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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]

Committees are at the core of Parliament’s work 🏛️
In addition to drafting and voting on positions, committees appoint negotiation teams with EU governments, organise hearings with experts, prepare reports and oversee other EU bodies.

[2024-09-05 17:00 UTC]

The European Parliament is back!
Starting this week MEPs are holding committee meetings.
During this week’s meetings, they will look at issues such as the EU budget and hold hearings with representatives of EU agencies.
Watch them live:
https://europa.eu/!Xr98dq

[2024-09-04 15:00 UTC]

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]