As Europe prepares for the 2024 EU elections in June, representatives of various Churches gathered in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 15-17 May 2024 to highlight the role of Christian values in European politics and society...
The debate is organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in collaboration with the European political parties and the European Parliament.
EBU has announced the lead candidates for the Commission presidency who have confirmed...
In a recent statement, PiS Vice-President Beata Szydło expressed strong criticism of the European Union's influence over Polish sovereignty and domestic policies, particularly under the leadership of Donald Tusk. Szydło's comments come at a...
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On 23 May, the Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the job of European Commission President will take place in the Brussels plenary chamber. On 16 May, EBU representatives will...
In Kyiv on 9 May 2024, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, addressed the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and met its Chairman Ruslan...
On Tuesday, the European Parliament and the International Charlemagne Prize Foundation awarded the 2024 European Charlemagne Youth Prize in a ceremony in Aachen.
First prize - “Sisterhood Pathways” from Lithuania
The first prize of €7,500 went...
During a ceremony at the European Parliament Office in Valletta today, the President of the European Parliament and the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, signed a Letter of Intent...
As we approach the European Elections in June, Parliament's press services will be publishing a weekly newsletter, highlighting the main election-related news of the week so that you don't miss anything or need a...
The Prize rewards on a yearly basis outstanding journalism that promotes or defends the core principles and values of the European Union such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and...
On the occasion of Europe Day, citizens will have the opportunity to visit all the EU institutions in Brussels and beyond, learning more about what Europe does for and with them.
European Parliament
The Europe Day...
Between 6 and 9 June 2024, more than 370 million people across 27 Member States are called to vote in the European elections. To further inform EU citizens and encourage them to vote, the...
When: 29 April, from 10.00-11.00
Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio, Parliament’s webstreaming and EbS+
Parliament’s Spokesperson Jaume Duch Guillot will open the media briefing, summarising Parliament’s main legislative achievements during...
In a resolution adopted on Thursday, MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iran’s attack on Israel with drones and missiles and call for further sanctions against Iran.
The agreement was reached between Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank, the European Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the European Committee of...
The "Net-Zero industry Act", already informally agreed upon with the Council, sets a target for Europe to produce 40% of its annual deployment needs in net-zero technologies by 2030, based on National Energy...
Following several recent revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes, MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution firmly denouncing such efforts. Any such tactics, they say, must have consequences....
Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz GuliyevMEPs urge Azerbaijan to immediately and unconditionally release Ilhamiz Guliyev, a human rights defender arrested in December...
Debate and vote on boosting Europe’s Net-Zero technology production
In a debate at around 10.30 with Commissioner Sinkevičius, MEPs will review legislation intended to bolster Europe’s production in technologies needed for decarbonisation. The so-called...
The decision rests with the military junta that has seized power
The junta in Mali continued with its restrictions on political life in the country and banned the media from covering the activities of political...
A new resolution on the rule of Law in Hungary pinpoints several concerns, especially given the upcoming elections and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council.
The new laws ensure that people with a legitimate interest, including journalists, media professionals, civil society organisations, competent authorities, and supervisory bodies, will have immediate, unfiltered, direct and free access to beneficial ownership...
On Wednesday, Parliament approved a review of the CAP Strategic Plans Regulation and the CAP Horizontal Regulation with 425 votes in favour, 130 against, and 33 abstentions. MEPs adopted the draft law with...
EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participated in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary...