European Parliament @europarl_en@respublicae.eu

School's back in session!
Did you know that more than 40% of people aged 25-34 in the EU have a university degree or equivalent?
Check out our comparison of the various education levels between EU countries 🎓👇

[2024-09-03 09:00 UTC]

· Protecting children from sexual abuse
· Emergency response to Mbox outbreak
· Fraud affecting EU funds
Check out what Parliament will be working on this week:
https://europa.eu/!nm94kH

[2024-09-02 12:04 UTC]

Today we remember Altiero Spinelli, born on this day in 1907.
He dedicated his political career to the idea of a free and united Europe.
In 1984 the Parliament adopted a plan named after him which provided an inspiration for the creation of the EU and the European citizenship.

[2024-08-31 10:06 UTC]

Parliamentary committees handle legislative proposals, appoint teams to negotiate with EU ministers, adopt reports, organise hearings, and scrutinise other EU bodies and institutions.
Find out more about them:
https://europa.eu/!bndtY9

[2024-08-29 09:00 UTC]

Meet 🇺🇦 Olena and 🇨🇿 Kamil.
Olena is a Ukrainian Erasmus student studying in Gdansk, Poland, and Kamil is an assistant professor in Czechia, focusing on giving as many Ukrainians as possible access to education.
This is how they benefit from EU support 👇

[2024-08-28 19:26 UTC]

🥇🥈🥉Good luck to all EU athletes participating in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris between 28 August and 8 September!
Are you watching? Which sports are you following? Let us know in the comments!

[2024-08-28 08:12 UTC]

Fact-checking has nowadays become key to using the web 🗝️ Malicious actors often spread false or misleading information to influence people.
Don't be fooled - follow our handy guide and check the facts ↓

[2024-08-27 09:00 UTC]

Parliament called for a new law to make sure that employees can disconnect from work during non-work hours without consequence.
Read more:
https://europa.eu/!gYqjD6

[2024-08-26 09:00 UTC]

Will you be spending time in Brussels?
Visit the Citizens’ Garden - the former private garden of Antoine Wiertz, Belgian painter and sculptor - and take a moment to relax in a serene, green oasis in the European Quarter.
Find out more:
https://europa.eu/!nWQmkK

[2024-08-25 08:50 UTC]

Today is the Independence Day of Ukraine.
The new European Parliament continues to support Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Members have reaffirmed that commitment last month in a resolution.
Read more:
https://europa.eu/!KxKjrh

[2024-08-24 09:00 UTC]

Parliament wants to make sure that democracy is protected and that Europeans have access to quality information.
Interested in learning more about what is being done to tackle growing disinformation?
Check out our dedicated page:
https://europa.eu/!yrt6XJ

[2024-08-23 09:17 UTC]

Meet Pelagie, a healthcare assistant from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Todor, a lawyer for the Center for Legal Aid Voice in Bulgaria.
The European Parliament backs an EU-wide approach to the challenges posed by migration.

[2024-08-22 17:00 UTC]

Did you know that women make up 39% of the new European Parliament?
This is above the 🌍 world average for national parliaments (26.9% at the beginning of 2024) and above the 🇪🇺 European average for national parliaments (31.6%).

[2024-08-20 09:00 UTC]

Today is World Humanitarian Day.
Parliament oversees the implementation of the EU's humanitarian aid policy and has regularly insisted on closing the widening gap between global humanitarian needs and available funding.
Read more:
https://europa.eu/!fgYqFd

[2024-08-19 09:00 UTC]

The European Parliament is open for visitors!
Visit the centre of European democracy, the place where decisions affecting the whole EU are made.
For more information, visit:
https://europa.eu/!hgx3WB

[2024-08-18 09:08 UTC]

R to @europarl_en: Find out more about visiting the European Parliament in this article: https://europa.eu/!hgx3WB

[2024-08-16 07:42 UTC]

Meet Cille. At her coffee truck in Copenhagen, she encourages democratic participation in the EU.
She is running the initiative as a volunteer from
http://together.eu
, a community of people who care about the EU and its future.
Find out more on
http://together.eu

[2024-08-15 09:00 UTC]

How old were you when you first became interested in politics?
The youngest MEP is Lena Schilling from 🇦🇹 Austria, who was 23 years old when she was elected in the 2024 European elections, while Leoluca Orlando from 🇮🇹 Italy, who was 76 when elected, is the oldest.

[2024-08-14 09:00 UTC]

There is more to the European Parliament buildings in Brussels than you would think!
Watch this video and stay tuned for the second part ↓

[2024-08-13 09:35 UTC]

Do you have an idea that could change Europe, or just want to learn more about how European democracy works?
Whatever you’re looking for, there is something for you at the European Parliament.
On
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23InternationalYouthDay
, discover more on
https://youth.europarl.europa.eu/home.html

[2024-08-12 09:00 UTC]