Raising the Game: Better Legislation

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Raising the Game: Better Legislation

New initiatives for a better European Union This podcast presents information on different initiatives intended to address citizens’ expectations for better EU legislation. It is based on research by the European Parliamentary Research Service and discusses topics at the forefront of European current affairs: social policies, climate change, new technologies, consumers’ rights, international relations and the economy, among others. You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio, the web radio of the European Parliament.

  1. The gender dimension of asylum claims in the EU

    FEB 20

    The gender dimension of asylum claims in the EU

    The EU received over 513 000 asylum applications in the first half of 2024. One third of asylum seekers are women and girls. The EU’s asylum system incorporates gender-sensitive elements, and the Court of Justice of the EU has recognised gender-based violence as grounds for asylum. Despite these advances, more efforts are needed to address the human rights challenges women and girls face in asylum procedures.

    6 min
  2. Safer Internet Day: protecting people’s digital identity

    FEB 14

    Safer Internet Day: protecting people’s digital identity

    Safer Internet Day is celebrated around the world each year in February. It started back in 2004 as part of the EU’s first safer internet action plan and has become a global initiative to raise awareness of online safety. Under the theme, ‘Together for a better internet’, this annual event inspires people to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all.

    7 min
  3. Food waste in the EU: challenges and objectives

    JAN 31

    Food waste in the EU: challenges and objectives

    At least one billion meals of edible food are being wasted every day in households worldwide. That’s enough to provide one meal per day to every single person impacted by hunger in the world. When we throw away food, all the energy and resources that went into making it go to waste too, and the environmental impact, such as greenhouse gas emissions, still occurs, but the food provides no nourishment to anyone. Therefore, EU waste management policies aim to reduce the environmental and health impacts of waste.

    8 min
  4. Towards a 'climate action corps' for young people in Europe

    12/06/2024

    Towards a 'climate action corps' for young people in Europe

    Two out of three young people in Europe wish to contribute to the green transition through their jobs. However, 45 % of young Europeans lack the green skills to do so. Young people should be equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge to act on environmental and climate change challenges. The idea of an ‘Erasmus green cities’ scheme would be to provide young people with volunteering and paid traineeships in local green projects.

    8 min
  5. Ending the HIV epidemic by 2030

    11/29/2024

    Ending the HIV epidemic by 2030

    Since the 1980s, HIV has gone from being a fatal diagnosis to a manageable condition, thanks to global advances in treatment and prevention. Over 88 million people worldwide have been infected, with 42 million deaths to date. Currently, there are about 40 million people living with HIV, including an estimated 810 000 people in the EU. Although healthcare systems are organised nationally, the EU supports cross-border programmes, funds research through Horizon Europe, and backs public health campaigns. The EU is also committed to the UNAIDS ‘95-95-95’ goals: by 2025, 95 % of people with HIV should know their status, 95 % of those who know their status should be receiving treatment, and 95 % of people receiving treatment should be virally suppressed. In this episode of ‘Raising the Game: Better Legislation’, we explore the EU’s vital role in preventing HIV, combating stigma, and improving lives across the EU countries. The goal is a HIV-free future by 2030.

    7 min
  6. The Multiannual Financial Framework

    11/22/2024

    The Multiannual Financial Framework

    The multiannual financial framework is essentially the European Union’s long-term budget plan. It sets the spending priorities and limits for the EU for several years, ensuring that the EU’s financial resources are in line with its political and economic goals. The multiannual financial framework sets out the structure for annual budgets and helps balance the competing interests of EU countries. It allocates financial resources across a variety of areas, including funding for less developed regions, subsidies and rural development, humanitarian aid and investments in the green and digital transitions, and in EU foreign policy.

    7 min
  7. A comprehensive approach to mental health

    11/15/2024

    A comprehensive approach to mental health

    Strong mental health and well-being are crucial for everyone to live fulfilling lives, reach their full potential, actively contribute to their communities and cope with stress and challenges. The European Union strives to ensure that no one is excluded and that people have equal access to mental health prevention and services across EU countries. However, a lot more still needs to be done to help everyone achieve the best possible standard of mental health and well-being.

    7 min
  8. Towards a European strategy for older persons

    11/08/2024

    Towards a European strategy for older persons

    Europe is experiencing a demographic shift like never before. By 2050, nearly one third of the EU’s population will be aged 65 and over. The EU’s ageing population will have profound implications across various areas, including healthcare, social welfare, the labour market and the economy. EU policies for older people focus on several key areas: active ageing, social inclusion, health and long-term care, and financial security. What the EU needs now is a comprehensive strategy for older persons.

    7 min
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New initiatives for a better European Union This podcast presents information on different initiatives intended to address citizens’ expectations for better EU legislation. It is based on research by the European Parliamentary Research Service and discusses topics at the forefront of European current affairs: social policies, climate change, new technologies, consumers’ rights, international relations and the economy, among others. You can listen to more podcasts on Europarl Radio, the web radio of the European Parliament.

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