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Article – Festival of Europe: European institutions open their doors to the public

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

Discover another side of the EU and learn more about the Union when the European institutions open their doors to mark Europe Day. This Saturday the European Parliament offers a fun-packed yet informative programme for the whole family in Brussels and Luxembourg. Don’t miss the chance to find out more about how the EU works and makes a difference to your life!

Source : © European Union, 2013 – EP

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Article – Press Freedom Day: the challenges facing journalists today

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

The role of journalists as democracy’s watchdogs is proving increasingly hazardous. Not only have thousands of them lost their job due to the crisis, but they are also at risk of being arrested, kidnapped or even killed in the line of duty. To ensure the freedom of the press and access to information, Parliament is currently working on new initiatives. As today we mark Freedom of the Press Day, find out about the challenges facing journalism in our infographic.

Source : © European Union, 2013 – EP

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Article – eu-LISA: a new agency to manage IT systems protecting the EU’s borders

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

It takes more than barriers and man power to protect the EU’s borders and ensure the free movement of goods, services and people between member states. The EU has developed IT systems to make it easier for member states to exchange vital information. These systems will now be managed by new EU agency eu-Lisa, located in Estonia. Portuguese MEP Carlos Coelho, who visited the agency recently, welcomed that these systems were finally being managed at EU level in the interest of Europe.

Source : © European Union, 2013 – EP

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Article – EP’s budget negotiator: proposed additional funds for 2013 will be insufficient

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

Commission proposals to top up the EU’s budget for 2013 to cover existing and expected shortfalls will not be enough, warns Giovannia La Via, the MEP in charge of negotiating the 2013 budget on behalf of Parliament. Member states have pre-financed projects, which they should be paid for, but money is running out. The EP insists that all legitimate bills have to be settled. We talked to Mr La Via, an Italian member of the EPP group, about the budgetary difficulties.

Source : © European Union, 2013 – EP

Posted in Article , Budget , Latest Releases

Article – Breaking through the silicon ceiling: why Europe needs more women working in ICT

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

Women account for only 30% of Europe’s seven million people working in the information and communication technology sector, but boosting their number will be an economic necessity. The sector creates 120,000 new jobs each year and at this rate there will be up to 700,000 unfilled ICT-related vacancies by 2015. Experts discussed how to attract more women during an EP meeting organised by the industry and women’s rights committees on the occasion of Girls in ICT Day on 25 April.

Source : © European Union, 2013 – EP

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Article – Month of the Brain: experts warn MEPs over expected rise in brain diseases

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

Brain diseases cost Europe €798 billion in 2010 and this will go up drastically in the coming years due to the continent’s ageing population. By 2025 one in five Europeans will be 65 or over, resulting in more degenerative disorders such as Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease. In May the European Month of the Brain will be held to call attention to brain research and health care issues. A special workshop was held at the EP on 23 April to discuss what could be done about brain disorders.

Source : © European Union, 2013 – EP

Posted in Article , Latest Releases , Public health

Article – MEPs call for a global debate on the use of drones

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

The increasing use of drones could lead lead to security and the rule of law being undermined, according to specialists taking part in a joint hearing organised by the human rights and security and defence subcommittees on 25 April. MEPs were especially concerned about drones being used for targeted killings and called for a worldwide debate on the use of unmanned aircraft and the creation of global standards.

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Article – EP this week: Parliament offers visitors a look behind the scenes

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

Visitors can enjoy concerts, exhibits and guided tours when Parliament opens its doors to the public in Brussels and Luxembourg on Saturday 4 May. Meanwhile MEPs will meet their constituents and delegations will travel to countries such as Portugal to discuss the economic reform programme and to Spain to talk about youth unemployment. EP president Martin Schulz meets French president François Hollande on Monday and attends Prince Willem-Alexander’s coronation in the Netherlands on Tuesday.

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Article – Sharon Bowles: Cyprus bailout shows need for better oversight

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

Cyprus, crisis and austerity – there was no shortage of topics to discuss when Sharon Bowles, chair of the EP’s economic committee, took part in a chat with our Facebook fans on Tuesday 23 April. The British member of the ALDE group fielded many questions about the EU’s economic policy, including how the Cyprus bailout had been handled. Ms Bowles said she worried about the precedent it sets for other small countries, which is why better rules and better oversight are needed

Posted in Article , Economic and monetary affairs , Latest Releases

Article – Open doors day: go behind the scenes with the European institutions

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Headlines - European Parliament

Enjoy a day of fun and Europe when the EU institutions open their doors to mark Europe Day in May. The European Parliament will be offering a varied programme for the whole family in Brussels and Luxembourg on 4 May and in Strasbourg on 19 May, so don’t miss the chance to have fun and find out more about how the EU works and makes a difference to your life!

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