The first laureates of the European Order of Merit were honoured yesterday for their significant contribution to EU integration and values in a ceremony at the European Parliament.
On 19 May, in a special ceremony for the European Order of Merit, we will honour those who continue that work and contribute to Europe’s shared future.
Discover who the laureates are here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/at-your-service/en/be-heard/european-order-of-merit
Big Tech rules the digital playing field. Parliament wants a fair game, with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as the rulebook. The European Commission must enforce the DMA quickly and decisively, without compromising the EU’s sovereignty.
Female members of Parliament who are expecting or new mothers will soon have the choice to temporarily entrust their vote to a colleague.
They may opt for this starting from 3 months before to 6 months after the child arrives.
It’s part of a broader push to modernise Parliament from within, promoting fairness, equality, and leading by example.
“I am proud of Parliament’s work. It is a big milestone for a more modern and just Parliament. No member should lose her right to vote because of becoming a mother. I will continue to work closely with the member states and their parliaments now to ensure a smooth ratification of this amendment to the electoral act, so members can benefit from the changes quickly,” said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
Everything else is r@pe. In many EU countries, r@pe is still defined by violence or resistance. Yet, r@pe victims often freeze in fear and cannot fight back. That means most cases remain hidden. No wonder an EU survey showed that only 14% of women surveyed who faced sexual violence came forward to the police! Parliament is pushing for an EU-level definition of r@pe centred on the absence of consent.
In a report, Parliament called for: