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Which countries could join the EU next?
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- Which countries could join the EU next?
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- 2:53
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- 2 months 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.
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...
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- Tune into the State of the European Union debate
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- 0:57
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- 2 months ago
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- 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
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- President Roberta Metsola, MEPs and experts discuss childhood cancer care in Europe
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- 1:21:05
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- 2 months ago
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- 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...
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- What does the future hold for Greenland-EU relations and cooperation?
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- 56:41
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- 2 months ago
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- 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.
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- Summer wildfires: how do we respond?
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- 1:27:41
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- 2 months ago
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- 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.
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- Debating is not a waste of time
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- 0:57
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- 2 months ago
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- 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.
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- The EU’s own form of electronic payment
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- 5:11
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- 2 months ago
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- 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
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- EU's response to extreme heat and wildfires
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- 2:44
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- 2 months ago
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- 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...
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- Why do EU trade deals matter more than ever? 🤝
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- 0:31
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- 2 months ago
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- 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.
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- Do we know our partners?
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- 0:40
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- 2 months ago
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- 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!
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- Why the EU is rethinking its trade strategy
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- 12:53
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- 2 months ago
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- 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...
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- POV: It’s Eurosummer 🇪🇺☀️
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- 0:16
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- 2 months ago
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- From spontaneous trips to unforgettable moments, enjoy summer with family and friends in Europe. What’s your dream Eurosummer destination?
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- Using AI content in the EU?
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- 0:42
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- 2 months ago
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- 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
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- How does the EU work? The institutions explained
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- 0:39
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- 2 months ago
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- Parliament, Council and Commission: learn about the EU institutions in 39 seconds.
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- Parliament discusses the situation at the Spain-Morocco border
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- 1:57:20
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- 3 months ago
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- The European Parliament's committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) discusses the situation in Spanish North African exclave Ceuta. At the end of July 2026, tens of thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco to Ceuta. The majority have since returned.
Members assess the situation with Spanish Minister of the Interior Fernando Grande-Marlaska (tbc), Spanish Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration Elma Saiz Delgado (tbc), European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, and Mayor-President of Ceuta Juan Jesús Vivas Lara.
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- Shaping the future: EU budget 2028-2034
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- 0:28
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- 3 months ago
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- The EU budget helps finance your priorities.
Learn about the EU budget for 2028-2034 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20200131STO71519/the-eu-s-long-term-budget-explained#what-is-the-eus-longterm-budget-10
How the EU budget actually works and where the money goes.
We break down the European Union funding model, explaining how member states pool their resources to pay for farming, infrastructure, and security. This overview clarifies how national priorities turn into collective spending decisions across the continent.
If you want to understand the mechanics of the EU economy, this quick explainer is for you.
Subscribe for more breakdowns on European politics and policy.
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- AI, copyright and the EU's creative sector
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- 3:22
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- 3 months 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
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- 3 months 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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- AI, digital Euro, heatwaves: here is what the European Parliament is doing
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- 13:11
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- 3 months 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
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- 3 months 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
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- 3 months 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
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- 3 months 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
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- 3 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 months 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
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- 4 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
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- 4 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
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- 4 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
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- 4 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
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- 4 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
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- 4 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
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- 4 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
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- 4 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
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- 4 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 💙
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- 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
- Title
- Safe food starts with clear information
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- 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 🍽️🇪🇺
- Title
- New EU rules on migrant returns
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- 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
