European Parliament
Is your job affecting your mental health?
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- Is your job affecting your mental health?
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- 2:39
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- 3 days ago
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- Work should not come at the cost of your mental health.
Work-related stress, burnout, excessive emails, bullying and harassment can all affect our mental and physical health. It’s estimated that more than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to psychosocial risks.
That’s why the European Parliament is calling for stronger EU action to prevent and reduce these risks to create a healthier and safer working environment.
This includes:
• regular assessments of psychosocial risks, including excessive workloads,
• measures to prevent violence, harassment, bullying and discrimination,
• protection against excessive workplace monitoring and algorithmic management,
• the right-to-disconnect from work,
• individual plans to support workers returning after work-related mental health issues.
As digital tech and AI continue to change the way we work, how can Europe ensure...
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- How should AI be governed?
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- 1:51:33
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- 3 days ago
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- The EU champions safe, secure, sustainable AI that is grounded in human rights and that people can trust.
Tune in as Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission discuss the path forward for global AI governance.
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- Trade, technology, threats: MEPs and the Commission prepare for EU-Canada talks
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- 45:41
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- 3 days ago
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- The summit in Montreal on 29-30 October is expected to deepen the alliance between the EU and Canada, focusing on cooperation on trade, defence and security, technology, energy and critical minerals.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will host EU representatives just weeks after the Commission President in her annual State of the Union speech invited Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member”.
Addressing the European Parliament at the plenary session in September, Carney called for the relationship between the EU and Canada to be deepened, to form an “alliance for the future”.
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- Can the EU Make Life More Affordable?
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- 0:51
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- 4 days ago
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- The EU has already shown it can act on the rising cost of living. The Minimum Wage Directive raised minimum wages in many member states. Less dependence on fossil energy could bring energy bills down. On housing, the EU can stop investors from treating homes as financial assets, make it easier to invest in social housing and tackle short-term rentals that push up rents in big cities.
Watch the full episode of our latest plenary vlog to find out more!
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- Updating Erasmus+: Parliament's priorities
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- 1:39:55
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- 4 days ago
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- Parliament discusses the priorities and budget of the 2028-2034 Erasmus+ programme. Members aim to make the next Erasmus+ programme more accessible for more young people of different economic, social, geographical and cultural backgrounds.
Grants should consider living costs, housing prices, inflation and purchasing power, which differ from one host country, region and city to the next. Parliament is also pushing for a budget of at least €47 billion, compared to the €40 billion proposed by the European Commission to make sure the programme’s ambitions are adequately funded.
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- EU leaders have spoken - Parliament measures results
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- 2:55:56
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- 4 days ago
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- MEPs assess the outcome of the October European Council meeting with Presidents Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa.
During their meeting in Brussels on 15-16 October, EU leaders have discussed the Irish Council Presidency’s proposal for the EU’s 2028-2034 long-term budget, how to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness, continued support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression and the situation in the Middle East. They also focused on European defence and security, ways to manage migration flows and ensure border protection and EU enlargement.
At the last plenary session on 6 October, MEPs debated their expectations for the summit with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne for the Irish Council Presidency.
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- The EU supports the international rules-based order
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- 1:09:15
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- 5 days ago
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- Parliament debates the EU’s support for international justice and its response to US sanctions against the International Criminal Court.
On 9 October, the US government announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of politicisation and of unfairly targeting US nationals for war crimes prosecutions. To date, the United States has imposed sanctions on 17 individuals affiliated with the ICC. The latest measures will, among other actions, freeze any ICC assets held within US jurisdiction.
MEPs have repeatedly criticised the US campaign against the ICC. In their most recent statement, issued on 9 October, lead MEPs condemned the sanctions as 'an unacceptable assault on the foundations of international justice' and called on the EU to demonstrate active solidarity with the ICC and its personnel.
In her statement of 10 October, the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that threats against the Court are unacc...
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- EU-UK relationship: a new chapter?
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- 1:08:51
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- 5 days ago
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- Members of Parliament are discussing their expectations for the upcoming EU-UK summit with representatives of the Irish Council Presidency and the European Commission.
On 20 November, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will host the UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, in Brussels for the second EU-UK summit. The leaders are expected to review progress since the first summit took place in London last year and discuss further ways to strengthen cooperation on defence and security, energy, climate, migration, law enforcement and other key areas.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has recently called for a reset in relations with the EU, stating that the current post-Brexit relationship is not good enough and that closer ties with the Union could help boost economic growth, improve security and address migration. He has also opened the door to a broader discussion about the UK’s long-term relationship wi...
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- MEPs and Kaja Kallas debate Russian drone attacks in the EU’s Black Sea coast
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- 1:50:21
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- 5 days ago
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- Russian jets and drones have repeatedly violated the airspace of several EU countries over the past months, having recently struck several ships off Bulgaria’s and Romania’s Black Sea coast.
MEPs and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas debate the growing security threat, its implications for Europe and how the EU can strengthen its response.
The debate will conclude with a vote, scheduled for Thursday 22 October.
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- What is the EU budget used for?
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- 0:48
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- 5 days ago
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- What does the EU budget actually pay for?
The EU’s long term budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework or MFF, sets out how much the EU can spend across its main priorities over a seven-year period. The next MFF will cover from 2028 to 2034 and will shape funding for areas ranging from agriculture and regional development to Erasmus+, research, energy, infrastructure and other EU programmes.
The next long-term budget is currently being negotiated and will determine how EU funding is distributed across these priorities in the years ahead.
MEPs Carla Tavares and Siegfried Mureșan, Parliament’s lead Members on the 2028 to 2034 long-term EU budget, explain what EU budget money is used for. From Erasmus+ and support for farmers to investment in public infrastructure and renewable energy, watch and learn how these investments benefit Europeans across countries, generations and communities.
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- Do you feel safe in Europe?
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Watch the full episode on how to keep Europe safe on our channel.
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- What can Europe do to protect itself?
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- 12:28
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- 8 days ago
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- Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine, hybrid attacks and growing security threats have exposed gaps in Europe’s defence capabilities.
From joint defence investments and faster military mobility to stronger support for Ukraine and closer cooperation with NATO, Members of the European Parliament explain why Europe needs to work together to safeguard peace, security and its values.
In this video:
• Chair of the Security and Defence Committee Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (Renew) says Europe must take greater responsibility for its own safety rather than relying on the United States to provide protection.
• Mārtiņš Staķis (Greens/ European Free Alliance) calls for closer cooperation between member states.
• Niclas Herbst (EPP) stresses that Europe should strengthen its own defence while remaining a strong pillar within NATO.
• Roberts Zīle (ECR, EP VP) highlights the bureaucratic obstacles to moving troops and military equipm...
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- How the EU budget works — and what it pays for
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- 12:07
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- 9 days ago
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- How does the EU’s budget affect your everyday life? And what is the Parliament doing to help Europeans with the cost-of-living and housing crisis?
The European Parliament just gathered in Strasbourg for the first of two October plenary sessions, discussing and voting on the issues that matter most to people in the EU.
Join Rebekka and Rareș as they take you behind-the-scenes of the key moments and explain what these debates mean for you.
In this episode, you will see:
an explanation of the EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) and why decisions made can affect you,
Prime Minister of Portugal Luís Montenegro meet President Metsola and a sneak peek of his ‘This is Europe’ speech in the chamber,
A sit down with the Head of the liaison office in Portugal, Alfredo Sousa de Jesus, who provides a Portuguese perspective on the situation,
a chat with MEPs Siegfried Mureșan and Carla Tavares about how the EU budget works, what it pa...
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- Europe is facing a threat without a clear frontline
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- 4:10
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- 10 days ago
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- No formal declaration of war. No clearly defined battlefield. Yet, Europe is increasingly confronted with attacks designed to spread fear, deepen divisions, destabilise our societies from within.
From disinformation and cyberattacks to drone incursions and sabotage of critical infrastructure, hybrid warfare targets our networks, infrastructure, elections including public trust.
In an interview with the European Parliament, MEP Rasa Yukneviciene (EPP), the lead member responsible for the report on Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure, warns that these incidents should not be viewed in isolation, but as part of a broader, systematic threat against the EU. She points to Russia’s role in escalating these activities and its aim of undermining European unity and support for Ukraine.
EU is Russia's main target, with its systematic actions against the European Union, b...
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- Is social media failing young people?
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- 0:53
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- 12 days ago
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- 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 ...
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- How to make every euro count for Europeans?
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- 1:33
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- 13 days ago
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- 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.
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- Less stress, more life
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- 0:17
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- 15 days ago
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- 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
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- Is social media safe for children? What the EU wants to change
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- 3:30
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- 16 days ago
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- 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...
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- Turkish provocations and rising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean
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- 57:20
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- 17 days ago
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- 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.
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- How to empower Europeans and boost their buying power
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- 1:27:56
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- 18 days ago
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- 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...
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- What's next in the negotiations on the EU’s long-term budget?
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- 1:34:51
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- 18 days ago
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- 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.
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- Debating the future of EU-China relations
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- 1:25:41
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- 18 days ago
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- 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.
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- President Metsola on Parliament members being targeted by deepfakes
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- 0:33
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- 19 days ago
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- 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.
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- Affordable housing: How to tackle rising housing costs
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- 2:03:55
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- 19 days ago
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- 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.
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- Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on Europe’s future
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- 1:30:21
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- 19 days ago
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- 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.
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- Trade, Ukraine, defence and the budget are Parliament’s priorities for the October European Council
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- 1:31:36
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- 19 days ago
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- 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.
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- How can Europe respond to Ukraine's humanitarian crisis?
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- 18:11
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- 19 days ago
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- 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
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- What is the Digital Euro?
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Why the EU and Canada are getting closer
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 26 days ago
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- 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 ...
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- Do you want to be on the news?
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- 1:14
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- 28 days ago
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- 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.
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- Did you know the EU has 24 official languages?
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- 0:23
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- 29 days ago
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- 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.
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- Can one debate change Europe?
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- 10:49
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- 29 days ago
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- 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...
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- Canadian Prime minister Mark Carney visits European Parliament
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- 5:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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...
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- State of the EU 2026: Highlights from the debate
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- 4:52
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- 1 month ago
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- 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
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- Protecting Europe’s democracy from foreign interference
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- Mark Carney on stronger EU-Canada cooperation
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.”
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- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in the European Parliament
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- 37:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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
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- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the European Parliament
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- Parliament debates more EU support for Ukraine ahead of another harsh winter
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- 1:22:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- Packaging waste regulation: what's the impact on small businesses?
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- 1:09:35
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- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- State of the European Union debate 2026
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- 4:06:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- How to protect the EU against hybrid attacks
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- 1:38:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- Ceuta - the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders
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- 2:02:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- Parliament debates recommendations on protecting Europe’s democracy from foreign interference
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- 1:26:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- Heatwaves, wildfires and droughts: how do we react?
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- 1:34:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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...
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- Who wants to join the EU? 🇪🇺
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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.
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- President Metsola looks back at State of the European Union debates
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 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
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- State of the EU 2026 | Von der Leyen to debate with Parliament on EU's Future
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- 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.
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- AHA: Commissioner Dan Jørgensen presents the Affordable Housing Act
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- 1:05:21
- Date posted
- 2 months 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.
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- Andrzej Poczobut on how politics must be on the side of human rights
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 2 months 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.
