The eIDAS proposition to create European digital identities is an exciting prospect as it keeps data in citizens' hands by leaning on #blockchain. AIDA Committee Press are exploring a European health data space, while universities begin issuing digital diplomas. EU Digital Identity Wallet #SSI

If skills are to address the long-term impacts of Covid, the EU needs to think beyond university diplomas. Informal training needs to be recognised for its important role in #jobcreation, as does the importance of easily sharing education info.

Is the Netherlands right not to continue to exploit its #naturalgas field in light of EU reliance on Russian supply? Upcoming decisions from the EU regarding sanctions on Russia could force the Member State to use their "last resort", despite planned closure.

Following an OECD report which stated that a range of "transformations over generations" have had little impact on the gender pay gap, the FEMM Committee Press are moving the debate on pay transparency in companies through Parliament. #genderpaygap #equality #EUpolitics

This week, on the 4-year anniversary of #GDPR, MEPs discuss the real-world impact of the landmark policy. In the spotlight: * the right's of those giving data * GDPR enforcement * Cross-border cases

This month MEPs discussed the situation of the vulnerable Afghan asylum applicants & the response of the international community, including hearing from Artemis Akbary, Afghan #LGBTQ rights activist. EU Application acceptance jumped from 66 % to 90% in 2021.

As the Parliament adopts EU environmental objectives until 2030, the EU will now develop a binding framework to monitor and report on member states’ progress towards phasing out fossil fuel subsidies. Could this be timely given the Russian gas crisis? europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-…

New Commission funding platform launched: Kohesio brings together EU funded projects from all 27 Member States financed by the EU's: 🌎 Regional Development Fund 🧶 Cohension Fund 🧑‍🤝‍🧑European Social Fund kohesio.ec.europa.eu/projects?proje…)

Where EU #digtal and #environmental policy intersect: MEPs set out their demands for the 2022 'Right to Repair' 🧑‍🔧 proposal. Obliging longer lasting, repairable digital goods, aspects from lifecycle to design will be under the thumb of #EUpolicy.

Can the EU's Data Act lead to fairness in a competitive data market? Does regulation really boost innovation? Tune into the debate hosted by European Internet Forum tomorrow: internetforum.eu/events/events/…

#BREAKING €500M mobilized to foster innovation & investment in sustainable technologies for the #BlueEconomy The European Commission & European Investment Bank #InvestEU Blue Economy 🆕 equity fund will further deepen & scale up disruptive business in the maritime sector Press release ⤵️

The EU/US reached a data sharing agreement: the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework. Since attempt #1 in 2016 (Privacy Shield), the EU concern has essentially been the US government’s surveillance of personal data. So far this looks like a big step from the US. #datasharing

For "systemic misbehaviour, then we need regulation", said Margrethe Vestager about the Digital Markets Act, the EU's attempt to curb #BigTech. Set to come into force this October, EU officials are unsurprising receiving 'warnings' about its impact from tech giants.

The EU is continuing the line of merging green goals to reduce EU reliance on Russian energy: The merging of EU/Ukraine/Moldova electricity grids protects Ukrainian supply, but increased scrutiny means the EU will "dash into renewable energy at lightning speed." (Timmermans)

What will the European health data space look like? The Parliament's AIDA Committee suggests that it should be developed "in combination with" the deployment of #blockchaintechnology infrastructure and open ID, such as #EBSI. ec.europa.eu/health/ehealth…

Beyond Ukraine: What stance does EU fund allocation highlight? €155m was given to the far-right Greek authorities for a new migrant camp, & there are big safety concerns. €3.4b has already been dedicated to supporting Ukrainian refugees. tinyurl.com/greekmigrantcr…

Today MEPs have the chance to quiz Ursula von der Leyen & Josep Borrell Fontelles about: 🏆What the Commission has achieved in the past two years 📒Implementation of its political priorities 🥋EU’s security and defence strategy for the coming decade

Bringing education into the digital age: Tender is open for projects supporting collaboration in the digital education sector in Europe for European EdTech start-ups/SME. tinyurl.com/DigitalEduEU #DigitalEuropeProgramme #Education #Tech #opportunities

Macron or Le Pen: It matters for #France, but also the EU... Macron would: 🇪🇺Promote EU autonomy 💻 Regulate US tech giants Le Pen wants to: 🪢 Loosen France's EU ties 👮 Tighten custom #frenchelections

All Member States will issue digital wallets to citizens & businesses, but how can we make sure they're secure? With eIDs and blockchain a hot topic Andrus Ansip & Romana Jerković Kraljić MEP discuss keys to success. internetforum.eu/events/events/… #security #eID #EUblockchain Digital EU 🇪🇺