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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 19h

Following Russia’s latest attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea, Parliament calls for stronger maritime security and greater support for Bulgaria and Romania to counter hostile drone threats. 🔗 Learn more: link.europa.eu/prbkVH

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 25/10/2026

Your next Erasmus+ experience starts here 🌍🎓 A bigger budget, simpler access, more support for people with fewer opportunities, and mobility for athletes. Find out what Parliament wants for the future of Erasmus+: link.europa.eu/xYXvjC

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 23/10/2026

The investigation into the Italy-Albania migration deal wins 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. Congratulations to journalists Giacomo Zandonini & Maite Vermeulen. The EU stands with them in defending press freedom and protecting journalists across Europe.

Journalists Giacomo Zandonini and Maite Vermeulen jointly holding the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism trophy in front of a blue European Parliament backdrop.

Journalists Giacomo Zandonini and Maite Vermeulen shaking hands with the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Vice-President Pina Picierno,
while holding the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism trophy at the award ceremony in the European Parliament.

A glass trophy for the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism, mounted on a wooden base with a blue EU flag ribbon, displayed in front of a blue European Parliament backdrop.

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 22/10/2026

Ahead of COP31 climate talks in Türkiye, Parliament calls for speeding up the global exit from fossil fuels; increasing climate financing and making it fairer for vulnerable countries; and delivering on adaptation and loss-and-damage pledges. Read more: link.europa.eu/kXH8xD

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 22/10/2026

🎓 Parliament wants to make Erasmus+ more accessible to young people from different economic, social and geographical backgrounds, calling for a €47.39 billion budget for 2028–2034, compared with the €40.8 billion proposed by the Commission. Read more: link.europa.eu/FbDmJc

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 22/10/2026

Parliament strongly condemned the latest deadly Russian strikes off the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania, criticised the Bulgarian government’s weak response and called for greater support to detect hostile drone threats in the Black Sea. Read more: link.europa.eu/prbkVH

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 22/10/2026

The International Criminal Court and its officials have been awarded the European Parliament's 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Learn more about the laureate here: link.europa.eu/rVBvTR

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

An investigation by Giacomo Zandonini and Maite Vermeulen into the migration deal between Italy and Albania has won the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. The story focuses on a deal under which Italy built a detention facility and an asylum processing centre on Albanian territory.

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

Parliament approved €489 million to help Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta recover following severe storms and flooding earlier this year. Learn more: link.europa.eu/J8J9hb

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

Ahead of negotiations with EU governments, Parliament proposed a €194 billion overall budget for 2027. The budget should reinforce the EU’s key priorities for the final year of the its current long-term budget cycle. Learn more: link.europa.eu/wFGMmg

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

Big 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.

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

Parliament 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

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

Parliament 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

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

Parliament 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

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

The 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

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026

The 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

Horizontal three-panel image containing pictures of the finalists of the 2026 Sakharov Prize. From top to bottom they are: Tundu Lissu, Tanzania; The International Criminal Court and its officials; and Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, Iran.

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 19/10/2026

The European Parliament has a packed agenda this week 🇪🇺 Learn more about the 19-22 October plenary session: link.europa.eu/3Rp3k8

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 17/10/2026

Did 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.

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

See 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

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 15/10/2026

80,000 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

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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

Map of the EU showing 16 Europa Experience centres in Athens, Berlin, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Helsinki Ljubljana, Luxembourg, Paris, Prague, Rome, Stockholm, Tallinn, The Hague, Vienna, Warsaw and Zagreb, as well as Parlamentarium locations in Brussels and Strasbourg, the House of European History in Brussels and the Jean Monnet House in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, France.

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

Parliament 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.

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

Defence, 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

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 10/10/2026

Violence, 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.

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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

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European Parliament @europarl.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

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 · 08/10/2026

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 · 08/10/2026

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 · 08/10/2026

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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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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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