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La política de comunicación
La necesidad de una comunicación eficaz tiene su base jurídica en la Carta de los Derechos Fundamentales de la Unión Europea (en lo sucesivo, «Carta»), en la que se garantiza el derecho de toda la ciudadanía a estar informada sobre los asuntos de la Unión. Las instituciones de la Unión han desarrollado varias herramientas y servicios para mantenerse en contacto con los ciudadanos y facilitarles información. Desde su lanzamiento oficial en 2012, la iniciativa ciudadana europea ha permitido a la ciudadanía ...
Critical approach to EU law-making: French Senate’s report on EU legislation
The Policy Hub on Better Law-Making hold on 18 February, 2025 focused on challenges to EU law making. The French Senate’s report was presented and perceived as a wake-up call, urging a shift towards effective, accessible law-making in the EU. Academics highlighted issues of excessive legislation, the need for clearer and citizen-centered laws. They emphasized the need for simplifying legal texts, improving democratic scrutiny by the European Ϸվ, and fostering collaboration with academia ...
2025 Commission work programme
On 11 February 2025, the European Commission adopted the first work programme (2025 CWP) of the von der Leyen II Commission. Building on the reports by Enrico Letta, Mario Draghi and Sauli Niinistö, and in line with the Commission President's political guidelines, the CWP places a strong emphasis on competitiveness, simplification and implementation, and preparedness. These will remain key horizontal priorities for the entire Commission mandate. In terms of structure, the CWP follows the seven headline ...
Stock-taking of the 2024 European Ϸվ Elections
In the 2024 European Ϸվ elections turnout varied significantly across EU Member States, influenced by institutional factors such as compulsory voting and concurrent elections. Socioeconomic disparities persisted; older, higher-educated, and wealthier citizens were more likely to vote, while economically disadvantaged and unemployed individuals participated less. Gender and age gaps in turnout reaffirmed the importance of role models and political efficacy in mobilization. Vote choice reflected ...
Stock-taking of the European Elections 2024
The European Electoral Act decrees that the Members of the European Ϸվ shall be elected on the basis of proportional representation, using the list system or the single transferable vote. There is much leeway for a Member State to turn terms like “proportional representation” or “the list system” into executable rules. As a result, Member States differ considerably as to their electoral provisions. The briefing presents an overview of the vote patterns used by the Member States, of the apportionment ...
Research for REGI committee - Exploring Strategies for Using Cohesion Funds to Address Social and Economic Challenges in the EU
The study investigates how Cohesion Policy responds to emerging and existing demographic and socio-economic challenges. Following an overview of the main socio-economic challenges, it provides an assessment of Cohesion Policy strengths and weaknesses in tackling these challenges in the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 periods. It then considers the policy implications for future Cohesion Policy and the role of the European Ϸվ. The study is based on a review of the relevant literature and data, stakeholders ...
Research for REGI committee - Exploring Strategies for Using Cohesion Funds to Address Social and Economic Challenges in the EU
The study investigates how Cohesion Policy responds to emerging and existing demographic and socio-economic challenges. Following an overview of the main socio-economic challenges, it provides an assessment of Cohesion Policy strengths and weaknesses in tackling these challenges in the 2014-2020 and 2021-2027 periods. It then considers the policy implications for future Cohesion Policy and the role of the European Ϸվ. The study is based on a review of the relevant literature and data, stakeholders ...
Le principe de protection de l'environnement, une perspective de droit comparé: Union européenne
Ce document s’intègre dans une série d’études qui, avec une perspective de droit comparé, visent à faire une présentation du principe de protection de l'environnement dans différents ordres juridiques. Après avoir expliqué le droit positif et la jurisprudence d’application, le contenu, les limites et la possible évolution de ce principe sont examinés. La présente étude a pour objet le cas de l’Union européenne. Le principe est garanti par une série de dispositions des traités et l’article 37 de la ...
Monitoring the implementation of EU law: tools and challenges - Update
This study was commissioned by the European Ϸվ's Policy Department for Citizens, Equality and Culture at the request of the Committee on Petitions (PETI). It updates the study published in 2017, offering information on the key actors responsible for implementing and enforcing EU law. It also examines recent trends in the transposition and application of EU legislation across various policy areas, based on the latest available information. The study outlines the evolution of the EU Enforcement ...
Commitments made at the confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate 2024-2029
Commitments made at the confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate 2024-2029