Young people across Europe are filming video messages to their future selves to be revealed in 2 years. Their words will shape long-term EU policy and keep future generations at the heart of decision-making.
To participate, simply film a video addressed to your future self, then publish it on YouTube two years from now using the hashtag #DearFutureMe. Your video will promote future thinking and the Strategy for Intergenerational Fairness.
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Source: United States Department of Justice (video statements)
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel announced Federal Grand Jury charges against Southern Poverty Law Center for Wire Fraud, False Statements, and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Description: MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee speak to environmental experts about air pollution in England.
Witnesses:
Professor Sir Stephen Holgate CBE – Professor of Immunopharmacology at The University of Southampton
Professor Roy Harrison – Queen Elizabeth II Centenary Professor of Environmental Health at University of Birmingham
Professor Anna Hansell – Professor of Environmental Epidemiology, at University of Leicester
Professor Mark Sutton – Environmental Physicist at UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Ms Jenny Hawley – Policy and Advocacy Manager at Plantlife
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Women and Equalities committee takes evidence for their inquiry into Female entrepreneurship
Witnesses:
Blair McDougall MP – Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation) at Department for Business and Trade
Paula Crofts – Director, Small Business Growth at Department for Business and Trade
The Lord Stockwood – Minister of State (Minister for Investment) at Department for Business and Trade and HM Treasury
Kristen McLeod – Chief Strategy Officer at British Business Bank
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/PxWYS8VOzGc?feature=share
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The briefing will provide an overview of progress made to date, highlight key reform milestones, and facilitate discussions on the economic implications and opportunities arising from the reform agenda.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
The House of Lords Constitution Committee hears from the President and Deputy President of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as part of a regular annual evidence session. Watch from 10.30am here on YouTube.
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Briefing by Miroslav JenÄŤa, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Colombia and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia (UNVMC), on the country.
Jenča told the Security Council that with the presidential campaign now in full swing ahead of elections on 31 May, the Mission is adding its voice to the call for authorities and all concerned “to ensure a safe and peaceful environment, free of violence and free of stigmatization.”
JenÄŤa noted that a number of rural areas are still strongly impacted by the presence of illegal armed groups, and their ongoing clashes over territorial control and illicit economies are bringing violence and hardship to entire communities.
On the recent legislative elections, held in March, he said, “despite concerns during the campaign period over incidents of violence and the presence of illegal armed groups in conflict affected regions, adequate measures were taken and Election Day was not adversely affected by security incidents, a demonstration of Colombia’s strong institutions.”
He reiterated his condemnation of reported threats against presidential candidates and called for state authorities “to guarantee the safety of all participants in the electoral process.”
Jenča said the latest report of the Secretary General on Colombia, which he was presenting, “traces implementation across the three pillars of the mandate, as established by the Security Council in Resolution 2798 of last October. Reintegration of former combatants, security guarantees, and comprehensive rural reform.”
He said these were “three elements at the core of the final peace agreement, whose implementation contributes to peace and security in the country.”
On rural reform, the UNVIC official said, it was “fundamental for consolidating lasting peace and security in Colombia” as it “aims to extend state presence and address inequalities that have fuel conflict in the country for decades.”
By unlocking viable economic opportunities, he said, “it can also provide sustainable alternatives to illicit economies, thereby helping to break the cycle of violence.”
