Written question to the European Commission The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives, including the cultural one. While countries are slowly easing restrictions on movement and socializing, it remains unknown how long it will take before we return to normal life. Epidemiologists also warn us that a second wave of the COVID-19 […]
MEP Irena Joveva was a guest on an online discussion organized by the Office of the European Parliament in Slovenia, titled “Misinformation during a pandemic in the digital era”. Discussions focused on the misinformation sources, the damage misinformation caused to society, the reach of traditional and modern media, the role of social networks in spreading […]
Irena Joveva expressed her support for the organized LGBTIQ+ movement in Slovenia and participated at the 20th Pride Parade. Organizers note that progress on LGBTIQ+ rights has stagnated in recent years, and hatred against the LGBTIQ+ community has intensified. The demands and political messages of this year’s Ljubljana Pride Parade focused mainly on the areas […]
Written question to the European Commission The European news media sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is particularly worrying given the crucial role of these media for society and democracy. In some markets, the economic outlook has reduced advertising by 80%, leading to the collapse of some smaller and local newspapers […]
Written question to the European Commission Organizations participating in the European Solidarity Unit face problems such as the administrative burden and the different treatment of volunteers due to inconsistencies in the way European national agencies interpret and implement the rules and guidelines. The current crisis has increased the costs of European Solidarity Unit projects, which […]
Question for written answer to the Commission In connection with the measures taken to contain the spread of Covid-19, the meeting industry (trade fairs, conferences, etc.) was one of the first sectors that was forced to shut down. Given the nature of the work, it will also be among the last to reopen. This is […]
