This edition of the European Parliament’s proceedings was held in Strasbourg, where MEPs voted on 90 different files. Among the guests featured on the panel were Polish MEP Robert Biedron from the Socialist group, outgoing Irish MEP Deirdre Clune from the European People’s Party, and Jaume Duch, the spokesperson for the European Parliament. The panel discussed the accomplishments and challenges of the past 5 years at the European Parliament, including the successful negotiation of a migration pact after years of debate and the groundbreaking AI regulations. While MEPs expressed satisfaction with the compromises that had been reached, they also noted the ongoing major inequalities across Europe.
Jaume Duch emphasized the importance of citizens voting in the upcoming European elections in June, highlighting that this election is not just about the future of the European Union, but of the entire continent. He stressed the need for citizens to understand that this election will shape the future for potentially more than just the next five years, depending on the outcome. The panel urged voters to consider the long-term implications of their choices for the future of Europe.
Despite the achievements of the past 5 years, concerns about major inequalities across Europe persist among MEPs. The panel acknowledged the progress made in reaching compromises on important issues such as migration and AI regulations but emphasized the need for continued efforts to address the inequalities that still exist. MEPs expressed a sense of urgency in finding solutions to these challenges and called on citizens to participate in shaping the future of Europe through the upcoming elections.
As the discussion shifted to the upcoming European elections in June, Jaume Duch emphasized the high stakes for the future of the continent. He highlighted the importance of citizens understanding that this election will have long-term consequences for the shaping of Europe’s future. The panel stressed the significance of voter turnout and encouraged citizens to engage in the democratic process in order to influence the direction of Europe for the next several years.
Overall, the panel reflected on the highs and lows of the past 5 years at the European Parliament, noting the achievements in areas such as migration and AI regulations, as well as the ongoing challenges of major inequalities across Europe. The panel called for continued efforts to address these inequalities and emphasized the importance of citizen participation in the upcoming European elections. With the future of the continent at stake, the panel urged voters to consider the long-term impact of their choices and emphasized the need for citizens to shape the future of Europe through their votes.
