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monicasemedo6
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Trainees are not cheap employees! We call on the Commission for a legal framework for trainees!
The Commission announced a legal proposal in Plenary at the European Parliament I welcome the announcement by Commissioner Schmit that an...
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monicasemedo6
Jan 29, 20241 min read
The EU is key for the music sector. It fosters its diversity, creativity, entrepreneurship and inclusion.
MIDEM+ event in Cannes, France Despite lacking a direct role in the promotion of music or artists internationally, the European Union...
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monicasemedo6
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Roberta Metsola visits Luxembourg
The EP President held a discussion with youth on their ideas, needs and worries Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament did...
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monicasemedo6
Jan 24, 20241 min read
Remunerated traineeships are a long-standing demand by our European youth!
The Belgian Presidency presents its priorities on employment and social affairs at the EP The Belgian Presidency of the European Council...
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monicasemedo6
Jan 18, 20241 min read
The future European economy can only be competitive if it guarantees equal chances and opportunities for all
We discussed in Plenary about quality jobs that should boost Europe’s future economy This week we discussed in Plenary at the European...
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monicasemedo6
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Creative Europe: An EU programme to support all actors of the creative and cultural sectors, essentially SMEs
It aims to reinforce the European cultural and creative sectors The European Parliament adopted today the report on the implementation of...
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monicasemedo6
Jan 12, 20241 min read
We, members of the European Parliament, are open to reinforce the collaboration with Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies
Meeting with its new President Claude Wiseler Yesterday, I was invited to meet Claude Wiseler, the new President of the Luxembourg...
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monicasemedo6
Jan 11, 20241 min read
The Employment Committee adopts the European Disability Card and Parking Card
Now the interinstitutional negotiations can start Today the Employment and Social Affairs Committee adopted by unanimity the Commission's...
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monicasemedo6
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Youth, the future is in your hands!
Renew Europe's Youth organisations launch their Manifesto Renew Europe's youth wings launched their manifesto, ahead of the upcoming EU...
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monicasemedo6
Dec 18, 20231 min read
"An internship in the EU costs about 1000€, so it should be paid"
Interview with Antena 3 / CNN (Romania) In this recent interview with Romania's Antena 3 / CNN, we talked about quality training courses....
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monicasemedo6
Dec 6, 20231 min read
EU and Africa must work together
RENEWPAC Summit Dakar 2023 Very intense days in Dakar at the RENEWPAC2023 Summit, with focus on how to foster sustainable development and...
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monicasemedo6
Nov 30, 20232 min read
We need to preserve, foster and celebrate the European musical diversity and passion behind it
MusicAIRE: An Innovative Recovery event This week I was glad to be invited to speak at the "MusicAIRE, An Innovative Recovery for Europe"...
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monicasemedo6
Nov 30, 20232 min read
20,000 European children with intellectual disabilities are getting no education at all.
European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023 In the framework of the European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023, I hosted an event...
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monicasemedo6
Nov 23, 20231 min read
Domestic violence is a crime and it is a human right to be protected from it - everywhere.
That was my message today in Plenary for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. November 25 is the...
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monicasemedo6
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Should all traineeships be paid or funded? I say yes!
European Youth Hearing 2023 78% of young Europeans did at least one internship, but only 55% of them received financial compensation,...
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monicasemedo6
Oct 27, 20232 min read
I want a strong social Europe - inclusive and diverse - as we are! 
"Why-How-What? A Day on the European Union" event in Luxembourg On Oct 26, I participated at the event "Why- How- What: A Day on the...
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monicasemedo6
Oct 10, 20231 min read
Black face painting is unacceptable in 2023
Chiang Mai's Zoo in Thailand welcomed new animals with black-faced staff Last Friday, Thailand’s zoo in Chiang Mai welcomed a new baby...
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monicasemedo6
Oct 5, 20232 min read
The European Disability Card will facilitate and the life of 100 million persons with disabilities
MONICA SEMEDO MEP, Co-Chair of the Disability Intergroup at the European Parliament Today I chaired the last meeting of the year of the...
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monicasemedo6
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Black History Month
October is Black History Month On 30 September, One People Luxembourg celebrated the opening ceremony of the first ever Black History...
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monicasemedo6
Sep 28, 20231 min read
Happy 15 Birthday European Liberal Forum!
The European Liberal Forum, the Think Tank of ALDE Party, celebrated 15 years in an event last night in Brussels where I was pleased to...
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