If you live in one of the European islands and territories far from the continent, the EU provides special assistance to your region.… Read More EU citizens living in EU outermost regions [What Europe does for you]
Falling in love is never predictable, and when a couple decides to marry, nationality is usually the last thing on their minds. A growing proportion of EU marriages are between persons of different nationalities, however cross-border marriages do come with additional formalities and legal complexities.… Read More Cross-border marriages [What Europe does for you]
Unfortunately, children are still victims of abuse and violence across Europe. Although it is difficult to assess the extent of violence against children and much of it remains hidden, existing estimates give cause for great concern.… Read More Child victims of violence [What Europe does for you]
EU citizens are sometimes imprisoned without due process or sentenced after a politically motivated trial in non-EU countries that do not uphold the rule of law or human rights standards. These include journalists reporting from difficult situations, human rights defenders, and people visiting for personal reasons.… Read More EU nationals held as political prisoners in third countries [What Europe does for you]
China is a major strategic partner for the European Union, despite divergences on human rights issues, as well as on some economic and foreign policies.… Read More China [What Think Tanks are thinking]
Technological systems, once introduced in a particular socio-economic context, often evolve in unforeseen ways and may fall prey to unexpected power relations.… Read More What if blockchain were to be truly decentralised? [Scientific and Technology Podcast]
On the Parliament’s agenda for this first October session, the Council and Commission will make statements on Tuesday morning on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 October 2018, which is due to focus on the issues of migration and internal security, most recently discussed by EU leaders at their informal meeting in Salzburg in September.… Read More European Parliament Plenary Session, October I 2018
In order to respond more effectively to the challenge of criminals and terrorists hiding assets in other Member States, in 2016 the European Commission proposed a regulation on the mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders in criminal matters.… Read More Mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders [EU Legislation in Progress]
Eight EU Member States have launched, or are about to launch, national mandatory labelling schemes for certain food products, mainly for milk and milk used in dairy products, but also meat used in processed foods.… Read More Mandatory origin-labelling schemes in Member States [Policy Podcast]
The 10th Asia-Europe Parliamentary Meeting (ASEP10) will take place at the European Parliament in Brussels on 27 and 28 September 2018. The meeting will focus on climate change and environmental challenges. The final declaration will be transmitted to the 12th ASEM Summit, to be held in Brussels on 18 and 19 October 2018. … Read More ASEP10 gives priority to climate change