How can national leadership help end human trafficking? Uzbekistan has gathered resources to implement reforms toward eradicating every form of forced labour and child labour. Join us for the 23rd Alliance Conference, where we will discuss how national leadership can build solutions to end human trafficking.

Human rights campaigner Nadia Murad told the European Parliament in 2016 that the fights against terrorism and racism go hand in hand. Her speech came as she was awarded the 2016 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought alongside Lamiya Aji Bashar. The pair, from Iraq’s Yazidi community, were soldinto sexual slavery by the Islamic State terror group in 2014. Murad managed to escape and went on to advocate for victims of sexual violence and human trafficking. In 2018 she won the Nobel Peace Prize. *Watch the full speech on the European Parliament's multimedia channel: http://epyoutube.eu/mmc_murad *Watch more videos from past Sakharov prizes: http://epyoutube.eu/Sakharov_Prize_playlist

Here are six tips on how to improve your application for a job at NATO from the recruitment team. Always read the vacancy notice carefully, review the requirements and responsibilities to make sure you are a good match. Make sure to answer the pre-screening questions in detail, based on your knowledge and experience. They are very important to get you to the next phase. Don't copy and paste from your CV, instead tailor your answer and let us know about yourself. Read about NATO, the Division and the position your are applying for. It shows your interest and understanding of the context in which the teams operate. Show us you care. One of the steps in the process is a digital interview. Before starting recording, practice. Practicing will allow you to prepare potential answers and to respond in a confident and comfortable pace. So be prepared. Be ready to discuss your motivation, your experience and what you can bring to the role. For the interviews, think about specific examples when you have demonstrated the required skills. Be clear what the situation was, what you did and the results obtained. We want to get to know you! We hope this was helpful and you join NATO soon! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬SUBSCRIBE to this channel http://bit.ly/NATOsubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO News http://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO History http://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribeConnect with NATO online:Visit the Official NATO Homepage: http://bit.ly/NATOhomepageReceive NATO updates via email: http://bit.ly/NATOemailsFind NATO on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/NATOfacebookFollow @NATO on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/NATOtwitterFollow NATO on Instagram: http://bit.ly/NATOinstagramFind NATO on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/NATOlinkedinFind NATO on Flickr: http://bit.ly/NATOflickr#NATO #OTAN

The inaugural Schuman Security and Defence Partnership Forum (Schuman Forum) seeks to contribute to the important partnerships that underpin the EU’s high level of ambition in security and defence. The Schuman Forum is part of the EU’s broader engagement to establish a more coherent and comprehensive network of relationships with international and regional actors and bilateral partners worldwide. Specifically, it aims to facilitate dialogue and strategic reflection on international security and defence between the EU, its Member States and their partners, examining ongoing trends, issues and initiatives. It brings together politicians, senior decision-makers, military representatives from EU Member States and partner countries, and representatives from international and regional organisations with which the EU cooperates in security and defence. Members of civil society, thought leaders and opinion formers are also invited. The Schuman Forum takes place every two years under the authority of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission. ▶️ #StayTuned and follow the event live.

HR/VP Josep Borrell press remarks on EU's provision of ammunition to Ukraine, after the Foreign Affairs Council on 20 March 2023.

The inaugural Schuman Security and Defence Partnership Forum (Schuman Forum) seeks to contribute to the important partnerships that underpin the EU’s high level of ambition in security and defence. The Schuman Forum is part of the EU’s broader engagement to establish a more coherent and comprehensive network of relationships with international and regional actors and bilateral partners worldwide. Specifically, it aims to facilitate dialogue and strategic reflection on international security and defence between the EU, its Member States and their partners, examining ongoing trends, issues and initiatives. It brings together politicians, senior decision-makers, military representatives from EU Member States and partner countries, and representatives from international and regional organisations with which the EU cooperates in security and defence. Members of civil society, thought leaders and opinion formers are also invited. The Schuman Forum takes place every two years under the authority of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission. ▶️ #StayTuned and follow the event live.

The inaugural Schuman Security and Defence Partnership Forum (Schuman Forum) seeks to contribute to the important partnerships that underpin the EU’s high level of ambition in security and defence. The Schuman Forum is part of the EU’s broader engagement to establish a more coherent and comprehensive network of relationships with international and regional actors and bilateral partners worldwide. Specifically, it aims to facilitate dialogue and strategic reflection on international security and defence between the EU, its Member States and their partners, examining ongoing trends, issues and initiatives. It brings together politicians, senior decision-makers, military representatives from EU Member States and partner countries, and representatives from international and regional organisations with which the EU cooperates in security and defence. Members of civil society, thought leaders and opinion formers are also invited. The Schuman Forum takes place every two years under the authority of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission. ▶️ #StayTuned and follow the event live.

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racism 2023 we asked the EU's Anti-Racism Coordinator Michaela Moua about the role each of us can play and the EU’s Action Plan to #FightRacism. Diversity is a riches, we are #UnitedInDiversity

HR/VP Josep Borrell opening remarks during the Schuman Forum on 21 March 2023.

Road transport is a major contributor to climate change, and CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles have grown by 25 % since 1990, accounting for over a quarter of road transport CO2 emissions. There are around 7 million trucks operating in the EU-28. Annual registrations of new trucks in the EU increased by 45 % from 2010 to 2016, to around 380 000. Around 70 % of EU freight is transported by road. The road freight and passenger transport sector consists of over 600 000 mostly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and employs almost 3 million people. The EU truck market is dominated by six manufacturers that together hold an 88 % market share. Around 3.5 million people are employed in truck manufacturing, repair, sales, leasing and insurance. The heavy-duty vehicle sector is characterised by many different vehicle categories, technologies, sizes and weights, as heavy-duty vehicles are typically customised for specific clients and uses. This range of different vehicle combinations makes it difficult to estimate important parameters such as fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in a reliable and cost-effective manner. Heavy-duty vehicles are responsible for 27 % of road transport CO2 emissions and almost 5 % of EU greenhouse gas emissions (2016 data). Since 1990, heavy-duty vehicle emissions have increased by 25 % – mainly as a result of an increase in road freight traffic – and, in the absence of new policies, they are projected to further increase. EU transport is heavily dependent on oil (accounting for nearly 94 % of the energy consumed by transport in 2015, of which 89 % is imported). On 14 February 2023, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal (COM(2023) 88 final) to revise Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 setting CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles in the EU. The proposed revision would expand the scope of the Regulation to include urban buses, coaches, trailers and other types of lorries. The average CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles, compared to 2019 levels, would have to fall by 45 % from 2030, by 65 % from 2035, and by 90 % from 2040 onwards. The proposal sets CO2 requirements for new trailers and targets 100 % of newly registered urban buses to be zero-emissions vehicles from 2030. Dig deeper into the Review of the CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles on our Legislative Train website: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/legislative-train/theme-a-european-green-deal/file-review-of-the-co2-emission-standards-for-heavy-duty-vehicles 📲 Or find publications on our EPRS app: • iOS: http://epyoutube.eu/q57W • Android: http://epyoutube.eu/q57X #climatechange #co2 #emissions

Nothing has transformed the crime of trafficking in human beings quite like technology. Today, 75% of sex trafficking victims are advertised online, but few countries have rules for tech companies. Join us for the 23rd Alliance Conference, where we will discuss how national leadership can build solutions to end human trafficking.

How can national leadership help end human trafficking? Cyprus' brand-new Operational Alert for financial institutions outlines red flag indicators to report traffickers' transactions and identify victims. Join us for the 23rd Alliance Conference, where we will discuss how national leadership can build solutions to end human trafficking.

Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee will discuss the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank and its implications for financial stability in Europe. Members will exchange views with: - José Manuel Campa, chair of the European Banking Authority - Andrea Enria, chair of the supervisory board of the European Central Bank Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN

Between 6 and 9 March, Europol, together with the ATLAS network and the European Surveillance Group, coordinated a joint exercise of surveillance and intervention units across the EU. The exercise involved units from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Executed in real-life conditions, the coordinated exercise started in Ireland and culminated with several simultaneous interventions in Luxembourg and Maastricht, the Netherlands. https://www.europol.europa.eu/newsroom Follow us on: http://www.facebook.com/europol/ http://www.instagram.com/europol.eu/ http://twitter.com/europol http://www.linkedin.com/company/europol http://www.europol.europa.eu Intellectual property rights, including copyright, to the material are owned by Europol. Europol’s advance permission is also required for any further use of this material. Further details can be viewed on https://www.europol.europa.eu/legal-notice . Where permission is given in writing this will require the source to be identified and intellectual property rights to be acknowledged. Any entity reusing the material is responsible for its own publication and for obtaining any additional permissions required (e.g. from individuals appearing, from rights owners of any images or figures embedded in the material). No material or image may be used to endorse or imply endorsement of an organisation or project by Europol. The Europol name and logo are the exclusive property of Europol. They are protected under European and International law and cannot be reproduced without Europol’s prior written permission.

HR/VP Josep Borrell Joint Press Remarks with the President of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski in Skopje, North Macedonia on 17 March 2023.

HRVP Josep Borrell Press Remars after the High-Level meeting of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in Ohrid, North Macedonia on 18 March 2023.

HR/VP Josep Borrell Joint doorstep with the Iraqi MFA, Fuad Hussein ahead of the EU-Iraq Cooperation Council on 19 March 2023.

Svyatoslav Vakarchuk on war, music, freedom, and resistance in the new podcast series by UkraineWorld called “Thinking in Dark Times.” 💙💛 UkraineWorld is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, so subscribe and stay tuned: https://www.youtube.com/c/UkraineWorld …………………………………………. Svyatoslav Vakarchuk is a Ukrainian rock star, the leader of the rock band Okean Elzy, and one of Ukraine’s most popular modern musicians. He is also a civic activist, and formerly a politician, who founded the political party Holos (“Voice”). Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher and UkraineWorld’s chief editor, speaks to Vakarchuk about Ukrainian culture, the country’s fight for freedom, music on the frontline, Ukraine’s difference from Russia, and the deep roots of the Ukrainian resistance. Explaining Ukraine is a podcast by UkraineWorld.org, a website in English about Ukraine, brought to you by Internews Ukraine. The goal of the series Thinking in Dark Times is to make Ukraine and its current war a focal point of our common reflection about the world’s present, past, and future. We try to see light through and despite the current darkness. It’s important to know! UkraineWorld.org is one of the most popular websites in English about Ukraine run by Ukrainians. It is brought to you by Internews Ukraine. …………………………………………. 🎙 Volodymyr Yermolenko — Ukrainian philosopher and journalist, chief editor 🎙 Svyatoslav Vakarchuk — a Ukrainian rock star, the leader of the rock band Okean Elzy, and one of Ukraine’s most popular modern musicians. He is also a civic activist, and formerly a politician …………………………………………. 🎬 Check out similar videos: ⭐️ https://youtu.be/t3O2ODpILSU ⭐️ https://youtu.be/BHksNrj7elQ ⭐️ https://youtu.be/BlB_dT157Kw …………………………………………. 💛 Support UkraineWorld on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ukraineworld …………………………………………. 🫂 Follow UkraineWorld on: 💛 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukraineworld.org 💛 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ukraine_world 💛 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ukraine__world/ 💛 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukraineworld/ 💛 Website: https://ukraineworld.org/ 💛 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_ukraineworld_ …………………………………………. #StandWithUkraine #WarInUkraine #SvyatoslavVakarchuk

65 years ago the European Parliamentary Assembly met for the first time.

Logistics is the art of moving supplies and people to where they need to be. Without logistics, armies wouldn’t have fuel for trucks, parts to repair them, or soldiers to drive them. It’s a military fundamental, and that’s why NATO forces regularly practise this crucial discipline with their Allies and partners. Recently, the US Marine Corps teamed up with the Finnish Navy to practise this crucial discipline – but with a twist. The icy, island-studded waters of the Finnish archipelago are uniquely challenging to supply lines. Working with the Finnish troops, the US Marines learned how to move supplies using helicopters, transport aircraft and small, stealthy boats, as well as the burly transport trucks they brought from the United States in cold weather conditions. The US Marines deployed to Finland for three months last fall – the longest stint the US military’s amphibious branch has spent in Finland to date. It signals a deepening relationship with Finland, a long-time NATO partner that applied for membership of the Alliance in 2022, together with Sweden. Deployments like this help Finland to continue familiarising itself with Allied tactics and techniques as the country prepares to join the Alliance as a full member. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬SUBSCRIBE to this channel http://bit.ly/NATOsubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO News http://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO History http://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribeConnect with NATO online:Visit the Official NATO Homepage: http://bit.ly/NATOhomepageReceive NATO updates via email: http://bit.ly/NATOemailsFind NATO on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/NATOfacebookFollow @NATO on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/NATOtwitterFollow NATO on Instagram: http://bit.ly/NATOinstagramFind NATO on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/NATOlinkedinFind NATO on Flickr: http://bit.ly/NATOflickr#NATO #OTAN #Finland

HR/VP Josep Borrell Press Remarks during the EU-North Macedonia Stabilisation and Association Council in Tirana, Albania on 17 March 2023.

Paratroopers from Italy, Germany and the US drop side-by-side in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy. US paratroopers deployed in Italy recently conducted training jumps with their Allied German and Italian counterparts. About 800 paratroopers from the US Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade, the Italian Army’s 4th Alpini Paratroopers Regiment and the German Army’s 26th Airborne Regiment performed several jumps over a drop zone in northern Italy. These airborne operations saw paratroopers exiting the US Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft. Following jump operations, Allied soldiers exchanged jump wings and airborne badges belonging to their country, a cherished tradition among paratroopers. Airborne operations are a demanding discipline, requiring constant training to verify skill and safety. Jumping alongside NATO Allies allows paratroopers to familiarise themselves with how they operate with other Allied soldiers. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬SUBSCRIBE to this channel http://bit.ly/NATOsubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO News http://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO History http://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribeConnect with NATO online:Visit the Official NATO Homepage: http://bit.ly/NATOhomepageReceive NATO updates via email: http://bit.ly/NATOemailsFind NATO on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/NATOfacebookFollow @NATO on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/NATOtwitterFollow NATO on Instagram: http://bit.ly/NATOinstagramFind NATO on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/NATOlinkedinFind NATO on Flickr: http://bit.ly/NATOflickr#NATO #OTAN #WeAreNATO

HR/VP Josep Borrell Press Remarks during the EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Council in Tirana, Albania on 16 March 2023.

From smartphones to smart cities, connected objects are generating ever more data. The European Parliament wants to release its potential. Data is key to innovation in sectors from technology to health, transport to farming. MEPs are concerned too much of it remains untapped or in the hands of tech giants. They want new rules to help smaller companies and public bodies deliver better products and services. The Data Act will set a framework for the economy of tomorrow. Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN

HR/VP remarks on Israel during the European Parliament Plenary session on 14 March 2023.

Shirin Ebadi and Samantha Cristoforetti will address the Parliament during celebrations linked to International Women's Day on 8 March. Afterwards, MEPs will discuss the challenges that human rights defenders face in standing up for sexual and reproductive health and rights. Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her work for democracy and human rights, especially the rights of women and children. Cristoforetti is a European Space Agency astronaut and the first woman Chief Commander of International Space Station Expedition 68. The European Parliament has been working to advance women’s rights and promote gender equality. Find out how here: https://youtu.be/HvUqglGfD9Y. Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN

Members of the Parliament will debate a European citizens’ initiative on phasing out synthetic pesticides by 2035, restoring biodiversity and supporting farmers in this transition. Citizens’ initiative “Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment” gathered over one million verified signatures. Find out what’s behind the decline in bees and other pollinators: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20191129STO67758/what-s-behind-the-decline-in-bees-and-other-pollinators-infographic

Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nausėda addressed the European Parliament. He urged the EU to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and to keep its doors open to Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine. Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) finalised the selection procedure for the new members of the group.

If you find yourself stranded in the winter wilderness, how do you survive? This is an eventuality the UK troops that make up part of NATO’s multinational battlegroup in Estonia – with the United Kingdom as framework nation – train for on the Cold Weather Operator’s Course, which takes place every year in Estonia. This NATO battlegroup also includes contributions from other NATO Allies, including Denmark, France and Iceland. As part of the course, the soldiers must spend two nights in the Estonian forest learning how to build camps, make fires and find food and water. The course helps the soldiers adjust to different climates and terrains and makes sure they’re ready to operate in cold winter conditions. Here, chief instructor Colour Sergeant Sykes of the UK Royal Marines gives his top tips for anyone thinking of heading out into the winter wilderness. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬SUBSCRIBE to this channel http://bit.ly/NATOsubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO News http://bit.ly/NATONewsSubscribeSUBSCRIBE to NATO History http://bit.ly/NATOHistorySubscribeConnect with NATO online:Visit the Official NATO Homepage: http://bit.ly/NATOhomepageReceive NATO updates via email: http://bit.ly/NATOemailsFind NATO on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/NATOfacebookFollow @NATO on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/NATOtwitterFollow NATO on Instagram: http://bit.ly/NATOinstagramFind NATO on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/NATOlinkedinFind NATO on Flickr: http://bit.ly/NATOflickr#NATO #OTAN #WeAreNATO

EU Special Envoy for Non-Proliferation and Disarmament, Marjolijn Van Deelen, answers to our 60 seconds challenge.

MEPs will discuss how to advance on the reform of the common EU migration and asylum rules with representatives from the Council and the European Commission. The debate comes in the wake of another shipwreck that cost the lives of at least 70 migrants at the beginning of March, off the coast of Italy. Members are expected to ask about measures to prevent irregular departures and the loss of life. They should also present their views on how to respond to the difficulties faced by Mediterranean European countries, which are usually the first entry point for migrants arriving in the EU. Search and rescue operations at sea and disembarkation activities are not covered by a common EU legal framework, except those carried out by joint operations led by the EU border agency Frontex. Learn how the EU deals with refugee movements and asylum: http://epyoutube.eu/qBxx Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN

Watch our live interview with leading legislator Ciarán Cuffe. He will explain how the European Parliament sees new rules to reduce buildings’ energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Spoiler: it includes measures to increase the rate of renovations and access to funds and grants. This will help to reduce Europeans' energy bills and achieve the European Union's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. In the EU, heating, cooling and domestic hot water account for 80% of the energy that households consume. Buildings account for 40% of all energy consumed and 36% of energy-related direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN

Stories like Iryna’s remind us every day that many Ukrainians have had to flee the horrors of Russia’s war and found solace in the EU. The nightmare must end. Russia must be stopped. #FacesOfUkraine

HR/VP Josep Borrell Press Remarks during his visit to Algeria on 13 March 2023.

Ladislav Hamran, President of Eurojust, and Karim A.A. Khan KC, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, explain the purpose, scope and main features of the Guidelines for Civil Society Organisations on Documenting International Crimes and Human Rights Violations for Criminal Accountability Purposes. This is the short version of the video, published first on Twitter on 6 October 2022. A longer version of this video can be found at https://youtu.be/n4vD_s2jWic Find the guidelines here 👉 https://europa.eu/!q6t8vd Background: Eurojust and the Office of the Prosecutor at the ICC published these practical guidelines on 21 September 2022 to empower and support civil society organisations that seek to collect and preserve information to contribute to investigations and prosecutions at the national level or before the ICC. The guidelines aim to assist in fighting impunity and have been drawn up building on the expertise of the Office of the Prosecutor at the ICC, Eurojust, the Genocide Network, civil society organisations, national prosecutors and international partners. In a technical briefing on 6 October 2022, the guidelines were presented in an online event attended by civil society organisations from around the world. The joint video statement of President Hamran and Prosecutor Khan was published on this occasion. _____ Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation, supports the fight against serious cross-border crime in all its shapes and forms, strengthening the coordination and cooperation between national investigating and judicial authorities. Discover our website: 👉 http://www.eurojust.europa.eu/ Follow Eurojust on social media: LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurojust/ Twitter 👉 https://twitter.com/eurojust

The European Union invests considerable resources to protect those working on the frontline to pressure governments worldwide into respecting their human rights obligations. To this end, the EU adopted its guidelines for human rights defenders in 2004, and revised them in 2008 to establish a framework and tools for protecting human rights activists in countries outside the EU. In 2023, they are up for review again, as part of the EU Action Plan for Human Rights and Democracy. The European Parliamentary Research Service assessed the implementation of the guidelines so far and suggests actions to be considered in the review, based on the analysis. 📖 Dig deeper into the EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/EPRS_STU(2022)730345 📲 Or see our publications on our EPRS app: • iOS: http://epyoutube.eu/q57W • Android: http://epyoutube.eu/q57X #HumanRights #HumanRightsDefenders

Over the past centuries, humanity has used an increasing share of the known elements to foster technological innovation, in particular metals. Today, a wide range of key technologies across all industries, from chips to batteries, medical imaging to tanks, rely on the unique physical properties of some specific critical raw materials (CRMs). Demand for CRMs is projected to skyrocket in the coming years. The EU's ambition to become a climate-neutral economy by 2050, and its ability to sustain the green and digital transitions and achieve strategic autonomy, all rely heavily on reliable, secure and resilient access to CRMs. CRM supply chains are global, complex, and fragile, which makes them vulnerable to a wide range of risks, including those linked to geopolitical tensions. The supply of CRMs is often more concentrated than that of fossil fuels. Furthermore, the EU's reliance on imports of CRMs is extremely high, sometimes reaching 100 % (e.g. for rare earth elements – REEs). Possible measures that could help the EU tackle these challenges include diversifying CRM primary sourcing; promoting a fully circular approach to CRM use; and implementing contingency planning, mitigating and emergency measures, including stockpiling. The European Parliament has promoted an integrated approach throughout the CRM value chain under a European strategy for CRMs, to increase the EU's supply. It has recently emphasised that a new European Sovereignty Fund should increase European investment in the raw materials sector. Dig deeper into Securing Europe's supply of critical raw materials: https://epthinktank.eu/2023/03/09/securing-europes-supply-of-critical-raw-materials-the-material-nature-of-the-eus-strategic-goals/ 📲 Or find publications on our EPRS app: • iOS: http://epyoutube.eu/q57W • Android: http://epyoutube.eu/q57X

MEPs will discuss Europe’s current situation, challenges and future direction with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. This will be the eighth This is Europe debate at the European Parliament, when EU leaders discuss their visions for the future of the EU with MEPs. Nausėda became the President of Lithuania in July 2019. Before that, he worked at the Bank of Lithuania and later as a chief economist in a private bank. Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN

Following the recent conclusion of the Conference on the Future of Europe, the European Parliamentary Research Service is organising an event that will explore 70 years of European Parliament activism to reform the EU. After an opening statement by European Parliament Deputy Secretary-General Markus Winkler, three academics will discuss several key landmarks in the history of EU democratic reform and constitutionalism: the 1953 European Political Community Treaty, the 1984 Draft Treaty on European Union, and the 2002-3 Constitutional Convention. Following this academic analysis, MEP Guy Verhofstadt and MEP Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield, who have been closely involved in recent debates about EU reform, will reflect on the experience of the Conference and the prospects for future reform. Wednesday 8 March 2023 | 13:30 – 15:00 EPRS RELATED PRODUCTS: Infographics: European Parliament facts and figures: https://facts-and-figures.europarl.europa.eu/ SPEAKERS: Guy VERHOFSTADT, MEP, Member of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD, MEP, Member of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs Markus WINKLER, Deputy Secretary-General of the European Parliament Wolfram KAISER, Head of the European Parliament History Service, EPRS; Professor of European Studies, University of Portsmouth Sandro GUERRIERI, Professor of History of Political Institutions, Sapienza University of Rome Ariadna RIPOLL SERVENT, Professor of Politics of the EU, University of Salzburg; Academic Director of the Salzburg Centre of European Union Studies

The chair of the European Parliament's women’s rights and gender equality committee, Robert Biedroń, explains how new rules on pay transparency and quotas for women on top jobs will benefit women in the European Union. He also talks about how to better protect women from violence and reflects on the need to improve reproductive rights in many European countries “Women’s rights are human rights,” he said. Learn more about what the Parliament is doing to improve women’s rights in the EU: http://epyoutube.eu/qBmx Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN

Robert Biedroń, chair of the gender equality committee, explains how in this interview. Watch the full video: http://epyoutube.eu/qBv2

HR/VP Josep Borrell doorstep ahead of the Informal meeting of EU Development ministers in Stockholm, Sweden on 9 March 2023.

HR/VP Josep Borrell press remarks after the Informal EU Foreign Affairs Council (Defence), 8 March 2023