The Brandenburg Gate stood on the dividing line between East and West Berlin. Now it stands as a symbol of a united Germany.
3 October marks German Unity Day, celebrating the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. It’s also a day to remember how far Europe can come and grow when walls come down.
A Schuman traineeship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the European Parliament, develop your professional skills in a wide range of fields, and work in an international environment.
Most positions require a university degree, but some are open to vocational training graduates too. The traineeship can take place in Brussels, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, or in other places across the EU.
Apply for up to three offers by 31 October, 23:59 Brussels time. Submit a Europass CV and a motivation letter of up to one page.
Some official EU languages are shared across countries, and several EU countries have more than one official language.
In the EU, citizens have the right to communicate with the EU institutions in any of the 24 official languages and receive a reply in the same language. This right is set out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.
On the European Day of Languages, learn more about the European Parliament's multilingualism.
Debating the EU’s priorities for the coming year, protecting the EU's democracy from foreign interference, and a speech on EU-Canada relations by Prime Minister Mark Carney are all on Parliament's agenda from 14 to 17 September.
MEPs will also discuss Russia’s hybrid attacks and defending the EU, as well as the impact of social media on young people and a possible ban on harmful practices.
Learn more about the topics Parliament will discuss during September’s session.
Nine countries are currently seeking EU membership, with one more potential candidate too. Enlargement can bring greater stability, peace and prosperity, and make Europe more united.
Digital literacy in today's world is key, with more than 90% of jobs in Europe requiring basic digital knowledge as well as more traditional skills in literacy and numeracy.
It aids participation in modern life, opens access to public services online, and protects democratic society by supporting critical thinking and disinformation awareness.
Learn more about the European Parliament's recent resolution on a new strategy for media literacy and digital learning.
Today, the European Parliament celebrates Ukraine's independence and reaffirms its unwavering solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Since Russia's illegal invasion in February 2022, the EU has provided political, financial, humanitarian and military support. Parliament welcomes Ukraine's progress on its path to EU membership.
Russia's illegal invasion is not just an attack on Ukraine's territorial integrity, it's an attack on the fundamental values we all believe in.
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Some 75% of Europeans see the EU as a place of stability in a troubled world, according to Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey.
As geopolitical uncertainty and economic concerns grow, the EU is increasingly seen as a safe and stable place. This view has increased by 8 percentage points since autumn 2025.
The EU is one of the world's leading aid donors, providing a major proportion of global funding to help victims of human-made and natural disasters.
As a co-legislator and a budgetary authority, the Parliament shapes EU humanitarian policy, decides on the financing, and brings important issues into the spotlight.
In a recent resolution, the European Parliament reiterated that intentional attacks against personnel involved in a humanitarian assistance mission constitute war crimes.
We took to the streets to put random people to the test and traded fans for correct answers.
Do you know the top five? Find out more about the EU's trade relations from our deep dive video.
From ancient forests and wetlands to rugged coastlines and mountain peaks, Natura 2000 connects more than 27,000 protected sites across Europe, making it the world's largest coordinated network of protected areas.
These areas, protected by EU legislation, are home to a plethora of rare species and habitats that provide us with clean water, pollinators, flood protection and millions of jobs.
Discover a protected site near you, you might be surprised by how Europe’s nature is closer than you think.
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.
The three warmest springs (from March to May) were recorded in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
The European Parliament held a debate on how to respond to heatwaves and wildfires during its July plenary session.
Serbia's EU membership will become possible only with rule of law reforms and stronger democratic standards, Parliament added. Serbia must hold free and fair elections to solve the current political crisis and normalise relations with Kosovo.
See what the European Parliament worked on this week.
The priorities of the Irish presidency were presented by Micheál Martin in the European Parliament. The focus is on Europe's competitiveness, the need to protect the EU's fundamental values, and security.
The rules include free passenger name correction, no extra fees for a seat next to your small child, quicker and simpler reimbursement if a flight gets delayed or cancelled, and price transparency
In her work, Oleksandra Matviichuk fights to protect human rights and build a lasting democracy in Ukraine. She is the founder and head of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Center for Civil Liberties, and a laureate of the Sakharov Prize and the European Order of Merit.
On a recent visit to the European Parliament, Matviichuk spoke of the need to support those fighting for freedom, justice, and human dignity across the world. Their struggle is our struggle, and only by defending and spreading freedom can we make the world safer for everyone, she said.