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![Support for fishermen affected by the eastern Baltic cod closure [EU Legislation in Progress]](https://libraryeuroparl.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/eprs-briefing-646129-support-eastern-baltic-cod-closure-final.jpg?w=470 "Support for fishermen affected by the eastern Baltic cod closure [EU Legislation in Progress]")
Support for fishermen affected by the eastern Baltic cod closure [EU Legislation in Progress]
Eastern Baltic cod has long supported the livelihoods of many Baltic fishermen, but stocks of this valuable fish have been declining sharply in recent years. Continue reading
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Once the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU becomes legally effective, 73 EP seats will become vacant. Twenty-seven of these seats will be re-distributed among 14 Member States. Continue reading
This is the fourth edition of an annual EPRS publication designed to identify and frame some of the key issues and policy areas that are likely to feature prominently on the political agenda of the European Union over the coming year. Continue reading
![European Capitals of Culture: In search of the perfect cultural event [Policy podcast]](https://libraryeuroparl.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/eprs-briefing-644196-european-capitals-of-culture-final.png?w=50&h=50&crop=1 "European Capitals of Culture: In search of the perfect cultural event [Policy podcast]")
Between 1985 and 2019, 60 cities have held the title of European Capital of Culture – most recently Matera in Italy and Plovdiv in Bulgaria in 2019. Continue reading
![What if hydrogen could help decarbonise transport? [Science and Technology podcast]](https://libraryeuroparl.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/shutterstock_1516105634.jpg?w=50&h=50&crop=1 "What if hydrogen could help decarbonise transport? [Science and Technology podcast]")
The use of hydrogen as a fuel for transport might hold the key for decarbonising our overall energy system, by complementing the generation of electricity from fluctuating renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Continue reading
Since its inception in 1951, the European Parliament has come a long way. Initially a consultative body composed of delegations of national parliaments, it became a directly elected institution, obtained budgetary and legislative powers, and now exercises influence over most aspects of EU affairs. Continue reading
The EU’s common commercial policy (CCP), or trade policy, has evolved gradually over the years to encompass a range of trade-related areas under the remit of European Union (EU) exclusive competence. Continue reading
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Full listing of all research publications by the European Parliament
- Study - Research for REGI - Visibility and Communication of Cohesion Policy in Online Media - 15-10-2019 January 20, 2020
- At a Glance - 'From Farm to Fork' strategy on sustainable food - 20-01-2020 January 19, 2020
- Briefing - New EU rules on labelling of tyres - 20-01-2020 January 19, 2020
- Briefing - Representative actions to protect the collective interests of consumers: A new deal for consumers - 20-01-2020 January 19, 2020
EPRS Policy Podcasts (Audio Files)
- How well prepared is the EU for serious health emergencies? January 13, 2020
- Is data the new oil? Competition issues in the digital economy January 10, 2020
- Securing sustainable development in the Alpine Region January 10, 2020
EPRS Science & Technology podcasts
- What if life expectancy reached 150 years? December 13, 2019
- What if hydrogen could help decarbonise transport? November 22, 2019
