European Parliament
AI, copyright and the EU's creative sector
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- AI, copyright and the EU's creative sector
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- As AI learns from copyrighted work, what happens to creators and media outlets? The European Parliament has called for new protections for the creative sector in the age of generative AI.
In this explainer, we dive into the Parliament's recommendations:
- fair remuneration and transparency requirements for AI training data
- creators’ right to opt out of AI training
- licensing rules for creators and SMEs
- protection for news media and press outlets
The EU's creative sector generates 6.9% of GDP, making these protections crucial for preserving creativity and diversity in Europe. Watch as we explore the European Parliament's position on balancing AI innovation with fair rights for creators and journalists.
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- Distance means nothing when friendship means everything 💙
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- Some of our closest friendships begin across borders, whether it starts through studying, working, travelling or just simply taking a chance.
As more countries move closer to joining the EU, even more people could have the opportunity to build connections that last a lifetime.
This Friendship Day, send this to the one friend who’s always a pin on your map.
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- Are you bringing your pet with you on vacation this summer? 🐾
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- You do not have to leave your pet at home during your travels for the holidays. Take them with you on your an adventure in the EU! 🐶🇪🇺
Before travelling, make sure your dog, cat or ferret has:
📘 a valid pet passport
🪪 identification via a registered microchip
💊 tapeworm treatment, if required for your destination
And don't forget their passport!
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- AI, digital Euro, heatwaves here is what the European Parliament is doing
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- 13:11
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- Join Jonas and Rares from Parliament’s social media team as they take you through the highlights.
In this episode, you will see:
00:30 a chat with Delphine Colard, Parliament’s spokesperson, about what Parliament will vote on and debate during Parliament's July session, including air passenger rights, EU enlargement, the Irish Council Presidency, heatwaves and wildfires, and support for EU countries hit by major natural disasters;
01:37 European Parliament President Roberta Metsola opening the plenary session;
02:31 a chat with MEP Michael McNamara, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs' co-lead on the AI Act, about what the regulation actually means (full interview will be released here on the channel later);
04:23 Taoiseach Micheál Martin outlining the priorities of the Irish Council Presidency in the plenary chamber, followed by an explanation from Ellen O'Rourke, press officer at the Parliament's of...
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- Simone Veil: the first woman to lead an EU institution
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
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- 47 years ago today, history was made 🇪🇺
Simone Veil became the first President of the directly elected European Parliament and the first woman to lead an EU institution.
A tireless defender of human rights and a pioneering voice for women's rights, she helped shape a Europe built on democracy, dignity and equality.
Her legacy continues to inspire us and reminds us that progress begins with those who dare to break barriers.
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- MEPs discuss the outcome of the NATO Ankara Summit
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- 47:05
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- The European Parliament's committee on security and defence (SEDE), together with the delegation for relations with NATO, hosts a debrief with NATO Deputy Secretary-General Radmila Shekerinska on the outcome of the NATO Summit in Ankara last week.
The exchange will focus on the key outcomes of the Summit and their significance for the European Union and NATO cooperation.
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- Anthropic representatives discuss AI Safety
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- 20:26
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The committee on the internal market and consumer protection holds an exchange of views with Anthropic representatives on the new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos. Unlike a standard chatbot, Claude Mythos can carry out complex cybersecurity tasks with little human input, such as finding software weaknesses and completing multi-step actions. These capabilities have raised questions about how AI could change cybersecurity and whether current EU rules can keep pace with rapid technological progress.
This discussion follows an initial exchange of views held in May 2026 with the European Commission on AI safety and cybersecurity.
Why it matters for you:
More advanced AI could strengthen online security, but it could also make cyberattacks faster, cheaper and easier if misused. This raises concerns about the security of digital services, critical infrastructure and personal data.
The discussion will examine whether existing EU ru...
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- What is the digital Euro?
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Ever wonder why the EU doesn’t have its own form of electronic payment?
Well, soon(ish) it might.
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 now ready to start negotiations with EU countries on the legislation, with the aim of having a digital euro in 2029.
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- Up to 600€ compensation in your pocket 🛫
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
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- Free name correction, free seating next to your small child, price transparency✈️
Next week the Parliament is set to adopt the improved air passenger rights to protect air travellers. This also includes quicker and simpler reimbursement, easier access to information, more transparency on ticket prices and better protection and assistance for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility.
Find out more from our video.
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- The EU must continue to welcome new members
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- From “too poor to participate?” to hosting the Council Presidency.
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivered a strong message to the European Parliament to kickstart the Irish Council Presidency, “We are ready to get things done.’’.
Supporting enlargement to protect the values of the Union was just one of the three main priorities presented this week.
Over the next six months, Ireland will focus on:
✔️The competitiveness of Europe’s economy;
✔️Protecting the fundamental values on which our Union is built;
✔️The security of our citizens.
Not just “good craic”, the Emerald Isle is already embodying the words of an Irish expression - “Tús maith leath na hoibre”.
Meaning a good start is half the work.
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- How is Europe tackling organised crime?
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- 56:55
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- Drug trafficking remains one of the EU's biggest security threats, fuelling organised crime, violence, and harm to communities across Europe.
Parliament discusses the European Commission's latest measures to combat organised drug trafficking, including stronger maritime surveillance, enhanced intelligence-sharing, closer cooperation between customs, police and border authorities, and more effective cross-border operations.
The debate also highlights the importance of protecting Europe's ports and waters, supporting law enforcement officers, and strengthening international cooperation to dismantle the criminal networks that exploit global supply chains and digital platforms.
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- Europe faces extreme heat: MEPs discuss strengthened EU response
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- 2:12:11
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- The European Parliament debates the need to boost the EU’s response and prepare to protect people from recurring heatwaves and upcoming wildfires.
Europe has experienced its third-warmest spring on record in 2026, followed by an early heatwave in western Europe in May and more intense extreme heat events in recent weeks. The risk of droughts and wildfires is increasing across the continent.
MEPs are expected to question Commission representatives on EU action to prevent and prepare for these recurring extreme weather events.
With over 1 million hectares or 10,000 km² of EU land burned by wildfires in 2025, the EU is preparing its largest-ever wildfire response for the 2026 summer, including pre-positioning 777 firefighters from 14 European countries in high-risk areas across Cyprus, Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.
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- How can the EU tackle cybersecurity and AI risks?
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- 1:37:00
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Parliament questions the European Commission on its latest proposals, including concrete actions to support EU member states and companies in Europe to address AI-related cybersecurity risks and to bolster Europe’s advanced AI cybersecurity capabilities.
The European Commission recently welcomed the G7 cybersecurity declaration to strengthen global digital resilience. In parallel, the European Parliament is currently working on two legislative proposals (the “Cybersecurity Act 2”), with an update of the NIS2 directive and a proposal for reinforcing the EU’s Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), the EU cybersecurity certification framework and the ICT supply chain.
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- Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin presents Ireland EU Council Presidency priorities
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- 1:48:10
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- MEPs discuss the priorities of the Irish Government’s six-month Council of the EU Presidency, which began on 1 July, with the Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland).
Under the theme of “Strength with Unity”, Ireland will focus on three policy pillars: competitiveness, values, and security.
On competitiveness, Ireland aims to strengthen the EU single market, advance trade, support the energy transition, and promote digitalisation and artificial intelligence.
On values and global engagement, the Presidency will prioritise continued EU support for Ukraine, active involvement in the Middle East, and progress on EU enlargement, including negotiations with countries such as Montenegro, Albania, Moldova and Ukraine.
On security, Ireland will focus on enhancing European defence capabilities, including defence procurement, military mobility, cybersecurity and countering hybrid threats.
A key objective of the Presidency will also...
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- Urgent support for EU’s automotive sector
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- 1:35:15
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Parliament debates with the European Commission possible measures to strengthen the automotive sector and protect European jobs.
The discussion takes place as the European automotive industry deals with high energy prices, disrupted supply chains and increased competition while investing in more integrated digitalisation and electrification.
The Commission launched an industrial action plan and an automotive package in 2025. The package aims to support the sector’s efforts in the transition to clean mobility.
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- Improved rights for air travellers
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- 34:21
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- EU rules on air passenger rights had not been updated since 2004.
Now Parliament is set to adopt rules that make sure travellers can have free name correction, free seating next to their small child and price transparency, an easier reimbursement process and a better protection for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility.
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- Oleksandra Matviichuk on how we continue to fight for human rights
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- We can’t attain our human rights, our democracy, once and forever. We make our own choice everyday“. These are the words of Oleksandra Matviichuk, founder and head of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Center for Civil Liberties, and laureate of the Sakharov Prize and European Order of Merit.
Through her work, Matviichuk fights to protect human rights and build a lasting democracy in Ukraine.
She reminds us that freedom is under threat across the world. In many countries, people are fighting for freedom, justice, and human dignity. We must support them, she argues, because their struggle is our struggle, and only by defending and spreading freedom can we make the world safer for everyone.
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- Protecting air passenger rights ✈️
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Free name correction, free seats next to your small child, price transparency.
Next week the Parliament is set to adopt the improved air passenger rights to protect air travellers. This also includes quicker and simpler reimbursement, easier access to information, more transparency on ticket prices and better protection and assistance for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility.
Watch our full plenary vlog to learn more!
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- 4 days inside the European Parliament's social media team
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- 12:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- What took place in the European Parliament during the June plenary session? And which special guests make an appearance in this busy plenary session?
This month, follow Alex and Jonas from Parliament’s social media team as they give you a behind the scenes look into the June 2026 plenary session, which took place in Strasbourg, France.
You will see:
- A glimpse into Parliament's chamber, called the hemicycle, before debating and voting begins
- Arrival and speech of President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović
- Andrzej Poczobut, 2025 Sakharov Prize laureate and recently released from prison in Belarus
- Members of the European Parliament Céline Imart, Bernd Lange, Andrey Novakov, Jessica Polfjärd, Christel Schaldemose and Mārtiņš Staķis, who speak about some of the main debates, votes and political issues on the agenda this plenary week.
And much more!
Look out for the n...
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- Dr Denis Mukwege on how to defend human rights every day
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- 3:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Human rights must be defended every day.
In this episode of Human Rights Today, we speak with Dr Denis Mukwege: gynaecologist, human rights defender, and laureate of both the Sakharov Prize and the Nobel Peace Prize. His work has helped thousands of survivors of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dr Mukwege reflects on the growing threats facing human rights worldwide and the responsibility we all share to defend them.
“The European Parliament... must stand up for the respect for human rights since that is part of the DNA of the European Union – human rights, democracy”.
Human rights cannot become empty words. They must be lived, protected and made accessible to everyone.
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- DNA examined
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- 1:35:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Parliament's committee on industry, research and energy holds a public hearing examining the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA). Bringing together leading independent experts, the hearing will explore how the proposal can contribute to completing the Digital Single Market, strengthening Europe's connectivity infrastructure, enhancing technological sovereignty, and boosting competitiveness, resilience and innovation across the EU.
Discussions will focus on three key themes:
- harmonisation, including measures to create a more integrated Single Market for electronic communications and digital infrastructure
- simplification, with a view to reducing regulatory fragmentation and administrative burdens
- technological sovereignty, examining how the DNA can foster a more balanced digital ecosystem and strengthen the competitiveness of European companies and technologies.
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- What role should digital platforms play in protecting children online?
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- 2:10:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Following the European Parliament’s 2025 report on the protection of children online, Parliament’s internal market and consumer protection committee (IMCO), together with EU institutions and stakeholders, discusses how existing rules are working, where gaps remain, and what further action may be needed to better protect minors using online services and digital platforms.
Although recent EU rules, including the Digital Services Act, have strengthened online protections, challenges remain. Different approaches to enforcement across countries and ongoing harmful online practices can leave children exposed to risks.
The first panel examines how current legislation is being applied in practice, looking at enforcement, cross-border cooperation and the use of guidelines designed to protect minors online. Among the speakers are representatives from the European Commission, META, the European Consumer Organisation (BEU) and Centre for Democracy and Technology (CDT...
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- Public hearing on the gender oppression and violations of women’s rights
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- 1:17:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The women’s rights and gender equality committee is holding a public hearing on “Gender oppression and violations of women’s rights: the case of Iranian and Kurdish women and gender apartheid”.
MEPs and invited speakers examine the systematic restrictions and human rights violations faced by women in these contexts, including limitations on bodily autonomy, freedom of expression, access to education and employment, and participation in public and political life.
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- Which song describes the EU-US trade agreement?
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- EU-US trade: Parliament approves stronger safeguards for EU industry and farmers.
Members of the European Parliament gave the green light to two pieces of legislation on EU tariff commitments under the EU-US Joint Statement. Parliament aims to balance trade facilitation with protecting the EU’ s economic interests, strategic industries and agricultural sector.
The new adopted pieces of legislation substantially improve the European Commission’s original proposals.
Parliament:
⚖️ reinforces provisions to ensure fair and balanced implementation in case US fails to respect terms of agreement
🛡️introduces a sunset clause, meaning tariff preferences on industrial and agri-food imports will expire on 31 December 2029 unless renewed
✅ensures the Commission will need to make a comprehensive assessment of its trade effects on EU industry, agriculture and small and medium-sized enterprises
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- President Milatović visiting the European Parliament 🇲🇪
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Yesterday, President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović spoke at the European Parliament, reaffirming the country's ambition to join the EU, underlining its commitment to the common European future.
Accession negotiations with Montenegro began in 2012, and today Parliament approved a report welcoming Montenegro's progress on EU-related reforms and the country's ambition to become the EU's 28th member state by 2028.
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- Protecting children's safety and mental health on social media
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- 1:00:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- MEPs discuss solutions to improve the protection of children and their mental health from risks attached to social media use.
The debate is expected to address the negative impact of social media on young people and possible responses, including age limits and stronger EU action to increase the responsibility of online platforms.
Parliament has called for the introduction of a minimum age limit of 16 for access to social media, and has adopted recommendations on better protecting the victims of online harassment and bullying, and strengthening platform accountability.
The Digital Services Act (DSA) introduced measures to protect minors online, notably an obligation for platforms to ensure high levels of privacy, safety and security for minors online. The Commission published guidelines on the protection of minors in July 2025.
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- MEPs discuss European Council priorities and EU-China economic ties
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- 2:02:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In a joint debate, Members of the European Parliament discuss preparations for the June European Council summit, as well as the future of economic relations between the European Union and China, together with representatives of the European Commission and the Council Presidency.
MEPs are expected to focus on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine and the latest developments in the Middle East. They also discuss the next long-term EU budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework, and the wider economic challenges facing the European Union.
Other topics likely to be addressed by EU leaders include European defence and security, migration, the fight against illicit drugs, and the coordination of economic and fiscal policies across the EU through the European Semester process.
The second part of the debate turns to EU–China economic relations. These have become increasingly complex in recent years, both economically and politically. Concerns hav...
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- President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro speaks to Parliament
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- 27:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Jakov Milatović, President of Montenegro, formally addresses MEPs in the European Parliament today.
Montenegro is a candidate country for EU membership. Accession negotiations with Montenegro started on 29 June 2012; on Wednesday MEPs will vote on a report assessing the country’s EU accession progress.
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- Is the Middle East crisis finally abating?
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- 1:09:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- MEPs and EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas discuss recent developments in the ongoing crises in the Middle East and the EU’s role in de-escalation.
Military confrontations across the region have intensified in recent days and weeks, with Israel stepping up its ground operations in Lebanon despite the alleged ceasefire, and Iran attacking Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US strikes on its territory.
Meanwhile, the recent US–Iran agreement has created conditions for a potential de-escalation and gradual resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Happy birthday Erasmus
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Does your Erasmus feel like just yesterday?
🥹 Us too!
But for the first group of students who took part in the much-loved educational programme, their Erasmus was 38 years ago this year!
Since its launch on 15 June 1987, we’ve seen:
👩🎓16 million students return home with new language skills and exciting experiences
🧳 27 EU countries welcoming fresh faces with open arms every year
👶 And over 1 million cute Erasmus babies
❤️ The Erasmus programme may just be a few months long, but it creates memories to last a lifetime.
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- MEPs debate the EU-US trade rules before the final vote on the agreement
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- 55:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The European Parliament debates EU-US tariff rules before the final vote following an agreement reached in 2025.
The legislation would remove most tariffs on industrial and agricultural goods imported from the United States, while introducing safeguards to protect key EU industries and farmers. The tariff preferences would remain in place until the end of 2029 unless renewed.
The final vote takes place next day after the debate, on Tuesday, 16 June at 12:30.
If approved by the Parliament, the legislation will require formal approval by the Council before entering into force.
Learn more here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meetdocs/2024_2029/plmrep/COMMITTEES/INTA/AG/2026/06-02/1344387EN.pdf
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- Their memory endures.
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- And here, in the heart of Europe, it is protected and remembered. The European Parliament honoured and remembered the more than 3 million people torn from their homelands by the Soviet regime, 85 years ago.
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- Oceans are our planet's lifeblood 💙
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- That's why Parliament protects them by:
🌍 passing a law for the EU to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions with net 90% by 2040 and reach climate neutrality by 2050
🥤 approving a ban on a single-use plastics that pollute EU beaches (straws, cutlery, etc.)
🐠 calling for widespread action against invasive species in EU waters
🎣 demanding urgent measures to stop the decline of fish stocks in the Baltic Sea
...and more. Read about EU rules against plastic in the ocean: https://link.europa.eu/YWMgW4
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- Safe food starts with clear information
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Europe has some of the highest food safety standards in the world. From the field where food is grown to the shelf where it is sold, strict rules help ensure that what ends up on your plate is safe 🍽️🇪🇺
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- New EU rules on migrant returns
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on 1 June to make return procedures faster and more effective, while respecting fundamental rights and international law. The agreement includes clearer obligations for rejected asylum seekers to cooperate with authorities, stricter rules for persons posing a security risk and rules on transfers to non-EU countries under specific conditions. The deal needs to be formally adopted by Parliament and Council before entering into force.
Read more here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260518IPR43408/deal-on-new-eu-rules-on-migrant-returns
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- Who is investing in Europe and why?
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lead Member on the foreign direct investment screening regulation, Raphaël Glucksmann, explains why the EU has voted to strengthen the screening of foreign investments to protect Europe’s security, industries and much more.
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- MEPs discuss the future of the digital euro with a European Central Bank representative
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- 56:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The committee on economic and monetary affairs examines the latest developments in the digital euro project with Piero Cipollone, Member of the European Central Bank Executive Board (ECB).
The ECB continues its work on the digital euro, including preparations for a pilot project expected to start in 2027. The pilot will help test the technical and operational aspects of a potential digital version of the euro, which could be introduced later in the decade.
MEPs and Mr Cipollone will discuss the project's progress, recent agreements to support digital euro payments, and the next steps in the legislative process. Any decision to launch a digital euro will depend on the adoption of the necessary EU legislation.
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- Democracy under attack: a deep dive with MEP Tomas Tobé
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- What happens when we can no longer trust what we see, read, or share?
Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-dwDdrCyqs&t=39s
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- The perspective test: seeing through misleading content
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- 40 years of the EU flag ✨🇪🇺
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On this day in 1986, the European Communities (the beta version of the EU) officially raised the European flag for the first time.
The 12 gold stars on a blue background stand for unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
40 years later, those 12 stars have become part of Europe’s everyday story! Seen at celebrations, demonstrations, concerts, universities and unforgettable moments across the continent 💙
📸 Tell us: where have you seen the EU flag recently?
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- Foreign investment, trade deals & video games: here is what the European Parliament did in May 2026
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- 11:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- What goes on in the European Parliament? What’s it like to work there during a plenary session?
In this first episode, Rares and Klara from Parliament's communications team take you behind the scenes at Parliament’s May session to show you what it was really like to be there following the discussions and decisions that took place.
You’ll find out about
a ceremony to honour the first laureates of the European Order of Merit for their significant contribution to EU integration and values
updated EU rules to screen foreign investments to identify risks to security
an agreement reached between Parliament and Council to put EU-US trade on a more stable footing
a debate on the citizens’ initiative requiring videogame publishers to always leave videogames in a playable state.
Thanks to:
@delphine_colard
@raphaelglucksmann
@lange_mdep
@leregoledeldirittoperfetto
...
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- What happened last week??
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Last week, the European Parliament
- greenlit EU legislation to improve support for victims of crime
- updated EU rules to screen foreign investments to identify risks to security
- made proposals for a society where carers are properly valued
- adopted updated EU steel safeguards to address global overcapacity
- held the first ceremony to confer the European Order of Merit on individuals who have contributed to the EU.
For more information, visit our website.
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- How can the EU protect itself?
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Stop destroying video games: Parliament debates citizens’ call to keep games playable
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- 55:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Members of the European Parliament discuss the European Citizens’ Initiative “Stop Destroying Videogames”, which calls for video games sold or licensed to consumers in the EU to remain in a functional, playable state when publishers decide to discontinue them.
The initiative focuses on cases where games or related features can be remotely disabled, leaving consumers unable to play something they paid for. It asks for reasonable means to keep discontinued games playable without requiring publishers to keep providing ongoing support, resources, ownership rights, intellectual property rights or monetisation rights.
The debate looks at what this could mean for consumers, game preservation, digital ownership and the responsibilities of video game publishers in the EU. The initiative was registered by the European Commission in 2024, and organisers presented its objectives to the Commission in February 2026.
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- Debating new revenue sources for the EU budget
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- 52:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Parliament debates new revenue sources for the EU budget, looking at how the Union can ensure stable and sustainable funding in the future. The discussion focuses on potential new “own resources”, including establishing a revenue stream from the online gambling and betting sector.
Members will also discuss how these revenues could support key EU priorities while reducing reliance on national contributions and strengthening the EU’s financial autonomy.
Topics: EU budget, EU long-term budget, multiannual financial framework, EU budget sources, own resources, online gambling, digital services, online betting, EU financial autonomy.
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- Towards a society that values care
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- 1:25:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Parliament debates possible ways to address gender inequality in formal and informal care.
MEPs want EU member states to ensure the equal participation of men and women across all forms of care. They note that access to care is a fundamental right and, given the current demographic trends in Europe, it requires sustainable funding and a person-centred, rights-based approach.
The Parliament's recommendations want to make sure informal carers are covered in pension schemes and social security systems. Awareness campaigns should challenge traditional gender stereotypes and encourage men to take up an equal share of caregiving.
Background
The work involved in providing care is often invisible and largely carried out by women: 56% of women with children under 12 spend at least five hours per day on childcare, compared to 26% of men, according to the European Institute for Gender Equality.
On 5 March, the European Commission pr...
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- MEPs and Kaja Kallas discuss EU response to the crises in the Middle East
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- 1:10:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- MEPs will question EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on the EU’s response to the ongoing crises in the Middle East, including developments in Iran, Israel and Syria. The debate will examine the EU’s diplomatic approach, regional security concerns and efforts to support stability in the region.
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- Awarding the first European Order of Merit distinctions
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- 1:31:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The European Parliament is hosting the European Order of Merit ceremony live from Strasbourg. In this inaugural ceremony, laureates will be recognised for their significant contribution to European integration and the promotion and defence of European values.
Thirteen of the first 20 laureates are attending the ceremony and each laureate will be given the floor to speak after receiving their distinction.
The following are in attendance:
- Angela Merkel, former Federal Chancellor of Germany
- Lech Wałęsa, former leader of Solidarność and former President of Poland
- Jerzy Buzek, former Prime Minister of Poland and former President of the European Parliament
- Aníbal Cavaco Silva, former President and Prime Minister of Portugal
- Pietro Parolin, Cardinal and Secretary of State of the Holy See
- Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova
- Wolfgang Schüssel, former Federal Chancellor...
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- AI and cybersecurity: what are the risks for Europe?
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- 2:25:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- MEPs assess with Council and Commission representatives the rapid deployment of advanced AI models and the challenges they pose to the EU’s security.
Parliament raised concerns over EU cybersecurity and preparedness in the face of new, sophisticated AI models, such as Anthropic’s Mythos and Open AI’s GPT-5.5 Cybermodels, which are equipped with specialised capabilities designed to identify and exploit hidden software vulnerabilities. While not yet released to the wider public, experts warn against the dangers of misuse they present.
The latest developments in granting EU authorities and companies access to test new AI models, the application of the EU’s cybersecurity and artificial intelligence frameworks (NIS2 Directive, AI Act, Cyber Resilience Act) and the broader implications for the EU’s economy and critical infrastructure are also part of the discussion.
- Title
- The EU accepts people as they are.
- Runtime
- 0:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- For over a decade, the European Parliament has supported LGBTIQ+ rights, from combatting hate crimes to stronger legal gender recognition.
Currently in focus: ending conversion practices
In March, Parliament members discussed a citizens’ initiative demanding an EU-wide ban on LGBTQ+ conversion practices, focusing on a clear definition, protection for minors, improving cross-country cooperation and making sure EU money doesn’t go to organisations connected to these practices.
Parliament has long called for the EU to act on this issue.
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Parliament once again stands shoulder to shoulder with the LGBTIQ+ community ✊🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
