At a glance:  The European Parliament highlights women’s safety in digital spaces during European Gender Equality Week; the Subcommittee on Human Rights marks Human Rights Defenders Day with a high-level conference; and Parliament President Roberta Metsola to meet with the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.

Krátke správy – 10/12/2024 - slovenčina

Dve tretiny mladých ľudí v Európskej únii chcú svojou prácou prispieť k prechodu na zelené hospodárstvo, inými slovami k ekologickej transformácii. 45 % mladých Európanov však uvádza, že im na to chýbajú potrebné zručnosti. Ak chcú mladí ľudia čeliť súčasným environmentálnym a klimatickým výzvam, treba im poskytnúť vedomosti a nástroje na ich riešenie. Preto vznikol projekt „zelené mestá programu Erasmus“, ktorý má mladým environmentalistom ponúkať platené stáže i dobrovoľnícku prácu na miestnych zelených projektoch.

Vznik klimatického akčného zboru pre mladých Európanov

At a glance: Moldova’s reform facility under review by the Committee on Budgetary Control; Gender Equality Week with gender mainstreaming and the gender pay gap.

Krátke správy – 09/12/2024 - slovenčina

Current state-of-the-art hardware is not optimised for machine learning, and both academic and private sector research is already leading to new designs. At the same time, the need for more time- and energy-efficient machine-learning hardware is increasing as more consumers and companies want access to machine-learning applications. The EU has the opportunity to leverage its strong regulatory framework for AI products as a mark of trust and safety, while also investing to support the next generation of hardware, opening up a new market for Europe's high tech industry. What would happen if the EU formulated a cohesive plan to support these technologies through both research and economic policy?

EPRS Science and Technology podcast - What if Europe championed new AI hardware?

The European Parliament's Sakharov Prize honours the work of people who stand up for these freedoms and rights. This year's Sakharov Prize is to be awarded to María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela's democratic forces, and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia. They represent all Venezuelans both inside and outside the country who are fighting to restore freedom and democracy.

EPRS policy podcast - Laureates of the 2024 Sakharov Prize

At a glance: Parliament’s Budgetary Control Committee holds a hearing with the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, on diplomatic spending; final budget review hearing to take place with Commissioner Serafin; European Parliament concludes Disability Rights Week with calls for inclusion.

Krátke správy – 06/12/2024 - slovenčina

At a glance: EU deforestation law delayed until the end of 2025; MEPs highlight global setbacks in women’s rights; and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs examines financial services for women.

Krátke správy – 05/12/2024 - slovenčina

At a glance: EU Leaders head to Warsaw for Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU prep; the Subcommittee on Security and Defence will meet the first EU Defence Commissioner and a landmark EU survey on violence against women released.

Krátke správy – 04/12/2024 - slovenčina

At a glance: European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, to hold her second monetary dialogue of the 10th legislative term; MEPs to review child rights on the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; and the Development Committee to discuss food insecurity with experts.

Krátke správy – 03/12/2024 - slovenčina

At a glance: Parliament to hold first Ukraine Facility Dialogue on EUR 50 billion EU support programme; the role of EU trade policy in reducing dependencies and boosting sustainability; and Disability Rights Week.

Krátke správy – 02/12/2024 - slovenčina

Od 80. rokov minulého storočia sa vírus HIV vďaka celosvetovému pokroku v oblasti liečby a prevencie zmenil zo smrteľnej diagnózy na ochorenie, ktoré možno vhodne zvolenou liečbou zvládať. Na celom svete sa ním doposiaľ nakazilo viac ako 88 miliónov ľudí, z ktorých 42 miliónov zomrelo. Dnes žije s vírusom HIV asi 40 miliónov osôb, z toho približne 810 000 v EÚ. Hoci zdravotnícke systémy spadajú do pôsobnosti jednotlivých členských štátov, Únia podporuje cezhraničné programy, financuje výskum prostredníctvom programu Horizont Európa a podporuje kampane v oblasti verejného zdravia. EÚ je tiež odhodlaná plniť ciele stanovené v Spoločnom programe OSN pre HIV/AIDS – tzv. ciele 95-95-95. Toto číselné vyjadrenie znamená, že do roku 2025 by 95 % ľudí nakazených vírusom HIV malo poznať svoj zdravotný stav, 95 % z nich by malo dostávať adekvátnu liečbu a u 95 % z takto liečených osôb by sa malo dosiahnuť výrazné potlačenie vírusu. V tejto časti zo série Vyššou kvalitou k lepšej legislatíve sa zameriame na to, akú zásadnú úlohu zohráva EÚ pri prevencii nákazy vírusom HIV, boji proti stigmatizácii a zlepšovaní života v členských krajinách EÚ. Cieľom je dosiahnuť do roku 2030 budúcnosť bez HIV.

Skoncovanie s epidémiou HIV do roku 2030

At a glance: Parliament approves over EUR 116 million in aid for flood recovery in Germany and Italy and calls for expanded solidarity fund; MEPs demand accountability for irregularities in Georgia’s disputed parliamentary elections; MEPs and the Commission discuss strengthening children’s rights on 35th anniversary of UN Convention.

Krátke správy – 29/11/2024 - slovenčina

At a glance: Parliament approves the College of Commissioners; MEPs vote for the 2025 EU  budget; MEPS debate the targeting of Baltic Sea critical infrastructure.

Krátke správy – 28/11/2024 - slovenčina

At a glance: President Metsola calls for stronger EU action to end violence against women; Parliament reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression; MEPs to discuss strengthening children’s rights on 35th anniversary of UN convention.

Krátke správy – 27/11/2024 - slovenčina

At a glance: Parliament to vote on the new European Commission tomorrow; MEPs will vote on the 2025 EU budget and debate the outcomes of the COP29 climate conference

Krátke správy – 26/11/2024 - slovenčina

At a glance: a new European Parliament plenary session kicks off in Strasbourg today; Parliament and the Commission discuss the crisis in the Middle East; MEPs to debate Baltic Sea infrastructure sabotage and address violence against women.

Krátke správy – 25/11/2024 - slovenčina

On 19-20 December, EU Heads of State or Government review the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Kyiv, amidst the uncertainty of the new US administration’s approach to the conflict. The European Council also assesses the situation in the Middle East, following the recent ceasefire in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, while the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists and there are still dozens of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

Other topics for leaders include the EU’s geopolitical role, crisis prevention and response, and migration management.

The December 2024 European Council is the first chaired by incoming President António Costa, who on 1 December replaced Charles Michel as President. The new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen also took office on 1 December, following the confirmation vote in plenary on 27 November.

European Council, 19-20 December 2024

President Metsola presented the Sakharov Prize 2024 to Venezuela’s Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado at a ceremony on 17th of December&nbsp;in Strasbourg.

Opening the award ceremony of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024, President Metsola said: "In their quest for justice, democracy and the rule of law, Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado are fearlessly upholding values that millions of Venezuelans and the European Parliament hold so dear. This award is not just a recognition but also a reminder that the fight for freedom is never in vain. The future of Venezuela belongs to its people and the European Parliament stands proudly with them." 
 
María Corina Machado, represented in the ceremony by her daughter Ana Corina Sosa,&nbsp;was elected opposition candidate for the Venezuelan presidency on behalf of the ‘United Democratic Platform’ in 2023, before being disqualified by the government-controlled National Electoral Council. 
 
Edmundo González Urrutia, a diplomat and politician who succeeded Machado as the main opposition candidate after her disqualification, denounced the failure to publish the official results of the July 2024 presidential elections and contested Nicolás Maduro’s declared victory. He left Venezuela in September 2024, following the issuing of an arrest warrant against him, and was given refuge in Spain.

Sakharov Prize 2024

Following the presidential election in the US, MEPs discuss&nbsp;the future of EU-US relations under the new administration.

&nbsp;The debate with Council and Commission representatives on 13 November 2024 on the implications of Donald Trump’s victory for transatlantic relations is expected to centre on a variety of issues, including future EU-US cooperation on Russia, China, the Middle East and climate change.

On security and military cooperation, the Republican Party demands a reduction in US military assistance to Ukraine and the future US president has criticised Europe for not spending enough on defence. Trade between the US and EU is also expected to be debated as the president-elect wants to impose new tariffs on products coming from Europe.

EU - USA

Valéry Giscard d'Estaing&nbsp;(2 February 1926 - 2 December 2020) was a French politician and President of the French Republic from 1974 to 1981.

He served as a member of the European Parliament from 1989 to 1993, being a Member of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party Group. He was also the President of the European Convention from 2002 to 2003.

On 2nd of December 2021, the European Parliament organised&nbsp;a ceremony in Strasbourg as a tribute to&nbsp;Valery Giscard d'Estaing. This date commemorates the 1st anniversary of his death.

European tribute to Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

Faced with a growing international terrorist threat, the European Union (EU) is playing an ever more ambitious role in counter-terrorism.&nbsp;Even though primary responsibility for combating crime and ensuring security lies with the Member States, the EU provides cooperation, coordination and (to some extent) harmonisation tools, as well as financial support, to address this borderless phenomenon.

EU spending in the area of counter-terrorism has increased over the years and is set to grow in the future, to allow for better cooperation between national law enforcement authorities and enhanced support by the EU bodies in charge of security, such as Europol and eu-LISA.

The action plan to reinforce the fight against the financing of terrorism focuses on two main strands of action: tracing terrorists through financial movements and preventing them from moving funds or other assets and disrupting the sources of revenue used by terrorist organisations, by targeting their capacity to raise funds.

In April the European Parliament adopted a new regulation that will target content such as texts, images, sound recordings or videos, including live transmissions, that incite, solicit or contribute to terrorist offences, provide instructions for such offences or solicit people to participate in a terrorist group. It will also cover material that provides guidance on how to make and use explosives, firearms and other weapons for terrorist purposes.

Hosting service providers will have to remove or disable access to flagged terrorist content in all member states within one hour of receiving a removal order from the competent authority. Member states will adopt rules on penalties, the degree of which will take into account the nature of the breach and the size of company responsible.

Fight against terrorism

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

Malta joined the European Union 1st May 2004 and it has been a member of the Schengen area since 21st December 2007.

Malta is a single-chamber parliamentary republic with a head of government - the prime minister - and a head of state - the president - whose role is largely ceremonial. The country is divided into 5 regions. Each has its own regional committee, which serves as the intermediary between local and national government.

There are 6 members of the European Parliament from Malta.

EU - Malta

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.

ITRE - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

IMCO - Committee on Iternal Market and Consumer Protection

&nbsp;The hearings of Commissioners-designate started&nbsp;on 4 November and take place until 12 November.&nbsp;

The European Parliament invites Commissioners-designate to appear before the appropriate committees for hearings in order to scrutinise if they are suitable for the posts they have been assigned to.&nbsp; Ahead of the hearings, Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs scrutinised&nbsp;the declarations of interests of the Commissioners-designate.&nbsp;

The hearings are&nbsp;followed by meetings in which the committee chair and group representatives (coordinators) of the various committees&nbsp;assess whether a Commissioner-designate is qualified both to be a member of the College and to carry out the particular duties they have been assigned.

Once all hearings are completed, the Conference of Committee Chairs will assess the outcome of the confirmation hearings and forward its conclusions to the Conference of Presidents. The latter will conduct the final evaluation and decide whether to close the hearings. After the hearings have been concluded, Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen will present the full College of Commissioners and its programme in plenary.

Confirmation hearings

The alleged attempts to influence MEPs unveiled loopholes in Parliament’s internal rules, alongside other issues, says&nbsp;Special Committee on Foreign Interference. Interference attempts are a “widespread phenomenon that must be countered as vigorously as possible”, warn MEPs, expressing their “deep shock and condemnation of the allegations of corruption, money laundering and participation in a criminal organisation” by three MEPs, one former MEP and one parliamentary assistant.

The committee has identified “numerous loopholes in Parliament’s integrity and transparency rules” and calls for President Metsola’s&nbsp;14-point proposal to&nbsp;reform Parliament’s rules to be put into concrete actions as soon as possible.

MEPs demand also that compliance with the six-month cooling-off period for former MEPs should be monitored by the new&nbsp;EU ethics body. Parliament should introduce a monitoring system and rules for revoking access for former MEPs who lobby on behalf of high-risk countries beyond the cooling-off period.

Parliament has also reacted to corruption&nbsp;allegations &nbsp;with immediate changes and demands for measures to close loopholes in existing transparency rules. In&nbsp;&nbsp;December 2022,&nbsp;Parliament&nbsp;adopted a resolution on the suspicions of corruption by Qatar and the broader need for more transparency in the EU institutions.

Fight against corruption, corruption and money laundering

In March 2021, the European Commission adopted the Strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030. The Strategy builds on the results of the previous European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, which paved the way to a barrier-free Europe and to empower persons with disabilities so they can enjoy their rights and participate fully in society and economy.

Despite the progress made in the past decade, persons with disabilities still face considerable barriers and have a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion.

The objective of this Strategy is to progress towards ensuring that all persons with disabilities in Europe, regardless of their sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, age or sexual orientation enjoy their human rights, have equal opportunities, equal access to participate in society and economy, are able to decide where, how and with whom they live, move freely in the EU regardless of their support needs and no longer experience discrimination.

The EU and its Member States are committed to improving social and economic situation of disabled people building on the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU and on the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU. The European Union and all its Member States are party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

European Disability Strategy

The EU has developed a policy to support the gradual integration of the Western Balkan countries with the Union. The EU aims to promote peace, stability and economic development in the region&nbsp;and open up the prospect of EU integration.

In order to apply for EU membership a country has to be European and respect the EU’s democratic values. It also needs stable institutions guaranteeing democracy and the rule of law; a functioning market economy; and the ability to take on and carry out the obligations of EU membership.

Parliament is fully involved in the Stabilisation and Association Process &nbsp;and must also consent to any new accession to the EU. In addition, through its budgetary powers, it has direct influence over the amounts allocated to the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance. Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs appoints standing rapporteurs for all candidate and potential candidate countries. Parliament expresses its positions on enlargement in the form of annual resolutions responding to the Commission’s latest annual country reports.

On 1&nbsp;July&nbsp;2013, Croatia became the first of the seven countries to join, and Montenegro, Serbia, the Republic of North Macedonia and Albania are official candidates. Accession negotiations and chapters have been opened with Montenegro and Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo are potential candidate countries.

EU Enlargement - Western Balkans

Mr TAJANI was elected President of the European Parliament on 17 January 2017. 

The President chairs the plenary sittings of Parliament, the Conference of the Presidents of Political Groups and the Bureau of Parliament. The President is responsible for the application of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, and, to this end, oversees all the activities of Parliament and its bodies. The President represents Parliament in all legal matters. He addresses the European Council prior to each of its meetings, stating Parliament's viewpoint on the subjects on the agenda in the framework of a debate with the heads of state and government. The President represents Parliament in its international relations, and, in this connection, undertakes official visits within and outside the EU. The President signs the EU budget into being following Parliament's vote on it at second reading. During the procedure, the President chairs the EP/Council conciliation delegations. The President may, under the EP/Council codecision procedure, chair the EP/Council conciliation committee.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President's Agenda

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

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

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

Biodiversity Strategy 2030

MEPs debate a report evaluating the work of the outgoing EU Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, in 2023. 

O’Reilly’s term ends in February 2025. On Tuesday, Parliament will elect the new European Ombudsman, with six candidates vying for the position. The European Ombudsman is an independent and impartial body, tasked with holding the EU institutions and agencies to account and promoting good administration.

Debate on the activities of the European Ombudsman with Emily O'Reily

Last minute briefing on December Plenary session

Last minute briefing on Plenary session

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in a series of events to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. She participates in the commemoration at American Military Cemetery of Hamm (Luxembourg), meets with Belgian and Luxemburgish authorities at Senningen Castle (Luxembourg) and joins the ceremony in Bastogne (Belgium).

The Battle of the Bulge, or Ardennes Offensive, was the final significant German offensive on the Western Front in World War II, occurring from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945. It was launched in the heavily forested Ardennes area, situated between Belgium and Luxembourg. The goal of the offensive was to disrupt the Allies' use of the Belgian port of Antwerp and to divide their lines, enabling the Germans to encircle and defeat the four Allied armies, ultimately forcing the western Allies to negotiate a peace treaty favorable to the Axis powers.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the ceremony for the commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge

Roberta METSOLA, EP President Official visit to Madrid (Spain)

EP's Press Service briefing with the Parliament’s political group spokespersons

EP's Press Service briefing ahead of December EP Plenary

High-Level Conference - Standing with the People of Belarus

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, receives the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia SANDU

During an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, addresses the situation in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasizes that this moment marks a historic opportunity for the Syrian people to rebuild their nation based on dignity, freedom, and justice, and for a Syrian-led and inclusive dialogue to ensure a peaceful transition, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

The EU pledges support for Syria’s territorial integrity, the protection of minorities, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Kallas stresses the importance of avoiding further violence and upholding international humanitarian law. The EU remains committed to working with international partners and supporting UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen in facilitating Syria’s transition toward stability and democracy.

Extraordinary AFET (committee on Foreign Affairs) meeting, exchange of views with Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the situation in Syria

EP President Roberta Metsola visits Malta, where she meets students from the Mediterranean College of Sport and St Albert the Great College and takes part in a discussion organised by the Malta Business Network.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, official visit to Malta

Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and political groups’ leaders) travel to Warsaw to meet with Poland’s government well as political group members of the Sejm to prepare the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, which will run from January to June 2025. EP President Metsola also has a bilateral meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (Thursday).

Conference of Presidents in Poland

Members of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee hear from Christine Lagarde, first in her capacity as President of the European Central Bank and then as Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board. Economic governance, geo-political risks, and the cost of living are all expected to feature prominently in the discussions. The hearings are followed by another debate with Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board (Wednesday).

ECON-Monetary dialogue with Christine Lagarde

The Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee meets with TikTok representatives to discuss the platform's adherence to the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), particularly in the context of recent European elections. Caroline Greer, TikTok’s Director of Public Policy, and Brie Pegum, Global Head of Product, Authenticity and Transparency, will address questions on how the company ensures a safe and transparent online space during election periods.

MEPs focus on TikTok's risk management strategies to combat disinformation, manage recommender systems, and provide third-party data access, especially concerning Romania's ongoing elections. The DSA, in full effect since February 2024, requires platforms to tackle illegal content and societal risks proactively. This exchange reflects Parliament's commitment to ensuring compliance with EU rules and safeguarding democratic processes.

IMCO Debate on the compliance of TikTok with the EU Digital Services Act

EP President Roberta Metsola meets Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa

MEPs approve a deal on 2025’s EU budget to address current challenges and managing repayment costs for the EU’s recovery plan.
During negotiations with member states, Parliament obtained more than €230 million in funding beyond the Commission's initial draft proposal, to better focus on key EU programmes and policies aimed at improving people's lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing challenges like climate, health, migration or defence. Negotiators also agreed on a solution to cover repayment costs for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI).
The preliminary figures are €199.44 billion in commitment appropriations and €155.21 billion in payment appropriations.

EU Budget for 2025

Following a debate with President-elect Ursula von der Leyen on her team and programme, MEPs will vote on approving the new College of Commissioners. Parliament’s committees subjected each Commissioner-designate to individual public hearings  between 4 and 12 November. MEPs assessed their suitability to become Commissioners, as well as their ability to carry out the duties linked to their respective portfolios. Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and the political groups’ leaders) declared the Commissioner-designate hearings process complete on Wednesday 20 November. 

The full Parliament vote on the entire list of candidates in a roll call vote. To be confirmed, the College of Commissioners needs the endorsement of a majority of the votes cast (rule 129(7) of the EP Rules of Procedure). Any political group or at least one-twentieth of MEPs (low threshold) may table a motion for a resolution. Once elected by Parliament and after its formal appointment by the European Council via a qualified majority, the new European Commission is expected to take up its duties on 1 December 2024.

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and its programme

MEPs and the Commission discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, the role of UNRWA, and the need to release all hostages.

With violence in the Middle East intensifying with Israel’s attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, humanitarian organizations are warning of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. According to UN sources, the number of aid shipments into the Gaza Strip is now lower than at any time over the past year and there is “a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas within the northern Gaza Strip.” MEPs will also discuss the essential role of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA in the region. In his statement of 1 November 2024, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell emphasised UNRWA's life-saving work in Gaza.

MEPs adopted a number of resolutions in the last 12 months, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

Continued escalation in the Middle East: the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region and the need to release all hostages

MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, in a resolution.

When addressing the European Parliament on Tuesday 19 November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that “Putin has brought 11,000 North Korean troops to Ukraine’s border” (...) and that “the contingent may grow to 100,0000”. Many of these troops have recently been reported as having been deployed as part of Russia’s airborne units and marines in the Kursk region, another growing sign of the increasing military cooperation between the regimes in Moscow and Pyongyang.

A statement issued by Parliament’s leaders on 19 November 2024 called on the EU to “step up support for Ukraine in every way, including politically, financially, militarily and with humanitarian aid” and reiterated that “we stand with and support Ukraine in every possible way until its victory.”

Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia

MEPs discuss the state of play and emerging trends in the combat against violence against women within the EU and internationally. On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs highlight the persistence of gender-based violence across the world and call on the new Commission to act. They underscore the need to fully implement existing EU legislation and stand firm in the face of a growing backlash against gender equality and women’s rights.  

In April 2024, the European Parliament approved the first ever EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence. Member states have until 14 June 2027 to make the necessary changes in their national legislation. With support from the European Parliament, on 1 October 2023 the EU joined the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

AFET SEDE - Exchange of views with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO

FISC Subcommittee - Public hearing on “The Impact of Taxation on Gender Equality in the EU”

ENVI AGRI joint committees - Public Hearing

Joint committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and Committee on Budgetary Control

CONT

ENVI

Committee on Budgets

BUDG

Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

ECON

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

ITRE

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

LIBE

Delegation to the EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee

Committee on Foreign Affairs

AFET

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

AGRI

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

EMPL

Committee on Foreign Affairs Jointly with SEDE and in association with the Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (DNAT)

DNAT

SEDE

Subcommittee meeting on Tax Matters

FISC

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Joint meeting HEARING Joint Committee Procedure ENVI and AGRI (CJ14)

Press conference opening remarks by Roberta METSOLA, EP President following her participation at the European Council meeting

Delegation to the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly

DACP

Panel for the Future of Science and Technology

Potreba aktualizovať európsku stratégiu v oblasti práv osôb so zdravotným postihnutím

Odporúčanie Rade o prioritách EÚ na 69. zasadnutie Komisie OSN pre postavenie žien - Priority EÚ na 69. zasadnutie Komisie OSN pre postavenie žien

Pokračovanie prerušeného rokovania

Hlasovanie

Schválenie zápisnice z predchádzajúceho rokovania

Plány Komisie zahrnúť revíziu zostávajúcich návrhov týkajúcich sa dobrých životných podmienok zvierat do svojho pracovného plánu na rok 2025

Vysvetlenie hlasovania

Schválenie zápisnice z dnešného rokovania a zaslanie prijatých textov

Termíny nasledujúcich rokovaní

Skončenie rokovania

Prerušenie zasadania

Plenary session

Delegations for relations with Palestine

DPAL

Press Briefing on the next EU long-term Budget

Pre- summit EPP

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

EP Plenary session - The urgent need for EU action to preserve nature and protect biodiversity to avoid the extinction of species

EP Plenary session - The need to ensure swift action and transparency on corruption allegations in the public sector to protect democratic integrity

EU-Western Balkan Summit

EP Plenary session - Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Andrej PLENKOVIC,  Prime Minister of Croatia

EP Plenary session - Tackling abusive subcontracting and labour market intermediaries

EP Plenary session - Promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining and the right to strike in the EU

Press briefing on the next EU long-term Budget (The Multiannual Financial Framework)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with António COSTA, President of the European Council

Press conference on setting up a standing committee on Security and Defence

EP Plenary session - Restoring the EU’s competitive edge - the need for an impact assessment on the Green Deal policies

Sakharov Prize 2024 - Meeting with Venezuelan diaspora

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Parliament’s statements - Preparation of the EU-Western Balkans Summit

Sakharov Youth Seminar

Civil society organisations meet with the European Parliament’s 2024 Sakharov Prize laureates and finalists

V júni sa milióny Európanov zúčastnili hlasovania v najväčších nadnárodných voľbách na svete. Hlasy už boli spočítané a boli zvolení noví poslanci EP, tak sa pozrime, ako vyzerá nový Európsky parlament. Koľko poslancov EP je v každej politickej skupine? Koľko poslancov EP má každá krajina? Koho zvolili za predsedu Európskeho parlamentu a Európskej komisie?

Aké je zloženie nového Európskeho parlamentu?

V júni sa milióny Európanov zúčastnili hlasovania v najväčších nadnárodných voľbách na svete. Hlasy už boli spočítané a boli zvolení noví poslanci EP, tak sa pozrime, ako vyzerá nový Európsky parlament. 
 
Koľko poslancov EP je v každej politickej skupine? Koľko poslancov EP má každá krajina? Koho zvolili za predsedu Európskeho parlamentu a Európskej komisie?

Aké je zloženie nového Európskeho parlamentu? – 9:16

V júli 2024 Európsky parlament potvrdil Ursule von der Leyenovej druhé funkčné obdobie na pozícii predsedníčky Komisie. Bude viesť kolégium komisárov – jedného z každej krajiny EÚ – a v nasledujúcich piatich rokoch budú spoločne navrhovať nové právne predpisy EÚ a dohliadať na ich uplatňovanie.    
 
Zvolenie predsedu či predsedníčky Európskej komisie patrí medzi prvé úlohy Parlamentu po voľbách do EP. 
    
Lídri krajín EÚ nominujú kandidáta na post predsedu Komisie a zohľadňujú pritom výsledky európskych volieb.    
   
Tohto kandidáta musí potvrdiť Parlament v tajnom hlasovaní, pričom musí získať podporu väčšiny zúčastnených poslancov zvýšenú minimálne o jeden hlas.   
   
Ak kandidát nezíska potrebnú väčšinu hlasov, Európska rada musí do mesiaca predložiť meno iného kandidáta.   
   
Viac informácií: https://elections.europa.eu/sk/commission-president/

Európsky parlament opätovne zvolil von der Leyenovú za predsedníčku Komisie

Kto je Roberta Metsola, predsedníčka Európskeho parlamentu, ktorú v júli 2024 druhýkrát zvolili na tento post? Ako ju vybrali a akú má úlohu? 
 
Každého dva a pol roka si Európsky parlament vyberá človeka, ktorý ho zastupuje pri jednania s ďalšími inštitúciami v EÚ a na svetovej scéne. Prezident alebo prezidentka Parlamentu sa volí v tajnom hlasovaní a voľba sa koná na prvom plenárnom zasadnutí po voľbách.
 
Post získa kandidát, ktorý v hlasovaní dosiahne absolútnu väčšinu. 
 
Prezident riadi aj činnosť Parlamentu, predsedá plenárnym zasadnutiam a vyhlasuje konečné schválenie rozpočtu EÚ. Medzi jeho úlohy patrí aj stanovenie pohľadu Parlamentu na začiatku každého stretnutia Európskej rady. 
 
Viac informácií nájdete v našom článku: https://elections.europa.eu/sk/parliament-president/

Roberta Metsola: zoznámte sa s predsedníčkou Európskeho parlamentu

V roku 2015 nemecká kancelárka Angela Merkelová a francúzsky prezident François Hollande naliehali na európske krajiny, aby spoločne prevzali zodpovednosť za prijímanie žiadateľov o azyl. V uvedenom roku čelila EÚ nevídanej migračnej vlne, keď do EÚ ilegálne prichádzali stovky tisíc ľudí, pričom mnohí utekali pred vojnou v Sýrii. Väčšina z nich mierila do Nemecka a zopár ďalších krajín. Počas historického spoločného vystúpenia v Európskom parlamente kancelárka Merkelová a prezident Hollande vyzvali na spoločný postup s cieľom riešiť základné príčiny tejto krízy. *Celé vystúpenie si môžete pozrieť na multimediálnom kanáli Európskeho parlamentu: http://epfacebook.eu/SpeechMerkelHollande

Vystúpenia Angely Merkelovej a Françoisa Hollanda v súvislosti s migračnou krízou | Európsky parlament

Pelagie utiekla z Konžskej demokratickej republiky, pretože sa obávala o život. S pomocou charitatívnej organizácie Refugees Welcome Italia našla nový domov v Ríme.Todor pracuje ako právnik v bulharskom stredisku pre právnu pomoc z názvom Hlas, čo je mimovládna organizácia, ktorá pomáha utečencom integrovať sa a poskytuje im právnu podporu.Prostredníctvom iniciatív ako Fond pre azyl, migráciu a integráciu EÚ pomáha migrantom a žiadateľom o azyl, ako aj krajinám EÚ, ktoré im poskytujú útočisko.Európsky parlament podporuje celoúnijný prístup k výzvam, ktoré predstavuje migrácia.

Riešenie výziev migrácie v EÚ: Pelagie a Todor

Meet Mireya, a together.eu volunteer whose main goal in the last few months has been to spread the word on EU elections!

Everyone’s voice counts in the upcoming vote, this is why, with her teammates, she organised an event to let people air their concerns, hopes and dreams for the EU.

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Getting the vote out in Madrid with Mireya, a together.eu volunteer! - 9:16 EE24

A global pandemic, war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living crisis: the 2019-2024 European Parliament stepped up as people faced unprecedented challenges.

Parliament responded with measures that strengthened the EU and its economy while standing up for European values.

June’s European elections will decide how Parliament will deal with the challenges of the future.

Six big issues the European Parliament dealt with in the last five years - 9:16

Six big issues the European Parliament dealt with in the last five years

Five candidates for the European Commission presidency gathered in the European Parliament, in Brussels, to debate issues that affect everyone in the European Union, from jobs and migration to climate, innovation and security.

The Eurovision debate was organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and moderated by Martin Řezníček (Czech TV) and Annelies Beck (VRT, Belgium).

The following candidates took part:

Walter Baier (Austria, European Left)
Sandro Gozi (Italy, Renew Europe Now)
Ursula von der Leyen (Germany, European People’s Party)
Terry Reintke (Germany, European Greens)
Nicolas Schmit (Luxembourg, Party of European Socialists)

The position of each candidate on the stage, the first speaker on each topic and the order of the ‘spotlight’ interviews were decided on 16 May by a draw organised by the EBU in the European Parliament.

2024 Eurovision debate between lead candidates for the Commission presidency – EE24

2024 Eurovision debate between lead candidates for the Commission presidency - 9:16 EE24

The European Parliament has been working to protect people and the planet from the worst effects of climate change.   

 It passed ambitious and binding greenhouse gas reduction targets to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050, and backed vital funds to help Europeans meet the cost of the green transition.   

New rules encourage cleaner, more efficient energy and industry, creating new jobs and opportunities for businesses.

EU action on climate change: use your vote in June!  - 9:16

The European Parliament has been working to protect people and the planet from the worst effects of climate change.   

 It passed ambitious and binding greenhouse gas reduction targets to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050, and backed vital funds to help Europeans meet the cost of the green transition.   

New rules encourage cleaner, more efficient energy and industry, creating new jobs and opportunities for businesses.  

EU action on climate change: use your vote in June! 

Ako chránime integritu európskych inštitúcií a demokraciu v časoch názorovej polarizácie, všadeprítomných dezinformácií a cezhraničných konfliktov? Výskumníci a mimovládne organizácie v celej Európe skúmajú, akými spôsobmi možno zabezpečiť, aby boli spoločnosti odolnejšie voči krízam a zahraničným aktérom, ktorí sa snažia zasahovať do našich demokratických procesov.  

Dve takéto výskumníčky sú Julia z organizácie Clingendael Institute for International Relations v Holandsku a Katarína z Centra pre demokraciu a odolnosť v rámci organizácie GLOBSEC Policy Institute na Slovensku. Špecializujú sa na krajiny západného Balkánu a krajiny so zámerom pristúpiť k EÚ, ako je Ukrajina. 

Európsky parlament podporuje legislatívu, ktorá prispieva k posilňovaniu takéhoto výskumu, a uznáva význam nezávislých inštitúcií. Viac o tom, ako parlament bojuje s hrozbami pre demokraciu v EÚ, sa dozviete tu: https://europa.eu/!rg6kY7.

Zachovanie nezávislosti a demokracie v EÚ: Julia a Katarína EE24

Ako chránime integritu európskych inštitúcií a demokraciu v časoch názorovej polarizácie, všadeprítomných dezinformácií a cezhraničných konfliktov? Výskumníci a mimovládne organizácie v celej Európe skúmajú, akými spôsobmi možno zabezpečiť, aby boli spoločnosti odolnejšie voči krízam a zahraničným aktérom, ktorí sa snažia zasahovať do našich demokratických procesov.  

Dve takéto výskumníčky sú Julia z organizácie Clingendael Institute for International Relations v Holandsku a Katarína z Centra pre demokraciu a odolnosť v rámci organizácie GLOBSEC Policy Institute na Slovensku. Špecializujú sa na krajiny západného Balkánu a krajiny so zámerom pristúpiť k EÚ, ako je Ukrajina. 

Európsky parlament podporuje legislatívu, ktorá prispieva k posilňovaniu takéhoto výskumu, a uznáva význam nezávislých inštitúcií. Viac o tom, ako parlament bojuje s hrozbami pre demokraciu v EÚ, sa dozvieš tu: https://europa.eu/!rg6kY7.

Zachovanie nezávislosti a demokracie v EÚ: Julia a Katarína 9:16 EE24

Niekedy je zámerom ľudí, ktorí stoja za dezinformáciami, zasiať zmätok a pochybnosti.

Zahlcujú sociálne médiá početnými a protirečiacimi si verziami tej istej udalosti, nie aby nás o niečom presvedčili, ale aby šírili všeobecnú nedôveru a apatiu.

Nauč sa, ako rozpoznať túto hrozbu a bojovať proti nej tým, že si pozrieš toto video s expertmi Európskeho parlamentu.

Tu si môžeš prečítať viac o Európskom parlamente a európskych voľbách: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/portal/sk

Ako pôsobia dezinformácie | Časť 3: zahltenie informačného priestoru – 9:16 EE24

Niekedy je zámerom ľudí, ktorí stoja za dezinformáciami, zasiať zmätok a pochybnosti.

Zahlcujú sociálne médiá početnými a protirečiacimi si verziami tej istej udalosti, nie aby nás o niečom presvedčili, ale aby šírili všeobecnú nedôveru a apatiu.

Naučte sa, ako rozpoznať túto hrozbu a bojovať proti nej tým, že si pozriete toto video s expertmi Európskeho parlamentu.

Tu si môžete prečítať viac o Európskom parlamente a európskych voľbách: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/portal/sk

Ako pôsobia dezinformácie | Časť 3: zahltenie informačného priestoru – EE24

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