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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 9h

Timeline for the 3 key EU budgetary procedures until the end of the year ⤵️ 🗓️ Happening this week: EU leaders gather in Brussels on 15-16 Oct to discuss the next EU's long term-budget #MFF. 🔎 Info: link.europa.eu/C4Rv87 MONIKA HOHLMEIER - MEP Fabienne Keller Rasmus Nordqvist Daniel Freund

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 12h

🔴Today at 14:30h: #STOAevent on intellectual property, open science & AI 📺Info & watch live: link.europa.eu/4XXQh9 ✅Interview with speaker Gustav Nilsonne of @ki.se & #IP4OS project: sciencemediahub.eu/article/2026... @linagalvez.eu @woelken.eu @ivarsijabs.bsky.social #HorizonEU #EUResearch

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 12h

⏰ The European Council meeting takes place on 15-16 Oct in Brussels. 📋 What is the outlook for this #EUCO meeting? MFF, competitiveness, Ukraine, Middle East, defence & security, etc. Prepare with our article ⤵️ EP Press Service

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Outlook for the European Council meeting of 15‑16 October 2026

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Gender mainstreaming is a tool for parliaments to shape effective law & policy and become inclusive institutions. 🔎 The European Parliament monitors its implementation. What's the state of play? Read 👉 link.europa.eu/dRBTJQ @femm.europarl.europa.eu @linagalvez.eu @vostrihonova.eurosky.social

EPRS infographic titled 'Gender representation among Members of the European Parliament' showing the share of women elected as Members of the European Parliament between 1979 and 2026

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Culture and Education Committee @cult.europarl.europa.eu · 09/10/2026

🏭Industrial heritage is an essential component of a common 🇪🇺 identity. 🧭The #CulturalCompass promotes stronger protection, wider accessibility & regional cooperation. 👇Read the @ep-eprs.bsky.social briefing link.europa.eu/hgtFBm #UNESCOWorldHeritage, #EuropaNostraAwards, #EuropeanHeritageLabel

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Industrial heritage in the EU

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🔎 What will European security look like in 2040? Geopolitics, defence, technology, economy, climate & energy will all shape our future security. The ESPAS annual conference on 3 Nov explores the strategic choices ahead. Join us online ⤵️ espas.eu/conference2026.html #ESPASEurope2040

2026 ESPAS annual conference on Europe's security future in 2040 with themes including geopolitics, defence, energy, climate, and technology. Tuesday 3 November

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📊 Our latest Economic Outlook Quarterly is out! What is the state of the EU economy? 🔎 GDP, fiscal policy, inflation, check the full briefing: link.europa.eu/bfbyDn Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee Budgets Committee Aurore Lalucq Damian Boeselager MONIKA HOHLMEIER - MEP

EPRS briefing (page 1) 'Economic Outlook Quarterly: Next Generation EU ending amidst renewed challenges and investment needs' September 2026

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🗓️4 November 2026 #STOAevent on AI for legislative work in parliaments, also in the @europarl.europa.eu Experts will present concrete use-cases, pros & cons & governance issues. 👉Information, registration & related STOA studies: link.europa.eu/kkCMMD @president.europarl.europa.eu

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Parliament will vote on its negotiating mandate to revise the EU's spatial information infrastructure rules (INSPIRE). 🗂️This file is part of the Environmental Omnibus ↓ 📝Revision of the INSPIRE Directive link.europa.eu/MMVMfy 📝Extended producer responsibility link.europa.eu/XPM4Y9

EPRS visual showing an overview of the Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation with the state of play of proposals adopted by the European Commission as of 31 August 2026

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The AGILE programme is a new €115 million initiative designed to accelerate defence innovation, particularly among SMEs, start-ups, scale-ups. MEPs will vote on the provisional agreement reached with the Council ↓ #EPlenary @sede.europarl.europa.eu @itre.europarl.europa.eu @ivarsijabs.bsky.social

EPRS plenary at-a-glance note on Agile and rapid defence innovation (October 2026)

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Mental health at work is a growing concern in the EU. MEPs are due to vote in #EPlenary on a report asking the Commission to propose EU rules on psychosocial risks, stress & mental health at work. 📝 Plenary note: link.europa.eu/CNVxBW 📝 Briefing: link.europa.eu/KXFDfd @empl.europarl.europa.eu

EPRS visual reading '3 in 10 workers in the EU reported stress, depression or anxiety caused or made worse by their job.' Source: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (2025)

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

⏰ MEPs meet today for the first October plenary session. 📋 Climate, defence, MFF are among the topics on the agenda. Stay up to date with our plenary outlook ⤵️ link.europa.eu/Q3WKVM #EPlenary EP Press Service

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European Parliament Plenary Session - October I 2026

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📆Save the date: ESPAS annual conference on 3 November It is the EU’s biggest foresight event of the year to discuss how the EU can prepare for 2040. Join us online! Programme & speakers⤵️ espas.eu/conference2026.html co-hosted by European Parliament & European Commission #ESPASEurope2040

European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) event poster for the 2026 ESPAS annual conference taking place on 3 November on the topic 'Europe 2040: What future for European security security?' including geopolitics, defence, energy, climate, technology, economy, and society

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

✅ Do you hold a university degree? ✅ Would you like to work in EPRS? Schuman Traineeship applications are open! Join us for a paid 5-month traineeship (March-July 2027). 🔔 Apply before 31 October ⤵️ link.europa.eu/d9fPJT

Call to apply for a Schuman traineeship at the European Parliamentary Research Service with deadline 31 October 2026, featuring diverse young professionals.

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Commission is expected to set a 15-year strategy for EU fisheries and aquaculture next month. The vision will determine what the sectors should look like by 2040, and how to address key sectoral pressures. What to expect? Read ↓ Fisheries Committee Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

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Vision 2040 for fisheries and aquaculture

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🔴Today at 15:00 CEST: #STOAevent: '#PhageTherapy as a tool against antimicrobial resistance' ✅Info & watch live: ow.ly/JtBO50ZRmjs ✅Interview keynote speaker Dr Rācenis: ow.ly/n2Rt50ZRmjt #AMR Ivars Ijabs European Medicines Agency European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Close-up illustration of bacteriophages attacking bacteria, highlighting phage therapy against antimicrobial resistance.

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🗓️ What are the next steps in the 3 key EU budgetary procedures up to end 2026? ✔️ 2027 EU budget ✔️ MFF 2028-2034 ✔️ Discharge for 2025 budget 🔎 Info: link.europa.eu/C4Rv87 Budgets Committee Budgetary Control Committee MONIKA HOHLMEIER - MEP Fabienne Keller Rasmus Nordqvist Daniel Freund

Timeline showing the three key EU budgetary procedures until the end of 2026

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🔴Today at 12:15 CEST: EP #STOAevent on the EU JRC report “Capitalism, sustainability & democracy”: how can these 3 pillars reinforce each other to ensure prosperity, security & wellbeing? 👉Program & watch live: link.europa.eu/9QGdTr Lina Gálvez EU Science, Research & Innovation

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum starts today with parliamentarians, civil society and experts discussing how to safeguard & strengthen our democracies. 📝 Full topical digest for the forum: link.europa.eu/8NrNgx ℹ️ Info: link.europa.eu/Ww6Gmh @press.europarl.europa.eu @euds.europarl.europa.eu

EPRS topical digest for the EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum 2026 (page 1)

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🩺 Around 2.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the EU in 2024. 🔬 What are the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men & women in the EU? Read more about EU action on cancer 👉 link.europa.eu/8Crq3T Public Health Committee Tilly Metz Stine Bosse

EPRS infographic showing the most common cancers in men and women in the EU. Men: prostate 22.3%, lung 13.7%, colorectal 13.2%; Women: breast 29%, colorectal 12.4%, lung 9.3%.

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🗓️Coming soon: #STOAevents in the EU Parliament on ✅Capitalism, sustainability & democracy ✅Antimicrobial resistance & phage therapy ✅Intellectual property & open science 👉Info & watch live online: www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa Lina Gálvez Nicolas G. Casares Ivars Ijabs

Graphic promoting STOA workshops on amongst others capitalism, sustainability, and democracy with EP flag elements.

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today is International Day of Sign Languages! In the EU, there are: - 1 million deaf people using sign language - 51 million hard-of-hearing people, some of whom also use sign language Read about sign language use in EU Member States ↓ Employment and Social Affairs Committee

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Use and challenges of national sign languages in EU Member States

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🗺️ 9 EU countries have regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. These regions face security risks and demographic & economic challenges. Their stability is essential for the security and prosperity of the whole EU. 📝 Read ↓ link.europa.eu/YRNvBn Regional Development Committee

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🗓️Tuesday 13/10 EP #STOAevent: 'Rethinking #IntellectualProperty in the era of #OpenScience & AI' Policymakers, researchers & users will explore solutions to find a balance between AI & open science. 👉 Info & register: link.europa.eu/4XXQh9 @linagalvez.eu @ivarsijabs.bsky.social

Poster STOA event about intellectual property in the era of open science & AI taking place on 13 October

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What did your #MEP decide last week in plenary? 📝 SOTEU, debates, votes, check our plenary round-up ⤵️ #EPlenary Dirk Gotink Lucia Yar Aura Salla Pekka Toveri Pascal Canfin Mohammed Chahim

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Plenary round-up – September 2026

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

European Heritage Days raise awareness of Europe's rich and diverse heritage. Yet, heritage represents much more than the relics of the past. Read about this year's theme 'Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine' ↓ Culture and Education Committee Nela Riehl Bogdan Zdrojewski MEP Emma Rafowicz

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European Heritage Days 2026 – Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🟰 Equal pay for equal work is one of the EU's founding principles. Yet the gender pay gap persists. 📍 Today is International Equal Pay Day, check how the EU is addressing the gender pay gap ↓ Evelyn Regner Lina Gálvez Anna Strolenberg Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová Gordan Bosanac

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International Equal Pay Day

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📊 The next EU long-term budget will shape spending priorities for 2028-2034. 🔎 How do Parliament's and Commission's positions on the next #MFF compare? ⏯️ Watch ↓ 📑 Read: link.europa.eu/Db8G4G @budg.europarl.europa.eu @fabiennekeller.bsky.social @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🔴Starting soon at 9:30 CEST: #STOAPanel in the EUParliament including a presentation of European Parliamentary Research Service research on the protection of children online🛡️ 📺Watch live: link.europa.eu/jjWwvg Laura Ballarín 🍒 Lina Gálvez Ivars Ijabs

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The EU and Switzerland have negotiated an agreement enabling the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data from the 🇪🇺 to 🇨🇭 to prevent and prosecute terrorist offences & serious crime. Today, Parliament votes on giving its consent. Read ↓ Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'EU-Switzerland PNR Agreement' (September 2026)

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today, Parliament votes on its negotiating mandate for the single market and customs programme, one of the sectoral files making up the next EU long-term budget #MFF. Read ↓ #EPlenary Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee Dirk Gotink Katrin LangensiepenMEP/GreensEFA Leïla Chaibi

EPRS plenary at-a-glance on 'Single market and customs programme within the 2028-2034 MFF' (September 2026)

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

⏰ D-1 until #SOTEU How is the European Commission delivering on its policy agenda? 📋 423 initiatives announced 🗂️ 305 submitted ☑️ 105 adopted 🗓️ 106 still to come 📊 Near 50% focus on prosperity & competitiveness Full study: link.europa.eu/gt6XpM European Parliament EP Press Service

EPRS infographic showing the European Commission's seven priorities delivery up to 1 September 2026.

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Fair Labour Mobility Package is presented today in #EPlenary. Read ↓ 🔹Strengthening the European Labour Authority link.europa.eu/tg9Tq8 🔹Skills portability initiative link.europa.eu/VyKD8C Employment and Social Affairs Committee Li Andersson Katrin LangensiepenMEP/GreensEFA

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

MEPs will debate on the Defence Readiness Omnibus package in #EPlenary The package aims to simplify & adapt EU rules to: - strengthen Europe's defence industrial base - accelerate defence preparedness 🔎 link.europa.eu/MBbjrY Security and Defence Committee Lucia Yar Aura Salla Pekka Toveri

EPRS visual illustrating the overview of the Omnibus V on defence and highlighting the three main legislative proposals of the package (August 2026)

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The European Democracy Shield aims to: protect against FIMI boost societal resilience build a European network of fact-checkers step up digital enforcement & address deepfakes MEPs will vote on European Democracy Shield Special Committee recommendations to improve it. #EPlenary Nathalie Loiseau

EPRS plenary at-a-glance note on the European Democracy Shield findings and recommendations (September 2026)

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

EU customs rules are harmonised, but implementation is decentralised & controls are uneven. MEPs will vote on a provisional agreement with the Council to establish a new Union Customs Code & the EU Customs Authority⬇️ Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee Dirk Gotink Kim van Sparrentak

EPRS plenary at-a-glance 'Establishing the Union Customs Code and the EU Customs Authority' (September 2026)

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

⏰ Back to Strasbourg! Prepare for #EPlenary with our notes: 🔹#SOTEU 🔸European Democracy Shield 🔹2026 EU budget 🔸Defence readiness 🔹CBAM 🔸Single market & Customs 🔹Fisheries Read more in our outlook ↓ link.europa.eu/WCDjDQ EP Press Service Pascal Canfin Mohammed Chahim Aura Salla

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🗺️ Geopolitical and geo-economic conditions in the Arctic are changing. The European Parliament has called for an updated EU Arctic policy. The Commission is preparing it with EEAS. 🔎 Why is the initiative important? Read: link.europa.eu/GVdQcD Foreign Affairs Committee Hana Jalloul Muro

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🌡️ Europe is warming at twice the global average rate. This rapid warming increases natural hazards (floods, wildfires, etc.). The Commission will present a climate resilience framework on 28 Oct. Read: link.europa.eu/G3JknD Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee Anja Hazekamp

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#STOAevent on the #JRC report “Capitalism, sustainability & democracy” and how these 3 pillars can reinforce each other to ensure prosperity, security & wellbeing. 📅 29 September @ European Parliament 👉 Sign up: link.europa.eu/9QGdTr With MEP Lina Gálvez & EU Science, Research & Innovation

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🔭How does the geopolitical context affect the EU's space capabilities? Read ↓ 🔹4 scenarios for EU space security by 2050 link.europa.eu/4vgkVw 🔹Satellites & challenges link.europa.eu/mTrhKx Industry, Research and Energy Committee Christophe GRUDLER Marina Mesure #ParisSpaceSummit

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

💡 Today, the European Commission proposed the EU Innovation Act to enhance Europe's competitiveness through innovation. 🔬 Read about boosting research & innovation in the EU: link.europa.eu/6RY6c7 Industry, Research and Energy Committee Borys Budka

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Delphine Colard @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu · 09/09/2026

Ahead of the State of the Union (SOTEU) debate in the European Parliament next Wednesday, here's the analysis on how the von der Leyen Commission II is delivering on its policy priorities. Study: link.europa.eu/P37XcW

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🏠Almost 1 in 10 people in cities lived in a household spending over 40% of their income on housing in 2024. Commission is preparing the affordable housing act. 🔎 link.europa.eu/ng8G78 Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union Gabriele Bischoff Leïla Chaibi Martin Hojsik

EPRS infographic reading 'On average in the EU, housing costs are a heavier burden in cities, where 1 in 10 people spend over 40 % of their
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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

High tensions in the EU's neighbourhood and Russia's war in Ukraine have placed security and defence at the centre of the EU enlargement process. Read: link.europa.eu/7FKtkD Foreign Affairs Committee Security and Defence Committee Thomas Waitz Thijs Reuten Sandro Gozi

EPRS infographic reading 'Military spending has risen across enlargement countries' and showing military spending in enlargement countries from 2015 to 2025.

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European Parliamentary Research Service @ep-eprs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

❓How is the European Commission delivering on its policy agenda? 📋 423 initiatives announced 🗂️ 305 submitted ☑️ 105 adopted 🗓️ 106 still to come 📊 Near 50% focus on prosperity & competitiveness Full study: link.europa.eu/gt6XpM #SOTEU European Parliament EP Press Service

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