Turns out, nearly three quarters think that being in the EU has been good for their country.
See how many also view it as a plus for democracy, stability, and security: link.europa.eu/TJB8hy
When traveling within the EU, you can!
Here's everything you need to know before packing for your four-legged travel buddy: https://link.europa.eu/JpYXYN
To help make future cross-border trips smoother, Parliament has adopted new rules to improve railway capacity coordination.
Read more: https://link.europa.eu/jhFf8y
84,8% of monitored bathing sites last year in the EU are judged as excellent, and 96% meet the minimum quality standards, according to an assessment carried out by the European Environment Agency.
This is thanks to systematic monitoring and management introduced under the EU's Bathing Water Directive. The directive lays down rules for the monitoring, classification, and management of bathing water quality, as well as informing the public.
Check our infographic to see how your country is doing!
And read more here: https://link.europa.eu/m37W3m
Parliament is calling for greater investment, less red tape, and a more integrated approach to defence readiness. Negotiations can start with the Council on the draft legislation.
Read more: link.europa.eu/dvyh4w
By population of course.
Along with ensuring that smaller nations have a minimum of 6 seats, and larger nations have a maximum of 96.
Happy World Population Day!
Parliament backs reinstating temporary child safety rules, while protecting encrypted messages. EU governments decide next.
This bridges the gap until permanent laws are finalised.
Read more: https://link.europa.eu/XY3NPh
Parliament approved new law, including clearer rules on unemployment benefits, modernised rules on long-term care and family benefits and better cooperation between EU countries.
For more information check out our latest press release: https://link.europa.eu/6CTm7j
This and much more will be covered by Parliament this week: https://link.europa.eu/FGmCWM
Learn more about what the presidency means, why it matters, and when it is your country's turn next in our infographic below.
On Georgia, Parliament warns that recent developments such as erosion of the rule of law, political repression and fierce Russian-style anti EU-disinformation, have moved the country further away from its EU accession path. MEPs called for concrete measures to reverse the current direction and have urged targeted sanctions against those responsible for repression of political opponents.
Regarding Türkiye, Parliament stresses that the country remains an important NATO ally, but is urged to address rule-of-law and fundamental-rights concerns if it wants to advance in its EU path.
Learn more: https://link.europa.eu/WVXNK6
Working with national parliaments both inside and outside the EU, interparliamentary cooperation ensures there are ample opportunities to explore, discuss and debate foreign policies and economic governance issues together.
On the International Day of Parliamentarism it's worth remembering the main objective of these relations: to create a dialogue between the right people, on the right topic, at the right time.
With more countries wishing to join the EU, Parliament continues to prioritise a merit-based enlargement process. No reforms, no EU accession progress.
Read more: link.europa.eu/tjD9V7
New EU rules will make manufacturers pay for the collection and treatment of vehicles that reach the end of their life, making scrapping easier and helping ensure cars are recycled responsibly ♻️
This means that drivers can rest easy and benefit from clearer procedures for their old vehicles while valuable materials are recovered and reused instead of going to waste.
It ensures:
- Drivers will benefit from a simpler process when disposing an old vehicle
- Producers will cover the costs of collecting and treating vehicles at the end of their life, once responsibility rules apply
- And they'll be required to set up systems to collect them
The rules still need the Council's approval and will then apply in EU countries in two years: https://link.europa.eu/7wNQjf
This is why Parliament approved new rules to strengthen farmers' contractual position and help stabilise their incomes. This means:
Find out more here: https://link.europa.eu/v4k3Ky
A new EU law to stop mileage fraud and make buying used cars safer is on the way: https://link.europa.eu/6kJj4W
But whether it was 1987 or 2026, all 16 million students have this one thing in common: Erasmus creates friends and memories for life.
And ... 1 million Erasmus babies.
The EU budget helps finance common priorities. But if Europe wants to do more for its citizens, it also needs stronger and more stable funding.
That is why Parliament is calling for new revenue sources to help finance the EU budget and repay the Covid-era borrowing.
A stronger Europe needs stronger common financing.
Read more: https://eubudget.europarl.europa.eu/
Between 1936–1952, the Soviet regime forcibly deported more than 3 million people from their homes in Eastern Europe. Families shattered. Lives uprooted. Communities destroyed.
Today, the scars remain but the attempt to erase the people’s identity failed.
Here, in the heart of Europe, their memory is safe with us.
Listen to parts of President Metsola's speech 👆
The EU pay-transparency rules help applicants access the information they need to have more clarity when starting a salary negotiation. Because fair pay starts with transparency 🔎
The rules, applicable now, include:
🔹no more pay secrecy - companies must disclose information on pay in the category of work;
🔹penalties for employers that do not comply with equal pay rules;
🔹compensation for workers being discriminated against;
🔹shifting the burden of proof - better access to justice for victims of pay discrimination.
Find out more: https://link.europa.eu/c6MdKD
