European Parliament @europarl_en@respublicae.eu

This week MEPs have voted in favour of approving the EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combatting violence against women.

It is recognised as the most effective tool for fighting gender-based violence, as it imposes concrete obligations.

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RT @EP_President: Honoured to be in Aachen 🇩🇪 as President @ZelenskyyUa and the people of Ukraine are awarded the International Charlemagne Prize.

I know how much this means to Ukraine.

Europe is grateful for your bravery defending our shared values 🇪🇺🇺🇦

@KarlspreisAC https://t.co/ZX4kU4HqhI

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“The past will not triumph over the future. And our future is the European Union.”

Listen to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlining his vision for the EU’s future ↓

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Missed this week's plenary session? Check out some of the highlights ↓

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One in three women in the EU has experienced physical and/or sexual violence.

Tackling this issue is about standing up for women's freedom. It's about defending fundamental rights and equality in Europe. This is what Europe is about.

More on the Istanbul Convention ↓

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Discover what European leaders think about the EU and its future. Here is German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlining his vision ↓

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RT @EP_President: Inclusivity. Equality. Transparency.

Proud that @europarl_en led on ensuring equal pay for equal work.

Signed into law today, these rules will mean new rights for all workers in Europe.

Europe delivers. https://t.co/H2sUFIgUBU

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"Europe is about hope, about democracy, about working together."

Watch Parliament President Roberta Metsola's message on Europe Day ↓

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Good morning Europe! 🇪🇺

It's Europe Day: an opportunity to celebrate shared values such as democracy, freedom and human rights.

What does Europe mean to you?

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Join the celebrations for Europe Day on Tuesday 9 May and display the European flag at home or in the office!

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Join our Twitter Space on Monday, 8 May at 16.00 CET.

Spokesperson @jduch will cover the key topics including: the upcoming debate with German Chancellor Scholz on Europe’s challenges and future, the green transition, and more.

Set a reminder →

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Europe Day will be celebrated on 9 May! Join in by displaying the European flag at home or in the office!

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RT @EP_Interpreters: #EuropeDay is here! We are all ready to welcome you in the world of #LanguageMatters! Come talk to
our #multilingualism specialists – they are eager to explain how #Europe works for you in 2️⃣4️⃣
languages. Pass by our stand today https://t.co/u37OJTyZ7c

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Discover the story of the European flag and the values it stands for: democracy, dignity, freedom, equality, rule of law and human rights ↓

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Journalists are increasingly being hit with abusive lawsuits in a bid to silence them. Parliament is working on new EU rules to protect them from this form of intimidation.

On World Press Freedom Day, show your support for the media, which play a crucial role in our democracy.

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"Nobody takes leaving their homeland lightly, not even those who come for economic reasons."

Watch the inspirational speeches at the European Parliament by former French President François Hollande and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel ↓

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The International Criminal Court has issued a warrant for Vladimir Putin.

The Russian president is accused of forcefully deporting Ukrainian children from their homeland. Parliament wants tougher global measures against Russian leaders.

Watch our video to learn more ↓

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Equal pay for equal work is a fundamental principle of fairness and equality.

In the EU women earn on average less than men. MEPs have passed new rules making companies more transparent on salaries and outlawing practices like pay secrecy.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Europarl_EN/status/1652374689325494274

🌿 The European Parliament is on a mission to make Europe green!

MEPs have already approved measures regulating the European carbon market and more specific rules for aviation.

The goal is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030: http://eptwitter.eu/qCdx

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The Blue Card is not the only initiative to attract talent to the EU. Find out about different work permits for workers from outside the EU and how the EU is revising them to bolster legal labour migration: http://eptwitter.eu/qCc2

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