Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash MEPs have call on NATO allies to “honour their commitment” to Ukraine and pave the way for Kyiv to be invited to join the defence alliance. In the resolution, adopted with 425 votes in favour, 38 against with 42 abstentions, MEPs stress that they expect that the “accession process will start after…
Photo by Malu Laker on Unsplash Young people should receive the same pay and social security benefits as other workers, including the same minimum wages, which is still not the case in all Member States The EU and Member States need to put an end to discriminatory practices against young people, such as low youth minimum wages and…
Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash The European Parliament has issued its Spring 2023 Eurobarometer survey showing citizens’ “strong support” for democracy and a high awareness of the upcoming European elections. One year ahead of the next European elections, public interest in these elections has measurably increased. A clear majority of citizens (56%) are interested in the next…
Photo by Amit Lahav on Unsplash Around 10,000 young people from the EU and beyond last weekend discussed Europe’s future, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and the 2024 European elections. On Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June, the European Youth Event 2023 (EYE2023) featured more than 300 in-person and hybrid activities – debates, discussions, networking…
European Parliament’s special committee on foreign interference and disinformation (INGE) MEPs have voted on their position on the reforms to strengthen the integrity, transparency and accountability of the European Parliament. The report – approved by a large majority – gives the Parliament and its members clear guidelines on transparency and on how to protect the European…
Photo by Saif71.com on Unsplash Members of the European Parliament have adopted a report on combating sexual harassment in the EU. It is the 5th such report since the #MeToo movement swept through the globe. The report reiterates calls for the European Parliament to implement mandatory anti-harassment trainings for MEPs and staff, reforming the committees dealing with harassment complaints and…
Photo by Jorgen Hendriksen on Unsplash Around 10,000 young people from the EU and beyond will next month meet in Strasbourg and online to discuss Europe’s future, against the backdrop of the war against Ukraine and upcoming European elections. On Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June, the European Youth Event 2023 (EYE 2023) will feature more than 300…
Photo by Shaunak De on Unsplash Despite some lobbying efforts MEPs voted to defend the human rights of millions of workers and protect the environment. The outcome is the result of a four year battle alongside activists and NGOs. The adopted text includes many of the Left in the European Parliament’s priorities to ensure the responsibility and accountability…
Photo by Ghiffari Haris on Unsplash The European Greens will vote on the adoption of the system of leading candidates (Spitzenkandidaten) for their 2024 EU election campaign. The European Greens will this weekend vote on the adoption of the system of leading candidates (Spitzenkandidaten) for their 2024 EU election campaign. They are also expected to welcome four new…
On 24 May Taiwan’s Ambassador Remus Li-Kuo Chen, together with members of staff from Taiwan’s Representative Office and their families, attended the “Health for All, Taiwan can Help – the bid to support Taiwan’s entry into WHA” event held at the Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament. The occasion was organized by…
