Κυρ, 5 Ιουλ, 2020
Μελέτη - Artificial intelligence: How does it work, why does it matter, and what can we do about it? - 28-06-2020
28-06-2020
Μελέτη - Artificial intelligence: How does it work, why does it matter, and what can we do about it? - 28-06-2020
28-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
Artificial intelligence (AI) is probably the defining technology of the last decade, and perhaps also the next. The aim of this report is to support meaningful reflection and productive debate about AI by providing accessible information about the full range of current and speculative techniques and their associated impacts, and setting out a wide range of regulatory, technological and societal measures that could be mobilised in response.
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Εν συντομία - Performing arts: Emerging from confinement - 29-06-2020
29-06-2020
Εν συντομία - Performing arts: Emerging from confinement - 29-06-2020
29-06-2020 11:20 AM CEST
In the EU as elsewhere in the world, the performing arts were among the first sectors to be hit by measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and are now among the last to reopen. As the confinement measures are relaxed, the focus now is on supporting the performing arts and finding a way to re-engage with live audiences.
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Briefing - Artificial Intelligence:Opportunities and Challenges for the Internal Market and Consumer Protection - 15-06-2020
29-06-2020
Briefing - Artificial Intelligence:Opportunities and Challenges for the Internal Market and Consumer Protection - 15-06-2020
29-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
Developing appropriate policies and regulations for AI is a priority for the European Union. AI has become a powerful driver of social transformation, reshaping individual lives and interactions as well as economical and political organisations. AI brings huge opportunities for development, sustainability, health and knowledge, as well as significant risks of unemployment, discrimination, exclusion, etc. Multiple areas are affected by AI, such as data protection (lawful and proportionate processing of personal data, subject to oversight), fair algorithmic treatment (not being subject to unjustified prejudice resulting from automated processing), transparency and explicability (knowing how and why a certain algorithmic response has been given or a decision made), protection from undue influence (not being misled, manipulated, or deceived). This collection of studies presents research resulting from ongoing interest of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection in improving functioning of the Digital Single Market and developing European digital policies based on scientific evidence and expertise.
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Briefing - Banking Union: Wirecard - 29-06-2020
29-06-2020
Briefing - Banking Union: Wirecard - 29-06-2020
29-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
The briefing provides a short overview (based on public information) to the insolvency of Wirecard AG, a group that provided electronic payment processing and that includes a less-significant banking entity (which is not part of the insolvency proceedings). The case is not directly linked to the corona crisis, but it brings to the fore relevant issues related to supervision of payment-related services and the role of auditors.
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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Έγγραφα ολομέλειας: Εκθέσεις
29-06-2020
REPORT on the nomination of Helga Berger as a Member of the Court of Auditors - A9-0126/2020
29-06-2020 05:16 PM CEST
REPORT on the nomination of Helga Berger as a Member of the Court of Auditors
Committee on Budgetary Control
Mikuláš Peksa
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Μελέτη - Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence - 15-06-2020
29-06-2020
Μελέτη - Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence - 15-06-2020
29-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
This study focuses on presenting the technological, impact and regulatory state of play in the EU, as compared to key competitor countries. This study also highlights industrial areas in which AI will bring significant socioeconomic benefits, before presenting a methodology for scrutinising the fitness of the EU policy and regulatory framework in the context of AI.
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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Όλα τα δελτία τύπου
29-06-2020
Press release - MEPs call on EU Commission to step up action against dangerous chemicals
29-06-2020 08:23 PM CEST
The upcoming new EU chemicals strategy for sustainability must better protect our health and the environment, says Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Άρθρο - COVID-19: Έκτακτη οικονομική ενίσχυση 3 δισ. ευρώ για εθνικά συστήματα υγείας
29-06-2020 11:03 AM CEST
Το EK ενέκρινε νέα μέτρα στήριξης ύψους 3 δισ. ευρώ για συστήματα υγειονομικής περίθαλψης σε περιοχές της ΕΕ που έχουν πληγεί περισσότερο από την κρίση του COVID-19.Πηγή : © Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, 2020 - EK
Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Κοινοβουλευτικά
29-06-2020
Άρθρο - COVID-19: Έκτακτη οικονομική ενίσχυση 3 δισ. ευρώ για εθνικά συστήματα υγείας
29-06-2020 11:03 AM CEST
Το EK ενέκρινε νέα μέτρα στήριξης ύψους 3 δισ. ευρώ για συστήματα υγειονομικής περίθαλψης σε περιοχές της ΕΕ που έχουν πληγεί περισσότερο από την κρίση του COVID-19.Πηγή : © Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, 2020 - EK
Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Ειδήσεις
29-06-2020
Press release - MEPs call on EU Commission to step up action against dangerous chemicals
29-06-2020 08:23 PM CEST
The upcoming new EU chemicals strategy for sustainability must better protect our health and the environment, says Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
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Άρθρο - COVID-19: Έκτακτη οικονομική ενίσχυση 3 δισ. ευρώ για εθνικά συστήματα υγείας
29-06-2020 11:03 AM CEST
Το EK ενέκρινε νέα μέτρα στήριξης ύψους 3 δισ. ευρώ για συστήματα υγειονομικής περίθαλψης σε περιοχές της ΕΕ που έχουν πληγεί περισσότερο από την κρίση του COVID-19.Πηγή : © Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, 2020 - EK
Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Βιομηχανία, Έρευνα και Ενέργεια: Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου
29-06-2020
Press release - MEPs want to boost energy storage in the EU to help spur decarbonisation
29-06-2020 09:33 PM CEST
As energy from renewable sources is increasingly part of the European energy mix, MEPs propose ways to step up storage solutions such as hydrogen or home batteries.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
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Εν συντομία - The Legal Framework for E-commerce in the Internal Market - 15-06-2020
30-06-2020
Εν συντομία - The Legal Framework for E-commerce in the Internal Market - 15-06-2020
30-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
This at a glance presents an overview of the current state of play in the area of e-commerce. It discusses the existing legislative framework of the Digital Single Market as well as the technology-driven changes of market and economy that have taken place over the last twenty years. The analysis identifies areas prone to producing a positive reaction to legislative intervention. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO).
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Εν συντομία - How to Fully Reap the Benefits of the Internal Market for E-Commerce? - 15-06-2020
30-06-2020
Εν συντομία - How to Fully Reap the Benefits of the Internal Market for E-Commerce? - 15-06-2020
30-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
This paper provides a framework for maximising current and potential benefits of e-commerce for the single market while minimising economic and societal costs. It takes stock of the role of the e-Commerce Directive and analyses new challenges arising in the age of platforms. Forward-looking solutions are presented to enhance cross-border e-commerce in the EU, facilitate access to digital copyrighted content and improve the sustainability of online platforms. Finally, the paper reflects on the planned digital services act, outlining policy recommendations. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO).
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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Νομικά Θέματα: Ανακοινωθέντα τύπου
30-06-2020
Press release - Deal on digitalisation of access to justice will benefit citizens
30-06-2020 11:33 AM CEST
On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached an agreement to make access to justice faster, cheaper and more user-friendly for EU citizens and businesses.
Committee on Legal Affairs
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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Έγγραφα ολομέλειας: Εκθέσεις
30-06-2020
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 5/2020 of the European Union for the financial year 2020 - Continuation of the support to refugees and host communities in response to the Syria crisis in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey - A9-0127/2020
30-06-2020 12:10 PM CEST
REPORT on the Council position on Draft amending budget No 5/2020 of the European Union for the financial year 2020 - Continuation of the support to refugees and host communities in response to the Syria crisis in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey
Committee on Budgets
Monika Hohlmeier
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REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 573/2014/EU on enhanced cooperation between Public Employment Services (PES) - A9-0128/2020
30-06-2020 12:10 PM CEST
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 573/2014/EU on enhanced cooperation between Public Employment Services (PES)
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Manuel Pizarro
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Briefing - A Comprehensive EU Strategy for Africa - 25-06-2020
30-06-2020
Briefing - A Comprehensive EU Strategy for Africa - 25-06-2020
30-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
The new EU-Africa Strategy presented by the Commission on 9 March puts a reinforced emphasis on the creation of a real partnership with a continent whose relevance for Europe is growing by the day. The three briefings focus on different aspects of this new partnership, the first one dealing with the implications for the political dialogue with a focus on (good) governance and the even bigger challenge of security and migration. The second briefing has a look at more ‘traditional’ aspects of this relationship, development and humanitarian aid, complemented with the rising challenge of climate change. The new approach is also illustrated by the emphasis put on the promotion of bilateral trade and investment relations, the topic of the third briefing. All these briefings also try to incorporate first elements on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the bilateral relationship.
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Briefing - A Comprehensive EU Strategy for Africa - Political Dialogue: Governance, Security and Migration - 25-06-2020
30-06-2020
Briefing - A Comprehensive EU Strategy for Africa - Political Dialogue: Governance, Security and Migration - 25-06-2020
30-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
Much has changed since the creation of the Joint Africa-European Union (EU) Strategy in 2007. The developing world has been changing fast. Development policy and practices are also transforming, albeit at a slower pace. The divide between emerging economies and ‘fragile states’ is increasing. This is also the case in Africa. As not only Africa, but also the EU-Africa relationship is changing and evolving into new dimensions, there is clearly a need to develop a new European strategy, constructed on the basis of an emerging continent. Africa is home to the youngest population in the world and some of the world’s most fragile states. However, it is also a continent with emerging markets and more effective governments. This brief aims to clarify how well the new Strategy must manage to mainstream a European approach to Africa that considers both the inter-continental dialogue and the diversity of development on this emerging continent within the fields of governance, security and migration. As the COVID-19 has turned into a pandemic, the brief also suggests that the new European strategy must reflect this development and the European Parliament should closely monitor the situation as it discusses the Strategy.
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Briefing - A Comprehensive EU Strategy for Africa - Development, Humanitarian Aid and Climate Change - 25-06-2020
30-06-2020
Briefing - A Comprehensive EU Strategy for Africa - Development, Humanitarian Aid and Climate Change - 25-06-2020
30-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
The new EU Strategy for Africa attempts to reflect the continent’s growing relevance within a partnership rather than through a donor-recipient framework. However, this leads to a prioritisation of the formal, productive and technology sectors as well as climate mitigation at the expense of agriculture, informal sector, human development and climate adaptation. With such skewed priorities, this Strategy is ill-adapted for the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. Institutionally, political will is needed to ensure that the continent-to-continent approach is not hampered by parallel, contradictory and fragmenting forces within the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) and the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) governance frameworks. Financially, mutual accountability must be strengthened by joint funding of joint actions. An inclusive institutional mechanism is also needed to promote political and civil society participation as well as policy coherence for sustainable development beyond migration and climate. More generally, the Strategy advances a government-to-government type of partnership at the expense of a more people-centred approach that is more in line with the ‘principled pragmatism’ of the EU.
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Briefing - A Comprehensive EU Strategy for Africa - Trade and Investments - 25-06-2020
30-06-2020
Briefing - A Comprehensive EU Strategy for Africa - Trade and Investments - 25-06-2020
30-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
The new European Commission (EC) is putting EU-African relations to the fore. A Joint Communication of the EC towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa stresses the African Continent’s strategic importance and the EU’s need to strengthen its partnership with (and not for) Africa. Proposals in the Joint Communication maintain promotion of sustainable investments with Africa on top of the EU’s agenda. Partnership with Africa to attract investors and boost regional as well as continental integration are specific actions aimed to attain sustainable growth and jobs in African countries. This emphasis is not new, being in line with a geopolitically oriented Commission and the European Union’s (EU) trend of shifting from a Donor-recipient model to a relationship based on mutual cooperation, pursuing common interests and mutual benefits. As the COVID-19 pandemic takes hold in Africa during 2020, it is becoming more urgent that EU and African relations post COVID-19 be tailored to a new scenario and show tangible action using partnership rhetoric.
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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Νομικά Θέματα: Ημερήσια διάταξη
30-06-2020
Draft agenda - Tuesday, 7 July 2020 - PE654.003v01-00 - Committee on Legal Affairs
30-06-2020 02:43 PM CEST
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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Γεωργία και Ανάπτυξη της Υπαίθρου: Ημερήσια Διάταξη
30-06-2020
Draft agenda - Monday, 6 July 2020 - Tuesday, 7 July 2020 - PE654.015v01-00 - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
30-06-2020 04:25 PM CEST
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Briefing - EU-China relations: Taking stock after the 2020 EU-China Summit - 30-06-2020
30-06-2020
Briefing - EU-China relations: Taking stock after the 2020 EU-China Summit - 30-06-2020
30-06-2020 12:00 AM CEST
The 22nd EU-China Summit, originally scheduled for March 2020, was postponed owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. While other summits were simply cancelled or postponed indefinitely, the EU and China decided to hold the summit by video-link, on 22 June 2020. This decision testifies to the importance both sides attach to taking their complex relationship forward in difficult times. The 2020 summit offered the opportunity to take stock of progress made on past commitments and to re-calibrate EU-China relations, against the backdrop of the wide-ranging fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, growing United States-China strategic rivalry, rapid geopolitical power shifts and the erosion of multilateralism. Looking at EU-China relations through the lens of the 2019 EU-China strategic outlook, China is seen as being at once a partner for cooperation and negotiation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival. China has been a cooperation and negotiating partner for the EU in several fields where interests have converged. Nonetheless, the different norms and values underlying the EU and Chinese political and economic systems have made cooperation challenging. Shared objectives do not necessarily lead to the same approaches to pursuing them. Economic competition has become fiercer in China, in the EU and in third markets. As the Chinese leadership shows growing assertiveness in disseminating alternative models of governance – at international, regional and bilateral levels, China is also acting as a systemic rival, on an increasing number of issues. The coronavirus pandemic has amplified pre-existing political and economic challenges in EU-China relations. It has exposed the EU's over-reliance on China for the supply of strategic goods and also China's confrontational 'Wolf Warrior diplomacy', which has involved the use of a wide range of tools, including disinformation campaigns, political influence and economic coercion, in an attempt to alter narratives critical of China's management of the crisis. It has also clearly demonstrated the need for a 'more robust' EU policy on China.
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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Ειδήσεις
30-06-2020
Press release - Financing the recovery must not burden the next generation
30-06-2020 04:55 PM CEST
Ahead of the start of the German Council Presidency and of the 17 July European Council, Budgets Committee Chair Van Overtveldt set out Parliament’s position on the long-term EU budget.
Committee on Budgets
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Press release - Deal on digitalisation of access to justice will benefit citizens
30-06-2020 11:33 AM CEST
On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached an agreement to make access to justice faster, cheaper and more user-friendly for EU citizens and businesses.
Committee on Legal Affairs
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Press release - MEPs want to boost energy storage in the EU to help spur decarbonisation
29-06-2020 09:33 PM CEST
As energy from renewable sources is increasingly part of the European energy mix, MEPs propose ways to step up storage solutions such as hydrogen or home batteries.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
Press release - Financing the recovery must not burden the next generation
30-06-2020 04:55 PM CEST
Ahead of the start of the German Council Presidency and of the 17 July European Council, Budgets Committee Chair Van Overtveldt set out Parliament’s position on the long-term EU budget.
Committee on Budgets
Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
Press release - Deal on digitalisation of access to justice will benefit citizens
30-06-2020 11:33 AM CEST
On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached an agreement to make access to justice faster, cheaper and more user-friendly for EU citizens and businesses.
Committee on Legal Affairs
Source : © European Union, 2020 - EP
