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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 4h
Members 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 6h
Parliament 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 7h
Parliament called for action to address human rights violations and protect fundamental freedoms in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Learn more: link.europa.eu/fd4fJx
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 7h
Parliament 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026
Russia'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.
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Graphic with a dark background featuring a soldier in camouflage helmet and jacket, photographed from behind. White bold text at the top reads: "Programme for Agile and Rapid Defence Innovation." Large text in the centre reads: "€115 million to finance defence projects" with "€115 million" highlighted in yellow. The European Parliament logo appears in the bottom right corner. Photo credit: seasign / Adobe Stock.⚠ This text was generated by AI and may contain errors.
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Graphic with a dark, blurred background showing a military-style drone in flight above an open field. White bold text reads: "The programme:" followed by four bullet points, each preceded by a yellow underscore: "Grant approvals in just four months", "€1M to €5M per project", "Tech that goes quickly from lab to actual use", and "Focus on cost-efficient solutions." The European Parliament logo appears in the bottom right corner. Photo credit: seasign / Adobe Stock.
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Roberta Metsola @president.europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026
20 years since Anna Politkovskaya was murdered. A fearless journalist who refused to look away, even when facing threats and attempts on her life. She refused to be silenced, continuing to speak out against corruption and abuse.
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Roberta Metsola @president.europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026
Today the world marks three years since that black October 7th 2023. Since that fateful morning when Hamas terrorists massacred 1195 people in Israel. Since 251 people, including young children and the elderly, were dragged from their homes and taken hostage.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026
Members 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 07/10/2026
Parliament 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
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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
Photo of Luís Montenegro, Prime Minister of Portugal, speaking at a podium in the European Parliament plenary chamber. Quote overlay reads: "We celebrate 40 years of Portugal being a member of the European project. Our accession was both our destiny and our calling, and it continues to be." The European Parliament logo appears in the bottom left corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026
Updated 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026
Parliament 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026
An 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 06/10/2026
Parliament 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 05/10/2026
The European Parliament has a busy week ahead 🇪🇺 Learn more about the 5-8 October plenary session: link.europa.eu/nm94kH
A graphic titled "The European Parliament's agenda" for "5 - 8 october 2026", set against a blue background featuring the European Parliament building in Strasbourg and the EU logo at the bottom right. The graphic lists three main agenda items with checkmark icons: 1. Housing and cost-of-living crisis: Parliament will discuss how to make housing affordable and the cost-of-living crisis. 2. Defence innovation: The EU needs fast, modern and low-cost defence. Members are set to approve it. 3. Russian elections: MEPs are expected to denounce Russia's recent elections as clearly undemocratic and assess the situation in Ukraine.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 04/10/2026
Parliament 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
“European defence is getting stronger" reads the text on this photograph taken in a factory, where an engine is being lifted into a military defence vehicle. A man stands next to the vehicle, monitoring the process.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 03/10/2026
One 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
Black-and-white photograph of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin, showing the wall, the gate and surrounding area empty of people. 
 Colour photograph of Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate in the modern day with people gathered in front of it. The European Parliament logo appears in the top-right corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026
The 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.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026
Know 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
Promotional graphic for the European Parliament traineeship programme. Applications open 1–31 October 2026. Traineeship period: 1 March – 31 July 2027. Requirements: nationals of EU, accession, or candidate countries; university degree or vocational training; knowledge of two EU official languages. Background shows the EU flag and the European Parliament building. European Parliament logo sits in the bottom right corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026
On 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.

The 'Station Europe' building of the  European Parliament in Brussels illuminated in bright pink light at night. The European Parliament logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 30/09/2026
We 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.
Map of Europe titled “How many patients does one doctor have?” showing the number of inhabitants per practising physician in 2024. Countries and values shown are: Belgium (BE) 299; Bulgaria (BG) 214; Czechia (CZ) 233; Denmark (DK) 214; Germany (DE) 210; Estonia (EE) 279; Ireland (IE) 257; Greece (EL) 160; Spain (ES) 216; France (FR) 254; Croatia (HR) 244; Italy (IT) 174; Cyprus (CY) 182; Latvia (LV) 294; Lithuania (LT) 214; Luxembourg (LU) 245; Hungary (HU) 269; Malta (MT) 218; Netherlands (NL) 253; Austria (AT) 177; Poland (PL) 259; Portugal (PT) 232; Romania (RO) 262; Slovenia (SI) 280; Slovakia (SK) 253; Finland (FI) 276; and Sweden (SE) 215. Darker blue indicates more inhabitants per physician. Source: Eurostat. The European Parliament logo is in the bottom right corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 29/09/2026
For David. For the Europe he believed in. The European Parliament's building in Brussels dedicated to David Sassoli will remind us of his example and of the values he held so dear. His vision of a Europe of hope, one that innovates, protects and leads the way, remains our compass.
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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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 29/09/2026
129kg. 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
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Bar chart titled "Food waste in the EU – Kilograms per person in 2024". Data is shown for all 27 EU member states, ranked from highest to lowest total food waste. Each bar shows two values: total waste (including households, farms, fisheries, food manufacturing, retail, and restaurants) and waste from households specifically. Cyprus has the highest total at 295 kg per person, followed by Denmark (261 kg), Greece (208 kg), Romania (188 kg, 2023 data), and Portugal (161 kg). The EU average is 129 kg. Spain has the lowest total at 54 kg, preceded by Lithuania (68 kg) and Slovakia (72 kg). Note: figures for the Netherlands, Finland, and Spain use a differing definition; some figures are estimated. Source: Eurostat [env_wasfw] (2024).
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 28/09/2026
The 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
Illustrated promotional graphic for the EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum. The upper half shows a bird's-eye view of a parliamentary hemicycle: diverse figures are seated in curved, concentric rows — some raising hands, using phones or wearing headphones — while two speakers stand at the front before a large EU flag. The lower half, in deep blue, reads: "EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum – European Parliament Hemicycle, 29–30 September 2026", alongside the European Parliament logo.
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European Central Bank @ecb.europa.eu · 28/09/2026
Tune in at 15:30 CET to watch President Christine Lagarde speak before the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the @europarl.europa.eu and answer questions from its members. Follow the webcast multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream... @econ.europarl.europa.eu @president.ecb.europa.eu
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 27/09/2026
Enjoy 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
A series of European Parliament-branded postcard-style images, each showing a scenic landscape from an EU member state (Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium). Each image features a two-part reveal: the top half shows the landscape with a large blue stamp shape obscuring the centre, while the bottom half unveils the full scene framed as a postage stamp with the EU circle of stars.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 26/09/2026
Did 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
Sign at the European Parliament displaying the institution’s name in the EU’s 24 official languages, alongside the European Parliament logo. The sign illustrates multilingualism in practice at the European Parliament.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 25/09/2026
Is 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
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 24/09/2026
Girls 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.
Visual entitled "What's in my bag? The hidden weight of gender inequality in healthcare." At the centre is a green handbag. Around it, four everyday objects illustrate key issues faced by women in healthcare: a heart-shaped keyring with keys, labelled "Higher risk of heart disease misdiagnosis"; a contraceptive pill pack and a hot water bottle, labelled "Dismissal of pain and symptoms"; a menstrual cup, tampon, and pad, labelled "Insufficient access to basic menstrual hygiene products and facilities"; and a notebook with an anatomical drawing and magnifying glass, labelled "Health data primarily based on men's anatomy." The European Parliament logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 23/09/2026
Happy 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.
A graphic showing illustrations of the hand shapes used for each letter in international sign language to spell “hello” using hand signs only. European Parliament logo sits in the bottom right corner.A graphic showing the alphabet in written letters alongside illustrations of the hand shapes used for each letter in international sign language. European Parliament logo sits in the bottom right corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 22/09/2026
Lead 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."
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 22/09/2026
Russia, 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
"The EU must fight hybrid attacks" reads the text on this photo of a sign on a chain-link fence. The sign prohibits drone flights, featuring a silhouette of a drone with a red circle around it and a red line across it. Soldiers are visible in the background on the other side of the fence.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 21/09/2026
Peace 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. 🌍🇪🇺
A blue graphic featuring a large peace symbol formed by the word “peace” written in all 24 EU languages in white text. In the bottom right corner, the European Parliament logo appears.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 19/09/2026
MEPs 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.
Crowds of migrants gathered along a coastal border fence and in the water near a concrete pier, with razor wire visible in the foreground. Text overlay reads: "Ceuta: Parliament demands stronger protection of EU's external borders." European Parliament logo in the bottom right corner. Photo credit: Abdel Majid Bzouat / AFP.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 18/09/2026
Europe’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
Infographic titled "Cardiovascular diseases cause 1 in 3 EU deaths," showing the percentage of deaths caused by heart and circulatory system diseases in each EU member state, ranked from highest to lowest. Bulgaria leads at 62%, followed by Romania (55%), Lithuania and Latvia (both 52%). The EU average is 33%. Denmark has the lowest percentage at 21%, followed by France and Ireland (both 27%). Each country is represented by a split heart icon with the corresponding percentage and national flag. Data source: Eurostat (2023), deaths by country of residence including deaths occurring abroad. The European Parliament logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 17/09/2026
Canadian 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
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stands at the speaker's podium in the European Parliament hemicycle in Strasbourg, with the EU flag visible in the background. A quote reads: "A Canada–EU alliance would create a beacon for other democracies, not defined by what we oppose, but about what we are for: freedom, solidarity, prosperity, sustainability." The European Parliament logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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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.
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola speaking at the European Parliament podium, saying:” People expect a Union that does more to protect them, support them and fight their corner – on security, competitiveness, affordable homes, quality jobs, climate and borders.” European Parliament logo sits in the bottom right corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
Parliament warns of increased hybrid attacks against the EU, with Russia and its proxies as the main culprits.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
Parliament approved changes to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to security challenges.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
Parliament approved a major reform of the EU Customs Code that introduces stricter rules for e-commerce and establishes a new customs authority.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs and President von der Leyen discussed the Commission’s work over the past year and the EU’s most immediate challenges.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
Welcome to the State of the European Union debate. Tune in at 9 to take stock of the past year and learn about EU’s upcoming priorities and initiatives.
Aerial view of the European Parliament hemicycle in Strasbourg. Text overlay reads: "State of the European Union debate 2026 – Watch democracy in action – LIVE, Wednesday 16 September at 9:00 CET." The European Parliament logo appears in the bottom left corner.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
Democracy is under attack. Parliament is fighting back. Foreign interference is becoming more sophisticated and coordinated, and Russia remains the primary threat to Europe’s democratic integrity.
An elderly man casts his ballot into a transparent ballot box, with a blurred EU flag in the foreground. Text reads: "Protecting elections protects democracy." European Parliament logo in the bottom right.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
Parliament voted on two separate proposals to support market stability in the European emissions trading systems ETS1 and ETS2.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
Parliament has backed an extension of the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism to cover downstream goods and a fund to support the low-carbon transition.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
Parliament warns that foreign interference and disinformation threats are an attack on the very essence of the European project and citizens are the primary victims
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
Today is the International Day of Democracy! And what a day for European democracy it is 🇪🇺   This week, Parliament is working on defence against hybrid warfare, EU-Canada cooperation and others.   Tomorrow, MEPs will examine EU's past year and future plans at the State of the European Union debate!
A crossword-inspired design where the word "DEMOCRACY" is created, letter by letter, by highlighting one letter of each of the following terms: dignity, respect, freedom, rule of law, justice, solidarity, peace, cohesion, equality.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 14/09/2026
🇪🇺 Next year’s priorities with the State of the EU debate, 🇨🇦 EU-Canada relations with PM Mark Carney,🛡️ the European Democracy Shield, 🚫 Russia’s hybrid attacks and 📱 social media’s impact on young people.   All this and more as Parliament returns this week: link.europa.eu/GCNF38
A blue-tinted photo of a glass corridor in the European Parliament building, overlaid with text outlining the plenary agenda for 14–17 September 2026: the State of the European Union debate, protecting European democracy from foreign interference, and the impact of social media on young people. European Parliament logo bottom right. © European Union 2026 – Source: EP.
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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 14/09/2026
🎥 The stage is set for the 2026 State of the European Union debate. Join us on Wednesday 16 September at 09:00 CET to hear Commission President Ursula von der Leyen take stock of the past year and set out the EU’s priorities for the year ahead.
Aerial view of the European Parliament hemicycle in Strasbourg. Text overlay reads: "State of the European Union debate 2026 – Watch democracy in action – LIVE, Wednesday 16 September at 9:00 CET." The European Parliament logo appears in the bottom left corner.
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