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Europarltv|Discover Parliament|How it works This is the Europarltv|Discover Parliament|How it works feed http://europarltv.europa.eu/rss-feeds.aspx How it works: President of the European Commission Thu, 23 May 2013 15:02:57 +0200 Find out more about one of the most powerful posts in the EU. How is the President of the European Commission chosen and to whom is he accountable? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=b78c64fb-4721-4ee5-b183-a1c700f48d0d b78c64fb-4721-4ee5-b183-a1c700f48d0d How it works: The Stability and Growth Pact Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:58:46 +0200 EuroparlTV goes to the Belgian Royal Mint to explain exactly how the agreement designed to limit budget deficits in the members of the eurozone works. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=ee675f3c-e6d9-45fe-a9a7-a1ac011fa445 ee675f3c-e6d9-45fe-a9a7-a1ac011fa445 How it works: Trilogue Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:54:44 +0100 Why do MEPs increasingly often negotiate with the states behind closed doors before even voting in plenary? A look at the hows and whys of trilogues. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=772450bd-0a08-4555-8946-a18d00ef94b2 772450bd-0a08-4555-8946-a18d00ef94b2 How it works: Being the Parliament President Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:09:27 +0100 What does the President of the European Parliament do? How much power does the President have? And how does one get to be one? Presidents of EU institutions, part I. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=a6c1b3b3-6b5e-41fb-8f71-a17200b6e432 a6c1b3b3-6b5e-41fb-8f71-a17200b6e432 How it works: Conciliation Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:55:44 +0100 When MEPs and the Council still fail to agree after a second vote in plenary, the hunt for a compromise moves behind closed doors. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=92b2c01e-0a30-455c-a2d3-a15400ae61c8 92b2c01e-0a30-455c-a2d3-a15400ae61c8 How it works: European Globalisation Adjustment Fund Fri, 28 Dec 2012 23:00:00 +0100 The world seemed to come to an end for our animated factory worker when his company closed down due to stiff competition from abroad, but could the EU lend him a hand? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=11cd5704-d24f-4833-b05a-a12d00eb0ffd 11cd5704-d24f-4833-b05a-a12d00eb0ffd How it works: What makes for a good single currency? Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:00:00 +0100 The Fiscal Compact is one of the many recipes the EU is trying out - but it takes a long while to prepare. While we wait in the kitchen, let's examine the ingredients. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=91fc5302-37e8-46e1-ad0d-a126008d2047 91fc5302-37e8-46e1-ad0d-a126008d2047 How it works: Europe in space Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:58:55 +0100 Since 2009, the EU's responsibilities have included an additional dimension: space. We check out the flagship projects of European space policy. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=625e6827-5bb0-4944-a3af-a0fa00c7b499 625e6827-5bb0-4944-a3af-a0fa00c7b499 How it works: Luxembourg, the European capital of justice... Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200 EU law must be applied equally all over the European Union. It's the Court of Justice's job to ensure that it is. EuroparlTV takes a look behind the scenes. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=501aa8e9-0e82-41f2-bf52-a0d300c231e1 501aa8e9-0e82-41f2-bf52-a0d300c231e1 How it works: The UK rebate - to be continued? Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:00:00 +0200 Not all Member States are treated the same when it comes to the European Budget. The United Kingdom has benefited from a rebate for years. Why? And for how much longer? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=fd3d0800-764c-4c39-adfa-a093009d44c8 fd3d0800-764c-4c39-adfa-a093009d44c8 How it works: European Stability Mechanism Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:01:05 +0200 Can we save the euro? EuroparlTV looks at ESM, a tool shaped for assisting crisis-ridden members of the eurozone and stabilising the area itself. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=76df9117-120d-4b79-902c-a07500d8e337 76df9117-120d-4b79-902c-a07500d8e337 How it works: Launch a European Citizens’ Initiative Mon, 28 May 2012 23:00:00 +0200 Parliamentary democracy open to all: launching a Citizens’ Initiative for new EU legislation is highly complex, but potentially rewarding. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=9ee022f1-fbb4-40c0-a488-a0610092bbc1 9ee022f1-fbb4-40c0-a488-a0610092bbc1 How it works: How many MEPs are there? Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:00:00 +0200 A simple question with not such a simple answer. EuroparlTV explains one of the European Parliament's conundrums. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=93b252a8-f8e0-4da9-b7c1-a03f00e5e0f2 93b252a8-f8e0-4da9-b7c1-a03f00e5e0f2 How it works: Petitions to the European Parliament Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Do you have a complaint or a request that relates to one of the EU's areas of activity? Before sending it to the Petitions Committee have a look how it works. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=a954f7a6-a73e-4020-93a4-a02201083968 a954f7a6-a73e-4020-93a4-a02201083968 How it works: Press START to legislate Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100 EuroparlTV's animated guide sheds light on what happens to EU laws once they have been adopted in Brussels. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=5722f801-e374-4f56-9850-9fe80130f56b 5722f801-e374-4f56-9850-9fe80130f56b How it works: Election observation Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:16:19 +0100 EuroparlTV takes a look how EU missions observe international elections in an effort to promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law worldwide. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=982a5e8d-891f-4b62-bf76-9fab009cd14f 982a5e8d-891f-4b62-bf76-9fab009cd14f How it works: European laws Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 An animated guide to the creation of EU legislation from start to finish. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=2943a9f1-0a1a-4f7c-9fe8-9f82009fa481 2943a9f1-0a1a-4f7c-9fe8-9f82009fa481 How it works: European Parliament Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 European Parliament explained: who its Members are, how their work is organised, what powers they yield and the impact of all this on the daily life of Europeans. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=24dd4d92-1193-4ebc-b5d8-9f2800a4a40e 24dd4d92-1193-4ebc-b5d8-9f2800a4a40e How it works: Enhanced cooperation Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:44:05 +0200 Getting all the EU countries to agree isn't always very easy. Enhanced cooperation allows a group of them go ahead, with divorce law as the first example. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=b3552264-e0db-499c-95dc-9f1100a41c9c b3552264-e0db-499c-95dc-9f1100a41c9c How it works: Regional Policy Wed, 25 May 2011 18:05:42 +0200 Regional policy is the EU's second biggest budget post, but what exactly is it? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=9d756785-d519-4fc0-b997-9eef00a47b5e 9d756785-d519-4fc0-b997-9eef00a47b5e How it works: EU Membership Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 How does a country join the European Union? We'll be looking at how far Iceland, Turkey and Croatia have come in their membership bids. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=84a3ae08-e1d8-458c-962d-9ed4010b2a0b 84a3ae08-e1d8-458c-962d-9ed4010b2a0b How it works: Euronest Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:34:21 +0100 The Euronest Assembly brings together MEPs and parliamentarians from the six Eastern Partnership countries for the purpose of promoting dialogue and exchange. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=5a013d96-bb7c-4721-a362-9eb500cff10c 5a013d96-bb7c-4721-a362-9eb500cff10c How it works: Citizens as lawmakers Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:37:45 +0100 If you want to suggest new EU legislation, you need to find a lot of like-minded people from all over Europe and overcome bureaucratic obstacles along the way. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=b6b9ab06-ef19-459c-b914-9e8c00f20706 b6b9ab06-ef19-459c-b914-9e8c00f20706 How it works: EU asylum policy Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:28:22 +0100 Freedom of movement is contested, and migrants are needed to fill labour shortages. Does Europe have a coordinated strategy to deal with these issues? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=7ca76e10-4aaf-473f-808d-9e4700a41fe6 7ca76e10-4aaf-473f-808d-9e4700a41fe6 How It Works: Free movement in the Schengen area Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 …is not an absolute right for EU citizens. So what are the conditions and do some Europeans have more rights than others? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=cf5f7a0e-a3ae-49ba-b49f-9e3d009fa290 cf5f7a0e-a3ae-49ba-b49f-9e3d009fa290 How It Works: Guardian of the treaties Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Member States sign up to the EU’s treaties, but they don’t always respect them, so who makes them toe the line? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=29f454df-27a6-4b05-b65c-9e130118120f 29f454df-27a6-4b05-b65c-9e130118120f How It Works: EU Budget – Who pays? Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200 How does Brussels stay afloat? Is there an EU tax or is Europe dependent on the generosity of its Member States? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=a1e5f2c7-f01e-413d-9aaf-22b0ac7d8fae a1e5f2c7-f01e-413d-9aaf-22b0ac7d8fae How it Works: Complaints Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:38:50 +0200 Who do you turn to when you feel hard done by the EU? There's more than one way to make a complaint but you need to know who deals with which issues. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=72c2bf74-7cbc-4e47-8343-a909096f9560 72c2bf74-7cbc-4e47-8343-a909096f9560 How It Works: What will the Lisbon Treaty change for the European Parliament? Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:34:28 +0200 The EP stands to gain the most from the Lisbon Treaty. Not only will the number of MEPs increase, but also their powers to decide together with the Council on matters such as agriculture, justice and home affairs, and the budget. The EP's political control of the Commission will also be strengthened. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=37423070-7f65-4d37-bc7d-2aa05a8825c0 37423070-7f65-4d37-bc7d-2aa05a8825c0 How It Works: Taming the EU monster Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:24:43 +0200 Potential changes under Lisbon should give the unwieldy EU decision-making process more bite and faster reactions. A fitter, streamlined EU will also have a sole representative for foreign affairs. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=a5fea3f1-888f-4b57-abcd-53e1295856a8 a5fea3f1-888f-4b57-abcd-53e1295856a8 How It Works: The EU goes under the knife Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:50:10 +0200 It's potentially all change at the EU, but will the facelift really affect citizens, or is it purely cosmetic? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=4abb2548-ce3a-49cd-8e75-67953437e165 4abb2548-ce3a-49cd-8e75-67953437e165 How It Works: What happens if the Lisbon Treaty is not ratified? Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:35:25 +0200 Would ordinary Europeans notice? Maybe they should: Europarltv discovers there's more than one thing citizens would miss out on. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=ed7b653f-286e-42fe-a18d-bcf0cb46537b ed7b653f-286e-42fe-a18d-bcf0cb46537b How It Works: The powers of the President Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:16:01 +0200 What's in a name? Maurizio from Italy what's to know whether the President of the European Parliament has a nominal role, or if there is some weight behind it. In fact, what was once a ceremonial title has evolved into something quite different indeed. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=215ecbbf-e04b-48e5-851c-01c8b17778ab 215ecbbf-e04b-48e5-851c-01c8b17778ab How It Works: The left-right balance of power Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:12:35 +0200 Size matters in the Parliament, and the two largest groups representing the centre-right and the centre-left divide roles to keep an even keel. Some argue this is to the detriment of small groups, for others it puts the sense into consensus. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=779f80c4-e135-4672-84dc-2868ca3724f1 779f80c4-e135-4672-84dc-2868ca3724f1 How it Works: Fraud Squad Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:54:30 +0200 Lavinia from Malta is concerned about the new statute for MEPs concerning expenses and whether it will be enough to stop possible fraud. How it Works finds out how far the new statute stretches. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=ee6c900f-67fb-40fa-aad2-2c3d29e33595 ee6c900f-67fb-40fa-aad2-2c3d29e33595 How It Works: Can national parliaments veto EU legislation? Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:34:06 +0200 What is the relationship between national assemblies and the European Parliament? Theory and practice don't always match in this respect. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=13d854a8-0a22-4c8d-b627-7af71ac16fce 13d854a8-0a22-4c8d-b627-7af71ac16fce How It Works: What is Brussels? Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:50:44 +0200 What is blurredly referred to as 'Brussels' is in fact a combination of three institutions, interacting with one another and having specific domains of competence. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=1fddc492-6a60-420e-b45b-dc631909384a 1fddc492-6a60-420e-b45b-dc631909384a How it Works: MEPs' pay and expenses Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:02:14 +0200 Like many others, Petr from the Czech Republic is concerned about how MEPs are paid and the possibility for anomalies. How it Works delves into how the recently revised pay and expenses works for all MEPs and their assistants. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=817df577-83bb-4960-a2a1-64cb03bee783 817df577-83bb-4960-a2a1-64cb03bee783 How It Works: Why are some debates still held behind closed doors? Can MEPs oppose legislation? Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:43:36 +0200 The European Parliament prides itself to be an example of transparency - but why are some debates still hidden from public view? And what about the Parliament's claim to being a powerful legislative body? http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=ca4baf1e-07ff-4ac7-9139-d7ccf4ac9a0d ca4baf1e-07ff-4ac7-9139-d7ccf4ac9a0d How it works: Treaties and MEPs Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:53:33 +0200 The number of MEPs will change after the elections – and if the Lisbon Treaty is ratified it will change again. Since the treaties of Maastricht and Amsterdam, Parliament’s powers have increased. EuroparlTV answers citizens’ questions on how many MEPs there will be in June and on the legislative process. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=cf70422c-e8b7-4558-896b-305a0da606b7 cf70422c-e8b7-4558-896b-305a0da606b7 How It Works: MEPs in numbers Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 How many MEPs are there, and how many will there be follwing the June 4-7 elections? What are their powers vis-à-vis the other EU institutions? A look at the inner workings of the EU. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=a9f18665-092e-4350-b300-d7413523fc27 a9f18665-092e-4350-b300-d7413523fc27 How it works: The European Parliament's voting system Thu, 28 May 2009 09:59:31 +0200 How does one find out who voted what? And what happens if there is a dispute on a vote? University lecturer Gracia Vara Arribas answers citizens’ questions. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=c2037d6e-4875-40d3-9b4f-790a956d9a7b c2037d6e-4875-40d3-9b4f-790a956d9a7b How It Works: Can MEPs make laws? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:55:39 +0200 Pelle from Sweden is interested to know why MEPs don't have the same powers to propose laws as their national counterparts. How it Works investigates the legislative role of the MEPs. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=504e228e-17f6-4218-9ba2-dd3ab9fae63e 504e228e-17f6-4218-9ba2-dd3ab9fae63e How it works: Too many German MEPs? Too much voting? Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200 There are more German MEPs than from any other country, does that mean they decide everything in the Parliament? Do MEPs vote too many laws? Citizens ask their questions, EuroparlTV provides the answers. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=2e346308-dd4a-47b3-b16f-dc1c8f3b2638 2e346308-dd4a-47b3-b16f-dc1c8f3b2638 How it works: The Stability and Growth Pact Fri, 21 May 2010 11:00:41 +0200 The story of the Pact that was supposed to make Europe's single currency robust enough to withstand any storm. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=e88b047e-6045-41e0-bb88-b6068e2e8b9a e88b047e-6045-41e0-bb88-b6068e2e8b9a How It Works: Common Agricultural Policy Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:17:05 +0200 What exactly is the Common Agricultural Policy, and how has it changed over the years? Where is it headed? EuroparlTV finds out. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=58bf557c-bdfa-4e79-ac10-0d8905c644d5 58bf557c-bdfa-4e79-ac10-0d8905c644d5 How It Works: Election Observation Missions Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:29:29 +0200 MEP delegations deter vote riggers. These European missionaries preach democracy and human rights worldwide. They observe elections and meet local politicians to ensure all sides play fair in fragile democracies. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=8320b1a3-e99f-4f77-bf5f-5efc2283eee9 8320b1a3-e99f-4f77-bf5f-5efc2283eee9 How It Works: EU Budget Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:48:10 +0200 Where does the EU get its money from, how does it decide about its budget and who benefits the most? We examine the EU's budget procedure and focus in on the European Parliament's changed role in it. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=b53c1b93-143a-4f52-95d5-de318b3e22a0 b53c1b93-143a-4f52-95d5-de318b3e22a0 How It Works: Leaving the EU Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:24:19 +0200 The Lisbon Treaty now provides for it officially: a Member State can leave the EU. In fact, it can just stop implementing EU laws overnight or, more sensibly, negotiate its exit. In any case, it'll all be over in max 2 years. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=f5077c6b-3b92-4a1f-8271-c7a49c3bc6e8 f5077c6b-3b92-4a1f-8271-c7a49c3bc6e8 How It Works: Parliamentary committees - EU democracy in action Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:03:15 +0100 Direct action, strikes, or mass demos? Which is the best way for you or your interest group to change European law? The answer might be to get your MEP to table an amendment at a parliamentary committee. EPTV examines the heart of the Parliament's democratic process. http://europarltv.europa.eu/en/player.aspx?pid=9cc7bd1d-2468-4729-a618-1270347121df 9cc7bd1d-2468-4729-a618-1270347121df