At a glance: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to present the priorities of the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU; Parliament to hold a debate on affordable housing in Europe and on how to boost security at the EU’s external borders.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 08/10/2024 - polski

At a glance: Parliament’s plenary session starts today in Strasbourg. Tomorrow, MEPs will focus on the situation in the Middle East. They will also outline Parliament’s priorities for the October European Council meeting and are set to approve over EUR 1 billion in EU Solidarity Fund aid for five EU countries.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 07/10/2024 - polski

At a glance: the hearings of the Commissioners-designate, the results of the Eurobarometer Survey and the Clean Transition Dialogues.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 04/10/2024 - polski

At a glance: the European Parliament’s political groups are preparing for the next plenary session; European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 03/10/2024 - polski

At a glance: Parliament will publish the first Eurobarometer survey since the elections; a workshop on food price inflation; and the Committee on Culture and Education will hear a presentation about the House of European History Museum.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 02/10/2024 - polski

At a glance: preparations are ongoing for the hearings of the Commissioners-designate; discussions have taken place on the financial assistance package for Ukraine; the Chief Prosecutor of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office has met with members of Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 01/10/2024 - polski

At a glance: the first Monetary Dialogue of the 10th parliamentary term with ECB President Christine Lagarde; the Reform Agendas of the Western Balkans countries seeking EU membership; and breast cancer awareness month.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 30/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: the announcement of the nominees for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; a financial assistance package for Ukraine; and the Subcommittee on Public Health will mark World Heart Day.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 27/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: the exchange of views between the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Hungarian State Secretary for Environmental Affairs; mobilising the EU Solidarity Fund for five Member States; and Multilingualism Day at the European Parliament.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 26/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: The nominations for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; the European Researchers’ Night; and the European Week of Sport.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 25/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: President Metsola concludes her visit to the UN General Assembly in New York; the Subcommittee on Human Rights discusses the situation in Bangladesh; and a new study on EU oceans and fisheries policy.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 24/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: MEPs want EU countries to lift restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons systems against military targets in Russia; EU Solidarity Fund to be mobilised to support five EU countries; and an exchange of views with a member of the European Central Bank’s Executive Board.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 23/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: in Strasbourg, MEPs discussed the threat droughts and extreme weather events pose to EU agriculture; no residues of pesticides banned in the EU allowed for imported agricultural products; and the deteriorating situation of women in Afghanistan.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 20/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: During the plenary session, MEPs focused on the devastating floods that ravaged Central and Eastern Europe;  Mario Draghi outlined his blueprint for improving Europe’s competitiveness; and the five shortlisted films for the Lux Award 2025.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 19/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: Ursula von der Leyen presents the Commissioners-designate; the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; and the outcome of Venezuela’s presidential election.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 18/09/2024 - polski

At a glance: during the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will present Hungary’s priorities for its presidency of the Council of the European Union; MEPs will also discuss the Hungarian National Card residence permit scheme, which now includes Russians and Belarusians, and the EU response to the mpox outbreak.

Wiadomości w skrócie – 17/09/2024 - polski

The European Union and Lebanon enjoy close political relations in the framework of an Association Agreement between the two, which has been in force since April 2006.

This agreement promotes human rights, political dialogue, free movement of goods, and economic, social and cultural cooperation. The EU is committed to supporting democracy, good governance, social inclusion, education and sustainable development in Lebanon.

EU - Lebanon

The European Parliament has regularly called for ambitious measures reducing greenhouse gas emissions in road transport.

The EP has been pushing for the implemention of its 2030 goals to be in line with the targets set by the Paris Agreement. MEPs managed to push through a higher target for reducing EU fleet-wide emissions for new cars by 2030 (40% compared to the EU Commission’s 30%; year of reference 2021). There is an intermediate target of 20% by 2025.&nbsp; Similar targets are set for new vans as well.

Car emissions

Israel is a key and strategic ally of the European Union. Political, economic and social cooperation - as well as trade, cultural and scientific exchanges - with Israel date almost to the origins of the EU itself.&nbsp;

President of the EP Roberta Metsola reacted to the attacks launched by Hamas on Israel&nbsp;during the first weekend of October by stressing that the EP condemned&nbsp;&nbsp;the terror and violence waged against innocent people.

In the statement by MEPs David McAllister and Antonio López-Istúriz White declared:

“We follow with utmost concern the news of terrible violence in Israel. We strongly condemn the heinous attack launched against Israel by Hamas terrorists on this Sabbath morning. We affirm the right of Israel to defend itself, and express our solidarity with Israel in these difficult moments.

We must not let opponents of peace ruin the chances of reconciliation and peaceful co-existence in Israel and Palestine. We call on all partners for peace to be present and active in order to bring the peace process back on track.”

EU - Israel

On Tuesday morning, Parliament will assess the escalating violence in the Middle East and the latest developments in Lebanon. with EU foreign policy chief Borrell. On Monday afternoon, MEPs debated&nbsp;with the Commission the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack that killed 1,200 Israelis on 7 October 2023 and triggered the current war in Gaza and wider Middle East destabilisation.

While around 100 Israeli hostages remain unaccounted for, the numbers of victims in Gaza rises every day, and the war is escalating as Israel has begun ground attacks on Hezbollah inside Lebanon. In retaliation for Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah and on Hamas in Gaza, Iran has fired ballistic missiles on Israel.

The EU remains fully committed to efforts to avert a regional war, according to High Representative Borrell. Furthermore, he called on the EU to pledge to prevent Lebanon’s state institutions from collapsing, to look for a political response to the conflict and has urged for a global alliance to implement the two-state solution for Palestine and Israel. MEPs adopted a number of resolutions in the last 12 months, calling for an&nbsp;immediate and permanent ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, 40,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023 as a result of Israel’s response to the attack by Hamas.

Situation in Israel and Gaza

Mario&nbsp;Draghi, formerly the President of the European Central Bank and Prime Minister of Italy, was tasked by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with presenting ideas on the future of European competitiveness. The report calls the challenge facing policy makers an “existential” one and warns that procrastination will lead to hard choices having to be made. It proposes far-reaching changes to numerous areas such as an “unprecedented” boost to public investment, including through the issuance of new EU common debt, a reform of the EU’s cohesion policy, an overhaul of competition policy, and a new industrial policy with at its core a strategy for reducing Europe’s high energy prices.

European competitiveness

Defying international criticism, Iran has sentenced many protestors to death, and continues to execute people arrested during recent demonstrations.

The demonstrations started in mid-September after a young woman, Mahsa Amini, died in the custody of the ‘morality police’ for, they claimed, breaking the strict hijab rules. Hundreds of people have been killed in the protests that have followed and thousands arrested because of their brutal repression by the government.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called these death sentences “state sanctioned killing”, and said that the Iranian government is using executions to intimidate the population and stamp out dissent.

While the EU is discussing a fourth round of sanctions because of the regime crackdown and Iran's military support for Russia, some member states have called for the classification by the EU of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

EU - Iran

The Delegation for relations with Palestine is concerned with developments in the Middle East Peace Process and the European Union's policy and actions concerning the establishment of the two state-solution. The European Parliament has repeatedly expressed its strong support for the two-state solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, sovereign, free, contiguous and viable Palestinian State with living side-by-side in peace. Delegation Members assess the situation in Palestine regularly, meeting with Palestinian authorities, Palestinian Legislative Council counterparts, and political and community leaders as well as NGOs.

EU - Palestine

France is a semi-presidential republic with a head of government - the prime minister - appointed by the president who is the directly elected head of state.

France has been a member of the eurozone since 1 January 1999 and part of the Schengen area since 26 March 1995

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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 2022.

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 2022-2024

In July 2024&nbsp; MEPs re-elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) as President of the European Parliament until 2027, with 562 votes in the first round. Roberta Metsola won the election in the first round of voting, where she received an absolute majority of 562 votes cast out of 699 by secret paper ballot, among two candidates. She will continue to lead Parliament for the first two and a half years of the 10th legislative term.

Born in Malta in 1979, Roberta Metsola has been an MEP since 2013.&nbsp;She was elected First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January 2022. On 18 January 2022,&nbsp;she was elected President&nbsp;for the second half of the 9th legislative term. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after&nbsp;Simone Veil&nbsp;(1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999-2002).

Addressing the House after she was elected, President Metsola said: “Together, we must stand up for the politics of hope, for the dream that is Europe. I want people to recapture a sense of belief and enthusiasm for our project. A belief to make our shared space safer, fairer, more just and more equal. A belief that together we are stronger and we are better. A belief that ours is a Europe for all.”

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament 2024-2027

EU leaders will discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, in particular the critical escalation of violence in the region.&nbsp;

EU leaders will also discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in all its dimensions, including developments on the&nbsp;frontline, and continued comprehensive support for Ukraine and its people. The EU is committed to a&nbsp;just and lasting peace in Ukraine, based on the principles of the UN Charter and international law.

There will be also debates about&nbsp;competitiveness, migration and foreign affairs.

European Council, 17-18 October 2024

Hungary officially joined the EU on 1 March 2004 and the Schengen Area in December 2007.

The Hungarian EU accession negotiations started on 31 March 1998. Hungary had successfully concluded negotiations on its accession at the Copenhagen European Council in December 2002. Hungary has 22 MEPs, 12 votes in the Council and has chaired the Council of the European Union from January to June 2011.

EU - Hungary

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.

AGRI - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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

The EP discussed the&nbsp;&nbsp;extreme weather and flooding in Poland, Hungary, Poland, Austria, Romania, Czechia, Slovakia and Germany,&nbsp;the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change.

With increasing population growth, rapid urbanization, climate change and environmental degradation, a growing number of people and resources are exposed to natural disasters.MEPs have supported different initiatives to help member states respond faster and more effectively to emergencies and disasters. The European Parliament is also impelled to aid and supervise reconstruction efforts in regions affected by natural disasters both within the EU and abroad.

Natural disasters

Mental health has become a major issue of public health, economic and social concern across the whole EU. The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis have placed a huge strain on everyone's mental health (higher rates of stress, anxiety and depression), with a  severe impact on vulnerable populations, with inequalities in mental health, both within the population and between social groups. Young people's mental health has particularly suffered.
In its last resolution of 5 July 2022 on mental health in the digital world of work, Parliament pointed out that 64 % of young people between 18 and 34 were at risk of depression in 2021, due to a lack of employment and financial and educational prospects, as well as loneliness and social isolation.

World Mental Health Day - need for a comprehensive EU strategy on mental health

The Conference of Presidents meets to confirm the details of the calendar for the confirmation hearings of Commissioners-designate, a crucial step in the approval process of the new European Commission. The Conference of Presidents, led by the EP President and political group leaders, oversees Parliament's legislative planning, committee responsibilities, and relations with EU institutions. This meeting play a key role in setting the Parliament’s agenda.

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents

MEPs delve into the management of Europe’s external borders and the role of the EU Border and Coast Guard Agency.  
Migratory pressures towards Europe are expected to increase and cross border-crime will continue to evolve in the context of geopolitical instabilities in the EU’s neighbourhood, requiring enhanced border management. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Parliament in July that Frontex could further increase its staff to 30 000 agents. MEPs quiz the Commission on technological solutions and possible changes to Frontex’s mandate. They are also likely to raise the issue of the instrumentalisation of migrants by third countries as well as fundamental rights violations at the EU’s borders.
This debate take place against the backdrop of the EU and its member states continuing to prepare for the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum and, in particular the screening regulation, to improve security checks for persons arriving in the EU irregularly and speed up asylum and return procedures for those not entitled to international protection.

Strengthening the security of Europe’s external borders: need for a comprehensive approach and enhanced Frontex support

MEPs discuss with the Commission ways to encourage public and private investment in decent and affordable housing in Europe. Ahead of her confirmation as Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement before Parliament on 18 July that Europe faces a housing crisis and announced she would appoint a Commissioner to be directly responsible for this issue. Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen is the Commissioner-designate for Housing and Energy.
As part of its Renovation Wave Strategy, the Commission launched an Affordable Housing Initiative in October 2023. Before that, in January 2021, Parliament called on the EU to recognise access to decent and affordable housing as an enforceable human right.

Ensuring sustainable, decent and affordable housing in Europe

MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the programme for Hungary’s six-month Council Presidency that started on 1 July 2024.The Hungarian government has announced the following priorities for its six month Presidency: A new European competitiveness deal; Boosting European defence policy; A consistent and merit-based enlargement policy; Stemming illegal migration; Shaping the future of cohesion policy; A farmer-oriented EU agricultural policy; Addressing demographic challenges.


During the 2019-2024 legislative period, Parliament repeatedly denounced the Hungarian government’s deliberate and systematic efforts to undermine EU values and the threat it poses for EU institutions and funds. MEPs have expressed serious concerns about the Orbán government’s ability to credibly fulfil its role leading the Council. According to Parliament, the situation has worsened since the activation of the Article 7(1) procedure - to the point that Hungary can no longer be considered a full democracy.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency

MEPs discuss the declining state of democracy in Georgia with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, ahead of a vote on a related resolution scheduled for Thursday. As the country prepares for parliamentary elections on 26 October, concerns have arisen over the ruling Georgian Dream party's increasingly authoritarian policies, particularly regarding media freedom and LGBTQ+ rights. Despite being granted EU candidate status in December 2023, the party has faced criticism for its crackdown on pro-democracy protests and for advancing a law labeling Western-funded media and NGOs as "foreign agents." If Georgian Dream secures a significant majority in the upcoming elections, there are fears that the multi-party system and political pluralism in Georgia could be further jeopardized.

Threats to political pluralism in Georgia

MEPs wengage in a debate with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell regarding Russian attempts to interfere in Moldova's upcoming presidential elections. Following this discussion, a resolution addressing these concerns will be put to a vote on Thursday.

Moldova is set to hold its presidential election on 20 October 2024, coinciding with a referendum on EU membership. Senior Moldovan officials have raised alarms about Moscow's use of hybrid tactics aimed at undermining the country's pro-European government, led by President Maia Sandu, as it seeks to advance its EU integration following the granting of EU candidate status in June 2022.

Strengthening Moldova's resilience against Russian interference

MEPs address the ongoing crisis in the EU’s automotive industry, focusing on enhancing competitiveness and preventing potential plant closures. This discussion arises as the sector grapples with challenges stemming from the shift to low-carbon technologies, supply chain disruptions, heightened competition from Asia, and a decline in demand for electric vehicles. MEPs will engage with representatives from the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency to explore measures aimed at revitalizing the automotive sector.

The EU automotive industry, a historically significant sector employing 13.8 million people and contributing 8% of European manufacturing value, is currently at a pivotal moment. The transition towards electrification, with all new vehicles mandated to be zero emissions by 2035, alongside digitalization and global competition, necessitates a swift adaptation of business models. In 2023, while the EU produced 14.8 million vehicles, the industry faces the challenge of competing against emerging leaders like China. MEPs are expected to propose a resolution in a future session to address these urgent concerns and secure the future of this vital sector.

The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry

Parliament evaluates the escalating violence in the Middle East and the latest developments in Lebanon with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. This discussion follows the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of 1,200 Israelis on 7 October 2023, and which has since triggered ongoing conflict in Gaza and broader regional instability.

As Israel intensifies ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, around 100 Israeli hostages remain unaccounted for, and casualty numbers in Gaza continue to rise. In response to the conflict, Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Israel. High Representative Borrell has emphasized the EU's commitment to prevent a regional war. MEPs have previously called for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian aid access, with reports from the Gaza Health Ministry indicating that approximately 40,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023 due to Israel's response to the attack by Hamas.

Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon

MEPs convene to discuss the priorities for the upcoming October European Council, assessing the latest developments in the ongoing war in Ukraine and the escalating conflict in the Middle East with the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency. As the summit approaches on 17-18 October in Brussels, MEPs will deliberate on how the EU can enhance its support for Ukraine amidst Russian aggression and respond effectively to the ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza and Lebanon, alongside Iran's missile strikes on Israel.

Additionally, EU leaders will address strategies to bolster the European economy's competitiveness, inspired by Mario Draghi’s report advocating for increased public investment and extensive economic reforms. Migration management and border protection will also be key topics on the agenda, reflecting the EU's ongoing commitment to addressing complex challenges within the region.

Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

MEPs will engage in a debate with the Commission focused on media pluralism, independent journalism and on combating the rising tide of disinformation. With fake news and coordinated disinformation campaigns increasingly used as tools for political interference the urgency of this discussion is heightened by recent incidents surrounding the June 2024 European elections and various national elections. The surge in disinformation has also been exacerbated by significant events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Ursula von der Leyen announced the introduction of a new European Democracy Shield aimed at countering foreign information manipulation.

The European Parliament has taken proactive steps to safeguard citizens from disinformation and foreign interference through legislative measures like the anti-SLAPP directive and the Media Freedom Act. The latter aims to protect editorial freedom from political interference while offering enhanced safeguards for journalists and their sources. The EU's broader strategy seeks to address the challenges posed by disinformation by strengthening cooperation among member states, enhancing accountability for online platforms, and establishing a robust regulatory framework under the Digital Services Act. This comprehensive approach aims to preserve democratic integrity and foster public trust amidst an increasingly complex information landscape.

Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU

MEPs engage with the Commission to address the urgent need to combat gender-based violence in Europe. Amid ongoing high-profile trials in Italy and France related to violent crimes against women, discussions will likely emphasize the importance of establishing a common EU definition of consent. MEPs are also expected to request an update on the implementation of the recently adopted EU directive aimed at enhancing protections for victims and preventing violence, particularly domestic violence.

The new legislation includes provisions to prohibit female genital mutilation and forced marriage, along with measures targeting online offenses. With a commitment to prioritizing equality, MEPs will urge the Commission to ensure effective transposition of these rules across member states, highlighting the necessity for accessible healthcare, sheltered accommodations for victims, and enhanced public awareness campaigns regarding consent and non-consensual acts.

Need to fight the systematic problem of gender based violence in Europe

MEPs debate the reintroduction of internal border controls in the Schengen area and its impact on EU free movement in a session with the Commission on Monday. Recent decisions by Germany and other Schengen members to reinstate checks have sparked concerns about the future of the Schengen zone and its ability to maintain open borders.

The reintroduction of internal border controls in a number of Member States and its impact on the Schengen Area

On Monday afternoon, MEPs debate with the Commission the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack that killed 1,200 Israelis on 7 October 2023 and triggered the current war in Gaza and wider Middle East destabilisation.

One year after the 7 October terrorist attacks by Hamas

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola meets with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party from 2020 until 2024 and Prime Minister of the UK since July 2024, has a background as a human rights lawyer and is the former Director of Public Prosecutions.

EP President Roberta Metsola meets with Prime Minister of the UK, Sir Keir Starmer.

The Conference of Presidents will meet to discuss the confirmation hearings of Commissioners-designate, a crucial step in the approval process of the new European Commission. On Tuesday, the Conference of Committee Chairs will finalize the structure and schedule of these hearings, including common questions and the division of responsibilities among parliamentary committees and a proposal will be made to the Conference of Presidents.

The Conference of Presidents, led by the EP President and political group leaders, oversees Parliament's legislative planning, committee responsibilities, and relations with EU institutions. This meeting play a key role in setting the Parliament’s agenda.

On Monday, 30 September 2024, the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds its first Monetary Dialogue of the 10th parliamentary term with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB). This important session focuses on the ECB's recent monetary policy decisions, following the ECB Governing Council's move on 12 September to lower the key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking a continued shift in policy since June.

In addition to monetary policy, the dialogue will also cover the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and its significance for the ECB's strategies. The Capital Markets Union (CMU) is an initiative aimed at creating a single, integrated capital market across all EU member states. Its primary goal is to make it easier for businesses to access funding, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), by diversifying sources of finance beyond traditional banking systems. The CMU seeks to connect savings more effectively with investment opportunities, promote cross-border investments, and deepen financial integration within the EU.

Economic Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, ECB President - EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola is in New York for the 2024 United Nations General Assembly, actively promoting the EU's global agenda. From the critical importance of international parliamentary cooperation in addressing global challenges and tackling inequalities to supporting sustainable development and highlighting sport’s role in fostering economic and social development, Metsola's presence in New York underscores the European Parliament’s active role in shaping multilateralism, global governance, and sustainable development at the UN General Assembly.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to New York (United States)

EP Plenary session - The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry, potential plant closures and the need to enhance competitiveness and maintain jobs in Europe

The European elections are the largest transnational elections in the world. There are some common rules that apply in all EU countries but many details vary by country.


Election days range from Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June and it is up to each country to decide when and how they organise the vote.


The number of MEPs elected varies between countries: bigger countries get more seats than smaller ones. Due to changes in the size of the population, some EU countries will get extra seats in the upcoming elections compared to the outgoing Parliament. In total 15 seats will be added.


There are also differences in other aspects of voting, for example regarding the minimum voting age or the rules about voting from abroad.

EU Elections 2024

The European elections are the largest transnational elections in the world. There are some common rules that apply in all EU countries but many details vary by country.


Election days range from Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June and it is up to each country to decide when and how they organise the vote.

Map European elections 2024

Online shopping, take-away food, coffee to go... Packaging waste is growing. Find out how much is being produced and how the EU wants to reverse the trend

How to reduce packaging waste in the EU

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.

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

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Delegation to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly

Committee on Development

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Plenary session

Committee on Budgetary Control

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Constitutive meeting of Delegations for relations with the Pan-African Parliament

DPAP

Constitutive meeting of Delegations for relations with Iraq, including the EU-Iraq Parliamentary Cooperation Committee

Press conference by Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteur, Michał WAWRYKIEWICZ (EPP, PL), Thijs REUTEN (S&D, NL), Fabienne KELLER (Renew, FR) and Konstantinos ARVANITIS (The Left, EL), on the situ

Constitutive meeting of Delegations for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

Briefing The Left by Manon AUBRY (The Left,FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left,DE), Co-Presidents and Ilaria SALIS (The Left,IT)

Briefing Greens/EFA by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA,NL) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA,DE), Co-Presidents

Briefing Renew Europe by Valérie HAYER (Renew,FR), President

EP Plenary session - Voting session

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing Greens/EFA

EP Plenary session - Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon

Press briefing Renew Europe

Press briefing S&D

Press briefing EPP

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Benjamin HADDAD, French Minister for European Affairs

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

EP Plenary session - Short presentation : Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France further to natural disasters occurred in 2023

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - The extreme wildfires in Southern Europe, in particular Portugal and Greece and the need for further EU climate action on adaptation and mitigation

EP Plenary session - Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU - the importance of public broadcasting, media pluralism and independent journalism

ENVI - Exchange of views with István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council

EP Plenary session - Need to fight the systematic problem of gender based violence in Europe

AGRI extraordinary meeting - Exchange of views with István Nagy, Minister of Agriculture on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council

EP Plenary session - The reintroduction of internal border controls in a number of Member States and its impact on the Schengen Area

Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

Czy wiesz, że Parlament Europejski odgrywa kluczową rolę w ocenie kandydatów na stanowisko Komisarzy Europejskich - i w zapewnieniu, iż będą oni pracować nad tym, co jest ważne dla wyborców?  
Komisarze UE pracują nad przepisami i politykami o kluczowym znaczenie dla życia prawie 450 milionów Europejczyków, począwszy od czystego powietrza po prawa pracownicze.
 
Z naszego filmu dowiesz się więcej na temat Wysłuchań kandydatów na komisarzy.

Rola Parlamentu Europejskiego w zatwierdzaniu nowych komisarzy UE

W UE duże platformy internetowe mają obowiązek chronić nas przed dezinformacją, nielegalnymi treściami i nieuczciwymi praktykami. 
Muszą działać zgodnie z zasadami określonymi w akcie o usługach cyfrowych, pierwszym na świecie kompleksowym prawodawstwie, które ma zapewnić bezpieczny, sprawiedliwy świat cyfrowy oraz stać na straży wolności i demokracji. 
Podczas debaty plenarnej we wrześniu 2024 r. posłowie do Parlamentu Europejskiego rozmawiali z Komisją Europejską na temat jego egzekwowania.   
Więcej informacji na temat aktu o usługach cyfrowych na stronie: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/pl/article/20211209STO19124/eu-digital-markets-act-and-digital-services-act-explained

Jak w praktyce wdrażane są przepisy cyfrowe UE? 9:16

Jak w praktyce wdrażane są przepisy cyfrowe UE?

Posłowie do Parlamentu Europejskiego debatowali nad ważnym raportem, w którym wezwano do podjęcia szybkich działań mających na celu zwiększenie konkurencyjności gospodarki UE. 
Autor, były Prezes Europejskiego Banku Centralnego Mario Draghi, twierdzi, że UE pozostaje w tyle za USA i Chinami w obliczu powolnego wzrostu gospodarczego, wysokich cen energii i zagrożenia dla bezpieczeństwa. 
Powiedział posłom w Strasburgu, że potrzeba dodatkowych inwestycji wysokości 800 miliardów euro rocznie, aby pobudzić innowacyjność, chronić standardy życia i zachować europejski styl życia. 
Wielu posłów do PE z zadowoleniem przyjęło jego apel do działania, niektórzy domagali się większego wsparcia dla kluczowych gałęzi przemysłu oraz zielonej i cyfrowej transformacji. Inni opowiadali się za większą swobodą rynku i ostrzegali, że działania mające na celu walkę ze zmianami klimatycznymi mogą zaszkodzić wzrostowi gospodarczemu.

Raport Draghiego: Parlament Europejski debatuje nad planem pobudzenia gospodarki UE

Odkąd Rosja zaatakowała Ukrainę na pełną skalę w 2022 r., Unia Europejska wspiera obywateli Ukrainy, przyjmuje uchodźców, zapewnia wyposażenie obronne i pomoc finansową. Wojna ta wywiera straszny wpływ na całe społeczeństwo ukraińskie i dla wielu młodych ludzi oznacza przerwę w edukacji. 
 
Przy wsparciu finansowym UE, Kamil - profesor informatyki w Czechach założyli platformę Uniwersytetu Cyfrowego, aby pomóc ukraińskim studentom kontynuować ich naukę online.
A Olena kontynuuje kształcenie w UE jako studentka Erasmus+ i młoda ambasadorka europejska w Gdańsku w Polsce.

Zapewnianie edukacji dla obywateli Ukrainy w czasie wojny: Poznajcie Kamila i Olenę - 9:16

Odkąd Rosja zaatakowała Ukrainę na pełną skalę w 2022 r., Unia Europejska wspiera obywateli Ukrainy, przyjmuje uchodźców, zapewnia wyposażenie obronne i pomoc finansową. Wojna ta wywiera straszny wpływ na całe społeczeństwo ukraińskie i dla wielu młodych ludzi oznacza przerwę w edukacji. 

Przy wsparciu finansowym UE, Kamil - profesor informatyki w Czechach założyli platformę Uniwersytetu Cyfrowego, aby pomóc ukraińskim studentom kontynuować ich naukę online.

A Olena kontynuuje kształcenie w UE jako studentka Erasmus+ i młoda ambasadorka europejska w Gdańsku w Polsce.

Zapewnianie edukacji dla obywateli Ukrainy w czasie wojny: Poznajcie Kamila i Olenę

Parlament Europejski zachęca osoby z całej UE do angażowania się w proces demokratyczny.

Together.eu jest wspólnotą inspirowaną przez Parlament Europejski, gdzie możecie spotkać - online lub offline - osoby, którym zależy na demokracji i sprawić, aby was głos na temat spraw Europejskich był usłyszany.

Podobnie jak Mireya w Madrycie oraz Cille w Danii, wolontariusze z together.eu z całej Unii spotykają się, debatują, wymieniają poglądy i organizują wydarzenia, aby podkreślać co instytucje UE robią dla obywateli i dlaczego udział w demokracji jest taki ważny.

Poznaj swoją wspólnotę i przyłącz się do niej w together.eu.

Zaangażuj się we wzmacnianie demokracji UE! Poznaj Mireyę i Cille

Co jest lepsze niż pogawędka o demokracji? Pogawędka o demokracji nad bezpłatną kawą!
Poznajcie Cille, wolontariuszkę z together.eu, która założyła mobilną kawiarnię, coffee truck, w Kopenhadze, by zachęcać innych do udziału w demokracji w UE. 
Wraz z jej zespołem organizuje wydarzenia dotyczące UE przez cały rok, aby zachęcać innych do rozmowy o tym, co UE może zrobić dla nich i jaką rolę odgrywają instytucje UE w życiu każdego z nas. 
Together.eu jest wspólnotą ludzi, którym zależy na UE i jej przyszłości. Poprzez wspieranie wspólnoty together.eu, Parlament Europejski zachęca osoby z całej UE do angażowania się w proces demokratyczny.

Wzmacnianie udziału w demokracji z Cille, wolontariuszką together.eu 9:16

Rosyjska inwazja na Ukrainę wywołała kryzys energetyczny i wysoką inflację w całej Europie. Parlament Europejski chce zapewnić, by UE była wystarczająco odporna na podobne kryzysy w przyszłości. Dlatego właśnie wspiera odważne, wizjonerskie projekty, które wzmacniają naszą gospodarkę i społeczeństwo.

Erik pomagał szwedzkim firmom Amokabel i Bennesveds Åkeri w założeniu pierwszej w kraju samowystarczalnej stacji wodorowej: Uppvidinge Vätgas. Zapewnia ona czyste paliwo wyprodukowane z wykorzystaniem lokalnej siły wiatru. 

W Irlandii Hannah jest specjalistką od węgla w Bord na Móna, spółce, która przeszła z pozyskiwania torfu na paliwo do stania się liderem w produkcji czystej energii. Pomaga w rekultywacji torfowisk, które zawierają ogromne ilości węgla, pomagając przy tym spełnić cele klimatyczne UE.
 
Inicjatywy takie jak te finansowane przez europejski Instrument na rzecz Odbudowy i Odporności, są w samym sercu silniejszej i odporniejszej Europy.

Budowa przyszłej gospodarki UE: poznajcie Erika i Hannah - 9L16

Rosyjska inwazja na Ukrainę wywołała kryzys energetyczny i wysoką inflację w całej Europie. Parlament Europejski chce zapewnić, by UE była wystarczająco odporna na podobne kryzysy w przyszłości. Dlatego właśnie wspiera odważne, wizjonerskie projekty, które wzmacniają naszą gospodarkę i społeczeństwo.

Erik pomagał szwedzkim firmom Amokabel i Bennesveds Åkeri w założeniu pierwszej w kraju samowystarczalnej stacji wodorowej: Uppvidinge Vätgas. Zapewnia ona czyste paliwo wyprodukowane z wykorzystaniem lokalnej siły wiatru. 

W Irlandii Hannah jest specjalistką od węgla w Bord na Móna, spółce, która przeszła z pozyskiwania torfu na paliwo do stania się liderem w produkcji czystej energii. Pomaga w rekultywacji torfowisk, które zawierają ogromne ilości węgla, pomagając przy tym spełnić cele klimatyczne UE.

Inicjatywy takie jak te finansowane przez europejski Instrument na rzecz Odbudowy i Odporności, są w samym sercu silniejszej i odporniejszej Europy.

Budowa przyszłej gospodarki UE: poznajcie Erika i Hannah

W czerwcu miliony europejczyków oddały glos w największych międzynarodowych wyborach. Głosy zostały przeliczone, nowi posłowie do PE wybrani, zobaczmy jak ukształtował się nowy Parlament Europejski. Ilu posłów wchodzi w skład każdej grupy politycznej? Ilu posłów reprezentuje każde państwo Kogo wybrali na stanowiska Przewodniczącego Parlamentu Europejskiego i Komisji Europejskiej?

Jaki jest skład nowego Parlamentu Europejskiego?

W czerwcu miliony europejczyków oddały glos w największych międzynarodowych wyborach. Głosy zostały przeliczone, nowi posłowie do PE wybrani, zobaczmy jak ukształtował się nowy Parlament Europejski. 
 
Ilu posłów wchodzi w skład każdej grupy politycznej? Ilu posłów reprezentuje każde państwo Kogo wybrali na stanowiska Przewodniczącego Parlamentu Europejskiego i Komisji Europejskiej?

Jaki jest skład nowego Parlamentu Europejskiego? 9:16

W lipcu 2024 r. Parlament Europejski potwierdził, że Ursula von der Leyen została wybrana na drugą kadencję na stanowisko Przewodniczącej Komisji. Będzie przewodniczyła zespołowi komisarzy - po jednym z każdego kraju UE - którzy będą zgłaszali i monitorowali wdrażanie przepisów UE przez kolejnych pięć lat.    
 
Wybór Przewodniczącego Komisji Europejskiej jest jednym z pierwszych zadań Parlamentu po wyborach europejskich. 
    
Głowy państw UE wyznaczają kandydata na Przewodniczącego Komisji z uwzględnieniem wyników wyborów europejskich.    
   
Kandydat taki musi uzyskać aprobatę Parlamentu przy wsparciu większości posłów plus jeden w głosowaniu tajnym.   
   
Jeżeli dany kandydat nie uzyska wymaganej większości, Rada Europejska musi przedstawić alternatywnego kandydata w ciągu miesiąca.   
   
Więcej na ten temat: https://elections.europa.eu/pl/commission-president/

Parlament Europejski ponownie wybrał von der Leyen na stanowisko Przewodniczącej Komisji.

Kim jest Roberta Metsola, Przewodnicząca Parlamentu Europejskiego, która została wybrana na drugą kadencję w lipcu 2024 r.? Jak została wybrana i jaka jest jej rola? 
 
Co dwa i pół roku Parlament Europejski wybiera osobę reprezentującą go w kontaktach z innymi instytucjami UE i resztą świata. Przewodniczący Parlamentu wybierany jest w głosowaniu tajnym, odbywającym się na pierwszej sesji plenarnej po wyborach.
 
Stanowisko zdobywa kandydat, który otrzyma absolutną większość oddanych głosów. 
 
Przewodniczący kieruje także działaniami Parlamentu, przewodniczy sesjom plenarnym i ogłasza ostateczne przyjęcie budżetu UE. Funkcje obejmują również przedstawianie stanowiska Parlamentu na początku każdego zgromadzenia Komisji Europejskiej. 
 
Więcej informacji znajdziesz na stronie: https://elections.europa.eu/pl/parliament-president/

Roberta Metsola: poznajcie Przewodniczącą Parlamentu Europejskiego

W 1995 r. prezydent Irlandii Mary Robinson powiedziała w Parlamencie Europejskim, że Europa ma kluczowe znaczenie dla budowania trwałego pokoju na wyspie Irlandii. 

Pierwsza kobieta prezydent Irlandii, powiedziała, że UE musi nadal wykorzystywać swoje uprawnienia, aby pomóc w zakończeniu konfliktów, podnieść poziom życia wszystkich Europejczyków i zmniejszyć ubóstwo na całym świecie. 

*Obejrzyj całe przemówienie na kanale multimedialnym Parlamentu Europejskiego http://epyoutube.eu/mmc_mary_robinson

Przemówienie Mary Robinson w sprawie irlandzkiego pojednania | Parlament Europejski

Pakistańska aktywistka na rzecz praw dziewcząt Malala Yousafzai zwróciła się do Parlamentu Europejskiego na temat znaczenia edukacji w krajach o niskich dochodach. Wygłosiła przemówienie odbierając Nagrodę im. Sacharowa za wolność myśli za rok 2013. * Pełne przemówienie dostępne jest w Centrum Multimedialnym Parlamentu Europejskiego: http://epyoutube.eu/q5wV

Przemówienie Malali Yousafzai na temat edukacji | Parlament Europejski

Liderka Liberii Ellen Johnson Sirleaf wezwała do międzynarodowej pomocy, aby zapobiec nawrotowi przemocy po 14 latach wojny domowej w jej kraju. Pierwsza kobieta wybrana na prezydenta kraju afrykańskiego przemawiała w Parlamencie Europejskim we wrześniu 2006 roku, zaledwie osiem miesięcy po objęciu urzędu. Powiedziała, że Liberyjczycy byli zdecydowani na pozostawienie za sobą konfliktu, który zakończył się w 2003 roku. Mówiła o zniszczeniach wojennych, wyzwaniach odbudowy i pojednania oraz potrzebie międzynarodowej pomocy na rzecz zrównoważonego rozwoju. * Obejrzyj pełne przemówienie w Centrum Multimedialnym Parlamentu Europejskiego: http://epyoutube.eu/SpeechEllenJohnson

Przemówienie Ellen Johnson Sirleaf na temat Liberii | Parlament Europejski

Laureat Pokojowej Nagrody Nobla Denis Mukwege wypowiada się przeciwko wykorzystywaniu gwałtu i przemocy wobec kobiet jako broni wojennej. To on założył szpital Panzi w Bukavu w Demokratycznej Republice Konga. Jako ginekolog pomógł tysiącom kobiet, które były ofiarami przemocy seksualnej i ze względu na płeć w swoim kraju. W 2014 roku za jego pracę Parlament Europejski przyznał mu Nagrodę im. Sacharowa za wolność myśli. Cztery lata później przyznano mu Pokojową Nagrodę Nobla Nieustannie podnosi świadomość społeczną na temat przemocy seksualnej wobec kobiet podczas konfliktów zbrojnych. * Obejrzyj całe przemówienie w Centrum Multimedialnym Parlamentu Europejskiego: http://epyoutube.eu/SpeechMukwege

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