Working for fair remuneration and quality traineeships
In 2019, I was elected Member of The European Parliament. I promised to my voters that I would work for a fairer, more equal and more...
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monicasemedo6
- Apr 15
- 2 min
We must empower our youth and ensure that our political spaces reflect the diversity of the people they represent
Global Minority Parliamentarians Caucus, Geneva. On 12 April I was honoured to participate as speaker at a UN Pre-Conference ahead of the...
monicasemedo6
- Apr 11
- 1 min
The ties between Cabo Verde, Luxembourg and the EU are stronger than ever
The Grand Duchy invests in the green and digital transition of the country. Luxembourg invests in Cabo Verde’s green and digital...
monicasemedo6
- Apr 4
- 2 min
The diaspora is an important element of the identity of Cabo Verde
Meeting with Cabo Verde's President, Prime Minister and Ministers On my recent visit to Cabo Verde between 25 and 31 of March I had the...
monicasemedo6
- Mar 21
- 2 min
I believe we can live in a society that fully embraces diversity and where this diversity is represented.
European Parliament's Anti-Racism Week 2024 The European Parliament Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup (ARDI) and ENAR organised the...
monicasemedo6
- Mar 20
- 2 min
I welcome the proposal for a Traineeships Directive and its will to be inclusive and accessible, but I expected more!
The European Commission presented a proposal for a Traineeships Directive that does not include the obligation to pay them. The European...
monicasemedo6
- Feb 24
- 1 min
Monica Semedo joins FOKUS’ list for the European Elections 2024
LUXEMBOURG, 24 February 2024 Monica Semedo, member of the European Parliament for the Renew Europe Group joins liberal and democrat...
monicasemedo6
- Feb 19
- 1 min
The Lux Audience Award is an example of how cinema can bring all Europeans together.
Berlinale 2024 The European Parliament's Lux Audience Award is an example of how cinema can bring us together, how cinema can foster the...
monicasemedo6
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Teachers do more than transferring knowledge, then can even be a role model for our students!
My speech in Plenary on working conditions for teachers in the EU In third grade, I had a teacher who made me write essays, all the time....
monicasemedo6
- Feb 14
- 2 min
EU should seek legal framework to end unpaid traineeships
Interview with Euractiv By Eleonora Vasques | EURACTIV A legally binding instrument to ensure quality traineeships in the EU is needed...
monicasemedo6
- Feb 7
- 1 min
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...
monicasemedo6
- Jan 25
- 1 min
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...
monicasemedo6
- Jan 24
- 1 min
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...
monicasemedo6
- Jan 18
- 1 min
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...
monicasemedo6
- Jan 16
- 1 min
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...
monicasemedo6
- Jan 11
- 1 min
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...
monicasemedo6
- Nov 23, 2023
- 1 min
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...
monicasemedo6
- Nov 7, 2023
- 2 min
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,...
monicasemedo6
- Oct 5, 2023
- 2 min
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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