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EU terminology explained in clear language The Jargon Jungle podcast breaks down complex EU terminology into clear language. Whether you are a novice or an expert, this podcast series helps you grasp the intricacies and provides a deeper understanding of the EU institutions through clear and straightforward explanations.

  1. The Role of the European Ombudsman

    JAN 24

    The Role of the European Ombudsman

    What is the European Ombudsman’s role? In what situations should you contact the Ombudsman and what relationship does the Ombudsman have with the European Parliament? The European Ombudsman is an independent and impartial body which helps people, businesses and organisations facing problems with the EU’s administration. It plays a key role in making sure that the EU is running smoothly.

    5 min
  2. What is the Legislative Train?

    12/16/2024

    What is the Legislative Train?

    Using railways, trains and carriages as a metaphor, the Legislative Train Schedule website enables users, namely MEPs, Parliament staff and the wider public, to follow the progress of legislative files moving through the European Parliament.

    5 min
  3. The role of the European Parliament’s delegations

    09/25/2024

    The role of the European Parliament’s delegations

    The European Parliament’s delegations are official groups of MEPs that work to deepen relations with parliaments, regions and organisations outside the EU. They maintain and further develop Parliament’s international contacts and help to enhance the EU’s role and visibility around the world.

    5 min
  4. Jargon Jungle: The role of the rapporteur

    09/09/2024

    Jargon Jungle: The role of the rapporteur

    Being a Member of the European Parliament is much more than just voting and taking part in plenary debates. Some MEPs will be involved in putting together reports about Parliament’s opinions on proposals and all sorts of other subjects: welcome to the work of the rapporteurs.

    5 min
  5. Relations between the European Parliament and the national parliaments

    09/02/2024

    Relations between the European Parliament and the national parliaments

    Together, the European Parliament and the national parliaments determine how best to organise and promote effective and regular interparliamentary cooperation within the EU. This cooperation takes many forms. In this podcast, we’ll provide a brief overview of the relations between the European Parliament and the national parliaments.

    4 min
  6. The role of parliamentary committees

    08/26/2024

    The role of parliamentary committees

    Outside of the European Parliament’s plenary sessions, MEPs also sit on parliamentary committees. There are many of these committees and each one specialises in a particular field. But how do they work?

    5 min
  7. The role of Observers

    08/19/2024

    The role of Observers

    Once they are elected, MEPs can take on various roles. They can serve as the President of the European Parliament, join committees, or even become an observer, which, despite being a less discussed position, is still an equally important role within Parliament. In this episode, we will take a closer look at what it means to be an observer in order to better understand who can become one, what their duties are and how they operate.

    5 min
  8. What are plenary sessions?

    08/12/2024

    What are plenary sessions?

    When we think of the European Parliament, we usually imagine MEPs voting in the debating chamber. In reality, though, voting only takes place once a month, during plenary part-sessions. But what actually are these part-sessions, and how do they work?

    4 min
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EU terminology explained in clear language The Jargon Jungle podcast breaks down complex EU terminology into clear language. Whether you are a novice or an expert, this podcast series helps you grasp the intricacies and provides a deeper understanding of the EU institutions through clear and straightforward explanations.

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  • Creator
    European Parliament
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright European Parliament English
  • Show Website
    Jargon jungle

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