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What brings EU citizens together is more important than what separates them, say 71% of Europeans, while 53% believe that being an EU member is good for their country, according to Eurobarometer’s latest “Parlemeter” poll, commissioned by the European Parliament and published on Friday.
Read more : EU support stable, but outlook bleak, finds Eurobarometer poll
A twelve-strong delegation of MEPs will take part in UN (COP22) climate talks (COP22) in Marrakesh from Monday to Friday. Following the European Parliament’s ratification and the entry into force of the 2015 Paris agreement, these will focus on how to finance and share the efforts needed to keep climate warming well below 2 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels.
Read more : MEPs to participate in COP22 climate change conference in Marrakesh
Following the result of the US presidential elections, President Schulz made the following statement:
Read more : Schulz on the result of the US presidential elections
MEPs gather in Brussels for a week of committee and political group meetings. More details below.
Read more : Tax avoidance, climate change and EU budget – this week at the European Parliament
MEPs return to Brussels for a week of committee meetings. A busy week for British MEPs as many of them will be leading a number of dossiers in the committees. CETA, EU's trade policy, data protection and Panama Papers will also be discussed.
Read more : CETA, data protection and Panama Papers – this week at the European Parliament
It's a week of external activities as MEPs head for their constituencies and on delegations. We have selected a few highlights below.
Read more : External Activities and Delegations – this week at the European Parliament
Events
Brexit is throwing up myriad pressing questions, not least among them the residence and citizenship rights for EU nationals in the run-up to withdrawal and after. As things stand, it is unclear whether they will be allowed to remain or what criteria may be applied to determine who will be allowed to stay, on what basis and with what guarantees. The same applies of course to UK citizens living in other parts of the EU.
Read more : Sakharov Debate "Uncertain Future: Rights and Citizenship in post-Brexit Britain" - London, 02 December 2016
The official selection of the European Parliament's film prize, the LUX Prize 2016, is: 'As I Open My Eyes' by Leyla Bouzid; 'My Life as a Courgette' by Claude Barras and 'Toni Erdmann' by Maren Ade. Every year the LUX Film Days bring the 3 finalist films to more than 40 cities across the 28 EU Member States. Each film is subtitled in the 24 official languages of the EU.
Join us between the 14th-18th November in London and Leeds for the screenings of the LUX Prize 2016 finalists.
Read more : LUX Film Prize Cinema Screenings 2016
What are the implications of Brexit? What should the UK’s priorities be in the negotiations leading to it? Don't miss the opportunity to discuss this with your MEPs.
Read more : Meet your MEPs: What kind of Brexit do you want?
The European Parliament Information Office in the UK has been invited to address U3A monthly meetings.
These meetings are open to members of the U3A and their guests. Should you wish to book a speaker for your U3A please contact Elisabeth.Sweeney@ep.europa.eu or tel 0207 227 4328.
Read more : U3A European Parliament Information Seminars - various locations
The European Parliament UK Office organised a debate to mark the awarding of the Sakharov Prize. The debate addressed religious and human rights and brought together academics, policy-makers, interest associations and journalists. It was open to the public and was hosted jointly withUCL European Institute.
Read more : Sakharov Debate - London, 3 December 2014
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Public interest
After the Brexit vote, what happens next? Does the European Parliament have a role in the Brexit negotiations? What is Article 50? In this section of our website we have been collecting information, studies, and articles from different sources in order to keep you up-to-date on the latest developments related to Brexit.#EPonBrexit
Read more : Brexit - what next?
112 is a general emergency number which you can use in ALL EU countries. Anyone in need can call it 24/7 to reach the fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard. The number is free and can be reached by landlines, mobiles and payphones. You can even use it here in the UK instead of 999 (though it does not replace it).
Read more : 112 - your European Emergency Number
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Educational resources
EUROSCOLA brings together about 600 students from all over the European Union for a day in Strasbourg discussing aspects of European integration, in multilingual working groups of 100 students. It is open to students aged 16-18.
Read more : Euroscola
Free educational sessions at Europe House. Specially designed to be interactive, politically neutral and suitable for for 11-18 year olds at schools and colleges, including those studying for GCSE, A-Level and BTEC qualifications. They are completely free of charge. You can also request a session to be held at your school or college.
Read more : Educational Visits to Europe House in London
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