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Churches affirm place of Christian values in European politics and society

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...

Eurovision debate between lead candidates for the Commission presidency | News

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...

Rising Tensions, PiS Vice-President Beata Szydło Challenges EU Policies and Tusk’s Leadership

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...

Weekly Election Highlights – 10 May 2024 | News

Mark your calendars 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...

President Metsola in Ukraine on Europe Day

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...

Lithuanian, French, and German projects receive the 2024 Charlemagne Youth Prize

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...

Europe Day: major monuments across the EU lit up ahead of the European elections

Europe Day, over 60 cities across Europe will display messages calling on citizens to vote, one month ahead of the 6-9 June EU elections.

Parliament strengthens its cooperation with the Belarus Democratic Forces

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...

Weekly European Election Highlights

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 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism – call for submission | News

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...

Europe Day 2024: European institutions welcome citizens to their Open Day events

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...

EU election campaign stresses importance of voting to protect democracy

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...

Shoigu’s deputy is detained for corruption

The Deputy Minister of Defence of Russia, Timur Ivanov, was detained for corruption, he is suspected of taking bribes in particularly large amounts

Briefing for media on the 2024 European Elections | News

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...

Parliament condemns Iran’s attack on Israel and calls for de-escalation

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.

Parliament signs up for new EU Body for Ethical Standards

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...

MEPs adopt plans to boost Europe’s Net-Zero technology production | News

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...

MEPs call for a firm response to counter Russian interference | News

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....

Human rights breaches in Azerbaijan, The Gambia, and Hong Kong | News

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...

EP TODAY | News | European Parliament

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 media in Mali are no longer allowed to cover the activities of political parties

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...

Rule of Law in Hungary: Parliament condemns the “Sovereignty Act”

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.

New EU rules to combat money-laundering adopted | News

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...

Parliament approves a revision of the EU’s common agricultural policy | News

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...

Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of the EU’s biggest enlargement | News

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...
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