Coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, Disability Rights Week will include Parliament committees across all policy fields, as well as lead MEPs, hosting debates and events on the EU’s disability policies, assessing whether they are empowering people with disabilities to live on an equal footing and realise their full … Read more
In her introductory speech to the Employment and Social Affairs and to the Culture and Education committees, Ms Mînzatu said that, if confirmed, she would focus on preparedness, quality jobs and social fairness. Ms Mînzatu said she intends to launch an European Dialogue to listen to people’s expectations regarding work and work-life balance, as well … Read more
The chair and political group coordinators will meet at 18.30 to assess the performance and qualification of the Commissioner-designate. In his introductory speech, Mr Micallef presented his plans to ensure intergenerational fairness, respond to the needs of future generations, and protect young people, particularly their mental health. He also stressed the need to support the … Read more
The five shortlisted films were announced on Wednesday by the European Parliament first vice-president Sabine Verheyen (EPP, DE), and the chair of the Committee on Culture and Education Nela Riehl (Greens, EFA, DE). The announcement event took place for the first time at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Following the announcement, vice-president Verheyen said: “European … Read more
A committee bureau (Chair and up to four Vice-chairs) is elected for a two- and- a- half- year mandate. Committees deal with legislative proposals, appoint negotiating teams to conduct talks with EU ministers, adopt reports, organise hearings and scrutinise other EU bodies and institutions. This text will be continuously updated throughout the day. More information … Read more
The following representatives of the nominated films are expected to attend the ceremony: “20,000 Species of Bees” – Estíbaliz URRESOLA SOLAGUREN, Director “Fallen Leaves” – Alma PÖYSTI, Actress “On the Adamant” – Nicolas PHILIBERT, Director and Gilles SACUTO, Producer “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” – Anna HINTS, Director and Marianne OSTRAT, Producer “The Teachers’ Lounge” – Johannes … Read more
Under the new law, adopted by 464 votes in favour to 92 against and 65 abstentions, member states will be obliged to protect media independence and all forms of interventions in editorial decisions will be banned. Protecting journalists’ work Authorities will be prohibited from pressing journalists and editors to disclose their sources, including by detaining … Read more
Belgium holds the Presidency of the Council until June 2024 included. Economic and Monetary Affairs Protecting taxpayers and their purchasing power while restoring citizens’ trust in financial institutions would be the overarching priority, Finance Minister Vincent Van Peteghem told MEPs on 22 January. He said the economic governance review, deepening the capital markets union, reaching … Read more
In a resolution adopted by 532 votes to 61 and 33 abstentions, MEPs ask for the imbalance in revenue allocation from the music streaming market to be addressed, as it currently leaves a majority of authors and performers with very low compensation. They insist on a new EU legal framework for the sector, for which … Read more
In a resolution adopted on Tuesday by 495 votes to 109 and 92 abstentions, MEPs call for media to stop spreading stigmatising narratives that dehumanise members of particular ethnic or racial groups, for example by targeting migrants as the source of economic and social problems. They propose to stop EU and state funding for media … Read more
