Live: Closing event of the Conference on the Future of Europe European Parliament 2026-09-20 | Live: Closing event of the Conference on the Future of Europe
How the European Parliament is tackling the housing crisis European Parliament 2024-10-18 | Buying or renting a decent, affordable home is a growing struggle for many Europeans. House prices in the EU in the second quarter of 2024 were over 50% higher than in 2010. Rents increased by nearly 25% over the same period. (EUROSTAT). Recent high prices for energy and goods have placed additional pressure on people’s budgets. The European Commission says tackling the housing crisis is a top EU priority. In October 2024, Members of the European Parliament debated solutions with its representatives
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned to the European Parliament European Parliament 2024-10-17 | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned to the European Parliament on 17 October.In a meeting with the Ukrainian leader, President Roberta Metsola reaffirmed the European Parliament's unwavering support to the country against Russian aggression and on its European path.Next week MEPs will debate and vote on a €35 billion financial assistance package for Ukraine.
Exchange of views on the EU Apple tax ruling with commissioner Margrethe Vestager European Parliament 2024-10-17 | Members of the European Parliament discuss the recent Court of Justice ruling on the Apple tax State aid case in Ireland with Margrethe Vestager, European Commission Executive Vice-President responsible for fair digital taxation. On 10 September 2024 the Court of Justice confirmed the 2016 decision by the European Commission that tax breaks that Ireland granted to Apple constitute illegal state aid amounting to €13 billion. The Irish government now has to recover the amount. MEPs will asses the implications of the ruling on the fight against aggressive tax planning and tax avoidance, as well as how to ensure that all companies pay their fair share of tax. The meeting is organised by Parliament's tax matters subcommittee.
Members of the European Parliament discuss the future of EU agriculture European Parliament 2024-10-14 | The agriculture and rural development committee is organising a public hearing on the future of EU agriculture.It brings together key stakeholders from across the whole agri-food chain, including farmers, co-operatives, agri-food businesses, and rural communities; as well as non-governmental organisations and civil society representatives, financial institutions and academia.if you want to watch the second panel of the hearing, click here: https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/committee-on-agriculture-and-rural-development_20241014-1500-COMMITTEE-AGRI
Does the EU have an impact on your daily lives? European Parliament 2024-10-12 | The results of the European Parliament’s 2024 post-electoral Eurobarometer are out now. The survey looks at citizens' voting behaviour in the recent European elections.It finds that Europeans are optimistic about the future of the EU and continue to hold a positive impression of the EU and the European Parliament.EU membership is viewed favourably, with seven in ten Europeans believing that their country has benefited from it, a figure that has been stable in recent years.Rising prices, the cost of living and the economic situation were the main topics motivating people to vote in June's European elections. Among the other topics that drove people to vote were the international situation, defending democracy and the rule of law, with each being indicated by a third of respondents.Find out more about the latest survey results on the Eurobarometer website: https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/3292
Parliament debates how to stop the rise of religious intolerance in Europe European Parliament 2024-10-10 | MEPs debate the rise of religious intolerance with representatives from the European Commission. The discussion is in response to increasing concerns raised by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency, media reports, and civil society regarding the situation of religious freedom and tolerance in Europe. In line with its obligations under the Charter of Fundamental Rights, the EU is committed to promote and protect freedom of religion or belief for all. It condemns persecution, discrimination and violence against persons belonging to religious minorities and communities, while defending the right for people to manifest their religion or belief, to change or leave a religion or belief. Read more about EU's Fundamental Rights Agency's 2024 report: https://europa.eu/!TXfCDY Check EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights https://europa.eu/!7CcFPt
Housing crisis: how to ensure affordable housing prices in Europe European Parliament 2024-10-09 | Members of the Parliament will discuss with the Commission ways to encourage public and private investment in decent and affordable housing in Europe.Ahead of her confirmation as Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen said in a statement before Parliament on 18 July that Europe faces a housing crisis and announced she would appoint a Commissioner to be directly responsible for this issue. Former Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jørgensen is the Commissioner-designate for Housing and Energy.As part of its Renovation Wave Strategy, the Commission launched an Affordable Housing Initiative in October 2023. Before that, in January 2021, Parliament called on the EU to recognise access to decent and affordable housing as an enforceable human right.
Parliament debates the crisis in the EUs automotive industry European Parliament 2024-10-08 | Disclaimer: the debate has started earlier than foreseen.The challenges faced by the automotive sector in the EU is on the agenda of the European Parliament.MEPs will discuss with representatives of the European Commission and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council possible measures to restore the sector's competitiveness and prevent factory closures.The European automotive sector experiences a crisis sparked by the transition to low carbon technologies, the degradation of supply chains, increased competition from Asia, and decreased demand for electric models.
MEPs debate escalating conflict in the Middle East and Lebanon European Parliament 2024-10-08 | The escalating violence in the Middle East and the latest developments in Lebanon were at the center of a debate between the European Parliament and the European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.The discussion takes place a day after the anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attack that killed 1,200 Israelis on 7 October 2023 and triggered the current war in Gaza and wider Middle East destabilisation.While around 100 Israeli hostages remain unaccounted for, the numbers of victims in Gaza rises every day, and the war is escalating as Israel has begun ground attacks on Hezbollah inside Lebanon. In retaliation for Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah and on Hamas in Gaza, Iran has fired ballistic missiles on Israel. The EU remains fully committed to efforts to avert a regional war, according to EU's foreign policy chief Borrell. Furthermore, he called on the EU to pledge to prevent Lebanon’s state institutions from collapsing, to look for a political response to the conflict and has urged for a global alliance to implement the two-state solution for Palestine and Israel.MEPs adopted a number of resolutions in the last 12 months, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, 40,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023 as a result of Israel’s response to the attack by Hamas.Read more: https://europa.eu/!VRx38j
How the internal border controls could affect EU travel-free Schengen area - Parliament debate European Parliament 2024-10-07 | Parliament will discuss the implications of the reintroduction of border controls for the future of the Schengen area.On 9 September, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior announced the reintroduction of controls at its land borders that did not already have checks (they were already in place at the borders with France, Poland, Czechia, Austria and Switzerland). The move, which was aimed at limiting irregular migration and protecting internal security, prompted concerns about the future of the Schengen free-travel area, given Germany’s central geographical position in Europe.
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3 October: when Germany came together European Parliament 2024-10-03 | After 41 years apart, 3 October 1990 marked the date when West and East Germany merged into one Federal Republic.Over the years, the European Parliament supported Germany’s struggle for reunification and self-determination, and urged East German authorities to allow East Germans to reunite with their families in the West.June 1994 marked the first European elections where all of Germany was represented.
Freedom and safety online European Parliament 2024-10-01 | In the EU, big online platforms have a responsibility to protect us from disinformation, illegal content and unfair practices. They need to play by the rules set out in the Digital Services Act, the world’s first comprehensive legislation aimed at ensuring a safe, fair digital world and upholding freedom and democracy. In a plenary debate in September 2024, Members of the European Parliament debated with the European Commission about its enforcement.#shorts #europeanparliament #europeanunion
Floods in Europe: Parliament asks more funds for better preparedness European Parliament 2024-09-30 | Following the severe floods that have affected Central and Eastern Europe over the weekend, the European Parliament will discuss how the European Union can prepare and prevent for such extreme weather events.Heavy rain across central Europe has killed at least 14 people. Austria, Czechia, Poland and Romania have been hit the hardest.Increasingly frequent and severe droughts are becoming more common as climate change progresses. They are straining water resources, impacting crop yields, and threatening food security across Europe. Heatwaves and heavy rainfall cause crop failures, soil erosion, and damage to infrastructure. Addressing these issues is essential not only for protecting the livelihoods of communities dependent on farming and rural economies but also for safeguarding agricultural productivity.Check President Roberta Metsola's statement on the recent floods in Central and Eastern Europe at the opening of the September plenary session of the European Parliament: https://europa.eu/!htq7VH
LUX 2025: the finalists European Parliament 2024-09-29 | Discover the five films shortlisted for the 2025 LUX Audience Award: 🎞️ Animal (directed by Sofia Exarchou) 🎞️ Dahomey (directed by Mati Diop) 🎞️ Flow (directed by Gints Zilbalodis) 🎞️ Intercepted (directed by Oksana Karpovych) 🎞️ Julie Keeps Quiet (directed by Leonardo Van Dijl) Show your love for European cinema by watching and rating the 5 films at https://luxaward-rating.europarl.europa.eu/en/
Ukraines resistance: using the Western weapons systems against military targets in Russia European Parliament 2024-09-27 | Parliament calls on EU countries to lift current restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia.The resolution, adopted by members on Thursday 19 September, states that without lifting current restrictions, Ukraine cannot fully exercise its right to self-defence and remains exposed to attacks on its population and infrastructure.
Parliament presents the nominees for the 2024 Sakharov Prize European Parliament 2024-09-26 | Every year, the European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.The political groups will present the nominees for the Sakharov Prize 2024 in a joint meeting of the foreign affairs and development committees and the human rights subcommittee in Brussels on 26 September. On 17 October, the foreign affairs and development committees will announce the three finalists and Parliament President Roberta Metsola and the political group leaders will take a decision on the final laureate on 24 October.In 2023, the prize was awarded to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran.The nominees for the 2024 Sakharov Prize are:- María Corina Machado as the leader of the democratic forces in Venezuela and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia, representing all Venezuelans inside and outside the country fighting for the re-institution of freedom and democracy, Venezuela, nominated by the EPP group - “Women wage peace" and "Women of the sun" and their co-founders Yael Admi and Reem Hajajreh, Israel/Palestine, nominated by the S&D group- Elon Musk, United States, nominated by the Patriots for Europe group and by Europe of Sovereign nations group- Edmundo González Urrutia, Venezuela, nominated by the ECR group- Women Wage Peace & Women of the Sun, Israel/Palestine, nominated by the Renew Europe group- Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Azerbaijan, nominated by The Greens/EFA group- Journalists in Palestine (Hamza & Wael Al-Dahdouh, Plestia Alaqad, Shireen Abu Akleh and Ain Media in honour of Yasser Murtaja & Roshdi Sarraj), Palestine, nominated by The Left group.Read more about the Sakharov Prize:https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20240913STO23909/sakharov-prize-2024-the-nominees
How are the EU’s digital rules being put into practice? European Parliament 2024-09-25 | In the EU, big online platforms have a responsibility to protect us from disinformation, illegal content and unfair practices. They need to play by the rules set out in the Digital Services Act, the world’s first comprehensive legislation aimed at ensuring a safe, fair digital world and upholding freedom and democracy. In a plenary debate in September 2024, Members of the European Parliament debated with the European Commission about its enforcement. Read more about the Digital services Act: https://europa.eu/!cY8JDy
Draghi report: European Parliament debates plan to boost EU economy European Parliament 2024-09-24 | Members of the European Parliament debated a major report that calls for swift action to make the EU economy more competitive. Its author, former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi, says the EU is lagging behind the US and China amid sluggish growth, high energy prices and threats to its security. He told MEPs in Strasbourg an extra €800 billion of annual investment is needed to boost innovation, protect living standards and preserve the European way of life. Many MEPs welcomed his call for action, some demanding more support for key industries and the green and digital transformations. Others argued for freer markets and warned measures to fight climate change can harm economic growth.Read more about it: https://europa.eu/!qjKXDr
The European Parliaments role in approving new EU Commissioners European Parliament 2024-09-23 | Did you know the European Parliament plays a key role in assessing candidates for the post of European Commissioner - and in getting them to focus on what matters to voters? From cleaner air to workplace rights, EU Commissioners work on rules and policies central to the lives of nearly 450 million Europeans. Find out more about Commissioner confirmation hearings in our explainer video.
What’s better than a chat about democracy? A chat about democracy with a free coffee! European Parliament 2024-09-22 | Meet Cille, a together.eu volunteer who set up a coffee truck in Copenhagen to encourage democratic participation in the EU. Together with her team, she organises EU- related events throughout the year to get people talking about what the EU can do for them and how EU institutions play a role in everyone’s life. Together.eu is a community of people who care about the EU and its future. By supporting the together.eu community, the European Parliament is encouraging people from across the EU to get involved in the democratic process.#europeanparliament #europeanunion #eu #democracy #
LUX Audience Award: the 2025 finalists European Parliament 2024-09-18 | Discover the five films shortlisted for the 2025 LUX Audience Award. This award highlights the European Parliament’s commitment to culture and education by providing support to European cinema and promoting cultural diversity. 🎞️ Animal (directed by Sofia Exarchou) 🎞️ Dahomey (directed by Mati Diop) 🎞️ Flow (directed by Gints Zilbalodis) 🎞️ Intercepted (directed by Oksana Karpovych) 🎞️ Julie Keeps Quiet (directed by Leonardo Van Dijl) Show your love for European cinema by watching and rating the films at www.luxaward.euBy rating the films, you could win a trip to the European Parliament to attend the 2025 LUX Audience Award ceremony and meet the film directors.
MEPs assess EU’s response to floods and vulnerability to climate change European Parliament 2024-09-18 | Following the severe floods that have affected Central and Eastern Europe over the weekend, the European Parliament will discuss how the European Union can prepare and prevent for such extreme weather events.Heavy rain across central Europe has killed at least 14 people. Austria, Czechia, Poland and Romania have been hit the hardest.Increasingly frequent and severe droughts are becoming more common as climate change progresses. They are straining water resources, impacting crop yields, and threatening food security across Europe. Heatwaves and heavy rainfall cause crop failures, soil erosion, and damage to infrastructure. Addressing these issues is essential not only for protecting the livelihoods of communities dependent on farming and rural economies but also for safeguarding agricultural productivity.Check President Roberta Metsola's statement on the recent floods in Central and Eastern Europe at the opening of the September plenary session of the European Parliament: https://europa.eu/!htq7VHWatch our shorts about the debate: youtube.com/shorts/YE1d_IZH1Pw
Parliament debates the latest developments in Gaza and the Middle East European Parliament 2024-09-17 | MEPs discuss the war in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle East with the European Commission, as Israeli forces continues to attack Hamas positions in the region.Calling for a European common approach, EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell recently described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic both from a humanitarian and political point of view with no positive outlook in sight”. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the Israeli forces have killed more than 40,000 Palestinians since October 2023, in response to the attack by Hamas against Israel, in which some 1,200 people were killed and around 250 people abducted.The European Parliament has repeatedly called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. MEPs have voiced deep concern about the risk of escalation in the conflict, in particular in Lebanon.
Implementing the global regulation for media platforms in the EU European Parliament 2024-09-17 | The EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act have become a global benchmark for protecting consumers and their fundamental rights online. But have they been properly implemented and could we protect people online more efficiently?In this debate, Parliament members will ask European Commission's representatives about the measures taken since DSA rules were applied in February 2024. The debate will focus on potential breaches of the legislation by TikTok, Meta, X and AliExpress. In light of recent accusations against Telegram for allegedly enabling criminal activity, Parliament members may also ask whether the platform will be subject to stricter scrutiny.Since the adoption of the DSA, more countries are starting to consider similar proposals and laws to make online platforms accountable for the wellbeing of their users, including United Kingdom's Online Safety Act, Canada’s Online Harms Bill, Australia’s Online Safety Act and United States’ Kids Online Safety Act.Learn more about the EU’s digital rulebook here: https://europa.eu/!VKQdC8Due to a technical issue, the first several minutes of the debate were cut. You can watch it in full here: https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/plenary-session_20240917-0900-PLENARY
Parliament discusses security threats and the migration management in the EU European Parliament 2024-09-16 | In the wake of the recent stabbing attack that left three people dead in Solingen, Germany, Parliament will discuss how to address threats to security in the European Union.German authorities responded to the rampage by deciding to reintroduce controls at all its land borders for an initial six-month period. An asylum seeker has been charged for the attacks. Parliament members are likely to raise concerns over the announced checks and their impact on the Schengen area of free circulation. They will also assess the preparations for the implementation of the European Pact on Migration and Asylum, expected to be operational from mid-2026. It foresees enhanced security checks for all persons entering the EU irregularly and accelerated asylum and return procedures at EU borders for persons not entitled to international protection.
Never take democracy for granted! #InternationalDemocracyDay European Parliament 2024-09-15 | #europeanparliament #democracy #eu
Exploring the Parliament buildings in Brussels #europeanparliament #eu European Parliament 2024-09-12 | ...
Free time and the right to disconnect from work European Parliament 2024-09-10 | Learn more: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20240530-1 #europeanparliament #europeanunion #shorts
Supporting education for Ukrainians in times of war: meet Olena and Kamil European Parliament 2024-09-07 | ...
How to protect children from sexual abuse online and offline European Parliament 2024-09-04 | Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee MEPs will discuss with Commissioner Ylva Johansson revised provisions to combat sexual abuse and the sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material.
How can the EU respond to the mpox global emergency? European Parliament 2024-09-04 | In response to the global outbreak of mpox, members of the European Parliament will discuss the EU's emergency response to the situation with representatives from the European Commission and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.Today’s meeting is organised by Parliament’s environment, public health and food safety committee.Over the last four months, more than 350 cases have been reported in 18 countries and areas throughout Europe.In August, the World Health Organisation declared the surge of mpox in the Democratic Region of Congo and other countries in Africa a public health emergency of international concern for a second time. A total of 2,863 cases of mpox and 517 deaths had been confirmed in 13 African countries since January.Mpox is a viral disease that is usually transmitted from animals to humans. The disease is caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV) which is present in the wildlife in several central and west-African countries.For more info on mpox, visit: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/mpox
Rising to the challenges of migration in the EU: meet Pelagie and Todor European Parliament 2024-08-29 | Pelagie fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo in fear for her life. With the help of the charity Refugees Welcome Italia, she found a new home in Rome. Todor is a lawyer at the Center for Legal Aid Voice in Bulgaria, an NGO helping refugees integrate and providing them with legal support. With initiatives like the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the EU is helping migrants and asylum seekers and the EU countries hosting them. The European Parliament backs an EU-wide approach to the challenges posed by migration.
Can we create our own energy? European Parliament 2024-08-24 | Meet Erik a hydrogen station manager from Sweden and Hannah a carbon specialist from Ireland as they are discussing Europe's energy future. #europeanparliament #europeanunion #shorts #cleanenergy #energytransition
Ensuring education for Ukrainians in times of war: meet Kamil and Olena European Parliament 2024-08-21 | Since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the European Union has continued to stand by Ukrainian people, welcoming refugees, providing defence equipment and financial aid. The war has had devastating effects across Ukrainian society and for many young Ukrainians, it has severely disrupted their education. With the support of EU funding, Kamil, an IT professor in Czechia, has been setting up the Digital University platform to allow Ukrainian students to continue learning online.And Olena has continued her education in the EU as an Erasmus+ student and a young European ambassador in Gdańsk, Poland.Click here to learn how the EU is supporting Ukraine in 2024: https://europa.eu/!YftGkR
EUs humanitarian aid: relieving suffering around the world European Parliament 2024-08-19 | The EU is collectively the biggest donor for international aid in the world, providing over €50 billion a year to help overcome poverty and advance global development.Learn more about the EU's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance in this video produced by @EUcrisisresponse. Find out about the Union's humanitarian aid policy and the role of the European Parliament in shaping it here: https://europa.eu/!fgYqFd
Are they real? Protect yourself from manipulated photos and videos online European Parliament 2024-08-17 | #europeanparliament #europeanunion #democracy #eu #europe #disinformation #manipulationawareness
Get involved in strengthening EU democracy! Meet Mireya and Cille European Parliament 2024-08-15 | The European Parliament is encouraging people from across the EU to get involved in the democratic process.Together.eu is a community powered by the European Parliament where you can meet - online and offline - people who care about democracy and make your voice heard on European issues.Like Mireya in Madrid and Cille in Denmark, together.eu volunteers from across the EU meet, debate, exchange ideas and organise events to highlight what EU institutions do for citizens and why democratic participation is vital. Meet your community and join them on together.eu.#europeanparliament #europeanunion #eu #europe #democracy #together
Spot deepfakes and stop manipulation! European Parliament 2024-08-10 | #europeanparliament #europeanunion #democracy #eu #europe #disinformation #manipulationawareness
Building EUs economy of the future: meet Erik and Hannah European Parliament 2024-08-07 | Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked an energy crisis and high inflation across Europe. The European Parliament wants to ensure the EU is resilient enough to face other crises in the future. That’s why it is supporting bold, visionary projects to make our economies and societies stronger. Erik helped Swedish companies Amokabel and Bennesveds Åkeri set up the country’s first self-sufficient hydrogen station: Uppvidinge Vätgas. It provides clean fuel produced using local wind power. In Ireland, Hannah is a carbon specialist with Bord na Móna, a company that went from extracting peat for fuel to becoming a leader in clean energy production. She’s helping to rehabilitate the country’s peatlands, which can store huge amounts of carbon, helping the EU meet its climate goals. Initiatives like these, funded by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, are at the heart of a stronger, more responsive Europe.
Travel around the EU with your pets European Parliament 2024-08-04 | #europeanparliament #europeanunion #europe #eu #democracy #travelling #pets #rights #travelingwithdogs #travelingwithpets
How to protect yourself from disinformation European Parliament 2024-08-02 | #europeanparliament #europeanunion #democracy #eu #europe #disinformation #manipulationawareness
How does the European Parliament fight human trafficking? European Parliament 2024-07-30 | "Leave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking."This is the theme of this year's World Day against Trafficking in Persons.In the EU, two out of every three victims of human trafficking are women and girls. This number includes young girls, who make up the overwhelming majority of children who are trafficked.The latest set of rules that Parliament has adopted criminalises the following at EU level:• forced marriage• illegal adoption• exploitation of surrogacy.What's more, people who knowingly exploit victims of trafficking by using the services that they provide can face criminal charges.Your representatives in the Parliament have pushed for:• respect for victims' right to asylum, by giving them the support and protection that they need• support for victims using a gender-, disability- and child-sensitive approach• inclusive anti-trafficking measures in emergency response plans.#europeanparliament #europeanunion #democracy #eu #europe #disinformation #manipulationawareness
Parliament re-elects Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President European Parliament 2024-07-29 | The European Parliament has confirmed Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as President of the European Commission.She will have a further five years to steer legislation at the helm of the EU’s main executive body.#europeanparliament #europeanunion #euelections2024 #europe #democracy #democracy #eu #europeanelections
The European Parliaments previous term summed up in 5 minutes European Parliament 2024-07-26 | As the European Parliament has started a new legislative term, let's see what it accomplished during the previous term.During the last term Parliament adopted 467 legislative acts. MEPs fought for a greener future with ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reductions to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement. Parliament tightened rules on air quality and adopted new requirements to reduce packaging waste and industrial emissions in the EU. Mandatory requirements to restore damaged EU ecosystems while ensuring sufficient food production were also passed.In 2020, Parliament’s negotiators successfully fought for the biggest EU financial package ever to tackle the repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis and finance a new generation of EU programmes for 2021-2027. MEPs achieved a €16 billion increase for flagship programmes such as EU4Health, Horizon (research), InvestEU and Erasmus+ in the EU’s long-term budget. To further support Ukraine and boost EU industrial autonomy, as well as addressing migration, MEPs insisted on a mid-term revision and upscaling of the long-term budget.Parliament defended a European Union built on the rule of law, fundamental rights, media freedom, non-discrimination, and gender equality. MEPs pushed the EU to scale up its fight against corruption, money laundering (AML package) and disinformation, which threaten Europe’s democratic foundations and core values.The European Parliament stood with Ukraine in its fight for democratic freedom and self-determination. It has strongly and repeatedly condemned Russia’s war of aggression and called for tough sanctions on Russia and Belarus. It continuously pushed for the EU to provide defensive weapons, humanitarian aid and democratic support to the institutions of Ukraine.During the new term the European Parliament will continue to stand for democracy, debate, leadership, solidarity, transparency and equality and MEPs will strive to accomplish even more for European citizens.
What is the composition of the new European Parliament? European Parliament 2024-07-24 | How many MEPs are there in each political group? How many MEPs are there per country? Who did they elect as President of the European Parliament and European Commission?In June, millions of Europeans turned out to vote in the world's largest transnational election. Let’s see who represents you now. The European Parliament explained.
What is the composition of the new European Parliament? European Parliament 2024-07-23 | In June, millions of Europeans turned out to vote in the world's largest transnational election. Now the votes have been counted and new MEPs elected, let’s see what the new European Parliament looks like. How many MEPs are there in each political group? How many MEPs are there per country? Who did they elect as President of the European Parliament and European Commission? #europeanparliament #europeanunion #europeanelections #euelections2024 #europe #democracy #eu
Electing the President, Parliament’s voice in the EU and beyond European Parliament 2024-07-22 | Every two and a half years the European Parliament elects the person who represents it in other EU institutions and the wider world.Let’s take a closer look at how the President is chosen and what their role involves!#europeanparliament #europeanunion #euelections2024 #europe #eu #democracy #europeanelections
Behind the scenes: follow our photographer covering election of Parliament President European Parliament 2024-07-21 | In July 16, the members of the European Parliament re-elected Roberta Metsola as the institution's President until 2027. The Maltese lawmaker won the election with 562 votes in the first round.Our photographer invites you behind the scene to see first-hand how he covered this important event for the Parliament.Come with us!
