Renew Europe held a webinar on Thursday morning as a first step in ensuring that Europe is in the forefront and takes the lead As the deployment of the 5G is underway in Europe, the development of the next generation of wireless technologies, 6G, has begun. With momentum building up for defining, developing and deploying […]
S&D Group promotes debate: The rise of AI must not mean leaving workers behind
Members of the S&D Group in the AIDA (Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age) special committee will host this week a debate on Valuing Labour in the age of AI. With a focus on how Artificial Intelligence can complement human labour in the workplace and in general, members will discuss with specialists what are the […]
“Enterprises need financial assistance if they want to transition to digital”, says Maydell
“Enterprises need financial assistance if they want to transition to digital. There is no question about it”, declared Eva Maydell MEP, the EPP Group Spokeswoman on the European Strategy for Data, which is tabled for a vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. “It is not just about unleashing data flows, […]
MEP Birgit Sippel, S&D negotiator, calls for immediate negotiations on e-Privacy
The European Parliament’s negotiator on the e-Privacy regulation, Birgit Sippel MEP, has called for trilogue talks between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission to start as soon as possible, after years of member states blocking progress. E-Privacy rules will give citizens control over how their confidential information can be used or shared online. […]
Zahradil Celebrates Vietnamese New Year With EU-Vietnam Friendship Group
Vietnamese New Year (Tết) is the most important holiday in the Vietnamese culture, and is celebrated by millions of Vietnamese all around the world. Tet´s celebration is the longest holiday which may last up to one week. On this occasion, H.E. Ambassador Vuong Thua Phong hosted a reception for the Members of the EU-Vietnam Friendship […]
Financial Stability A Precondition For Social Welfare, Says Balz
Unstable economies lead to social problems, said leading EPP Group MEPs in today’s joint debate on the 2016 European Semester which took place in the European Parliament’s plenary session. “This European Semester report introduces new social indicators that allow the monitoring of any imbalances in Member States that will undermine growth and job creation. This […]
EU-Tunisia Trade Agreement Important Step
Member of the European Parliament, Marietje Schaake (ALDE/D66), has underlined the importance of the start of negotiations on a trade agreement between the European Union and Tunisia. Today, the European Parliament debated the issue and tomorrow a resolution on the topic will be voted. Schaake stated: “Tunisia is the only country in a successful transition […]
British Deal Resurrected Spirit of Thatcher, Says Zimmer
During a debate at the European Parliament Plenary session in Brussels, GUE/NGL President Gabi Zimmer questioned the priorities agreed upon at so-called ‘Brexit talks’, she said, “The result of an internal Conservative Party squabble took the EU so far that an essential pillar, the social pillar has been gravely damaged. We are on the route […]
Roberto Gualtieri “We will keep our word and implement the EU-UK deal”
At today’s Plenary debate about the conclusions of the European Council, Mr Roberto Gualtieri, one of the European Parliament’s chief negotiators – or sherpa’s – in the informal talks on the settlement regarding the future position of the UK in the European Union, said: “All 28 Member states unanimously agreed to the outcome of the negotiations. […]
“Deals with Iran and Turkey overshadow human rights,” says Schaake
Federica Mogherini, the High Representative of the European Union discussed the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East with the Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament today. Member of the European Parliament Marietje Schaake (D66/ALDE) criticized the lack of attention for human rights by the EU, particularly in the context of the […]