European Parliament @europarl_en@respublicae.eu

R to @europarl_en: How does it work?

EU countries with larger populations agree to proportionally lower their representation in the Parliament for the benefit of less populous ones.

The rule of thumb is that no country can elect more than 96 representatives and none any fewer than six.

[2024-07-11 08:50 UTC]

Today is World Population Day: discover how the number of MEPs is allocated by EU country.
In addition to taking population size into account, the EU wants to ensure that all countries have a minimum level of representation.

[2024-07-11 08:43 UTC]

With Parliament starting a new five-year term, it's time to select a new leadership.
Discover how MEPs will elect a new President next week:
https://europa.eu/!Xbfqpj

[2024-07-10 09:00 UTC]

RT by @europarl_en: 🇪🇺 #EUElections2024: Updated seat projection for new European Parliament

Updated projection for the composition of the new Parliament based on final and provisional results in all 27 EU member states (as of 17.48 CET on 8 July).

🗳️Details: https://results.elections.europa.eu/en/

[2024-07-09 10:16 UTC]

Up for a swim this summer? 🏊
Thanks to EU legislation, today 96% of bathing sites across the EU meet the minimum safety standards with around 85% of bathing waters rated as excellent.
Find out more:
https://europa.eu/!6H3byY

[2024-07-09 08:42 UTC]

The European Parliament has fought for better animal welfare for more than 40 years.
Thanks to its work, the EU is widely recognised as a global leader, setting some of the world’s best animal welfare standards.
Find out more:
https://europa.eu/!bprFfF

[2024-07-08 09:59 UTC]

Travelling this summer? Thanks to the EU, you have rights should anything go wrong:
https://europa.eu/!bg39vB

[2024-07-07 16:51 UTC]

Planning your summer getaway? EU rules on package holidays have got you covered!🏖️🛡️
Find out how these rules protect you:
https://europa.eu/!pN77RY

[2024-07-06 16:09 UTC]

"What has the EU ever done for me?"
Well, quite a lot actually!
Find out what the EU has done to improve your region and your life by checking out
http://what-europe-does-for-me.eu

[2024-07-05 09:00 UTC]

What is it like to make decisions that affect 450 million people?
Explore the European Parliament and experience what it would be like to be an MEP from the comfort of your own home.
Embark on your digital journey here:
https://europa.eu/!vNKJhv

[2024-07-04 09:26 UTC]

Starting this month, Hungary is in charge of the presidency of the Council of the EU 🇪🇺
But what is this presidency and how does it work?
Read more:
https://europa.eu/!kP84BX

[2024-07-03 20:13 UTC]

While EU countries have been recycling more plastic waste, they also generate more of it.
Find out facts and figures in our infographics:
https://europa.eu/!bVHhjd

[2024-07-02 09:57 UTC]

The Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU starts today!
The Council is the EU institution representing member state governments. Every six months, the presidency of this institution rotates among them.
Check out the presidency website:
https://europa.eu/!kWDw9H

[2024-07-01 09:48 UTC]

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Roberta Metsola recalls how important it is to defend our democratic values 👇

[2024-06-30 08:41 UTC]

🎉 🇪🇺 Today we celebrate the birthday of one of the founders of the EU, Robert Schuman!
After WWII, Schuman dedicated his life to promoting peace and unity across Europe. His declaration on 9 May 1950 laid the foundation for the birth of the EU that shares these same principles.

[2024-06-29 07:48 UTC]

Thank you Belgium 🇧🇪, welcome Hungary 🇭🇺!
On 1 July, Hungary will take over the presidency of the Council of the EU from Belgium.
Every six months, a different EU country takes over the presidency and helps ensure the smooth running of the EU's legislative process.

[2024-06-28 08:30 UTC]

Today is the International Day for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises!
Did you know that businesses that employ less than 249 employees make up 99% of all businesses in the EU?
Discover what the EU doing to help small companies:
https://europa.eu/!8gpr93

[2024-06-27 09:03 UTC]

Today is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Learn more about how the EU is helping people with substance abuse issues:
https://europa.eu/!xVWXXX

[2024-06-26 13:37 UTC]

Congrats, Moldova 🇲🇩 and Ukraine 🇺🇦 !
Today the EU has formally started accession talks with the two countries.
Read more about how countries join the EU:
https://europa.eu/!87rGqv

[2024-06-25 12:31 UTC]

RT by @europarl_en: The 25th of June 2024 will go down in history.

Today we start negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova towards accession.

This is an important moment that strengthens us, that binds us together as one family.

Our shared future starts now.

🇪🇺🇺🇦🇲🇩

[2024-06-25 08:30 UTC]