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Thread of Europe 44 – Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029

With the European elections in June, the new institutional cycle of the European Union got underway. On 18 July, the new European Parliament meeting in plenary session in Strasbourg confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as President of the Commission. Before the vote, she presented the Political Guidelines for her new term of office. This is a strategic document that defines the political priorities of the new legislature and will guide the planning of initiatives over the next five years.

The policy guidelines cover specific topics such as the single market, clean industry, circular economy, digitalisation, the European Defence Union, workers’ rights, the fight against poverty, climate adaptation, combating disinformation and strengthening the rule of law.

Von der Leyen stresses the importance of collaboration between EU institutions and Member States to achieve these ambitious goals, also proposing institutional reforms and a more flexible EU budget to prepare the Union for future challenges.

The Europe Direct Emilia-Romagna Centre, which has closely followed this process, has analysed the document presented by President von der Leyen and has drawn up a report available at the following link: https://regioneer.it/filodeuropan44

Edited by Europe Direct Emilia-Romagna.

The Friuli Venezia Giulia Virtual Museum of Design

Founder Anna Lombardi explains the decision to dedicate an online museum to project culture

In Tagliacozzo, Abruzzo, projects for tourists but not only

Mayor Vincenzo Giovagnorio talks about the projects implemented in Tagliacozzo, in the province of L’Aquila, thanks to European funds

In Lombardia, weaker groups are integrated into the world of work

Matteo Bianchi, from Anci Lombardia, explains how the INLAV Lombardia project works

European Social Fund (ESF+) – Clip of Cohesion #84

Clip of Cohesion #84 – We present some updates on the development of the ESF+, which, with a total budget of EUR 142.7 billion for the period 2021-2027, is the main EU instrument supporting the European pillar of social rights.

In Veroli, Ciociaria, the citizens of tomorrow are being formed

Interview with Professor Tatangelo of IIS Giovanni Sulpicio

The role of European institutions – Clip of Cohesion #83

Clip of Cohesion #83 – Together with our young correspondents, we discover the role and functions of some European institutions, such as the European Council

Europhonica at FRU24 with young journalists from the EU Factor Next project

As part of the activities related to the Festival of University Radio (FRU), organised by RADUNI – Association of University Radio Operators at La Sapienza University of Rome from 16 to 18 May, a podcast was produced focusing on issues at the heart of youth debates and the Interrail travel experience in Europe.

For the occasion, three of the young European journalists working with the EU Factor Next project were involved in the live recording of the podcast with the aim of exploring the perspectives and challenges faced by young Europeans and analysing the impact of the EU cohesion policy on their lives and their journey across the continent.

Through interviews, discussions and travel narratives, the podcast provided an insight into the experiences and aspirations of young Europeans regarding travel issues, highlighting the crucial role of European cohesion and integration in shaping the future of the EU.

The podcast was broadcast live on Radio Sapienza and then on several radio stations throughout Italy, but is now available at this link: https://www.raduni.org/podcast/europhonica-al-fru24-con-i-giovani-giornalisti-del-progetto-eu-factor-next/    

The results of the 2024 European elections

With the European elections on 8 and 9 June, the 9th European legislature officially comes to an end and the path to the definition of the European institutional framework begins.

The new European Parliament will be made up of 720 members, with the European People’s Party maintaining its majority and gaining seats, as well as the extreme right-wing parties such as Identity and Democracy, while the Social Democrats and the Greens suffer losses, despite the fact that young people prefer left-wing or minority parties.

In Italy, turnout dropped to 49.7%, the lowest ever recorded, with abstentionism more pronounced among women.

The results of the European elections are important because they determine the beginning of a long democratic process, which includes the formation of the political groups and the election of the President of the European Commission, followed by the appointment of the Commissioners. These crucial steps will define the institutional framework of the EU for the next five years.

To learn more, visit the page dedicated to the European elections 2024 by Europe Direct Emilia-Romagna where you can find graphs explaining the election results and time-lines on the post-election: https://regioneer.it/elezionieuropee2024

The outcome of the European election vote – Clip of Cohesion #80

Clip of Cohesion #80 – We discover together the set-up of the new European Parliament following the elections on 8 and 9 June. There are many issues to be addressed, especially the climate, the birth rate, and the lack of citizen involvement