Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
The sharply deteriorating global order is adding further complications to Europe’s already challenging economic situation. New tariffs come at a time when economies are grappling with structural transformations in demographics and energy, and amidst increasing security spending needs. Export markets are shrinking, uncertainty is undermining firms’ willingness to innovate, and public expenditure needs are rising. Without a turnaround in growth, Europe’s ability to deliver on its social welfare promises is in jeopardy. If European policymakers were to seize the moment, the region’s growth potential and resilience to shocks could rise substantially.
Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
This high-level event that will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and academics to explore how global and regional developments impact countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Amid heightened global uncertainty, the discussions will focus on the policy actions required to foster sustained growth, stability, and shared prosperity across the region.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
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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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In this video, we explore the EU Citizens Panel experience, where 150 randomly selected EU citizens are contributing to European decision-making. Our heroes share their first-hand experience of being a part of shaping the EU energy efficiency policies and the feelings of empowerment and unity this brings.
Watch how one retired man from Ireland, or a Hungarian nurse, becomes a key player in shaping a greener and more energy-efficient Europe. Get inspired and see how you too can make a difference!
When the EU calls you to contribute to EU energy efficiency, do you pick up? Watch as one retired man from Ireland, or a Hungarian nurse, becomes a key player in shaping a greener and more energy-efficient Europe. Get inspired and see how you too can make a difference!
When Csenge, Conall, and 148 other randomly selected EU citizens were called upon by the European Commission to discuss EU Energy Efficiency in Brussels, they took on the challenge. Over three weekends, they debated, shared ideas, and made 13 conclusive recommendations that the Commission will consider during policymaking.
Want to see how their voices contributed to the debate?
▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Travelling to Brussels
00:58 Joining the Citizens Panel
02:14 Small Group Sessions
04:23 Focusing on Railway Travel
06:19 Presenting Ideas
06:38 Conclusion
In this video, we follow the journey of Connell, a retired man from Ireland, and Csenge, a young nurse from Hungary, who were invited to participate in a European Citizens’ Panel. Initially sceptical, Connell was surprised to find himself on a plane to Brussels the next day. Along with citizens from different European countries, he participated in small group sessions where they discussed energy efficiency. The group focused on the issue of railway travel and proposed ideas to make it more environmentally friendly. Their suggestions were well received by the European Commission, giving Connell a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Csenge, on top of her contributions to the Energy Efficiency policy-making process, also formed friendships with people from different countries, highlighting the diversity and power of collaboration.
This experience showed both of them the importance of citizen involvement in shaping the future of Europe and how even an individual can make a difference.
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