Welcome to the European Parliament Office in Washington DC
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This is the website of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Washington DC. Our presence here is intended to strengthen cooperation between the United States and the European Union and to provide information to the public in the United States. Americans and Europeans together constitute the leading force in the world economy and, over the last 70 years, we have cooperated closely to enhance the cause of peace, freedom and human rights. Together we also face contemporary challenges such as the need to increase economic growth while protecting our environment. This website is intended as a window on the European Parliament to all those in the United States who are concerned with developments as legislators, officials, civil society, business, trade unions, reporters and all those studying the history and institutions of the European Union at school - and anyone interested in transatlantic relations.
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Latest News
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On Friday, February 19th, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, MEP Pascal Canfin and Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL,14) discussed on how the U.S. and EU should collaborate on climate issues and next steps following the U.S. re-joining the Paris Climate Agreement.
Read more : U.S.-EU Collaboration on Climate Issues: Next Steps after U.S. re-joining the Paris Climate Agreement
Launching in 2021 - One Atlantic
02-16-2021
The European Parliament Liaison Office, in collaboration with the Meridian International Center, is excited to announce the launch of the One Atlantic series! An exploration of the transatlantic relationship, as it is and what it could be, with members of the US Congress and the European Parliament.
Read more : Launching in 2021 - One Atlantic
Bridge the Pond - Virginia & Ireland
02-03-2021
This week we launched our second Bridge the Pond excersise bringing together high school students from Blacksburg, Virginia and Dublin, Ireland.
Read more : Bridge the Pond - Virginia & Ireland
MEPs welcome the inauguration of Joe Biden as an opportunity for Europe to strengthen EU-US ties and tackle common challenges and threats to the democratic system.
Read more : New US President: EU lawmakers hope for a new dawn in transatlantic ties
Inauguration Day in Washington
01-20-2021
President Sassoli congratulates US President Biden on Inauguration Day in Washington, stating his resolve to strengthen the transatlantic relationship in the years ahead.
Read more : Inauguration Day in Washington
A New Beginning for EU-US Relations
01-19-2021
With a new administration in Washington and an EU-US summit scheduled later this year, the European Parliament says it's time to renew the transatlantic partnership – from tackling the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery, to building a sustainable, climate-neutral economy, and strengthening democracy around the world.
Read more : A New Beginning for EU-US Relations
MEP Kumpula-Natri and State Rep Pope Join Students at Inaugural "Bridge the Pond" Capstone Event
12-15-2020
This week MEP Kumpula-Natri and Wisconsin State Representative Pope joined students from the class of "Bridge the Pond: Wisconsin & Finland" for the initiatives inaugural capstone event. Click to learn more!
Read more : MEP Kumpula-Natri and State Rep Pope Join Students at Inaugural "Bridge the Pond" Capstone Event
European Parlliament President Sassoli wrote to congratulate US President-elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their recent election victory, as well as to extend an offer to the US President-elect to address the Parliament.
Read more : President Sassoli Sends Congratulatory Letter to US President-elect Biden
In a joint event on social and racial justice, members of the European Parliament and the US House of Representatives sat down to discuss a tranatlantic approach to one of the greatest tasks for society post-COVID.
Read more : Reconstructing and Rethinking Social and Racial Justice Post-COVID-19
EPLO launches BRIDGE THE POND
11-12-2020
Our Bridge the Pond program brings together secondary school students from the United States and the European Union, promoting dialogue and an exchange of views among youth on important topics our societies collectively face. At a time when our global connection is being constricted and severed by the Covid pandemic, this project will take advantage of a unique opportunity from that same pandemic where most students are learning virtually from home and missing many opportunities of reaching out and making new friendships.
Read more : EPLO launches BRIDGE THE POND
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