European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16hBig news for travellers in the EU! Parliament ensured stronger and more consistent rights, whether you choose to travel by air, rail, sea, inland waterway, or bus. The new rules will offer passengers, faster compensation, clearer procedures, more support for persons with disabilities. 2237 23
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 17hParliament wants to strengthen EU supply chains, speed up extraction and recycling, and establish a European critical raw materials centre. Learn more: link.europa.eu/9NknDm 2335 33
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 18hParliament has agreed on its position ahead of negotiations on new EU rules covering waste from packaging, batteries, textiles, footwear, electronics and single-use plastics. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/6CcRXR 1234 23
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 19hParliament has set priorities for high-speed rail across the EU, calling for adequate funding in the next long-term EU budget and affordable, transparent ticketing. They also stress rail’s strategic role in achieving climate neutrality. Learn more: link.europa.eu/gVKGqv 14815 48
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 20hThe updated EU rules will strengthen passenger rights, with clearer rules for plane tickets bought through intermediaries; a common EU form to claim reimbursement and compensation; and better protection for vulnerable travellers. Learn more: link.europa.eu/fpbmKC 0276 27
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026The European Parliament has shortlisted three candidates for the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The laureate will be announced on 22 October 2026, with the award ceremony taking place in Strasbourg during the December plenary session. Read more: link.europa.eu/R7VWVb 42211 22
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026The European Parliament has a packed agenda this week 🇪🇺 Learn more about the 19-22 October plenary session: link.europa.eu/3Rp3k8 32312 23
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 17/10/2026Did you know that 1 in 5 Europeans are at risk of poverty or social exclusion? Today, on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we're highlighting the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, which aims to tackle poverty through better access to housing, jobs and support for children. 47531 75
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/10/2026See PDO, PGI, GI at the supermarket? They're Europe's culinary DNA, centuries of tradition, one irreplaceable taste. 🌾 They support small farmers, guarantee quality & stop counterfeits worldwide. What's your favourite PGI product? #WorldFoodDay 1275 27
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 15/10/202680,000 people die every year from workplace exposure to dangerous substances. The EU is strengthening protections for workers, updating occupational safety standards in line with the latest scientific evidence. Read more: link.europa.eu/wcQ99d 22610 26
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 14/10/2026🎉 Today marks 15 years since the Parlamentarium, Europe’s largest parliamentary visitor centre, opened in Brussels. Since then, similar centres, known as the Europa Experience, have been set up in 17 European cities. 📍 Find your nearest Europa Experience centre here: link.europa.eu/t6MqDf 13514 35
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 13/10/2026Parliament condemns attempts to ban opposition parties in Georgia. MEPs say banning political parties is not compatible with democracy and makes progress towards EU membership impossible. Parliament remains committed to supporting the Georgian people’s EU aspirations. 35018 50
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 12/10/2026Defence, cost of living, competitiveness: to protect people's priorities, the European Parliament ensures that the EU's long-term budget is invested where it matters to make every euro count for Europeans. Learn more about the EU’s long-term budget ➡️ link.europa.eu/F6BR34 2309 30
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 10/10/2026Violence, harassment and discrimination at work must be addressed. Parliament is calling on the Commission to better protect people from work-related stress, mental and physical disorders. On World Mental Health Day, find out how common work-related stress are in your country. 55519 55
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 09/10/2026🗳️ Parliament: The elections in Russia violated fundamental international electoral standards, lacked democratic legitimacy, took place amid media censorship and bans on opposition and dissent, and were a complete sham. Read more: link.europa.eu/twDwmq 1918761 187
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 08/10/2026Members of Parliament urged greater vigilance against Islamist entryism, including funding controls, scrutiny of networks, and stronger cross-border cooperation. Read more: link.europa.eu/3BMv9J 2276 27
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 08/10/2026Parliament has set its priorities for the EU’s first anti-corruption strategy. MEPs want to address the evolving corruption risks linked to organised crime and new technologies. Learn more: link.europa.eu/ykkBVC 2258 25
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 08/10/2026Parliament called for action to address human rights violations and protect fundamental freedoms in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Learn more: link.europa.eu/fd4fJx 3213 21
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 08/10/2026Parliament said the Russian State Duma elections were held in a climate of fear, against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine, and denounced the long-standing and intentional destruction of any remnants of democracy in Russia. Learn more: link.europa.eu/twDwmq 1222 22
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has shown that Europe’s defence sector needs to innovate faster. Parliament has approved the creation of the Programme for Agile and Rapid Defence Innovation, to speed up defence innovation at lower cost. Ukraine will be fully associated with the programme. 43710 37
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026Members of Parliament demanded a stronger and principled EU-China policy that combines dialogue with more protection of European interests to address global challenges, and promote peace and security, climate and human rights. Learn more ⬇️ link.europa.eu/Gjq9Qc 2215 21
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026Parliament and representatives of Commission and Council debated the latest developments in the negotiations on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework (MFF). Learn more ⬇️ link.europa.eu/YJvYKx 3186 18
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026🇵🇹 Today the Prime Minister of Portugal shared his vision for the future of the EU. In his speech to the European Parliament, he outlined Portugal's priorities for a stronger, more resilient Europe. Read more: link.europa.eu/rrpDjd 1214 21
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026Updated measures could prevent around 1,700 lung cancer cases and 19,000 other illnesses over the next 40 years. Learn more ↓ link.europa.eu/wcQ99d 15111 51
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026Parliament agreed on recommendations for new EU rules to prevent, eliminate or reduce work-related psychosocial risks that can lead to work-related stress, burnout, and mental and physical disorders. Learn more ↓ link.europa.eu/PFkBC9 1297 29
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026An ambitious EU long-term budget, a successful energy transition, and EU competitiveness were at the centre of the 'This is Europe' debate between 🇪🇺 Parliament and 🇵🇹 Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Learn more ↓ link.europa.eu/4cG9ff 1154 15
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026Parliament approved the creation of a programme for agile and rapid defence innovation that aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Learn more ↓ link.europa.eu/kbRdkC 2229 22
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 05/10/2026The European Parliament has a busy week ahead 🇪🇺 Learn more about the 5-8 October plenary session: link.europa.eu/nm94kH 02910 29
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 04/10/2026Parliament has just given Europe better possibilities to defend itself. This means faster defence investment and an improved response to security challenges. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/TBy4cQ 57514 75
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 03/10/2026One gate. Two very different moments in history. Once a symbol of division, the Brandenburg Gate now stands for a united Germany. On 3 October, German Unity Day marks the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. Learn more here ➡️ link.europa.eu/6HxwcP 111425 114
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026The 10 finalists for the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism have been announced. The Prize demonstrates the European Parliament’s strong support for investigative journalism and the importance of a free press. The winner will be announced on 21 October. 43310 33
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026Know someone who would be a great fit for the European Parliament? Applications for Schuman traineeships are now open until 31 October! Find out everything you need to know here ⬇️ link.europa.eu/qR66nJ 1326 32
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026On 30 September, the European Parliament’s building glowed pink to mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026. The European Parliament remains committed to boosting breast cancer awareness and prevention across Europe and worldwide. 04514 45
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 30/09/2026We all need doctors, nurses and healthcare workers. But the healthcare sector faces serious staff shortages. By 2030 there's an expected shortage of one million workers, including nurses and doctors. Parliament adopted proposals to strengthen healthcare systems and improve working conditions. 45515 55
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 29/09/2026 Today, MEPs from Parliament’s @cult.europarl.europa.eu committee voted for making the Erasmus+ programme more accessible and better funded. They propose a €47.39 billion budget for 2028-2034, compared to the Commission’s proposed €40.8 billion. Learn more: link.europa.eu/WyYm4H 03914 39
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 29/09/2026129kg. That's the EU average of food waste per person in 2024. The better news? In 2025, the EU adopted binding targets to reduce food waste by 2030. Parliament also pushed to make it easier to donate unsold food to those in need. Find out more: link.europa.eu/7FN3Y 86016 60
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 28/09/2026The second EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum takes place on 29–30 September in the Parliament. MEPs, members of national parliaments, experts and civil society representatives discuss how to safeguard and strengthen our democracies for the future. Final remarks by @president.europarl.europa.eu 2287 28
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 27/09/2026Enjoy the view without the crowd. Today, on #WorldTourismDay, and every day, Parliament wants: - an EU strategy to help tackle overtourism, - improved transport connectivity, - a more robust framework for short-term rentals. Find out more: link.europa.eu/pVC7nK 1465 46
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 26/09/2026Did you know the EU has 24 official languages? Some are shared across countries, and several EU countries have more than one. Today, on the European Day of Languages, learn how the European Parliament works across the 24 languages @ link.europa.eu/c8J3nj 17926 79
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 25/09/2026Is social media failing young people? Parliament is on a mission to make platforms safer for young people. More transparent algorithms, age verification, rules for influencers: check what Parliament is asking for @ link.europa.eu/7x684R with @cult.europarl.europa.eu chair @nela-riehl.bsky.social 22912 29
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 24/09/2026Girls just wanna have fun…..ding. More funding in gender-sensitive healthcare, that is. And now Members of European Parliament are calling for better data, more inclusive research and stronger considerations of the health needs of women across each stage of their lives. 1397 39
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 23/09/2026Happy International Day of Sign Languages🎉 Did you know that: -the EU has 31 national or regional sign languages -over 300 are used worldwide -there is no universal sign language, but there is a simplified international one. 17216 72
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 22/09/2026Lead MEPs on the next long-term EU budget share their views: Siegfried Mureşan: “Cutting the EU budget will not make the challenges around us disappear." Carla Tavares: "New sources of revenue are (...) not an optional extra, they are an essential part of the solution." 2275 27
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 22/09/2026Russia, China, Iran and others are threatening the EU's democracy and security. It's time to stop being reactive and start being proactive, say members of Parliament. Read more: link.europa.eu/P7TWRV 36314 63
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 21/09/2026Peace is not only a core EU value, but also a universal goal 🕊️ Today is the International Day of Peace. The EU continues to stand for fair and lasting peace, democracy, security and cooperation around the world. 🌍🇪🇺 59031 90
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 19/09/2026MEPs have voted on the recent mass illegal crossings into Ceuta, Spain, calling for more EU support to bolster security and full enforcement of the Pact on Migration and Asylum. They warned that protecting the EU’s external borders is a responsibility for all EU countries. 2355 35
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 18/09/2026Europe’s biggest silent killer claims 1.7 million lives each year. The Safe Hearts Plan is the EU’s first cardiovascular health strategy. Parliament wants prevention to be at the heart of it. Read more about Parliament's reaction → link.europa.eu/WbQQ9F 4416 41
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 17/09/2026Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed today Members of Parliament. The EU and Canada share the same fundamental values. We are always stronger when we work together. Read more: link.europa.eu/Npnkrg 310835 108
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/09/2026🇪🇺 In the State of the European Union debate, Parliament Members and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tackled the EU’s most immediate challenges. From 📈 boosting the Single Market, 🛡️ strengthening security to 🌤️ climate, 🤖 AI and 📱 social media. 74510 45
European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/09/2026Parliament warns of increased hybrid attacks against the EU, with Russia and its proxies as the main culprits. 15411 54