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The first laureates of the European Order of Merit were honoured yesterday for their significant contribution to EU integration and values in a ceremony at the European Parliament.

Parliament backed mandatory screening across all EU countries for investments linked to areas such as defence, AI, critical raw materials, semiconductors (microchips and chip technology) and financial services. 

The new rules strengthen cooperation between EU countries and the European Commission, streamline procedures and help address security risks linked to foreign-controlled investments in the EU.

The EU accepts people as they are.

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Parliament stands shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with the LGBTIQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Because the EU is built on equality, freedom, democracy and dignity✊

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A recent Parliament resolution condemned the repeated brutal and deliberate Russian strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine and said Russia’s war of aggression constitutes a blatant violation of international law. The European Parliament voiced firm support for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine and said all those who direct or enable crimes, including senior political, military and judicial actors, should face justice.

On 19 May, in a special ceremony for the European Order of Merit, we will honour those who continue that work and contribute to Europe’s shared future.

Discover who the laureates are here: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/at-your-service/en/be-heard/european-order-of-merit

If you as a country want to join the EU, you will have to meet some conditions and there are rules to follow. This is how we get along despite our differences.

But being part of the EU is an investment in stability and prosperity across Europe.

But imagine Europe without the EU. What if the things that quietly protect and empower us every day suddenly disappeared? Or if the stability and opportunities it brings suddenly went away?

 

We must protect what matters to us.

 

This Europe Day, let's celebrate our unity.