On this page, you will find the latest news, speeches, and talks.
(With a few exceptions, most of them are written in German.)
💧Today we voted on the European Strategy for a Resilient Water Supply - high time, because we urgently need to protect our water resources and take action against water scarcity. Clean water cannot be taken for granted. This makes it all the more important to consistently reduce environmental toxins such as PFAS. I have clearly spoken out against...
Today, the European Parliament in Strasbourg commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on European soil. The result of this bloodbath started by the criminal Nazi regime is over 60 million dead. More than six million European Jews were murdered, hundreds of thousands of opponents of the regime,...
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...