Within the first half of 2022, the European Parliament continued work on the Convention on the Way forward for Europe, supported Ukraine and labored on laws to assist deal with local weather change.
Election of the brand new Parliament President
The 12 months began with the election of Roberta Metsola (EPP, Malta) as the brand new President of the European Parliament. She is the third feminine President after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999-2002) in addition to the youngest President ever. Metsola will lead the Parliament till the 2024 European elections.
Ukraine
Within the wake of Russia’s offensive in opposition to Ukraine, Parliament held a rare plenary session on 1 March, during which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed MEPs from Kyiv. Because the starting of hostilities, the EU and its leaders dedicated to offering assist to Ukraine. In April, President Metsola was the primary chief of an EU establishment to journey. to Kyiv. Along with supporting sanctions in opposition to Russia and assist for Ukraine, the Parliament strongly advocated giving the nation EU candidate standing.
Way forward for Europe
On 9 Might 2022, following one 12 months of intensive discussions and citizen-led debates, the Convention on the way forward for Europe concluded in Parliament’s constructing in Strasbourg.
The ultimate report from the convention comprises 49 proposals and greater than 320 measures overlaying points together with local weather change, well being, social justice, EU values, democracy, safety; the digital transformation and tradition.
Local weather change
As a part of its dedication to preventing local weather change and implementing the Inexperienced deal, Parliament adopted its negotiating place on a spread of proposals within the Match for 55 in 2030 bundle. They embrace:
Digital companies
On 5 July, the Parliament adopted two items of landmark laws: the Digital Markets Act and Digital Companies Act. The brand new EU digital rulebook establishes requirements for accountability and safety for customers from unlawful content material, unfair practises and sure forms of focused promoting.
Roaming
Parliament adopted a 10-year extension of roaming guidelines in April, permitting EU customers to proceed utilizing cellphones when travelling across the EU with no further charges. It got here into impact on 1 July.
Common charger
Parliament reached an settlement with the Council to make USB Kind-C the widespread charger for all small and medium-sized transportable digital gadgets within the EU by the autumn of 2024.
Equality
Parliament continued work on advancing gender equality, backing proposals to set up binding measures on pay-transparency and enhance gender stability on boards.
Movie prize
The 2022 LUX Viewers Award went to Quo Vadis, Aida? by Bosnian director Jasmila Žbanić. Accepting the award, she drew parallels between her movie and the present scenario in Ukraine, urging MEPs to discover a option to cease the struggle.
