The European Union produces more than 2.5 billion tonnes of waste every year. It is currently updating its legislation on waste management to promote a shift to a more sustainable model known as the circular economy. In March 2020 the European Commission presented, under the European Green Deal and as part of the proposed new industrial strategy, a new circular […]
Schuman Traineeships at the European Parliament
The European Parliament offers different traineeships within its Secretariat in order to contribute to the vocational training of young citizens, and to the understanding of the working of the institution. These traineeships are awarded for a period of five months. Who can participate? Eligible candidates should: be aged 18+; hold a university-level diploma(s); have a thorough […]
MEPs to discuss citizens’ petitions related to COVID-19
Parliament’s Petitions Committee will debate citizens’ petitions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday, 30 April at 10.00. Following the large number of petitions submitted to the Parliament in the past few weeks linked to COVID-19, the Petitions Committee decided to urgently organise an extraordinary meeting to highlight and respond to citizens’ concerns. On Thursday, MEPs will examine four […]
26th March: special plenary session to speed up implementation corona measures
This Thursday the Parliament is holding a special plenary session so that the first measures to help people and business deal with the impact of the corona outbreak can be approved. The Parliament is fully supporting unprecedented measures being taken by the EU to help member states deal with the pandemic and mitigate its effects. […]
The European Parliament takes a stand on female genital mutilation
More than 200 million girls and women have undergone female genital mutilation, according to the UN. It refers to procedures involving the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genitals for non-medical reasons. Although internationally recognised as a human rights violation, about 68 million girls worldwide are […]
Addressing the risks of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence and automated processes may involve certain risks for consumers that the European Parliament wants to address. Artificial Intelligence and its risks As learning algorithms can process data sets with precision and speed beyond human capacity, artificial intelligence (AI) applications have become increasingly common in finance, healthcare, education, the legal system and beyond. However, […]
Future relations between UK and EU
Negotiations have began to determine what future relations will look like. The EU and the UK will have to decide what kind of cooperation to establish on issues such as trade, the fight against terrorism and climate change, where both sides have common interests and have much to gain from working together on these issues. […]
Declaration by EU Presidents about the future of Europe
The Presidents of the European Parliament, European Council and European Commission will make statements on the future of Europe this Friday, 31 January at 11.00 in the Parlamentarium. Following their meeting this Thursday at the Jean Monnet House in Bazoches, France, Presidents Sassoli, Michel and von der Leyen will present their reflections on Europe’s political […]
2020 EU budget: Council and Parliament reach agreement
The Council and the European Parliament today reached agreement on an EU budget for 2020 which strongly focuses on growth and competitiveness, climate action and other EU priorities such as security and management of migration. Total commitments are set at €168.7 billion. This is an increase of 1.5% compared to the 2019 budget as amended. €1.5 […]