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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]

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with political leaders in the Parliament and then presented her commissioner candidates.
This paves the way for the confirmation hearing process in the Parliament.
Read more:
https://europa.eu/!fG8Pwq
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[2024-09-17 13:37 UTC]

European Mobility Week is here and the European Parliament is driving real change toward a sustainable future!
Cities across Europe are promoting greener transport options like walking, cycling, and public transport to reduce emissions and create more liveable cities.

[2024-09-17 09:03 UTC]

RT by @europarl_en: This week's @europarl_en's Plenary Session takes place against the backdrop of extreme weather across various European countries.

The EU must be ready to provide immediate crucial assistance to those facing hardship.

In the worst of times, people must see the best of Europe.

[2024-09-16 16:21 UTC]

From debating foreign affairs to discussing plans to boost the EU's economy, MEPs will have much to deal with when they meet in Strasbourg this week.
Check out the agenda:
https://europa.eu/!nm94kH

[2024-09-16 11:58 UTC]

"As we face democratic backsliding across the world, we must double down on our efforts to defend democracy through participation and leadership."
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https://nitter.privacydev.net/EP_President
on the International Day of Democracy.

[2024-09-15 08:24 UTC]

Rising to the challenges of migration in the EU: meet Pelagie and Todor.
The European Parliament backs an EU-wide approach to the challenges posed by migration.

[2024-09-14 15:23 UTC]

From debating foreign affairs to discussing plans to boost the EU's economy, MEPs will have much to deal with when they meet in Strasbourg next week.
Pre-plenary briefing 👇

[2024-09-13 11:26 UTC]

Ever wondered how people are seated in the European Parliament's plenary chamber?
Everyone from the same political group is seated together. At the front they are represented by their political group leader.
MEPs who are not part of a political group are also seated together.

[2024-09-12 09:00 UTC]

Almost 10 hours separate the average actual weekly working time in Greece and the Netherlands. Check out our rundown of the numbers for the whole EU.
Parliament wants to ensure the right to disconnect from work:
https://europa.eu/!gYqjD6

[2024-09-11 16:03 UTC]

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Mental health must be prioritised. The European Parliament is calling for a long-term, comprehensive and integrated EU Mental Health Strategy.
🔗 Read more:
https://europa.eu/!G3mjHX

[2024-09-10 11:51 UTC]

🥇🥈🥉 They proved once and for all that adversity can be a stepping stone to greatness.
Congratulations to all the inspiring athletes representing EU countries at the 2024 Paralympic Games! They've won a total of 420 medals.

[2024-09-09 10:46 UTC]

Today is International Literacy Day.
Parliament's culture and education committee proposed measures to help the European book sector, including creating a label displaying independent bookshops in the EU and introducing zero-rate VAT for books in all EU countries.

[2024-09-08 08:00 UTC]

Committees serve as the engine behind the European Parliament's legislative work.
As committees started their work this week following the summer break, discover who will lead them in the new parliamentary term ↓

[2024-09-07 09:13 UTC]

Are you interested in learning more about the work of a Parliament translator or interpreter?
Registration is now OPEN for interactive online workshops, which will take place on Friday 27 September.
Register now
https://europa.eu/!KBhmD4

[2024-09-06 15:08 UTC]