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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 1h
‼️COMING UP at 16.30
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 1h
🔴LIVE now - last-minute #EPlenary media briefing ahead of this week's session in Strasbourg. WATCH ⤵️ multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 30/09/2026
Video games should not make you spend more than you want. EU consumer authorities are stepping up action against 9 video game companies, including those behind Candy Crush Saga, Minecraft, Valorant, Clash of Clans and For Honor. More info: link.europa.eu/chyHJn
Game On! graphic with a purple background. Large white text reads “GAME ON!” followed by “We’re investigating the companies behind some of the most played games in the EU.” Below, hands hold a smartphone displaying different in-game gem packages with prices. An EU flag logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
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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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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026
‼️ COMING UP this morning from 11am
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 02/10/2026
🔴LIVE - Press briefing on next week’s #EPlenary session WATCH ⤵️ multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026
The latest drought monitoring report for Europe is out. By late August, drought conditions affected much of Europe, driven mainly by prolonged rainfall deficits. See how conditions evolved from early August to mid-September.
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026
What can science achieve with AI? At the AI in Science Summit 2026, we’ll put Europe’s discovery engine to work across: -Physics & Mathematics -Health -Data -AI Science -Culture & Creativity -Policy One goal: a new level of ambition in research & innovation. Dublin | 15–16 Oct. 👉 ais26.eu
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 01/10/2026
Press briefing on next week’s plenary session Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 5 – 8 October plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026
🌽Summer crops had less time & water to grow during 2026’s exceptionally hot and dry summer. #JRC forecasts now put EU soybean yields 15% & grain maize yields 8% below the five-year average. Grassland growth also deteriorated across much of western & central Europe. link.europa.eu/MXTqjg #SciComm🧪
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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 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 Investment Bank @eib.org · 26/09/2026
We are in Bucharest to meet Marius Cara, Head of the EIB Group Office in Romania. The EIB is the most important financier of large infrastructure in Romania, including highways, rail, and hospitals. We also provide advisory support to make projects happen ⤵️ go.eib.org/EIBinRomania
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 25/09/2026
The challenges we face are too interconnected for any one nation to tackle alone. This week at #UNGA, representatives from 193 countries called for joint action on the most pressing topics. We announced ⬇️
A group photo of (from left to right) Kaja Kallas, Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and António Guterres. There are two UN flags behind them.
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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 25/09/2026
This summer, the EU's Copernicus Emergency Rapid Mapping was activated 46 times to analyse the impact of disasters, from wildfires to floods. Wildfires alone accounted for 39 activations. Work also continued on four Risk and Recovery Mapping activations, helping authorities prepare and recover.
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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 25/09/2026
We're wrapping up #UNGA81! With our partners, President @nadiacalvino.eib.org & VP Fayolle unveiled new projects⤵️ ✅The Global Green Bond Initiative ✅A boost to vaccine manufacturing in LATAM ✅Enhanced support to communities facing crises To learn more👉 go.eib.org/UNGA81
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European Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 24/09/2026
🇪🇺 The 62nd Focal Point Plenary meeting, opened by EFSA's ED, Nikolaus Kriz, brought experts together in Parma to exchange knowledge, share experiences and advance scientific cooperation. Together, we continue to support collaboration and a coordinated, effective European #FoodSafety system.
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 24/09/2026
EU ministers in charge of competitiveness met today to discuss: 🔸a European chips act 2.0 🔸 merger control guidelines 🔸an industrial accelerator act 🔸EU Inc 🔸the European competitiveness fund Read the outcome of their discussions: link.europa.eu/bY4XDF
Peter Burke (Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Ireland) ringing the bell to start the meeting.Denisa Saková (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Economy, Slovakia) speaking with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez (Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, Spain).View of the roundtable.Manuel Castro Almeida (Minister for the Economy and for Territorial Cohesion, Portugal) shaking hands with Panagiotis Theodorikakos (Minister for Development, Greece).
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 24/09/2026
The Council has approved a 8th payment of nearly €3 billion under the Ukraine Facility. The aim is to: ☑️ bolster Ukraine's financial stability, recovery and modernisation ☑️ keep Ukraine's public administration running What is the Ukraine Facility? ➡️ link.europa.eu/mC6t9F
Electric grids and a sunflower. The text on the visual reads 'EU approves payment under the Ukraine Facility of nearly €3 billion'.
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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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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 23/09/2026
Hungary has taken important steps to strengthen the rule of law and protect the Union’s financial interests. And reforms deliver results. Today, we are proposing to unlock €4.2 billion and reopen the doors of Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe to Hungarian students and researchers.
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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 23/09/2026
Clean cooking is about more than energy. It's about health, opportunity & sustainable development. VP Fayolle joined partners at #UNGA81 to discuss how scaling clean cooking can transform lives. Through BURN, we're helping accelerate progress🔗 go.eib.org/CleanCookingKenya
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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 23/09/2026
We support German supplier PWO Group with a €15m loan for machinery at its new facility in Čačak. The investment will support advanced lightweight components for next-generation vehicles, create up to 550 jobs & strengthen Europe’s automotive sector, 👉 go.eib.org/PWO_EIB
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 22/09/2026
The EU has extended until 22 September 2029 the EU sanctions targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. They apply to more than 3 000 individuals and entities. More info: link.europa.eu/fFVgJG
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 22/09/2026
🌽What is driving acute food insecurity across the globe? New evidence shows that El Niño, conflict in the Middle East and reduced humanitarian funding could worsen conditions in late 2026 and into 2027. Read more at: link.europa.eu/G7mXcv #SciComm 🧪 #JRC
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 21/09/2026
If you're in line to vote for @bsky38.com, please stay in line! Polls close in just under 5 hours.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 21/09/2026
Europe and Australia see the world in the same way. And this joint vision translates into concrete actions. Our Security & Defence partnership is fully at work. Our Free Trade Agreement: about to be signed next year.
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EU Environment and Climate @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu · 21/09/2026
🇲🇹 Happy National Day, Malta! A Mediterranean island on the frontline of climate change, growing rooftop solar, tackling water scarcity and protecting its coasts. ☀️🌊 Small island, big climate ambition. 💚 Il-Jum Nazzjonali t-tajjeb!
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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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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 18/09/2026
Weekly Europe wildfire update Since the beginning of the year: - 2 056 fires detected - 672 012 ha burnt - 29.18 Mt CO₂ emitted The latest Copernicus EFFIS forecast for 17-23 September foresees unusual conditions across France, the Iberian Peninsula and south-eastern Europe.
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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 19/09/2026
At #ECOFIN in Dublin, President @nadiacalvino.eib.org highlighted: 🔵 Europe's need for a holistic approach to AI 🔵 @eib.org's robust pipeline of investments in AI infrastructure 🔵 A €3bn envelope in preparation to support the @ec.europa.eu's AI Gigafactories initiative in the EU
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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 18/09/2026
Renata Ratyńska built her business the way she did everything in her life: with determination. Her company now employs 35 persons, thanks to a financing earmarked for women entrepreneurs & agreed via our partner Erste Leasing. To read her story 👉 go.eib.org/2XChallengePoland
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EU Environment and Climate @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu · 18/09/2026
Climate change is driving more frequent and intense droughts, putting growing pressure on Europe’s economy and environment. Implementing EU water policies is key - we will also propose a new European Water Initiative. Read the full #SOTEU2026 speech 👉 link.europa.eu/nv9Vvj
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 18/09/2026
🇪🇺 President Costa has concluded his four weeks of meetings with EU leaders. After meeting the Finnish and Danish Prime Ministers in 📍Rovaniemi in the margins of the European Arctic summit, President Costa travelled to: 📍Vienna 📍Rome 📍Paris 📍Brussels 📍Dublin #TourDesCapitales
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European Investment Bank @eib.org · 17/09/2026
Europe has the ideas. Now we need to scale. Meet the EIB Group TechEU Advisory Council. These European experts will help steer the implementation of the TechEU programme, driving tech leadership and strengthening competitiveness. go.eib.org/TechEUAdviso...
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EU Economy and Finance @eu-economy-finance.ec.europa.eu · 17/09/2026
ℹ️ CBAM compliance is an ongoing process. EU importers must track goods and emissions, carry out quarterly checks, submit annual declarations, and surrender the required certificates. ▶️ Watch the video to learn more. #CBAM
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EU Environment and Climate @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu · 17/09/2026
Today, we published the delegated act on the product scope of the #EUDR 🌳 It introduces exemptions and removes items like leather and re-treaded tyres. The information system supporting the Regulation is up and running. Have questions? Check out the FAQs 👉 link.europa.eu/j4qQ37
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EU in Emergencies @euinemergencies.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
Flash floods are becoming a growing challenge across Europe. Copernicus helps local authorities increase their preparedness. In the Rosenheim district, Germany, mapping products identified warning times before inundation for individual buildings and estimated maximum flood depths across the area.
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
The EU provides one of the strongest consumer rights frameworks in the world. From a 14-day right of withdrawal for online purchases to a minimum two-year guarantee on goods, your transactions are safeguarded across all 27 EU countries. Watch the video to learn more about your rights:
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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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EU Economy and Finance @eu-economy-finance.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026
💶€11 billion in EU-Bonds raised in the latest syndicated transaction! These funds will continue to finance key EU priorities, such as: 🌱Green & digital transition 🤝Support for Ukraine 🛡️EU's resilience & defence capabilities Read more: link.europa.eu/Ftwn3B
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EU Economy and Finance @eu-economy-finance.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
📢 The @ec.europa.eu and the European University Institute have launched today the Energy Regulation Academy. This new initiative, funded by the EU, via the Technical Support Instrument, will help national authorities translate EU electricity reforms into practical results across all EU countries.
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EU Environment and Climate @euenvironmentandclimate.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
The clean energy transition is also a jobs engine 💼 A new report shows that clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the EU, with 1.8 million jobs in the EU now linked to renewable energy ⚡ 🔗 Read the report: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
Your skills shouldn’t lose their value at the border. The Fair Labour Mobility Package aims to make qualifications and social security information easier to use across the EU. It will also strengthen workers’ rights and cut red tape for businesses. Less paperwork. More protection.
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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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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
🗳️EU youth strategy: give young people stronger voice, say MEPs On Tuesday, Parliament adopted recommendations for better integration of young people’s perspectives across all EU policy areas. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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EU youth strategy: give young people stronger voice, say MEPs | News | European Parliament
On Tuesday, Parliament adopted recommendations for better integration of young people’s perspectives across all EU policy areas.
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
🗳️ Parliament’s proposals to bolster democracy against foreign interference Foreign interference and disinformation threats are an attack on the “very essence of the European project”, MEPs warn, with citizens as primary victims. Details ⤵️ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
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Parliament’s proposals to bolster democracy against foreign interference | News | European Parliament
Foreign interference and disinformation threats are an attack on the “very essence of the European project”, MEPs warn, with citizens as primary victims.
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EU Science, Research & Innovation @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu · 14/09/2026
Let's help visionary European ideas grow in the EU and compete globally. Discover the European Innovation Act with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva ⬇️
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EP Press Service @press.europarl.europa.eu · 14/09/2026
🔴 LIVE NOW - last-minute pre-session #EPlenary briefing with EP spokespeople WATCH ⤵️ multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
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