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Did you know the European Parliament plays a key role in assessing candidates for the post of European commissioner and in getting them to focus on what matters to voters?
Find out more about commissioner confirmation hearings in our explainer video.

[2024-10-13 17:00 UTC]

Do you want to gain work experience in the European Parliament?
A Schuman traineeship might be the perfect opportunity for you!
Applications are now OPEN! You can apply until midnight on 31 October:
https://ep-stages.gestmax.eu/website/homepage

[2024-10-12 16:58 UTC]

From flooding aid to the Hungarian Council presidency, and resolutions on Georgia and Moldova, MEPs have been dealing with many issues this week.

[2024-10-11 09:00 UTC]

Follow Parliament's evaluation of the proposed new European Commission with the help of this timeline of the confirmation hearings of the commissioners-designate:
https://europa.eu/!N3WGbP

[2024-10-10 15:40 UTC]

On World Mental Health Day 2024, this is your reminder to take a deep breath.
MEPs want to make mental health a priority and recognise that more must be done to ensure the mental wellbeing of Europeans.
Read more:
https://europa.eu/!MXTTVh

[2024-10-10 12:57 UTC]

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https://nitter.privacydev.net/EP_President
Roberta Metsola and the political group leaders have adopted a detailed calendar for the hearings of the commissioners-designate.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241004IPR24465/ep-leaders-adopt-calendar-for-commissioners-designate-hearings

[2024-10-10 10:12 UTC]

MEPs have adopted a resolution issuing a strong warning against continued Russian attempts to derail Moldova’s pro-European trajectory.
Check out the press release:
https://europa.eu/!6jDcmd

[2024-10-10 09:50 UTC]

Parliament’s legal affairs committee has given its green light for the confirmation hearings for all 26 commissioners-designate to go ahead.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241004IPR24466/meps-complete-check-on-possible-conflicts-of-interest-of-commissioners-designate

[2024-10-10 09:20 UTC]

MEPs discussed Hungary’s priorities for its six-month Council Presidency with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Check out the press release for details:
https://europa.eu/!9qHX9c

[2024-10-09 17:02 UTC]

Parliament voiced serious concerns about Georgia’s democratic backsliding in a resolution adopted today, warning that the country’s EU integration is effectively on hold.
Press release:
https://europa.eu/!kNxV8q

[2024-10-09 13:10 UTC]

Members of Parliament assessed the escalating violence in the Middle East and the latest developments in Lebanon with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday 8 October.
Watch what MEPs had to say in this recording of the debate:
https://www.youtube.com/live/tdIMe-jqJNo

[2024-10-08 15:52 UTC]

MEPs have approved over €1 billion in EU Solidarity Fund aid to support recovery efforts in five EU countries due to severe floods that occurred in 2023.
The countries to receive funding are Slovenia, Italy, Greece, France and Austria.

[2024-10-08 11:52 UTC]

From the Middle East to internal border controls and affordable housing, check out what topics Parliament will be working on this week:
https://europa.eu/!WyHwgr

[2024-10-07 12:06 UTC]

7 out of 10 Europeans think that their country has benefitted from EU membership - a figure that has remained relatively stable in recent years.
Check out the full results of the Eurobarometer survey here:
https://europa.eu/!4T7gFB

[2024-10-07 09:57 UTC]

From the situation in the Middle East to affordable housing and measures to support the car industry, MEPs will have plenty to deal with when they meet in Strasbourg this week.
Check out what's on the agenda:
https://europa.eu/!WyHwgr

[2024-10-06 15:00 UTC]

Thank you, teachers!
On
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23WorldTeachersDay
, it's an opportunity to thank teachers for everything they do.
We'd like to especially thank teachers for their dedication and commitment to the European Parliament Ambassador Schools, @Euroscola and all of our school activities.

[2024-10-05 07:00 UTC]

These are the words of
https://nitter.privacydev.net/EP_President
Roberta Metsola reacting to the results of Parliament’s post-electoral survey.
The survey was carried out following the European elections in June, with 42% identifying rising prices and the cost of living as their main reason for voting.

[2024-10-03 14:28 UTC]

A divided nation was reunited
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23OnThisDay
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After 41 years apart, 3 October 1990 marked the date when West and East Germany merged into one Federal Republic.
During those 41 years, the European Parliament supported Germany’s struggle for reunification and self-determination.

[2024-10-03 08:21 UTC]

34 years of
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🇪🇺🇩🇪
We celebrate the peaceful victory of freedom and democracy.
The unification paved the way for a united Europe and reminds us of the importance of cohesion and upholding democratic values.
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23GermanUnityDay
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[2024-10-03 07:47 UTC]

RT by @europarl_en: The @europarl_en hearings of the new @EU_Commission Commissioners-designate will take place between 4 and 12 November.

With a mandate given by European citizens, MEPs will ask, assess, scrutinise and vote.

This is European democracy 🇪🇺

[2024-10-02 15:04 UTC]