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Title: Is social media failing young people?
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 7 hours ago
Description: Social media can be a space to connect, build communities, and take part in civic life and activism. But the same platforms also come with risks, from harmful content and radicalisation to addictive design and online harassment.

The European Parliament is on a mission to make platforms safer for young people. This can be achieved by implementing:

• safety built into platform design
• a youth mode with no targeted ads
• age verification that protects privacy with no personal data collection
• clear information about how algorithms and AI models work
• ban on non-consensual deepfakes
• protection against illegal and harmful content
• code of conduct for influencers
• digital literacy and awareness programmes.

A safe online life for young people cannot be solely based on what young people do with social media, but what social media does to young people.

Watch the full video on ...

How to make every euro count for Europeans?

Title: How to make every euro count for Europeans?
Runtime: 1:33
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: When EU countries pool their resources, they can do what no country can do alone: drive innovation, strengthen security, help farmers and regional development. 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.

Title: Less stress, more life
Runtime: 0:17
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: More than 840 000 people die worldwide each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks at work, such as long working hours, job insecurity, stress, and workplace harassment.

Parliament is calling on the European Commission to better protect people from work-related stress, burnout, mental and physical disorders.

Because violence, harassment, bullying and discrimination at work must be addressed.

On World Mental Health Day, find out more about how Parliament wants to help keep your mental health at 10/10 from the link in bio.

https://link.europa.eu/PFkBC9

Is social media safe for children? What the EU wants to change

Title: Is social media safe for children? What the EU wants to change
Runtime: 3:30
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: For young people, social media has become an important part of everyday life. It is a place to connect with others, discover information and have their voices heard. But navigating these platforms also comes with growing challenges, including harmful content, online harassment, and addictive features.

Nela Riehl, Chair of Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education speaks to Tiziana, content creator and founder of the anti-brainrot movement, about what the EU can do to make the online environment safer for young people. From age verification and algorithm transparency to platform accountability and media literacy, Riehl outlines a comprehensive approach to protecting young people online.
This conversation comes at a key moment, as the European Parliament continues to push for stronger measures to make social media safer for children and young people.

The Commission is now taking this work forward with the EU KIDS Act, a proposal to create a safer d...

Turkish provocations and rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean

Title: Turkish provocations and rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean
Runtime: 57:20
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Parliament debates escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean following Turkish provocations, including unilateral claims in the region, challenges to the sovereignty of Greek islands and actions directed against the Republic of Cyprus. These affect regional stability, international law, and the sovereignty of EU countries.

MEPs exchange views with the European Commission on Türkiye's actions and rhetoric and their implications for, among other things, a comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Cyprus issue.

How to empower Europeans and boost their buying power

Title: How to empower Europeans and boost their buying power
Runtime: 1:27:56
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: An increasing number of Europeans struggle to pay their bills. According to the European Commission, house prices have increased by 60% since 2013, transport costs went up by 30% since 2015 and geopolitical tensions have led to soaring energy prices in Europe in recent years.

Parliament quizzes Commission and Council representatives on the cost-of-living crisis. MEPs are expected to ask about the EU’s new Social Climate Fund, which is set to provide €86.7 billion in funding from 2026 to 2032 to support households, small businesses and communities that are struggling with high transport and energy costs. MEPs are also set to focus on the citizens’ energy package announced in March 2026, which will aim to lower energy bills and assist the most vulnerable consumers by empowering people to produce their own clean energy and combat energy poverty.

Parliament is currently working on EU proposals to reduce electricity prices, such as the Grids Package and a ref...

What's next in the negotiations on the EU’s long-term budget?

Title: What's next in the negotiations on the EU’s long-term budget?
Runtime: 1:34:51
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: The EU is preparing its next long-term budget for 2028-2034. What does Parliament want? For it to be ambitious enough to deal with key priorities such as competitiveness, defence and security, with sufficient resources for our traditional priorities agriculture and cohesion policies
With a smaller EU budget, member states would have to tackle more challenges separately at national level, likely at a higher cost.
Parliament's consent is needed to adopt the EU's long-term budget.

Debating the future of EU-China relations

Title: Debating the future of EU-China relations
Runtime: 1:25:41
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: With geopolitical and economic tensions rising, MEPs debate the EU´s policy towards Beijing. The debate with the Commission is set to focus on trade imbalances between EU and China, Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and the human rights situation in China. In the resolution, MEPs are expected to recommend that the EU commit to dialogue while defending EU values and principles in its relationship with China.

President Metsola on Parliament members being targeted by deepfakes

Title: President Metsola on Parliament members being targeted by deepfakes
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: From 2 December, ‘nudifier’ applications will be banned across the European Union, something the European Parliament pushed for.

"But the law is not worth the paper it is written on unless it is enforced", said President Metsola opening Parliament's session.

EU countries must prepare now to enforce the ban, strengthen enforcement of the Digital Services Act and apply the directive on combating violence against women, which criminalises the non-consensual public sharing of sexualised deepfakes, she concluded.

Affordable housing: How to tackle rising housing costs

Title: Affordable housing: How to tackle rising housing costs
Runtime: 2:03:55
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: Members of the European Parliament discuss how to make housing more affordable in Europe with Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, and the Council.
With an increasing number of Europeans struggling to pay their bills, the debate focuses on the recently proposed Affordable Housing Act, housing supply and affordability, short-term rentals, permits and construction procedures.

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on Europe’s future

Title: Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on Europe’s future
Runtime: 1:30:21
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: Prime Minister Luís Montenegro sets out his vision for Europe, addressing the challenges facing the continent and its future, followed by a debate with MEPs.

Luís Montenegro became Prime Minister of Portugal on 2 April 2024 and started a second mandate on 5 June 2025. He was a member of Portuguese Parliament from 2002 until 5 April 2018, and leader of the PSD parliamentary group from 2011 to 2017.

Parliament initiated the This is Europe debates in the 2019-2024 term to discuss the future of the EU. Fifteen EU heads of state or government have since held plenary debates with MEPs.

Trade, Ukraine, defence and the budget are Parliament’s priorities for the October European Council

Title: Trade, Ukraine, defence and the budget are Parliament’s priorities for the October European Council
Runtime: 1:31:36
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: What should be prioritised at the upcoming EU Summit, where EU leaders discuss what’s next for Europe? Parliament’ sets out its priorities ahead of the European Council on 15–16 October, in a debate with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the Irish Council Presidency.

The debate covers Europe’s economic competitiveness, continued support for Ukraine, the EU’s 2028–2034 long-term budget (MFF), and the situation in the Middle East. EU leaders also discuss European defence and security, migration and border protection, and EU enlargement.

How can Europe respond to Ukraine's humanitarian crisis?

Title: How can Europe respond to Ukraine's humanitarian crisis?
Runtime: 18:11
Date posted: 8 days ago
Description: Speakers from the European Parliament’s political groups debate Europe’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale illegal invasion in February 2022.

The discussion examines the challenges facing Ukrainian civilians, the need for humanitarian aid and the EU’s response to Russia’s ongoing attacks. Members also consider how Europe can strengthen its support for Ukraine and help address humanitarian needs on the ground.

Russia’s ongoing attacks continue to put people at risk, damage their homes and critical infrastructure, and force them to flee their communities. Millions of Ukrainians still need help, including access to shelter, healthcare and essential services. Read more about what Parliament is doing to support Ukraine here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/topic/ukraine

Title: What is the Digital Euro?
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description

Why the EU and Canada are getting closer

Title: Why the EU and Canada are getting closer
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 14 days ago
Description: Canada champions rules-based order, but its relations with the US have strained since Washington imposed tariffs on Canadian products. As a consequence, Canada is fostering even closer relations with Europe.

In the State of the European Union debate, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for opening the doors to Canada and invited Canada to be the first associate member of the European Union.

Addressing Members of the European Parliament the following day, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed: " 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".

He spoke of Canada and Europe securing their strategic autonomy through deep cooperation on critical minerals, defence industrial capacity, AI, energy security and people-to-people ties, “allowing our youth to live, work and study where they want on either side of ...

Title: Do you want to be on the news?
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 16 days ago
Description: The State of the EU 2026, content creator's edition ✨📰

We invited content creators to report on what happened during this year’s State of the European Union debate. Here’s how they handled the news!

Do you want to see more from last week's session in Strasbourg? Make sure to check out our most recent episode of the plenary vlog covering the State of the European Union debate, Mark Carney's visit to the Parliament and much more.

Did you know the EU has 24 official languages?

Title: Did you know the EU has 24 official languages?
Runtime: 0:23
Date posted: 17 days ago
Description: Some official EU languages are shared across countries, and several EU countries have more than one official language.

At the European Parliament, plenary sessions are interpreted into all 24 official EU languages so Members can speak and follow the debate in their own language.

Today, on the European Day of Languages, we celebrate multilingualism across the EU.

Title: Can one debate change Europe?
Runtime: 10:49
Date posted: 17 days ago
Description: Want to go behind the scenes of one of the most important debates in Europe?

Last week was a key moment for European democracy at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Join Klara and Jonas from Parliament’s social media team as they take you through the State of the European Union debate and highlights of the September plenary session.

In this episode, you will see:
* Klara explain what the State of the EU debate is and why you should care, as you're taken behind the scenes of the debate;
* a chat with Delphine Colard, Parliament’s spokesperson, about what Parliament will vote on and debate during Parliament's September session, including security and defence, hybrid warfare, and the consequences of the heatwaves this summer;
* President Metsola meet with over 50 content creators and has one-on-one Q and A sessions with a few of them;
* insights from Vice-President Christel Schaldemose on the impact of so...

Canadian Prime minister Mark Carney visits European Parliament

Title: Canadian Prime minister Mark Carney visits European Parliament
Runtime: 5:06
Date posted: 19 days ago
Description: Canada champions rules-based order, but its relations with the US have strained since Washington imposed tariffs on Canadian products. As a consequence, Canada is fostering even closer relations with Europe.

In the State of the European Union debate, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for opening the doors to Canada and invited Canada to be the first associate member of the European Union.

Addressing Members of the European Parliament the following day, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed: " 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".

He spoke of Canada and Europe securing their strategic autonomy through deep cooperation on critical minerals, defence industrial capacity, AI, energy security and people-to-people ties, “allowing our youth to live, work and study where they want on either si...

State of the EU 2026: Highlights from the debate

Title: State of the EU 2026: Highlights from the debate
Runtime: 4:52
Date posted: 21 days ago
Description: That’s a wrap on this year’s State of the European Union debate.

Members of Parliament debated the European Commission’s work and plans for the future with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, covering issues including EU security, competitiveness, the economy, housing, jobs, climate change, and AI.

Hear what President Roberta Metsola, President von der Leyen and political group leaders had to say during the debate.

The State of the European Union (SOTEU) debate is an opportunity for Parliament to scrutinise the Commission’s work and debate its priorities for the year ahead. Watch the full debate on the European Parliament’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/b25dGg2frD0?si=BMt_45yOiQRc9kL_

And read more about SOTEU 2026 here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260911IPR47459/meps-debate-state-of-the-eu-economy-security-climate-ai-social-media

Protecting Europe’s democracy from foreign interference

Title: Protecting Europe’s democracy from foreign interference
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 25 days ago
Description: MEPs debate and vote on a report prepared by the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS), setting out practical recommendations to protect the EU’s democratic institutions from foreign interference.

The report proposes a range of measures to strengthen Europe’s democratic resilience, including protecting election infrastructure, tackling bot-driven interference, deepfakes and fake advertisements, and improving cooperation between election authorities across the EU. The recommendations also aim to prevent foreign interference and funding, and to sanction those who enable disinformation.

Foreign interference is becoming increasingly sophisticated and coordinated, with Russia remaining the primary threat to Europe’s democratic integrity. It targets elections, spreads disinformation and seeks to influence voters.

Mark Carney on stronger EU-Canada cooperation

Title: Mark Carney on stronger EU-Canada cooperation
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Europe and Canada share the same fundamental values.
“Where our strengths differ, they complement. Where they overlap, they create scale. We should build on each other’s strengths – deliberately, systematically, and rapidly," said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in his address today in the European Parliament.

He spoke of Canada and Europe securing their strategic autonomy through deep cooperation on critical minerals, defence industrial capacity, AI, energy security and people-to-people ties, “allowing our youth to live, work and study where they want on either side of the Atlantic”.

Welcoming the Canadian Prime Minister to the European Parliament, President Metsola emphasised:
“Europe and Canada share a simple understanding: that we are always stronger when we work together. Today, we are looking to the future together, with huge potential to deepen our cooperation from defence and trade to energy, education and research.”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in the European Parliament

Title: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in the European Parliament
Runtime: 37:47
Date posted: 26 days ago
Description: Mr. Carney attended the State of the Union debate as guest of honour, marking an opportunity to deepen EU-Canada ties.

At a time of growing geopolitical tensions, the Canadian prime minister is expected to focus on shared security and economic interests, including Russia's war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks, foreign interference, China's increasingly assertive policies, and relations with the US.

0:00 Behind-the-scenes footage
10:30 Introduction by Parliament President Roberta Metsola
13:52 Canadian PM Mark Carney's address

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the European Parliament

Title: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the European Parliament
Runtime: 0:22
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Yesterday, Canada’s PM Mark Carney was invited to the State of the Union debate, and he was ready to take notes.

Today, it’s his turn to speak at the European Parliament.

Watch it live at 11:30 CET on our channel.

Parliament debates more EU support for Ukraine ahead of another harsh winter

Title: Parliament debates more EU support for Ukraine ahead of another harsh winter
Runtime: 1:22:45
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Ukraine is preparing for another difficult winter as Russia's air attacks continue to hit cities and critical infrastructure.

With Ukraine facing a shortage of air defence systems, MEPs debate what more the EU can do to support the country and protect its people.
The debate also comes as several EU countries seek to restart discussions on using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine — an issue that has stalled in the past.

Packaging waste regulation: what's the impact on small businesses?

Title: Packaging waste regulation: what's the impact on small businesses?
Runtime: 1:09:35
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Parliament discusses with Council and Commission representatives how the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is affecting SMEs, its administrative burden and challenges for the European Single Market.

Context

In 2023, the EU generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste. That’s 177.8 kg per person. Since the PPWR took effect this summer, measures on packaging and packaging waste gradually apply to make packaging more sustainable.

Title: State of the European Union debate 2026
Runtime: 4:06:45
Date posted: 27 days ago
Description: Join the biggest democratic event of the year! Watch Commission President Ursula von der Leyen take stock of the past year and set out the EU’s priorities for the year ahead. Members will also question the Commission on key priorities and discuss issues that matter most.

How to protect the EU against hybrid attacks

Title: How to protect the EU against hybrid attacks
Runtime: 1:38:10
Date posted: 28 days ago
Description: Drone incursions, airspace violations, cyberattacks, instrumentalised migration... The list goes on. How can the EU protect its territory, security and infrastructure in the face of hybrid attacks orchestrated by Russia and its proxies?

Members of the European Parliament and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas debate the recent hybrid attacks against EU countries. Parliament Members call for greater EU efforts to protect vital assets and infrastructure and fight foreign information manipulation, stressing that Europe must establish sovereign cyber capabilities to detect, attribute and respond, including offensive capabilities.

Ceuta - the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders

Title: Ceuta - the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders
Runtime: 2:02:45
Date posted: 28 days ago
Description: In July 2026, an unprecedented number of people crossed into Ceuta - Spain's North African enclave - from Morocco amid a wave of online disinformation.

Parliament Members will discuss the humanitarian and security situation in Ceuta, Spain, following large-scale migrant arrivals at the end of July and the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU’s external borders with the Irish Presidency and the European Commission.

Parliament debates recommendations on protecting Europe’s democracy from foreign interference

Title: Parliament debates recommendations on protecting Europe’s democracy from foreign interference
Runtime: 1:26:35
Date posted: 28 days ago
Description: MEPs debate and vote on a report prepared by the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS), setting out practical recommendations to protect the EU’s democratic institutions from foreign interference. The report proposes a range of measures to strengthen Europe’s democratic resilience, including protecting election infrastructure, tackling bot-driven interference, deepfakes and fake advertisements, and improving cooperation between election authorities across the EU. The recommendations also aim to prevent foreign interference and funding, and to sanction those who enable disinformation.
Foreign interference is becoming increasingly sophisticated and coordinated, with Russia remaining the primary threat to Europe’s democratic integrity. It targets elections, spreads disinformation and seeks to influence voters.

Heatwaves, wildfires and droughts: how do we react?

Title: Heatwaves, wildfires and droughts: how do we react?
Runtime: 1:34:36
Date posted: 29 days ago
Description: Parliament, the Commission and the Irish Council Presidency take stock of lessons learnt from a record number of extreme climate events in summer 2026.

Fueled by record temperatures and droughts in many EU countries, wildfires burned almost 700 000 hectares across the EU by the end of August 2026, while prominent waterways, including the Danube and the Rhine, were brought to record-low water levels.

In a plenary debate with the Council and the Commission, MEPs will outline how the EU could do more to prevent, prepare for and respond to increasingly common extreme weather events.

Background

In response to the wildfires, more than 700 firefighters, over 200 vehicles and 38 aircraft were deployed via the EU civil protection mechanism as of 24 August. The EU also supported firefighting efforts through Copernicus satellite mapping and risk forecasts from the European Forest Fire Information System.

MEPs are currently preparing...

Title: Who wants to join the EU? 🇪🇺
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: You might know the EU has grown several times throughout its history but which countries could join next?

Nine countries are currently official candidates for EU membership, with one more potential candidate. But joining the EU takes time, and countries must meet strict criteria before they can become members.

President Metsola looks back at State of the European Union debates

Title: President Metsola looks back at State of the European Union debates
Runtime: 3:06
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Which SOTEU stands out in your memory?

From reliving moments of pride, to recalling memories of overcoming unforeseen challenges, President Metsola looks back on some of the key moments from the State of the Union debates in recent years.

And what will 2026’s SOTEU debate focus on? Join live on 16 September at 09:00 CET.

Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/RThYfW

State of the EU 2026 | Von der Leyen to debate with Parliament on EU's Future

Title: State of the EU 2026 | Von der Leyen to debate with Parliament on EU's Future
Runtime: 0:51
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comes to the European Parliament for the annual State of the EU debate. This is the moment Europe takes stock of achievements, confronts shortcomings, and charts its course for the year ahead.

What to expect:
- Von der Leyen's vision for the European Union's priorities
- The Commission debates the EU's biggest challenges
- Live debate with MEPs and political leaders
- Ideas for shaping the EU's future

Join us as European leaders engage in direct debate about where the Union is heading and how we tackle the challenges facing our citizens: Wednesday, 16 September 2026, starting at 09:00 CEST.

Democracy is accountability.

AHA: Commissioner Dan Jørgensen presents the Affordable Housing Act

Title: AHA: Commissioner Dan Jørgensen presents the Affordable Housing Act
Runtime: 1:05:21
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Parliament's housing crisis committee hosts Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen for the presentation of the Affordable Housing Act, following its adoption by the College of Commissioners.

The proposed Regulation establishes a common EU framework to assess housing-related measures that EU countries may adopt to safeguard housing affordability and availability, including with regard to short-term rental. Members will question the Commissioner on how the proposal addresses housing market pressures, unaffordability and housing shortages and its implications for the EU countries, regions and local authorities.

Andrzej Poczobut on how politics must be on the side of human rights

Title: Andrzej Poczobut on how politics must be on the side of human rights
Runtime: 3:16
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: “Politics is not a transaction. Politics must be based on values.”

These are the words of Andrzej Poczobut, Belarusian journalist, human rights defender and 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate.

Known for his outspoken criticism of the Lukashenka regime and his work on history and human rights, Poczobut was imprisoned in Belarus from 2021 to 2026. In this interview, he reflects on democracy, human rights and the importance of critical thinking, seeking information and making informed choices.

For him, defending human rights must be a common interest; it is essential to stand up for others, because what affects one person’s rights can ultimately affect us all.

Title: Which countries could join the EU next?
Runtime: 2:53
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: You might know the EU has grown several times throughout its history but which countries could join next? 🇪🇺

Nine countries are currently official candidates for EU membership, with one more potential candidate. But joining the EU takes time, and countries must meet strict criteria before they can become members.

In this 3-minute explainer, discover how EU enlargement works, why previous enlargements have had a major impact on Europe and what it could potentially mean for citizens and the EU overall.

Lead member on enlargement, Petras Auštrevičius, explains why it’s about more than economic benefits, it also can strengthen our democracy, bring peace and stability whilst expanding the EU single market and bringing Europeans closer together.

So, what does it take to join the EU? And why does Parliament see enlargement as a strategic priority?

Watch to find out and subscribe to our channel for more videos abou...

Tune into the State of the European Union debate

Title: Tune into the State of the European Union debate
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Debating isn't a waste of time.
Expressing and discussing different views is what makes the democratic system.
Do you know what conversations shape the EU you live in?
Tune in to the State of the European Union debate on Wednesday 16 September to watch Commission President Ursula von der Leyen give her State of the Union address to Parliament, followed by a debate with Members.

The annual State of the Union debate allows Parliament to scrutinise the European Commission’s work and help steer EU policy.

Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/RThYfW

President Roberta Metsola, MEPs and experts discuss childhood cancer care in Europe

Title: President Roberta Metsola, MEPs and experts discuss childhood cancer care in Europe
Runtime: 1:21:05
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Join us live from the European Parliament to hear from patients, experts and policymakers about the challenges of childhood cancer in Europe.

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, will open the event, organised by the Parliament’s public health committee (SANT) for this year's "Gold September" - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

For the first time, the discussion will include a patient's perspective on childhood cancer, that of Léonor Lhoist, a 10-year-old cancer survivor, who will share her experience.

Other guest speakers include Sam Daems, economist, investor and bereaved father; Professor Gilles Vassal from SIOP Europe and a Board Member of the European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE); and Delphine Heenen from Childhood Cancer International (CCI) Europe.

The speakers will discuss access to innovative treatments, specialised cancer care and clinical trials across Europe, as well as the unmet medical...

What does the future hold for Greenland-EU relations and cooperation?

Title: What does the future hold for Greenland-EU relations and cooperation?
Runtime: 56:41
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Greenland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Business and Minerals, Múte Bourup Egede, joins Parliament’s development (DEVE) and foreign affairs (AFET) committees for an exchange of views.

The meeting takes place amid discussions on updating the rules governing the EU’s relationship with Greenland and other Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), as well as future EU financial support for Greenland under the next long-term EU budget.

Title: Summer wildfires: how do we respond?
Runtime: 1:27:41
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Parliament's Climate, Environment and Food Safety Committee quiz Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, on the EU’s response to the summer wildfires across the continent, and discuss lessons learnt.

Title: Debating is not a waste of time
Runtime: 0:57
Date posted: 1 month ago
Description: Expressing and discussing different views is what makes the democratic system.

Do you know what conversations shape the EU you live in?

Tune in to the State of the European Union debate on Wednesday 16 September to watch Commission President Ursula von der Leyen give her State of the Union address to Parliament, followed by a debate with Members.

The annual State of the Union debate allows Parliament to scrutinise the European Commission’s work and help steer EU policy.

Title: The EU’s own form of electronic payment
Runtime: 5:11
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Ever wonder why the EU doesn’t have its own form of electronic payment?

Well, soon(ish) it might.

Here @fernando_navarrete_rojas, the Member steering negotiations on behalf of Parliament, helps us understand what it would be (and what it would not be).

The digital euro would be an electronic means of payment issued by the European Central Bank and available for anyone to use.

It would be:

• private,
• available online/offline and
• would complement, not replace cash, and existing private payment solutions.

Parliament is currently negotiating with EU countries on the legislation, with the aim of having a digital euro in 2029.

Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/nTfQKm

EU's response to extreme heat and wildfires

Title: EU's response to extreme heat and wildfires
Runtime: 2:44
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: As heatwaves and wildfires become more frequent and severe, how can Europe better prepare for a changing climate?

In this interview with Pierre Francesco Maran, Chair of the European Parliament’s environment committee (ENVI), we explore the need for cities to adapt and for EU countries to strengthen cooperation on wildfire response and much more.

He also explains why a European civil protection approach could help us respond more effectively across EU countries when major wildfires strike and overwhelm national services.

Watch the full interview to hear how Europe can prepare for hotter summers and build a more resilient future.

For more about EU's response to extreme heat, watch this European Parliament debate from July 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmNOzD7tPVg&t=40s

And read more about the topic here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20241007STO24471/floods-wildfire-and-storms-what-is-the...

Why do EU trade deals matter more than ever? 🤝

Title: Why do EU trade deals matter more than ever? 🤝
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Trade affects our jobs, the things we buy, the food we eat and our daily lives. But the global trading landscape is changing and the EU is adapting, working on agreements with partners such as India, Mexico and more.

How does it work? How are Europeans represented in these negotiations? Click the link in bio to watch the full video learn all about EU trade.

Title: Do we know our partners?
Runtime: 0:40
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: How well do you know the EU’s biggest trade partners? 🇪🇺🌍

We took to the streets to put random people to the test and traded fans for correct answers.

Think you know the top five? Watch the full video above to find out!

Why the EU is rethinking its trade strategy

Title: Why the EU is rethinking its trade strategy
Runtime: 12:53
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Trade is a big deal for Europe, but have you ever wondered how EU trade works?

In this deep dive, we take a closer look at why international trade matters to our everyday lives, how trade agreements are negotiated and approved, and how the EU works to protect European businesses, workers, farmers and consumers.

The European Union is the world’s largest trading bloc, with trade supporting millions of jobs across Europe. From the important ongoing EU-US relationship to new agreements with partners such as India and Mexico, the global trading landscape is changing and the EU is adapting.

So, how does the EU negotiate trade deals? What role does the European Parliament play? Why is it important for the EU to have a wide range of trading partners? And what tools does the EU have to protect its interests?

Watch the full video to find out the answers to all these questions and more as we hear directly from Members of Parliament as they...

Title: POV: It’s Eurosummer 🇪🇺☀️
Runtime: 0:16
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: From spontaneous trips to unforgettable moments, enjoy summer with family and friends in Europe. What’s your dream Eurosummer destination?

Title: Using AI content in the EU?
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: From 2 August, under new EU rules, anyone using generative AI professionally must be clear about:

• AI content that could be mistaken for real
• public-interest text that isn’t human-reviewed
• chatbots interacting with users

How does the EU work? The institutions explained

Title: How does the EU work? The institutions explained
Runtime: 0:39
Date posted: 2 months ago
Description: Parliament, Council and Commission: learn about the EU institutions in 39 seconds.

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