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Signed on this day in 1997, the Treaty of Amsterdam empowered the European Parliament to decide on legislation in more areas than before and also gave it the right to approve the President of the European Commission.
Find out more:
https://europa.eu/!Ggwpfj

[2024-10-02 08:00 UTC]

📅 October is European Cybersecurity Month, a reminder of how crucial online safety is in our digital world.
Find out how you can stay safe online this European Cybersecurity Month:
https://cybersecuritymonth.eu/

[2024-10-01 13:17 UTC]

The European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) was set up to respond to major natural disasters and express European solidarity with disaster-stricken regions within Europe.
So far, over €8.2 billion has been paid out in total.

[2024-09-30 12:02 UTC]

The nominees for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2024 have been announced!
Find out who the nominees are and why they were selected:
https://europa.eu/!kVr3jp

[2024-09-28 09:04 UTC]

Today is World Tourism Day! 🧳
Short-term rentals represent around 25% of tourist accommodation in the EU.
Parliament backed new EU rules for a responsible and transparent short-term rental sector.

[2024-09-27 07:30 UTC]

¿Perdón? Wat zeg je? What did you say?
With 24 official languages, linguistic diversity is at the heart 💙 of the EU.
We invited some content creators to try out speaking other languages - with interesting results!

[2024-09-26 08:31 UTC]

"I want the next generation on both sides of the Atlantic to look at politics as a force for good. To support the innovators, the builders, the modernisers."
Watch
https://nitter.privacydev.net/EP_President
Roberta Metsola in New York as she addressed the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/ConcordiaSummit
.
More:
https://europa.eu/!VQW8f8

[2024-09-25 12:14 UTC]

Dive into the workings of the European Parliament!
Discover how MEPs represent your interests through their activities and voting records, all available on the Parliament’s website:
https://europa.eu/!4gJJtK

[2024-09-24 12:51 UTC]

It’s the European Week of Sport! Are you taking part?
Parliament is committed to supporting this week by passing legislation to help people maintain healthier and more active lifestyles.
Join the European Week of Sport and
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:
https://sport.ec.europa.eu/european-week-of-sport

[2024-09-23 13:36 UTC]

Discover, watch and rate the five films competing for the 2025 LUX Audience Award co-organised by the European Parliament:
https://europa.eu/!vp3qMM

[2024-09-22 17:56 UTC]

A meeting of Parliament is at the heart of how the EU functions ⚖️
Over this past week, members of the European Parliament debated topics such as aid to countries affected by extreme weather conditions, support for Ukraine and making the EU's economy competitive.

[2024-09-21 18:00 UTC]

Today is the International Day of Peace.
Not only does the European Union promote peace, its values and the well-being of its citizens within its borders, it also contributes to guaranteeing security and defending democracy around the world.

[2024-09-21 09:00 UTC]

Political groups and non-attached members have announced which MEPs have been appointed to each Parliament delegation for the 10th term.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240913IPR23905/parliament-confirms-the-composition-of-its-interparliamentary-delegations

[2024-09-19 16:00 UTC]

The EU should do its utmost to ensure that Edmundo González Urrutia, the legitimate and democratically elected President of Venezuela, can take office on 10 January 2025, according to MEPs.
Find out more details in the press release:
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240913IPR23907/venezuela-meps-recognise-edmundo-gonzalez-as-president

[2024-09-19 15:18 UTC]

Following the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, Parliament is demanding more funding to boost the EU’s preparedness and response to natural disasters.
Over the past 30 years, flooding in Europe has affected 5.5 million people and cost €170 billion in damages.

[2024-09-19 12:43 UTC]

Parliament calls on EU countries to lift current restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia.
Find out more about the resolution that has been adopted in the press release:
https://europa.eu/!bXRxCp

[2024-09-19 11:42 UTC]

Discover the 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.

[2024-09-18 14:13 UTC]

Parliament has rejected two decisions by the European Commission to allow residue levels of several pesticides banned in the EU in imported food.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240917IPR24036/pesticides-no-residues-of-eu-banned-products-in-imported-food

[2024-09-18 12:11 UTC]

"We must give all possible support to Afghan women to regain their fundamental rights."
Mounir Satouri, chair of the human rights subcommittee, issued a statement after a meeting with Afghan politicians and activists on women’s rights.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240917IPR24045/we-must-support-afghan-women-to-regain-their-fundamental-rights

[2024-09-18 09:02 UTC]

“Europe faces a choice between exit, paralysis, or integration.”
Mario Draghi, the former President of the European Central Bank, addressed MEPs about the report he authored on boosting Europe's competitiveness.
Check out the press release:
https://europa.eu/!Gp6QWb

[2024-09-17 15:03 UTC]