in terms of quality of life and wellbeing. However, it faces a wide range of challenges.

The effects of the economic crisis are still deeply felt in many member states and, even though things have improved in many countries, great disparities remain within the EU. Unemployment rates are decreasing overall, but vary strongly among EU countries.

Low birth rates and an aging population also challenge the sustainability of welfare systems. Working life is being transformed due by technological innovation, globalisation and the rise of the services sector. New business models in the sharing economy with more flexible forms of working are becoming more important.

Social Europe (2020)

Alexis TSÍPRAS, Greek Prime Minister, visited the European Parliament (EP) in Strabourg on 8 July 2015. He participated at the debate on the conclusions of the European Council (25 - 26 June 2015) and the euro summit on 7 July including the current situation in Greece.

Greece and the best way to resolve the ongoing crisis were hotly debated in plenary on 8 July in the presence of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. While some MEPs criticised him for his lack of concrete proposals, others praised him while some urged him to take his country out of the eurozone. The debate also took into account the conclusions of the recent European Council on 25-26 June and the euro summit on 7 July.

Debate on situation in Greece with Alexis TSIPRAS at the European Parliamen

On May 25, 2014 a debate was organised at EP in Brussels between the five candidates to EC Presidency: Jean-Claude JUNCKER (EPP), Martin SCHULZ (PES), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE), Ska KELLER (Green Party) and Alexis TSIPRAS (Party of the European Left). The debate was moderated by Monica MAGGIONI.

2014 Eurovision debate between candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission

The European Semester is the EU's annual cycle of economic policy guidance and surveillance.

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The European Semester Conference, organised by the European Parliament, provided an opportunity to exchange information on best practices in implementing the Semester cycles, and to strengthen cooperation in order to scrutinise the actions of the executive at national and European levels within the framework of the European Semester cycle.

European Semester (8th parliamentary term)

LUX European Audience Film Award 2024 Ceremony

LUX European Audience Film Award 2024 - Arrival of guests

High-Level Conference on the European Pillar of Social Rights.

LUX European Audience Film Award 2024 - Interviews

Presentation of final Eurobarometer survey data of public opinion before 2024 elections

EP - European Union Institute High-level conference ' Enlarging and Deepening the Union: What’s at stake for the EU and EU citizens in the next parliamentary term? '

European Youth FORUM - LEVELUP! 2024

European Youth Week - Kick-off event

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Council and Commission statements - Chinese police activity in Europe

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Council and Commission statements - New allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament, in the upcoming EU elections and the impact on the Union

CULT - Exchange of views with young people on the Committee’s achievements in the 9th Legislature - Presentation of the Commission Communication on a blueprint towards a European degree and the two accompanying Council Recommendations

European and Finnish flags at half-mast as a sign of European solidarity and mourning after the tragic shooting at a school in Vantaa, Finland

Presentation of the YMCA Europe’s Root for Peace Award to Roberta METSOLA, EP President

European Council

Media seminar with EditoRED on Democracy: the role of the media, European Elections 2024

Press conference on European Elections- What Future on anti-racism in Europe

Training Programme for Young European Journalists

EuroNest Parliamentary Assembly

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, after the European Council meeting

Press conference by Ryszard Antoni LEGUTKO, ECR Co-Chair on current topics on the European agenda

European Parliament and Council joint public hearing for hosting the seat of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

ECON

LIBE

Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly

DLAT

Joint committee on Development and committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality and in association with the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly and the Delegation to the Caribbean-EU Parliamentary Assembly

DEVE

FEMM

Press conference by Ibán GARCÍA DEL BLANCO, rapporteur on cultural diversity and the conditions for authors in the European music streaming market

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Alexander De CROO, Belgian Prime Minister on the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union

Briefing Renew Europe by Malik AZMANI, Acting President

Press conference by Sabine VERHEYEN, lead Rapporteur and Ramona STRUGARIU, opinion Rapporteur, Ernest URTASUN, Spanish Minister for Culture and Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency on the European Media Freedom Act and the outcome of the inter-institutional negotiations

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

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

Briefing Renew Europe by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, President

European Parliament Side Event at COP28 - Methane Pledge two years on - working together to pick the low hanging fruit of mitigation

Joint press conference by Peter LIESE, Chair of the EP delegation at COP28 and Wopke HOEKSTRA, European Commissioner for Climate Action

Committee on Foreign Affairs In association with the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly

AFET

Press conference by Guy VERHOFSTADT, Sven SIMON, Gabriele BISCHOFF, Daniel FREUND and  Helmut SCHOLZ co-rapporteurs on Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties

Press conference by Jacek SARYUSZ-WOLSKI, Ryszard LEGUTKO and Nicola PROCACCINI co-chairmen on Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties

EPAS seminar for teachers on 2024 on European Elections

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations of the Urania Educational Center on the Danube Canal and the Hofburg, the official residence and workplace of the President of Austria, in Vienna (Austria).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illuminations in Vienna (Austria)

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations on the historical landmark of the Arc of Triumph in Paris (France).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illuminations in Paris (France)

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations of the EP Buildings in Brussels (Belgium).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illumination of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels

EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in the ceremony of the Partnership Agreement in the framework of European Elections 2024. The European Parliament is working with more than 500 civil society organisations to increase and widen its messaging to different audiences, to promote EU values and the importance of the European elections.

European Elections 2024 - Partnership Agreement: extracts of the ceremony with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950, the European Union celebrates its achievements of unity and long-term peace. A month ahead of the European elections, the EU institutions invite citizens to visit their buildings, listen to and participate in debates, live performances, games and other activities. The European Parliament opens its doors on Saturday 27 April in Strasbourg, Saturday 4 May in Brussels, and Thursday 9 May in Luxembourg. This news items shows the celebration of Europe day in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Europe day in the European Parliament in Brussels: extracts from the open day

EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union. The European Fair at the Ta' Qali National Park, is a celebration with various entities, embassies, organisations, NGOs, and local small businesses showcasing their initiatives and involvement in EU projects and initiatives over the years. She exchanges with particpants and visitors. Roberta Metsola delivers also a speech marking Malta's 20th anniversary as an EU member state.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Ta Qali (Malta): participation in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union

Kyriakos is a student at the department of Mathematics and Statistics in the University of Cyprus, Nicosia, born on 1 May 2004. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. Young people, born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new member states, testimony on their feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Cyprus

Ylenia is a dedicated student of European studies in Malta who was born on the 1st of May 2004. On that same day, Malta joined the European Union. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. In this news item young Ylenia shares her testimony on the feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivering.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Malta

Maciej and Aleksandra are young people and students from Poland that were born in May 2004. In the same month, Poland joined the European Union. In this news item both Maciej and Aleksandra shows their daily student life and share personal testimonies on the feelings about this historical event and the EU. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement as well. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivering.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union - Poland

Ema and Lejla are young Slovenians that were born in May 2004. The same month Slovenia joined the European Union. Along with their daily life, sporting, and studying they share testimonies on the feelings about this historical event and the EU in this news item. Meanwhile, Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivering.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Slovenia

Lisbeth is a physiotherapy student, born in May 2004, from Tartu, Estonia. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. Young people, born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new member states, testimony on their feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Estonia

Eliass is a mechatronics student at Rezekne Academy of Technologies in Rezekne, Latvia, and was born on 1 May 2004. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. Young people, born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new member states, testimony on their feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Latvia

Balázs is a together.eu volunteer, politics student, and was born on 1 May 2004, from Szeged, Hungary. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. Young people, born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new member states, testimony on their feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Hungary

Veronika is a communicative and active young student of bilingual gymnasium from Slovakia. She was born on the 1st of May 2004, which is the same day the country she is from joined the European Union. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. This news item shows young Veronika studying in Slovakia, spending time with her friends and sharing her testimony on the feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivering.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Slovakia

With lessons learnt from the pandemic and the recent geopolitical and energy crisis, lawmakers focus on Europe’s green and digital transition to build a resilient economy and strengthen democratic oversight and fundamental rights. This video showcases extracts from debates, press conferences, trilogues and votes highlighting the European Parliament's strides in policy domains pledged by the Parliament, Council, and Commission to fulfill under the Digital Agenda before the 2024 European Elections. These areas include the Digital Market Act, Digital Service Act and Artificial Intelligence Act, reflecting the collective dedication to digital innovation and regulatory coherence.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Safe and competitive digital environment

Milda is a student at ISM University in Vilnius, Lithuania. Bernardas is a student at Vilnius Gediminas technical university (VILNIUS TECH) in Vilnius, Lithuania. They were both born on 1 May 2004. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. Young people, born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new member states, testimony on their feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Lithuania

Nela comes from Czech Republic where she currently studies at the Faculty of Law. She was born in May 2004 around the same time Czech Republic joined the European Union. Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement. This news item present young Nela's life in Prague and her testimony on the feelings about this historical event and the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivering.

Born European - 20th anniversary of the 2004 Enlargement of the European Union – Czech Republic

In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come. The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you.

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