Ripa: "Today's vote is a missed opportunity to strengthen border regions" (Strasbourg/06.05.2025) Poorly coordinated local transport connections, problems with doctor's appointments, different administrative structures - people in border regions have a lot to say about the hurdles they face in everyday life and what doesn't work well. The EU Commission in Brussels had...
During the LUX Audience Award ceremony at the European Parliament, I also met with Julie-Jeanne Régnault, Managing Director of the European Producers Club. We talked about the importance of political support for European film - especially for independent productions it is central to cultural diversity...
Yesterday, the LUX Audience Award 2025 was presented in the plenary hall of the European Parliament - a special award in which citizens and MEPs vote together for the winning film. 🎬🇪🇺Mir it was important to be present at the award ceremony - because the LUX Prize stands for cultural diversity,...
🌍💬 Today in the European Parliament: Inspiring discussions with students from the Climate Academy! Today, MEPs welcomed students from the European Schools in Brussels and the VIBGYOR Climate Academy in Mumbai to the European Parliament to discuss a key issue of our time: Overconsumption. The occasion was...
On April 25, we celebrate Arbor Day - a symbol of hope, life and our shared responsibility for the planet. Trees are our green lungs, store CO₂, protect the climate and provide a habitat for countless species. But they are in danger: drought, pests,...
April 24 is the International Day for the Abolition of Animal Experiments. Millions of animals still die in German laboratories every year - even though modern, animal-free methods have long been available. Active research into alternatives is also being carried out in Saarland: the company PharmBioTec in Schiffweiler is working successfully with...
🚨 EU sends a clear signal against Apple & Meta For the first time, the EU Commission is cracking down with the Digital Markets Act (DMA): - Apple: 500 million euro fine for restrictions in alternative app stores - Meta: 200 million euros fine for the "Pay or Applaud" model on Facebook & Instagram Both offenses...
🌍 Today is Earth Day - an urgent appeal. Our planet is not just a habitat, but a complex and vulnerable network of ecosystems that we urgently need to protect. The signs are unmistakable - climate crisis, species extinction, destruction of natural habitats. We are at a turning point. We now need a...
🌼🐰 Happy Easter to you all! I wish you a restful and relaxing holiday - time to take a deep breath, recharge your batteries and, above all, enjoy wonderful moments with your loved ones. Especially in challenging times, it's good to pause and appreciate togetherness. 🌸💛 ...
Last week I was at the LUX Audience Award in Saarbrücken - an inspiring evening with strong European cinema and important discussions! The film "Intercepted" by Oksana Karpovych, a Ukrainian film director, gave an impressive insight into the war in Ukraine - from the perspective of Russian soldiers. Afterwards I...