EU Foreign Ministers agreed yesterday to condemn Iran’s attack against Israel and will explore proposals to expand sanctions against Iran. “The region does not need a full war. And the people in Gaza neither.”, said HR/VP @JosepBorrellF at the presser following Informal #FAC

The dire situation in #ukraine and the #middleeast on top of our @G7 agenda. [...] We need faster, concrete commitments to support Ukraine militarily. [...] We need to stop the escalation in the Middle East, get to ceasefire in Gaza & the liberation of all hostages, increase humanitarian aid said HR/VP Josep Borrell during G7's doorstep.

A pleasure to meet with Sauli @niinisto to start our work on the report on EU’s civilian & military preparedness, and strategic crisis management. Security is not just a matter of defence. We are facing multidimensional crises and we need a comprehensive approach to tackle them said HR/VP Josep Borrell during his meeting with former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö.

This episode of EuropeChats is the second in our two-part discussion with former Belgian Prime Minister and first permanent President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy. In the first part, TEPSA Secretary-General Jim Cloos sat down with President Van Rompuy to discuss his experience and working practices in the EUCO; in this part, they discuss the main policy priorities he had to face during his tenure as President between 2009-2014. You can watch PART 1 here: https://youtu.be/mlbG5-Mp_8M President Van Rompuy has experienced different iterations of the European Council from different perspectives: he first joined the club as Belgian Prime Minister before the Lisbon Treaty entered into force and where Foreign Ministers where thus still taking part in the meetings. Then, when he became the Institution's first permanent President, he held the position in the iteration of the EUCO currently extant in the Treaties. All of this at a time where the EU's early 21st century so-called 'perma-crisis' was gathering momentum, with the fallout of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis continuing into the 2010s, and the early days of the Refugee Crisis coming to the fore towards the end of his tenure. This episode is a discussion with Herman Van Rompuy. President Van Rompuy was Prime Minister of Belgium from 2008-2009, President of the European Council 2009-2014, and is Honorary President of the European Policy Centre. _____________ EuropeChats is TEPSA’s talk show dedicated to answering your questions about the European Union. If you ever wondered what competences the EU has, what effects its policies have on your day-to-day life, and why the EU is so important, then this show will give you all the answers you need! Every episode we will be answering your questions about Europe and the EU. Jim Cloos is TEPSA’s Secretary-General, and has spent a lifetime in the heart of Brussels. As the former Deputy Director General for General and Institutional Policy at the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union, he was involved in European decision-making at every level. He had a key role in drafting the Maastricht Treaty during the Luxembourgish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 1991, and has an intricate expertise on EU Affairs and the internal functioning of the European institutions. There is no-one better placed to answer any question about Europe that you might have. _____________ TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu Music: Worakls, 22 September 2014, Salzburg, Hungry music This video is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

This event will launch the 2024 ESPAS Global Trends Report, ‘Global Trends to 2040: Choosing Europe’s Future’ . This is the fourth ESPAS global trends report since the establishment of this inter-institutional EU foresight process in the early 2010s. As on previous occasions, it is being published in a year when the European Union embarks on a new five-year institutional cycle. The report analyses the key global trends and their possible impact on the Union, and sets out some strategic choices and questions that Europe’s leaders may need to address in the coming five years and beyond. The report (https://espas.eu/gtr.html) is the product of a unique collaborative process over the past year involving officials from across the nine ESPAS institutions and bodies. Speakers include: Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President for the Green Deal, Inter-institutional relations and Foresight, European Commission Marc ANGEL, MEP, Vice-President of the European Parliament with responsibility for ESPAS Stephen QUEST, Chair of ESPAS, Director-General Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission Anders RASMUSSEN, Deputy Secretary-General and Director-General of the European Parliamentary Research Services (DG EPRS), European Parliament Aude MAIO-COLICHE, Director for Strategic and Foresight Communication, European External Action Service (EEAS) Christiane HÖHN, Head of Unit Analysis and Research, Council of the European Union

In June 2024, around 400 million EU citizens go to the polls to elect the Members of the European Parliament's 10th legislature. As the only EU institution that represents EU citizens, elections to the European Parliament are a major democratic event, and the only one at EU level that resembles national democratic electoral consultation. European elections, however, differ from the national version, as they are part of a context of multi-tier government, sometimes perceived as 'second order elections'. The main difference is that the European elections are a rather fragmented exercise, since a great part of the electoral process, including the way in which the right to vote is exercised, remains subject to national rules. See the publication behind this podcast: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI(2024)757649 🎧Listen to our podcasts reporting on the latest EU policy developments, looking into the impact they will have on our lives and capturing their policy implications: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts/id1086996218?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gy0Q2GWrcpPsAE71iSiEn Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXVyb3BhcmwuZXVyb3BhLmV1L3Jzcy9wb2RjYXN0L2VwcnMtcG9saWN5LXBvZGNhc3Qvb3IueG1s Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2556622 TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/EPRS-Plenary-Podcast-p762190/ Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Getting involved in political life: standing for elected office, joining a political party, or following the news; is at the heart of what it means to live in a democracy. People with disabilities are active citizens, keen to participate given the right opportunities. However, they face legal, administrative, institutional and accessibility barriers to taking part. Several EU initiatives encourage people with disabilities to participate in politics. With the 2024 European elections on the horizon, the European Parliament is committed to helping them take part. See the publication behind this podcast: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_ATA(2024)757655 🎧Listen to our podcasts reporting on the latest EU policy developments, looking into the impact they will have on our lives and capturing their policy implications: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts/id1086996218?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gy0Q2GWrcpPsAE71iSiEn Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXVyb3BhcmwuZXVyb3BhLmV1L3Jzcy9wb2RjYXN0L2VwcnMtcG9saWN5LXBvZGNhc3Qvb3IueG1s Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2556622 TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/EPRS-Plenary-Podcast-p762190/ Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

Women continue to be under-represented in EU countries at all levels of political decision-making as well as in political parties. The origins of this situation are complex, but one reason stands out: violence against women active in politics discourages many women from entering the political arena. Women politicians are exposed to two severe and intersecting forms of violence: political violence and gender-based violence. Violence against women in politics takes multiple forms, from physical attacks to psychological and symbolic abuse, including sexual and sexist comments, online hate speech and sexual harassment, etc. See the publication behind this podcast: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_BRI(2024)759600 🎧Listen to our podcasts reporting on the latest EU policy developments, looking into the impact they will have on our lives and capturing their policy implications: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts/id1086996218?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gy0Q2GWrcpPsAE71iSiEn Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXVyb3BhcmwuZXVyb3BhLmV1L3Jzcy9wb2RjYXN0L2VwcnMtcG9saWN5LXBvZGNhc3Qvb3IueG1s Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2556622 TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/EPRS-Plenary-Podcast-p762190/ Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/european-parliament-eprs-policy-podcasts #UseYourVote #EUelections2024

The European Parliament’s women’s rights and gender equality committee will debate with Helena Dalli, Commissioner for Equality, the progress achieved in advancing gender equality and women's rights, as well as what still remains to be done. The last five years has been the busiest period ever for the committee, with EU accession to the Istanbul Convention, directives on women on boards and pay transparency and agreements reached on violence against women, equality bodies and the anti-trafficking directives.

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Info Day and Brokerage Event on 12th and 13th of June 2024 both in Brussels at Thon Hotel Brussels City Centre (Av. du Boulevard 17, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode - Brussels) and online. Event organized by #SEREN5, in close cooperation with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and the European Research Executive Agency. Registrations will open from the end of April 2024 onwards to this link: Security Research Map - Info https://security-research-map.b2match.io/ ------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/47S1l2j Check our website: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/index_en Follow us on: - X/Twitter: https://bit.ly/47OOpe5 We are the European Commission’s department in charge of Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME). #MigrationEU #SecurityEU #SchengenEU Learn about EU funded projects on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3T9TTLA

This episode of EuropeChats is the first in a number of discussions both within and outside of the EuropeChats series that TEPSA and its Member Institutes are conducting to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the European Council. In this discussion, TEPSA Secretary-General Jim Cloos sits down with former Belgian Prime Minister and the first ever permanent President of the European Council: Herman Van Rompuy. This is the first of two parts of this discussion. You can watch PART 2 here: https://youtu.be/N1XL62buUsE President Van Rompuy has experienced different iterations of the European Council from different perspectives: he first joined the club as Belgian Prime Minister before the Lisbon Treaty entered into force and where Foreign Ministers where thus still taking part in the meetings. Then, when he became the Institution's first permanent President, he held the position in the iteration of the EUCO currently extant in the Treaties. All of this at a time where the EU's early 21st century so-called 'perma-crisis' was gathering momentum, with the fallout of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis continuing into the 2010s, and the early days of the Refugee Crisis coming to the fore towards the end of his tenure. This episode is a discussion with Herman Van Rompuy. President Van Rompuy was Prime Minister of Belgium from 2008-2009, President of the European Council 2009-2014, and is Honorary President of the European Policy Centre. _____________ EuropeChats is TEPSA’s talk show dedicated to answering your questions about the European Union. If you ever wondered what competences the EU has, what effects its policies have on your day-to-day life, and why the EU is so important, then this show will give you all the answers you need! Every episode we will be answering your questions about Europe and the EU. Jim Cloos is TEPSA’s Secretary-General, and has spent a lifetime in the heart of Brussels. As the former Deputy Director General for General and Institutional Policy at the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union, he was involved in European decision-making at every level. He had a key role in drafting the Maastricht Treaty during the Luxembourgish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 1991, and has an intricate expertise on EU Affairs and the internal functioning of the European institutions. There is no-one better placed to answer any question about Europe that you might have. _____________ TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu Music: Worakls, 22 September 2014, Salzburg, Hungry music This video is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

This year's award ceremony will be a celebration of European cinema, culminating with the announcement of the winner among the current nominees. For the second time ever, the number of nominated films has increased from three to five, reflecting the rich tapestry of storytelling and diversity present in contemporary European cinema. The five 2024 LUX Audience Award finalists are: - 20,000 Species of Bees by Estíbaliz Urresola (Spain) - Fallen Leaves by Aki Kaurismäki (Finland/Germany) - On the Adamant by Nicolas Philibert (France/Japan) - Smoke Sauna Sisterhood by Anna Hints (Estonia/France/Iceland) - The Teachers’ Lounge by Ilker Çatak (Germany) European citizens and members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have watched and rated the films and their ratings combined will decide the winner. This collective effort highlights the importance of using your vote and the value of democracy in creating cultural connections. Ahead of the 2024 European Elections in 6-9 June, the upcoming ceremony in the European Parliament brings together MEPs, filmmakers and citizens in a shared celebration of cinematic excellence, cultural diversity and democracy. The evening will include speeches from the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, Vice-president Evelyn Regner in charge of the LUX Audience Award and Chair of the Committee on Culture and Education Sabine Verheyen, and from representatives of the five nominated films. The LUX Audience Award is a joint initiative of the European Parliament and the European Film Academy in collaboration with the European Commission and Europa Cinemas. Fostering dialogue between politics and the public through the film medium, the award has grown exponentially in stature since its inception, establishing itself as the largest audience award worldwide.

At NATO, we are on a mission to safeguard the freedom and security of over one billion people. Are you passionate about making a difference, witnessing events of global magnitude, and being part of the most successful Alliance in the world? http://bit.ly/NATOinternships Join the NATO internship programme at our headquarters in Brussels and explore the fast-paced world of: · political affairs · defence and security · innovation · operations · communications · business support and human resources · finance · science and technology #WeAreNATO and You can be too!

HR/VP Josep Borrell co-chaired the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and its Neighbours in Paris, together with Stéphane Séjourné, Annalena Baerbock and Janez Lenarčič. Sudan has been plunged into chaos for 1 year, and the humanitarian emergency is absolute. Increasing international pressure on the belligerents is crucial.

The number of representatives you elect to the European Parliament is based on the size of your country’s population. #shorts #europeanparliament #europeanunion

We ask the following experts and activists What does your ideal democracy look like? Brian Eno Roberto Foa Kathrine Krone and Trine Demant Hind Ziane Subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/2D8bwBDJOIN THE CONVERSATION!Website: http://www.debatingeurope.euTwitter: https://twitter.com/debatingeuropeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/debatingeurope

We asked the following experts and activists We live in an increasingly polarised world - how can we get the genie back in the bottle? Brian Eno Roberto Foa Sophie Vériter Hind Ziane Trine Demant Subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/2D8bwBDJOIN THE CONVERSATION!Website: http://www.debatingeurope.euTwitter: https://twitter.com/debatingeuropeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/debatingeurope

We asked the following experts and activists Would you complement/replace representative democracy with participatory & deliberative democracy? Brian Eno Roberto Foa Kathrine Krone and Trine Demant Hind Ziane Subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/2D8bwBDJOIN THE CONVERSATION!Website: http://www.debatingeurope.euTwitter: https://twitter.com/debatingeuropeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/debatingeurope

We asked the following experts and activists Do you think lowering the voting age to 16 for all elections (local, national, European…) would help regenerate democracy? Brian Eno Roberto Foa Kathrine Krone and Trine Demant Hind Ziane Subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/2D8bwBDJOIN THE CONVERSATION!Website: http://www.debatingeurope.euTwitter: https://twitter.com/debatingeuropeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/debatingeurope

We asked the following experts and activists Could civic education be the silver bullet needed to rebuild trust in our democracies? Roberto Foa Kathrine Krone and Trine Demant Sophie Vériter Hind Ziane Subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/2D8bwBDJOIN THE CONVERSATION!Website: http://www.debatingeurope.euTwitter: https://twitter.com/debatingeuropeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/debatingeurope

Learn the symbolism behind the architecture of the Parliament's building in Strasbourg #europeanparliament #europeanunion #democracy #europe #useyourvote #euelections2024 #eu

The 24th Alliance Conference against Trafficking in Persons : “Beyond Awareness-Raising: Reshaping Human Trafficking Prevention” will offer analysis of current prevention efforts and a vision to reshape approaches to prevention, by assessing various vulnerabilities, challenges of emerging and new forms of trafficking, identifying gaps in prevention measures, and showcasing promising tools and practices developed across the OSCE for more effective prevention of THB. Learn more: https://www.osce.org/event/alliance24

The 24th Alliance Conference against Trafficking in Persons : “Beyond Awareness-Raising: Reshaping Human Trafficking Prevention” will offer analysis of current prevention efforts and a vision to reshape approaches to prevention, by assessing various vulnerabilities, challenges of emerging and new forms of trafficking, identifying gaps in prevention measures, and showcasing promising tools and practices developed across the OSCE for more effective prevention of THB. Learn more: https://www.osce.org/event/alliance24

How can the EU reform its economic model to benefit consumers and the planet? Aimilios in Belgium and Laetitia in France have (part of) the answer! Aimilios and his Watt4Ever team recondition old electric car batteries to make new energy storage systems, effectively giving batteries a second life and saving precious raw materials and energy while avoiding additional pollution. Laetitia and “Halte à l'Obsolescence Programmée”, or HOP (“Stop Planned Obsolescence”), campaign for everyday products to last longer and be more repairable. The European Parliament backs EU-wide measures to promote a circular economy, a right to repair and better recycling of raw materials, to avoid polluting the planet and to benefit your wallet. EU programmes such as Horizon Europe plus rural and regional development funds make sure such projects get the resources they need.

“The Russian presidential elections met no democratic standards and were illegally held in the occupied territories of Ukraine. These elections didn’t bring any change in Russia, so there is no change in our policy towards Russia”, said HR/VP Josep Borrell at the European Parliament. Full speech here: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/russia-speech-high-representativevice-president-josep-borrell-ep-plenary-russias-presidential_en

La Conférence Jacques Delors est l’évènement annuel phare de l’Académie Notre Europe. Son objectif est double. D'une part, ouvrir un espace de dialogue entre des personnalités européennes et des jeunes pour que ces derniers expriment leurs attentes relatives au projet européen. D’autre part, permettre aux jeunes de mieux comprendre l’Union européenne et ses politiques, notamment dans la perspective des élections européennes, fil rouge de notre quatrième édition. Cet évènement s’articule autour de trois moments : de 14h à 16h30 : Des débats avec des personnalités européennes visant à créer un dialogue autour de l’avenir de l’Europe. Nos intervenants échangeront avec les jeunes sur leurs attentes relatives au projet européen et sur les actions qui sont menées par les institutions européennes à l'aune de ces défis. de 16h30 à 18h00 : Des stands pédagogiques et des ateliers seront animés par des associations et des organismes européens pour mettre en valeur l'action européenne de Jacques Delors et son impact dans la vie quotidienne des citoyens. de 18h00 à 19h30 : Un hommage à Jacques Delors, au travers d'un documentaire introductif sur le parcours de ce grand européen et d'une discussion en présence de responsables politiques actuels.

PESCO - Permanent Structured Cooperation - aims to deepen defence cooperation between Member States. 26 Participating countries have committed to invest, plan, develop and operate defence capabilities together. PESCO is one of the key EU defence initiatives; together with the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence and the European Defence Fund. It combines cooperative defence projects and binding commitments from its 26 participating Member States. Member States can decide in which projects they want to participate.

Parliament, Commission, Council - it can be confusing to know who does what in the EU 🇪🇺 To help you navigate we prepared a handy explainer. #europeanparliament #europeancommission #eucouncil #europeanunion #democracy #europe #eu institutions

Remember, Unite, Renew. HR/VP @JosepBorrellF presided yesterday at the EEAS a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The victims have to be honoured. Their memory has to be kept, he said. #Kwibuka30

Lors de son discours sur l’état de l’Union en 2015, le président de la Commission européenne d’alors Jean-Claude Juncker avait évoqué l’idée d’une “boussole” destinée à orienter l’Europe vers “la protection des travailleurs de l’UE” . En novembre 2017, à Göteborg en Suède, l’idée s’est concrétisée, à travers l’adoption du socle européen des droits sociaux. Les 15 et 16 avril prochain, un sommet social se tiendra à La Hulpe en Belgique, avec l’objectif de « signer une déclaration formelle au plus haut niveau pour fixer les priorités de l’agenda stratégique 2024-2029 ». Celui-ci fait suite au sommet social de 2021 à Porto au Portugal. Que faut-il attendre de ce sommet ? Comment réaliser les 20 grands principes sociaux pour l’UE ? Avec quel budget sachant que l’Europe sociale est une compétence partagée et qu'elle est rarement une priorité ? Nous avons le plaisir d’accueillir Philippe Pochet, conseiller à l’Institut Jacques Delors sur les Affaires sociales.

Over the last ten years, global profits from human trafficking have increased by 37% (ILO). This shows that current methods of prevention are not working. To sustainably and successfully combat human trafficking, It is critical to innovate on prevention strategies.

Ian Borg, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister for Foreign, Trade and European Affairs of Malta invites you to join the 24th OSCE Conference of the Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons. This year's conference will be devoted to reshaping human trafficking prevention.

Join Sandra Norak, founder of Ge-STAC (Germany's Survivors of Trafficking and Exploitation Advisory Council), as she shares her insights on effective strategies for preventing human trafficking at the upcoming 24th OSCE Alliance Conference.

Did you know that victims of human trafficking can be forced to carry out online scams? Find out more about this and other emerging forms of human trafficking for forced criminality at the annual OSCE Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons Conference #CTHB24. Learn more: https://www.osce.org/event/alliance24.

The agreed rules to manage migration and asylum ensure better protection of our external borders, more solidarity and more protection of the vulnerable and asylum seekers, based on our European values. Thanks to Commissioner Johansson and all involved. ------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/47S1l2j Check our website: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/index_en Follow us on: - X/Twitter: https://bit.ly/47OOpe5 We are the European Commission’s department in charge of Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME). #MigrationEU #SecurityEU #SchengenEU Learn about other EU funded projects on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3T9TTLA

“Operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES mandate is to protect ships under attack, to accompany vessels and to reinforce maritime situational awareness in the Red Sea. It is a concrete example of the EU acting as a maritime security provider”, said HR/VP Josep Borrell today.

We commemorate the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda: 1 million people murdered in 100 days in 1994. We have to honour the victims and reiterate our commitment to stop any crime against humanity in the world, said HR/VP @JosepBorrellF at the EEAS ceremony. #Kwibuka30

Begrüßung Dr. Werner Fasslabend, Präsident Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy Sebastian Enskat, Direktor Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Wien Podiumsdiskussion Prof. Carlo Masala, Universität der Bundeswehr München General Mag. Rudolf Striedinger, Chef des Generalstabes, Österreichisches Bundesheer Generalstabsarzt Dr. Nicole Schilling, Vizepräsidentin Bundesamt für Personalmanagement der Bundeswehr Moderation Michael Zinkanell, Direktor Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy

🔎 How does Europe affect our everyday lives? How does it impact on our jobs, our families, our health care, our journeys and our consumer choices? And how is Europe present in our towns, cities and regions? As European citizens, no matter where we live, how we make our living, or how we spend our time, the EU has an impact on our daily lives. The website 'What Europe does for me' presents a wide range of short, easy-to-read texts drawn up by the European Parliamentary Research Service, focusing on what the European Union does and the impact it has on us all. It explores EU actions from the individual’s point of view, with many examples of projects and support. 💻 Discover the impact of the European Union in your region and in your daily life on our website: what-europe-does-for-me.europarl.europa.eu

The so-called ‘drug county lines’ are an emerging form of human trafficking in which traffickers coerce victims to transport and trade drugs. Young teenage boys with a history of social disadvantage and poverty are particularly vulnerable to this form of trafficking for forced criminality.

Parliament will vote on a reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules. The new rules will ensure responsibility sharing among EU countries in the management of migrant arrivals, a more efficient response in case of crisis, and a respect of fundamental rights. The EU has been working on a New Pact on Migration and Asylum and in February 2024 Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement to revamp the EU’s asylum and migration laws. The pact sets out improved and faster procedures throughout the EU’s asylum and migration system. It revises the Dublin regulation, which determines the country responsible for processing each asylum claim. The new system sets different types of contributions from EU countries, ranging from the relocation of asylum seekers from the country of first entry, to the returning of people deemed to have no right to stay. The new system is based on solidarity and flexible forms of support, which could become requirements at times of pressure.

Cristina, a member of the Roma community of Pata Rât, Cluj, attended our people's assembly at Transeuropa Festival. She talked to us about how issues like debt and poor housing affect her community. Roma communities in Cluj were evicted by the municipality and forced to relocate near a toxic waste dump. The EU, cities and governments need to act to end discrimination against Roma communities and guarantee the basic rights of all.

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eu-LISA's Executive Director visiting Eurotunnel terminal in Coquelles as part of her mandate to implement the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES). Getlink, as front-runners, were happy to showcase the progress achieved so far with civil works completed on the French terminal and the installation of biometric equipment starting early April. Copyright: Eurotunnel

By road, rail, sea and air – NATO’s quick-reaction force was tasked with making its way to Poland as part of Steadfast Defender 2024, NATO’s biggest exercise in decades. NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) is currently led by the United Kingdom and includes military personnel from eight other NATO Allies – Albania, Hungary, Latvia, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Spain and Türkiye. Troops from these countries practised rapid deployment as part of exercise Brilliant Jump 2024, making their way to training grounds in Poland in a matter of days. Once there, they took part in the Polish-led exercise Dragon 2024, which tasked the quick-reaction forces with repelling a simulated invasion. The drills were part of exercise Steadfast Defender 2024. Involving 90,000 forces from all 32 Allies, the exercise is testing NATO’s new regional defence plans with personnel practising rapid deployment and combat in both Norway and Poland. Steadfast Defender 2024 runs from January to May 2024. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUBSCRIBE to this channel https://bit.ly/NATOsubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO News https://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO History https://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribe Connect with NATO online: Visit the Official NATO Homepage: https://bit.ly/NATOhomepage Receive NATO updates via email: https://bit.ly/NATOemails Find NATO on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/NATOfacebook Follow @NATO on TWITTER: https://bit.ly/NATOtwitter Follow NATO on Instagram: https://bit.ly/NATOinstagram Find NATO on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NATOlinkedin Find NATO on Flickr: https://bit.ly/NATOflickr #NATO #OTAN #WeAreNATO

EU & US join efforts to support Armenia’s sovereignty, democracy & resilience. We are starting a new strategic phase to step up cooperation in all dimensions. A stronger & more stable Armenia means a stronger & more stable South Caucasus. @NikolPashinyan @SecBlinken @vonderleyen

An important conversation about India's future and its role in international relations has emerged: is India potentially a great power? The year 2024 may give some indication. This is the first episode in our two-part series on the rise of India, why it matters, and what it means for the EU-India relations. 📺 Watch the second episode on the EU-India relations: https://youtu.be/7gbCaB7iKdk 📖 Dig deeper into the rise of India in our publication: Ten issues to watch in 2024 (see chapter 10 'India's rise: Ready to be a great power?') https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_IDA(2024)757592 📲 Find all our publications on our EPRS app: • iOS: http://epyoutube.eu/q57W • Android: http://epyoutube.eu/q57X ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Why does India matter for the EU? 01:15 How would demography help India to rise as a great power? 02:21 How is India's strategic importance growing in the Indo-Pacific region? 03:42 What can we expect regarding India’s international role? 04:07 What is India's economy projected to look like? 05:49 Is there anything that could potentially hold India back? 06:55 Outro

Watch our two-part series on the rise of India, why it matters, and what it means for the relations between the European Union and India. In this episode, we will focus on EU-India relations: what the current situation is and what we can expect in the near future. 📺 Watch the first episode on India's rise as a potential great power: https://youtu.be/Uyz2am5J3qw 📖 Dig deeper into the EU-India relations in our publication: Topical Digest on EU-India relations https://www.europarl.europa.eu/EPRS/TD_EU-India_relations.pdf 📲 Find all our publications on our EPRS app: • iOS: http://epyoutube.eu/q57W • Android: http://epyoutube.eu/q57X ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Introduction 00:26 What has the relationship between India and Europe been like so far? 01:43 Why does the EU-India trade and technology council matter? 02:37 What is the current state of play of the discussions on the EU-India free trade agreement? 03:43 How far would the EU-India free trade agreement be a game-changer for both the EU and India? 04:27 What about the launch of an economic corridor, between India and Europe via the Middle East? 05:46 Is there anything that could potentially derail the process of the EU and India coming closer together? 06:52 Outro

Next week Parliament will vote on new rules to improve migration and asylum management. We spoke to the chair of Parliament’s home affairs committee, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, about this new migration package and why he believes it is a step forward. Full interview: https://youtu.be/SjmhKXPPi9E

Have you ever felt like shying away from a discussion because the tone was too aggressive and your opinion seemed to get lost between extreme statements? This is what usually happens when the most extreme points of view are artificially boosted. By polarising the debate, disinformation spreaders want to make us believe that the differences between us are much greater than they really are and make it difficult to make compromises and reach solutions. Watch this video to see how this is done and how you can avoid falling into this trap. You can read more about the European Parliament and European Elections here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/portal/en

Today, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of @NATO. Out of 32 NATO members, 23 are EU Member States. Together with our Indo-Pacific partners, we'll discuss our common challenges and cooperation in the region and the implications of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.

As we approach the EU elections and the end of the current EU institutional cycle, it's time to consider our priorities for the future. But how exactly does the EU decide its long-term agenda? In this episode, we explore the process behind setting EU priorities and the pivotal role played by the European Council. Consider these priorities as the software powering the operations of our European Union. Join us to learn about this essential aspect of EU governance. 📺 Watch the second episode on how we select EU institutional leaders: 📖 Dig deeper into the numbers in our publications: The Conference on the Future of Europe and the European Council: How far is there a shared policy agenda for the future? Origins of the 2019-24 EU Strategic Agenda: The Future of Europe debate and the Sibiu European Council ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 Intro 0:29 What moment are we currently in? 1:00 What is the European Council? 1:43 Where can the EU's political priorities be found? 2:17 What is the strategic agenda? 3:30 Does the agenda change? 4:12 How will the 2024--29 priorities be set?

With the 2024 European Elections on the horizon, it is time to reflect on how the EU's future leadership is decided. In this second episode of our series on the evolution of EU institutional cycles, we delve into the selection process for key EU leaders post-election. Join us as we uncover the mechanisms behind the appointment of these influential figures, and gain valuable insights into the political dynamics shaping these posts. 📺 Watch the first episode on how we set EU political priorities: https://youtu.be/5Ri2njtQGSo 📖 Dig deeper into the numbers in our publications: European political parties and the European Council: A pattern of ever closer coordination? ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - How can we understand the moment we are in? 1:03 - Positions for renewal and how they are selected 2:25 - Criteria for selection and reflecting the votes 3:43 - Nomination of the European Commission president 4:27 - The influence of Member State coalition governments 5:39 - What will happen after the EU elections

NATO was created in 1949 as “a shield against aggression and the fear of aggression”. For 75 years, NATO Allies have been working together to keep our people safe and our nations free. The strong bond between Europe and North America is built on our steadfast commitment that an attack against one of us is an attack against all of us, which has made NATO the most successful Alliance in history. Today, NATO provides peace and security for one billion people on both sides of the Atlantic, counting now 32 member states. NATO is a defensive Alliance, bound by our shared history, values and goals. Together with our partners around the globe, we stand united in defence of freedom and democracy, and the rules-based international order. Together, we are stronger and safer. To mark our 75th anniversary, we teamed up with the infinite zoom artist Vaskange to go on a visual journey across sea, land, air, space and cyberspace – the five different areas of operations of the Alliance – showing NATO’s commitment to defend its citizens, for 75th years and counting.

This episode of EuropeChats is a discussion between Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of the Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), and TEPSA Executive Director Mariam Khotenashvili. The discussion focuses on the current prospect of the EU enlargement file. With the accession agenda firmly in the foreground of European politics once again, thanks to recent decisions to start accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova (agreed in December 2023 European Council) as well as with Bosnia and Herzegovina (agreed in the March 2024 European Council), it is more crucial than ever to explore the ins and outs of enlargement policy, and discuss the ways forward for EU candidate countries. In particular, the discussion focuses on topics such as the 50 billion euro Ukraine Facility as well as the 6 billion euro Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans. In addition, Mariam and Gert Jan cover difficult issues such as citizens' (particularly farmers') concerns about the effects of Ukrainian grain exports on the EU's internal market and competitiveness, and a climate of disinformation surrounding the future accession of candidate countries. This episode is a discussion with Gert Jan Koopman. Gert Jan is the Director-General of DG NEAR, with an ambitious agenda for strengthening integration between the EU and its neighbours. He has also previous worked on economy and competition policies and was in charge of the EU budget. _____________ EuropeChats is TEPSA’s talk show dedicated to answering your questions about the European Union. If you ever wondered what competences the EU has, what effects its policies have on your day-to-day life, and why the EU is so important, then this show will give you all the answers you need! Every episode we will be answering your questions about Europe and the EU. Mariam Khotenashvili is TEPSA’s Executive Director. Her background combines research coordination, policy advocacy, project management and academic work. Her fields of expertise include EU foreign and development policies and in particular the European Neighbourhood Policy. Mariam is your direct line into the European bubble. _____________ TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ Music: Worakls, 22 September 2014, Salzburg, Hungry music This video is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Lanzamiento del Premio Europeo de las Microfinanzas 2024 “Promoviendo la Inclusión Financiera para los Refugiados y las Personas Desplazadas por la Fuerza”, dirigido a las organizaciones que promueven la inclusión financiera para ayudar a las personas desplazadas por la fuerza a desarrollar su resiliencia, restablecer sus medios de vida y vivir de forma digna en las comunidades de acogida. La fecha límite para postular al Premio es el 15 de abril de 2024, 23:59 CET. La e-MFP organizó una sesión de orientación en español para presentar el proceso del Premio y responder a las preguntas que puedan tener los posibles candidatos. https://www.european-microfinance-award.com/

HOLDING SPACES: A European Alternatives documentary on transnational democracy What does transnational democracy look like? From Cluj to Palermo, Sofia to Athens, people from all over the world are imagining and enacting more democratic and more equal societies. These stories are just drops in an ocean of thousands of local struggles that are creating daily transnational connections to achieve enormous results. Co-funded by the European Union.

Episode 4 Spaces to Imagine Palermo In Palermo, a border city between Europe and Africa, between a contaminated present and an even more precarious future on the horizon, EA interviewed farmers and artists who, through their research, experiment with virtuous activities of Seed saving. Starting from the seed is the first gesture to rethink earth’s growth.

Athens has long been heralded by European thinkers as the cradle of democracy. Yet the reality was not as perfect as it seems; it is well known that Athens society kept slaves and women in a deeply repressive structure. How can this undemocratic history be reclaimed and renewed? European Alternatives attends the opening of the Democratic Odyssey, a unique new innovation in citizens’ assemblies, to find out.

In this episode, European Alternatives travels to Sofia to attend DEMO, a training programme for activists and campaigners from all over the world. We delve into experiences from across decolonial, climate, LGBTQI+ and migrants rights’ campaigns to build a shared intersectional approach to organising for transnational democracy.

The city of Cluj has been gentrified over the years with rocketing rental prices and repression of indigenous Roma communities. The Transeuropa Festival ‘Holding Spaces’ took place in Cluj in 2023, bringing people together beyond borders to discuss the question of ownership and access to space, particularly housing. European Alternatives interviewed the activists and local communities who participated in the festival to share stories of solidarity, action and hope.

The European Parliament has acted to ensure the EU economy and society are stronger and fairer in the aftermath of unprecedented challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic damaged the EU’s social and economic fabric, while the war in Ukraine sparked an energy crisis and saw the cost of living rise. Find out more about how Parliament is ensuring decent pay for workers and equal opportunities, while supporting businesses and making sure the EU is better prepared for future crises.

Join CEO Malaika Oringo of Footprint for Freedom as she shares her expert insights on effective strategies for preventing human trafficking at the upcoming 24th OSCE Alliance Conference.

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Together with the project partners, artists and members of the board, we created a programme consisting of public panels, exhibitions, open meetings and music involving key stakeholders in the city. Brussels becomes an ideal location to take forward discussions around technology and the arts, and to present some of the most interesting results of the project. The festival is open to all and will be of particular interest to people in the creative sector, government, industry, research as well as anyone interested in exploring how art and technology can contribute to socio-ecological transformation.

Have you ever read a social media post that made you really angry or sad? Or seemed too good to be true? Did you stop to think if it was true? People who post disinformation use strong emotions to manipulate us and spread their message. The European Parliament’s communications team helps you understand how they do this and how you can avoid falling into their trap.

Welcome to the NATO Through Time podcast! This podcast dives deep into NATO’s history, reflecting on how the past influences the present – and future – of the longest-lasting alliance in history. Our first episode introduces the podcast’s co-hosts: former NATO Spokesperson Jamie Shea, along with young content creators Ben Wheeler, Maciej Musiał and Paulius Mikolaitis, who are helping tell NATO’s story to the next generation. Join them in this initial episode on a 15-minute whirlwind tour of NATO’s 75-year history – from the creation of the Alliance in 1949, to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, to NATO’s first out-of-area operations and the first wave of post-Cold War enlargement in the 1990s. The following episodes will cover all of these topics, and many more, in greater depth. 00:00 ℹ️ Introduction 06:54 1️⃣ Signature of the North Atlantic Treaty on 4 April 1949 | NATO's Anxious Birth 11:40 2️⃣ Fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989 14:43 3️⃣ First NATO enlargement after the Cold War 1999 | Kosovo Air Campaign 20:38 🎙️ Epilogue #1NATO75years ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUBSCRIBE to this channel https://bit.ly/NATOsubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO News https://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO History https://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribe Connect with NATO online: Visit the Official NATO Homepage: https://bit.ly/NATOhomepage Receive NATO updates via email: https://bit.ly/NATOemails Find NATO on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/NATOfacebook Follow @NATO on TWITTER: https://bit.ly/NATOtwitter Follow NATO on Instagram: https://bit.ly/NATOinstagram Find NATO on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NATOlinkedin Find NATO on Flickr: https://bit.ly/NATOflickr #NATO #NATOhistory #WeAreNATO

The notion of a broad green backlash is set to dominate the European election campaign. Based on new survey data from more than 15'000 respondents in Germany, France and Poland, a study of the Jacques Delors Centre in Berlin shows that it is largely overblown. A majority of voters still wish for a more ambitious climate policy and would support a raft of concrete measures to bring down emissions. As we delve into these findings, pivotal questions arise: What differences exist in attitudes towards the green transition among the three countries? How do political ideologies within each country shape perspectives on climate action? And what are the implications for the upcoming European election campaigns? To explore these questions, we are pleased to welcome Jannik Jansen, Policy Fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre in Berlin and co-author of the study “Debunking the Backlash - Uncovering European Voters' Climate Preferences”. The survey data is accessible through an interactive dashboard for further exploration.

Digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, bring exciting opportunities but also potential risks. The European Parliament has had a crucial role in shaping groundbreaking EU rules to make sure our digital world is safe and fair.

Why is the European Parliament an important institution? We asked MEP Award winners Brando Benifei & Othmar Karas. #MEPAwards2024

What are the biggest challenges facing Europe over the next 5 years? We asked MEPs Abir Al-Sahlani and Dragos Pislaru. #MEPAwards2024

What does the EU need to tackle for the next 5 years? We asked MEPs Katalin Cseh & Alex Agius Saliba #MEPAwards2024

Why are the MEP Awards important? We asked some of our 2024 winners and rising stars. #MEPAwards2024

Check out the key moments from the MEP Awards 2024. #MEPAwards2024

Check out some of the key moments from the MEP Awards 2024. #MEPAwards2024

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the President-elect of Belarus, explains the importance of democracy & freedom in Europe at the MEP Awards. #MEPAwards2024

🔎 How does Europe affect our everyday lives? How does it impact on our jobs, our families, our health care, our journeys and our consumer choices? And how is Europe present in our towns, cities and regions? As European citizens, no matter where we live, how we make our living, or how we spend our time, the EU has an impact on our daily lives. The website 'What Europe does for me' presents a wide range of short, easy-to-read texts drawn up by the European Parliamentary Research Service, focusing on what the European Union does and the impact it has on us all. It explores EU actions from the individual’s point of view, with many examples of projects and support. 💻 Discover the impact of the European Union in your region and in your daily life on our website: what-europe-does-for-me.europarl.europa.eu

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He landed in Amsterdam claiming he has no passport. When the border guards ran his fingerprints against SIS – the Schengen Information System – they found out he was wanted by Germany for financing terrorist activities and arrested him. Learn more about SIS: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/pol... #SchengenEU #SecurityEU ------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/47S1l2j Check our website: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/index_en Follow us on: - X/Twitter: https://bit.ly/47OOpe5 We are the European Commission’s department in charge of Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME). #MigrationEU #SecurityEU #SchengenEU Learn about other EU funded projects on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3T9TTLA

He landed in Amsterdam claiming he has no passport. When the border guards ran his fingerprints against SIS – the Schengen Information System – they found out he was wanted by Germany for financing terrorist activities and arrested him. Learn more about SIS: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/pol... #SchengenEU #SecurityEU ------------------------------- Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/47S1l2j Check our website: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/index_en Follow us on: - X/Twitter: https://bit.ly/47OOpe5 We are the European Commission’s department in charge of Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME). #MigrationEU #SecurityEU #SchengenEU Learn about other EU funded projects on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3T9TTLA

For years, the case numbers are consistent: the top three crime types handled by Eurojust include swindling and fraud, drug trafficking and money laundering. Eurojust supports national judicial authorities to tackle thousands of these cases every year. _____ Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, supports the fight against serious cross-border crime in all its shapes and forms, strengthening the coordination and cooperation between national investigating and judicial authorities. Discover our website: 👉 http://www.eurojust.europa.eu/ Follow Eurojust on social media: LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurojust/ Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/eurojust

The European Microfinance Award 2024 on ‘Advancing Financial Inclusion for Refugees & Forcibly Displaced People' is now open and inviting applications from organisations active in financial inclusion that help forcibly displaced people build resilience, restore livelihoods, and live with dignity in host communities. e-MFP orgainsed an Application guidance session in English on the 25th March to go over the Award process and reply to any questions that potential applicants may have.

Le Prix européen de la Microfinance 2024 « Faire Progresser l’Inclusion Financière des Réfugiés et des Personnes Déplacées de Force » est désormais ouvert aux organisations du secteur de l’inclusion financière qui aident les personnes déplacées de force à accroître leur résilience, à recouvrer des moyens de subsistance et à vivre dignement au sein de leur communauté d’accueil. L'e-MFP a organisé une session d'orientation en français afin de passer en revue le processus du Prix et répondre à toutes les questions que les candidats potentiels pourraient avoir.

MEPs discuss with the European Council and Commission how to address the urgent concerns surrounding Ukrainian children being forcibly deported to Russia. Since Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine began in February 2022, international organisations have documented a wide range of serious human rights violations affecting children. Reports of children forcibly deported or displaced by Russian authorities, combined in many cases with them being subjected to re-education programmes and forced adoption, have raised concern. According to the Children of War initiative of the Ukrainian National Information Bureau (NIB), more than 19 500 children have been deported or forcibly displaced, and only 388 have been returned.

Eco-friendly, biodegradable, climate-neutral… In recent years, many corporations have overstated or misrepresented their green credentials, often misleading consumers with exaggerated environmental or durability claims. So much so that the practice gave rise to the term ‘greenwashing’. Parliament has voted to outlaw greenwashing and make durability information clear and easily accessible to consumers. #greenwashing #environment #europeanparliament #europeanunion #righttorepair , #warrantyclaim #guarantee #pollution #consumerprotection #democracy #climateneutral

“What’s happening today in #Gaza is the failure of humanity”, said HR/VP Josep Borrell upon arrival at today’s EUCO. Further support to UNRWA, a sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages are on the Council’s agenda. Full doorstep: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/european-council-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-upon-arrival-5_en

Since the beginning of the war, we have provided €31 billion of military assistance to Ukraine. And for this year, another €20 billion is planned, said Josep Borrell ahead of the EUCO. Full remarks: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/european-council-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-upon-arrival-5_en

Three years of #EuropeanPeaceFacility and it delivers. With a fund now worth € 17 bln, the #EU provides crucial support - from equipment to infrastructures - to partners worldwide in #military and #defence. #EPF #UAF

Migration is one of the main concerns for Europeans nowadays. In this interview, the chair of Parliament’s home affairs committee, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, insists that it should not be seen as a threat, but as a fact that requires a joint approach by all EU countries. As the EU finalises the adoption of new rules to improve migration and asylum management, López Aguilar says that the so-called migration package is “a step forward”, but “it will not be the end of the story”. “There will be some other pending issues which are not comprehended in the package and are extremely relevant,” such as cracking down on the business model of smugglers and the trafficking of human beings, and establishing a European search and rescue framework, he said. Check how the European Parliament is working to secure the EU's borders and dealing with regular and irregular migration: https://europa.eu/!QQBjwm To learn more about the new EU rules on migration: https://europa.eu/!nwfKnm To learn more about the European elections in 2024: https://europa.eu/!YfywR6 #useyourvote on 6-9 June!

That’s some firepower! Did you know that NATO member Finland has one of the strongest artillery capabilities in Europe with approximately 1,500 weapons? Here’s Squad Leader Kauppila to tell you some interesting facts about the Howitzer. Finland has hosted several international exercises both on land and in the air since the country’s accession to NATO in April 2023. Exercises Lightning Strike and Northern Forest, which took place at the Rovajärvi exercise area in northern Finland in May and June 2023, aimed to develop joint fire and combat operations between Finnish Defence Forces, Allied forces and Sweden. 7,000 Finnish troops were joined by nearly 1,000 Allied forces from Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States and also neighbouring Sweden for these first exercises hosted by Finland since it joined the Alliance.

“This is a very important week for the EU support to Ukraine”, said HR/VP Josep Borrell after the 9th EU-Ukraine Association Council. “Extra €5 bln for military support, proposal to redirecting revenues from Russian frozen assets, first €4.5 bln payment under the UA Facility”. Full transcript: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ukraine-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-after-eu-ukraine-association-council_en

The Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES), the IPLI Foundation, and the Vienna School of International Studies are honored to invite you to the following event: Balancing Act: EU Strategies Towards China and East Asian Stability on Monday, 8 April 2024, 17:30 (CET) Welcome Remarks 17:45 – 18:00 Panel A: The Strategy Mosaic – Trends and Transformations in EU-China Policy 18:00 – 19:00 • Potential scenarios for the evolution of EU-China economic and diplomatic relations based on current trends and emerging challenges. • The role of member states in shaping a cohesive EU policy towards China and managing bilateral relations. Panel B: Facilitator or Spectator? Assessing the EU’s Role in East Asian Security 19:00 – 20:00 • Examine the extent and nature of the EU’s current security engagements in East Asia, including partnerships, military presence, and involvement in regional security frameworks. • Review the impact of the EU’s normative power on promoting a rules-based regional order and its effectiveness in influencing the behaviour of key regional actors. Closing 20:00

The EU's June 2023 Economic Security Strategy is a pivotal step towards safeguarding its economic interests amid rising global tensions and restrictive trade practices. How does it compare with the strategies of other big actors in the world? An analyse of the economic security strategies of the EU, China, Japan, and the US allows to better understand the Union’s evolving approach, highlighting motivations, historical developments, institutional structures, and policy interventions. This shows that the Economic Security Strategy is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough. The lack of governance structures and shared risk assessments is an institutional flaw that hinders the development of long-term thinking that can more readily be found in Beijing and DC. How to establish a more dynamic, responsive and inclusive infrastructure involving both member states and the business sector? Should it become a priority for the next European Commission for the 2024-2029 term? We have the pleasure to welcome Elvire Fabry, senior researcher in Geopolitics of trade at the Jacques Delors Institute, to present the conclusions of the recent publication co-authored with Pascal Lamy, Nicolas Köhler-Suzuki and Marco Sibona: “Shields Up: How China, Europe, Japan and the United States Shape the World through Economic Security”

Eco-friendly, biodegradable, climate-neutral… In recent years, many corporations have overstated or misrepresented their green credentials, often misleading consumers with exaggerated environmental or durability claims. So much so that the practice gave rise to the term ‘greenwashing’. Parliament has voted to outlaw greenwashing and make durability information clear and easily accessible to consumers. Find out more in our short explainer video.

Two years ago, we adopted the Strategic Compass: a common vision & concrete objectives for the EU security and defense. The Compass has been a crucial guide for our action & many goals have been achieved. But much more is needed to face challenging times. https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/2024-progress-report-implementation-strategic-compass-security-and-defence_en

Enlargement policy is back at the top of the EU agenda after more than a decade. With the Commission’s recommendations to open accession negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as to grant candidate status to Georgia on the understanding certain reforms will be made, enlargement policy is experiencing a window of opportunity to end its fatigue in favour of a new enthusiasm. The war in Ukraine and its intimate relationship with EU enlargement represent a chance to revitalise this policy, not only to allow the accession of new candidates, but also of old ones stuck in the negotiation process for decades. It is therefore crucial to continue the EU’s strategic communication efforts in promoting its benefits brought both to the citizens and the candidate countries – to avoid any relapse into yet another enlargement fatigue. To discuss this issue, the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) co-organised the public debate “Enlargement and the Future of Europe : Perspectives from Romania” with the European Institute of Romania (EIR). SPEAKERS: - Oana-Mihaela Mocanu, Director General, European Institute of Romania; - Mihai Sebe, Co-author of the Romanian chapter, TEPSA Book “Enlargement and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”, Head of European Affairs Department, European Institute of Romania, Lecturer at the University of Bucharest; - Eliza Vaș, Co-author of the Romanian chapter, TEPSA Book “Enlargement and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals”, Coordinator of Studies Unit, European Institute of Romania; - Kerry Longhurst, Jean Monnet Professor at Collegium Civitas, Warsaw; - Miruna Butnaru-Troncotă, PhD, Associate Professor at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest; - Yasen Georgiev, Executive Director, Economic Policy Institute – EPI, Sofia; - Moderated by:  Michael Kaeding, Co-Editor of “Enlargement and the Future of Europe: Views from, the Capitals”, Honorary Board Member of the Trans European Policy Studies Association, Professor of European Integration and EU Politics at the University of Duisburg-Essen. With this event, TEPSA and EIR aimed to provide an overview of how specific factors of Romanian history, economy, and politics, have determined the national constant support towards the enlargement policy. In addition, the debate featured recommendations as to how to improve the situation towards a more satisfactory action for Romania both as a country unto itself and as an EU Member State. “Enlargement and the Future of Europe: views from the Capitals” is edited by Michael Kaeding, Johannes Pollak and Paul Schmidt, and published by Springer. It highlights 41 national histories, policies from 60 experts, and corresponding public perceptions of European integration, bringing forward national perspectives (both from the EU’s member states, and the EU’s neighbouring countries) on the manner in which the EU’s enlargement process is perceived in the context of the geopolitical changes generated by the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. Moreover, the authors set forth a series of recommendations for their country’s approach towards the future of the enlargement policy. The chapter rendering Romania’s outlook has been written by Mihai Sebe, Head of the European Affairs Department, and Eliza Vaș, Coordinator of the Studies Unit, European Institute of Romania. In their article, they emphasise Romania’s steadfast support for the EU’s enlargement, and recommend the promotion of this process as a timely investment in upholding the European values. _____________ TEPSA Website: https://www.tepsa.eu/ TEPSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/tepsaeu TEPSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tepsa.eu TEPSA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tepsabrussels TEPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tepsaeu/ Editing: Hugh Evans Music: Alive, Wondershare Filmora X This video is co-funded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme of the European Union Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

The foreign affairs committees of the European Parliament and the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada will discuss joint parliamentarian efforts to maximise sanction effectiveness and to achieve the transfer of Russian assets to Ukraine. This will be followed by an in-depth analysis of Ukraine’s 10-point peace plan and the Kyiv Security Compact. As a direct result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU adopted a series of sanctions against the country. These include individual sanctions, economic sanctions and diplomatic measures.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has just concluded a three-day visit to Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia. During his tour, he met with leaders and ministers from each country and also visited the NATO Liaison Office in Georgia. The Secretary General affirmed NATO’s commitment to strengthening Allied relationships with partner countries and emphasised the importance of the stability in the region for Euro-Atlantic security. The Secretary General also encouraged Armenia and Azerbaijan to take courageous steps to achieve enduring peace after years of conflict. In Azerbaijan, Mr Stoltenberg highlighted successful cooperation on counter-terrorism and cyber security through NATO’s Science for Peace and Security programme. The Secretary General also praised the steps Georgia has taken to strengthen its democracy. In Armenia he commended their role as a key partner in NATO’s KFOR peacekeeping mission, helping to ensure a safe and secure environment for all communities in Kosovo. The NATO Secretary General also welcomed the solidarity each of the countries has shown with Ukraine and asked them to do more to step up their support. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SUBSCRIBE to this channel https://bit.ly/NATOsubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO News https://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribe SUBSCRIBE to NATO History https://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribe Connect with NATO online: Visit the Official NATO Homepage: https://bit.ly/NATOhomepage Receive NATO updates via email: https://bit.ly/NATOemails Find NATO on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/NATOfacebook Follow @NATO on TWITTER: https://bit.ly/NATOtwitter Follow NATO on Instagram: https://bit.ly/NATOinstagram Find NATO on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/NATOlinkedin Find NATO on Flickr: https://bit.ly/NATOflickr #NATO #OTAN #WeAreNATO

From the urgency to secure unhindered access of humanitarian aid to Gaza, to the war in Ukraine and the many other crises around the world, “we have to take action” and “find solutions for the drivers of humanitarian needs”, said the HR/VP Josep Borrell in his speech at EHF2024. Full transcript here: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/european-humanitarian-forum-speech-high-representativevice-president-josep-borrell-opening-ceremony_en

On the table of the EU Foreign Affairs Council today the €5 billion Ukrainian Assistance Fund & the sanctions for the killing of Navalny. We will also discuss the windfall profits from the Russian frozen assets, said HR/VP Josep Borrell.

The European Parliament’s human rights subcommittee is holding an exchange of views with May Pundak and Rula Hardal, Israeli and Palestinian executive directors of A Land for All - Two States One Homeland. A Land for All - Two States One Homeland is an Israeli-Palestinian movement comprising Israeli Jews, Palestinian citizens of Israel, and Palestinians, which proposes a two-state confederation as the solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. This solution promotes the existence of two sovereign states in the Israeli and Palestinian territories, based on shared principles of equality, freedom and dignity. In a resolution adopted on the 14 March 2024, Parliament members called on Israel to open all crossings to Gaza for humanitarian aid. They also reiterated their call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and to immediately and unconditionally release all hostages. Learn more: https://europa.eu/!hv4y7V