r/europeanparliament

Wondering what Europeans think about EU membership?
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Wondering what Europeans think about EU membership?

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

u/Lu_Chan_1 — 18 hours ago
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Stworzyłem kolejną aplikację do wiadomości tylko po to, żeby było ich mniej

Cześć, jak w tytule stworzyłem apke która działa jak monitoring mediów dla pojedynczej osoby. Wybiera najważniejsze newsy z dnia za pomocą algorytmu a nie za pomocą własnej subiektywnej opinii.

Tworzy streszczenie danej historii i podaje ci ją z linkami źródłowymi na talerzu.

Do tego jest za darmo!

Jestem z Łodzi więc jeśli ktoś miałby uwagi co do samej apki chętnie się ustawie na piwko i przyjmę wszelką krytykę :)

Dajcie znać czy ktoś by pomógł rozkręcić :)

Apka nazywa się skrot dnia, można też wklepać w google tam jest to samo tylko że na stronie internetowej

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u/Ok_Appeal_9000 — 1 day ago
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How political parties took control of the EU Parliament’s bureaucracy • The Parliament's administrative staff are supposed to be non-political, but unions say that's not the case.

The thousands of people who work in the European Parliament’s administration are supposed to be non-political, per EU law. But staffers complain that many of the Parliament’s plum jobs are instead going to people with political connections.

Of the 11,200 people who work in the Parliament — the majority based in Brussels — only 3,900 work in politics, either as lawmakers, assistants or political group staff. The rest are admin staff doing jobs such as communications, handling payslips or conducting research to support the work of lawmakers.

This week, Parliament staffers head to the ballot box to elect members of the Staff Committee, which represents the non-political workforce in negotiations with management figures such as President Roberta Metsola. Every trade union pushing to get roles on that committee has highlighted the same issue: ending the grip of political parties on top staff appointments.

“Political affiliation has taken precedence over competence and merit,” says the election program of the Ethos union, echoing similar statements from unions such as SPF Europa, R&D and USPE.

The unions argue that new jobs often go to people with connections to political parties rather than being awarded strictly on merit, with many vacancies either never advertised or designed for preselected candidates.

“As a result, ordinary staff members — who have devoted their entire careers to the administration without passing through a cabinet post and without political experience — have virtually no career prospects,” the Ethos program says.

Examples:

The Parliament’s extensive bureaucracy is run by its secretary-general. Under Klaus Welle, who had the job from 2009 to 2022, the secretary-general role became far more powerful. The appointment of Welle’s successor, Alessandro Chiocchetti, was controversial because the Italian was the chief of staff for EP President Metsola and was seen as close to the European People’s Party, the largest political group in the Parliament. Welle helped secure Chiocchetti’s appointment by doling out top positions in the administration to political groups.

While Chiocchetti is widely regarded as close to the EPP, one of his deputies, Markus Winkler, comes from the Socialists and Democrats group. His other deputy, Anders Rasmussen, is a former top official in the liberal Renew.

politico.eu
u/Naurgul — 2 days ago
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Ban adult male migrants from the European Union until we can, at minimum, verify their beliefs and behaviours regarding women and girls are not misogynistic

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u/chococheese419 — 6 days ago

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.

u/GTomov — 7 days ago

Europe experienced its third-warmest spring on record in 2026, Copernicus climate change data shows

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.

u/GTomov — 10 days ago
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Stop Chat Control with ECI?

Hi everyone.

I found that we, as EU citizens, can launch our initiative and send it to the parlament, but here are the requisites:

  1. Form a Committee: We need a core group of at least 7 EU citizens (of voting age) living in 7 different member states (the rule focuses on where they have the residence and their EU citizenship, not necessarily their birth country. For instance, an Irish citizen permanently residing in France counts for France)

  2. Registration: Submit the proposal to the European Commission. They must verify that it falls under their legal competence before we proceed.

  3. Collect Signatures: We have 12 months to gather at least 1 million signatures, reaching minimum thresholds in at least 7 EU countries.

  4. Verification: National authorities in each country will check and certify the validity of the collected signatures (taking up to 3 months).

  5. Presentation: If successful, your committee will meet with the Commission and present the initiative during a public hearing at the European Parliament.

  6. Commission's Decision: Within 6 months, the Commission will officially respond. They will explain whether they intend to propose a new law or not, and justify their decision (by the way, they are not legally bound to act).

I'M ALL IN ON THIS! WHO WANTS TO JOIN ME?

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u/BeckersHD — 11 days ago
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The Lost History of European Federalism

Many people, even Eurofederalists, like to complain sometimes that the EU and European Federalism feels very soulless and pragmatic, technocratic; lacking philosophical depth and pathos. I think, this is mostly, because much of european federalist history and philosophy is not taught at schools and even most european federalists, are only aware of fractions of it; most often just the last few decades shaped by Spinelli and Kalergi. But how many do know, that a democratic european federation was already a hot topic in 300 years ago? not many. So this is i hope a useful summary of the history of european federalism, which i wrote, well, because apparently no one bothered to compile it into one essay of this kind before and i cannot just throw entire books at people. Looking forward to your comments.

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u/nikodem_skrobisz — 10 days ago
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Venice Biennale plays with fire, EU turns off the funding tap over Russia's return

"The Commission officially recommends EACEA to terminate the €2 million grant to the Venice Biennale."

This is what was announced yesterday on X by the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Henna Virkkunen. The clash between the Venice Biennale and the European Union over the reopening of the Russia Pavilion at this year's International Exhibition, after a period of absence, thus continues and becomes formalized.

The European Commission has officially recommended revoking the EU funding planned over a three-year period, deeming insufficient the justifications presented by the Venetian institution in support of its decision to reopen the pavilion. It will now be up to the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) — the body responsible for the operational management of EU-funded cultural programs — to decide how to act on the recommendation and, if necessary, to handle the formal aspects of terminating the funding.

Nothing has therefore been finalized yet, but the European Commission's message is clear, as Henna Virkkunen added: "Culture in Europe, funded with taxpayers' money, should promote and safeguard democratic values [which] are not respected in today's Russia."

Credits: https://x.com/HennaVirkkunen/

https://www.ilgiornaledellarte.com/Articolo/La-Commissione-europea-revoca-i-fondi-alla-Biennale-di-Venezia-dopo-la-riapertura-del-Padiglione-Russia

https://www.artribune.com/attualita/2026/07/commissione-europea-ha-raccomandato-la-revoca-dei-finanziamenti-alla-biennale-per-la-russia/?utm_source=Newsletter+Artribune&utm_campaign=962f7994fa-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_07_12_01_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_dc515150dd-962f7994fa-578184462

u/Sanpolo-Art-Gallery — 13 days ago

Europe can't afford delays when it comes to defence.

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

u/Lu_Chan_1 — 11 days ago

Serbia must show real commitment to EU values, the European Parliament says in its report evaluating the country's progress towards accession

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.

u/GTomov — 11 days ago

720 Members and 27 EU countries. Wait, so how are Member seats distributed fairly?

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!

u/Lu_Chan_1 — 14 days ago