European Parliament - EPRS Plenary podcasts
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European Parliament - EPRS Plenary podcasts
Listen to a selection of briefing material on the key issues in each month's EP Plenary. Written for Members and their staff by expert policy analysts, these podcasts capture the essence of upcoming business in a few minute's listening.
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PANA committee of inquiry
The European Parliament's 'Committee of Inquiry to investigate alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relatio...
The 2017 Sakharov Prize
Established in 1988 by the European Parliament, the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought is awarded each year in December to individuals or organisat...
FTA talks to start with Australia and New Zealand
On 13 September 2017, the Commission presented recommendations to the Council to authorise the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with...
Smart borders: EU Entry/Exit System
The Commission has envisaged integrated border management for several years, in response to increased traveller flows and the new security context. Th...
New priorities for EU–Africa cooperation
The 3D-printing sector has proven its commercial viability in recent years, reaching the high street and, indeed, many homes. The technology is alread...
Professional qualifications in inland navigation
As part of its efforts to reduce transport emissions, the EU wants to make better use of inland navigation. This requires addressing the limited labou...
Safety rules and standards for passenger ships
After a review of the EU legislation on passenger ship safety, the European Commission proposed a number of changes to simplify the existing rules and...
Establishing the European Public Prosecutor
The European Parliament is expected to vote during the October I plenary session on giving its consent to the proposed regulation on the European Publ...
WIFI4EU - Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities
The European Commission has launched an initiative aimed at providing free access to fast internet in local communities. The European Parliament is du...
EU rules on control of arms exports
The EU's Common Position on arms exports is the only legally binding region-wide arrangement on conventional arms exports. While the Common Position h...
Transcript-Promoting development in EU outermost regions
Located far from the European continent and with regional gross domestic product well below the EU average, the EU's outermost regions – the Azores, t...
Promoting development in EU outermost regions
Located far from the European continent and with regional gross domestic product well below the EU average, the EU's outermost regions – the Azores, t...
Transcript-EU strategy for international cultural relations
Culture as a tool of EU diplomacy aims at reinforcing cultural diversity, human rights, and social and economic cohesion based on cultural and creativ...
EU strategy for international cultural relations
Culture as a tool of EU diplomacy aims at reinforcing cultural diversity, human rights, and social and economic cohesion based on cultural and creativ...
Transcript-Framework for energy efficiency labelling
In July 2015, the European Commission proposed a regulation on energy labelling that would replace and repeal the 2010 directive on the subject. The P...
Framework for energy efficiency labelling
In July 2015, the European Commission proposed a regulation on energy labelling that would replace and repeal the 2010 directive on the subject. The P...
Transcript-Increasing partnership in cohesion policy
The partnership principle lies at the very heart of the EU’s cohesion policy. A process involving public authorities, economic and social partners, an...
Increasing partnership in cohesion policy
The partnership principle lies at the very heart of the EU’s cohesion policy. A process involving public authorities, economic and social partners, an...
Transcript-Cross-border portability of online content
The European Parliament is to vote in plenary in May on new rules on cross-border portability, which would enable consumers to access their online sub...
Cross-border portability of online content
The European Parliament is to vote in plenary in May on new rules on cross-border portability, which would enable consumers to access their online sub...
Transcript-Resource efficiency: Reducing food waste, improving food safety
As part of its action plan on the circular economy, the EU is aiming to give substance to a more efficient use of resources by reducing food waste and...
Resource efficiency: Reducing food waste, improving food safety
As part of its action plan on the circular economy, the EU is aiming to give substance to a more efficient use of resources by reducing food waste and...
Transcript-Visa liberalisation for Ukraine
Building on its Visa Liberalisation Dialogues, the European Commission is proposing to waive visa requirements for 45 million Ukrainian citizens. In p...
Visa liberalisation for Ukraine
Building on its Visa Liberalisation Dialogues, the European Commission is proposing to waive visa requirements for 45 million Ukrainian citizens. In p...
Transcript-Medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Building on its Visa Liberalisation Dialogues, the European Commission is proposing to waive visa requirements for 45 million Ukrainian citizens. In p...
Medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Building on its Visa Liberalisation Dialogues, the European Commission is proposing to waive visa requirements for 45 million Ukrainian citizens. In p...
Transcript-Conflict minerals
After lengthy interinstitutional negotiations concluded in a trilogue agreement with the Council, Parliament is due to adopt its first-reading positio...
Conflict minerals
After lengthy interinstitutional negotiations concluded in a trilogue agreement with the Council, Parliament is due to adopt its first-reading positio...
Transcript-Fundamental rights implications of Big Data
The development of smart devices connected online and of big data practices, allowing unprecedented availability, sharing and automated use of data, b...
Fundamental rights implications of Big Data
The development of smart devices connected online and of big data practices, allowing unprecedented availability, sharing and automated use of data, b...
Transcript-Civil Law on robotics
The Legal Affairs Committee has tabled a report with recommendations to the Commission on the civil-law and ethical aspects of robotics. The report ca...
Civil Law on robotics
The Legal Affairs Committee has tabled a report with recommendations to the Commission on the civil-law and ethical aspects of robotics. The report ca...
Transcript-Towards a stronger EU emissions trading system
In July 2015, the European Commission proposed a reform of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) for the 2021-2030 period. The proposed directive intr...
Towards a stronger EU emissions trading system
In July 2015, the European Commission proposed a reform of the EU emissions trading system (ETS) for the 2021-2030 period. The proposed directive intr...
Transcript-Human rights in EU trade policy
The EU is committed to protect human rights in its external policy through its treaties. Since it is the largest world’s trade bloc, it is in a prime...
Human rights in EU trade policy
The EU is committed to protect human rights in its external policy through its treaties. Since it is the largest world’s trade bloc, it is in a prime...
Transcript-Electing the European Parliament President
At the January plenary sitting, the European Parliament is due to elect its 30th President, to hold the office until the next European parliamentary e...
Electing the European Parliament President
At the January plenary sitting, the European Parliament is due to elect its 30th President, to hold the office until the next European parliamentary e...
Transcript-Market access to port services
Marketa Pape.
To improve commercial efficiency and increase the financial transparency of the major EU seaports, the European Commission propos...
Market access to port services
Marketa Pape.
To improve commercial efficiency and increase the financial transparency of the major EU seaports, the European Commission propos...