Meet your MEP! Behind the scenes of the European Parliament
Summary
The European Parliament is the only EU institution directly elected by citizens and works closely with the EU Council to make laws. A video program introduces three Belgian Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from different political groups, highlighting their work on farming, migration, and social issues in the EU.Key Facts
- The European Parliament is the only EU institution elected directly by the public.
- Three Belgian MEPs from different parties were featured: Benoît Cassart (Renew Europe), Assita Kanko (European Conservatives and Reformists), and Estelle Ceulemans (Socialists and Democrats).
- Benoît Cassart focuses on reducing carbon emissions in farming and addresses challenges in agriculture linked to trade deals like Mercosur.
- Assita Kanko discusses migration and the role of local police in diverse neighborhoods like Molenbeek, Brussels.
- Estelle Ceulemans works to keep social issues prominent in EU debates amid rising right-wing political influence.
- The program also covers efforts to expose and fight fake news targeting the European Parliament.
- Examples of fake news include false videos of farmers’ protests and misleading campaigns against Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
- The video is part of "Europe Rendezvous," a magazine program by FRANCE 24 available in English.
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