The 2nd edition of the EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum will see MPs and MEPs gather at Parliament to discuss strategies to strengthen democracy and reinforce citizens' trust. Speakers incl. @president.europarl.europa.eu, @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya link.europa.eu/kDmG9C

EP this week: - Lagarde in ECON - EU cancer plan implementation - Next MFF: Erasmus+ & civil protection funds - COP31 priorities - EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum with EP President, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya & @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social - Pre-plenary prep/press briefing link.europa.eu/nm94kH

New to covering the EU’s long-term budget - or need a refresher? Join our practical, off-the-record briefing for journalists on the ABC of the #MFF, covering key concepts, jargon, structure and process. 📅 Thursday, 1 October 🕚 11.00-12.00 CET Details: link.europa.eu/mqxRHW

🔴Press statement by Parliament’s co-rapporteurs on the EU long-term budget, Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, RO) and Carla Tavares (S&D, PT), following the General Affairs Council (GAC) discussion on the #MFF today. Read here ▶️ link.europa.eu/vYpyw6

Our Europe is one that rises to the occasion and delivers. Thank you Foreign Policy for the important debate in New York.

🇪🇺🇵🇭 @inta.europarl.europa.eu chair Bernd Lange and rapporteur Jörgen Warborn have welcomed the substantial deal on the EU-Philippines free trade agreement, announced by the European Commission today. Parliament must give its consent before the FTA can enter into force link.europa.eu/kqnPKF

Peace is not only a core EU value, but also a universal goal 🕊️ Today is the International Day of Peace. The EU continues to stand for fair and lasting peace, democracy, security and cooperation around the world. 🌍🇪🇺

EP this week: -@president.europarl.europa.eu at UN high-level week in NY -Foreign Affairs in Iceland -Internal Market & Consumer Protection in South Korea -Tax in US -Transport & Gender Equality in Greenland -Civil Liberties & Culture in Finland -Petitions in Greece 🔗 link.europa.eu/nm94kH

Parliament warns of increased hybrid attacks against the EU, with Russia and its proxies as the main culprits.

🇪🇺 In the State of the European Union debate, Parliament Members and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tackled the EU’s most immediate challenges. From 📈 boosting the Single Market, 🛡️ strengthening security to 🌤️ climate, 🤖 AI and 📱 social media.

Starting soon: the joint press conference with @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola and Canadian PM Mark Carney in the Daphne Caruana Galizia press room in Strasbourg, following his address to MEPs. Follow live: link.europa.eu/NnCBJW

Today is about deciding what kind of Europe we want and about finding the courage to build it.

There is real momentum to bring the people of Europe and Canada closer together. Because in a more uncertain world, like-minded partners matter more than ever. Prime Minister Mark Carney, thank you for an excellent meeting today. We look forward to your address at @europarl.europa.eu tomorrow 🇪🇺🇨🇦

Parliament approved changes to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness to security challenges.

Parliament approved a major reform of the EU Customs Code that introduces stricter rules for e-commerce and establishes a new customs authority.

Learn more about the topics discussed in the State of the European Union debate here ↓ www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...

MEPs debate state of the EU: economy, security, climate, AI, social media | News | European Parliament

In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs and President von der Leyen discussed the Commission’s work over the past year and the EU’s most immediate challenges.

europarl.europa.eu

Democracy is under attack. Parliament is fighting back. Foreign interference is becoming more sophisticated and coordinated, and Russia remains the primary threat to Europe’s democratic integrity.

🇪🇺🇨🇦 @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola and @mark-carney.bsky.social will hold a joint press conference this Thursday. 🕦 11.30 - Prime Minister Carney addresses Parliament 🕧 12.30 - Joint press conference at the Daphne Caruana Galizia press room, Strasbourg. Details: link.europa.eu/McxX3q

multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...

Welcome to the State of the European Union debate. Tune in at 9 to take stock of the past year and learn about EU’s upcoming priorities and initiatives.

We see the world through the same lens. We share the same values. We know that, when it matters most, standing together makes us stronger. Prime Minister Mark Carney, welcome to @europarl.europa.eu 🇪🇺🇨🇦

Tomorrow at 8:15 CEST, @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola will address media ahead of the State of the European Union debate. The doorstep will take place in the media stand-up area adjacent to the Parliament's chamber in Strasbourg. 🔗 link.europa.eu/QPWvWd

Parliament warns that foreign interference and disinformation threats are an attack on the very essence of the European project and citizens are the primary victims

Parliament voted on two separate proposals to support market stability in the European emissions trading systems ETS1 and ETS2.

Parliament has backed an extension of the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism to cover downstream goods and a fund to support the low-carbon transition.

Today is the International Day of Democracy! And what a day for European democracy it is 🇪🇺   This week, Parliament is working on defence against hybrid warfare, EU-Canada cooperation and others.   Tomorrow, MEPs will examine EU's past year and future plans at the State of the European Union debate!

Press briefings head of the State of the Union debate 🔹The next EU long-term budget 🔹Defence, security and foreign interference 🔹Social protection and housing 🔹Technology sovereignty and digital safe space 🔹Competitiveness, energy transition and climate change Follow: link.europa.eu/RmXYf4

MEPs debate how to protect the EU's democracy from malicious interference, hybrid attacks, and disinformation. After the vote on the @euds.europarl.europa.eu recommendations, EP President, rapporteur Tomas Tobé and @nathalieloiseau.bsky.social will hold a press conference. 🔗 link.europa.eu/gJKwCn

A new chapter for the EU-Canada partnership 🇪🇺🇨🇦 Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s address to @europarl.europa.eu this Thursday, I am delighted that tonight, the European Parliament's Bureau has endorsed the establishment of an EP antenna office in Ottawa.

The European Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and Canada, reflecting a shared commitment to parliamentary diplomacy as a pillar of transatlantic cooperation. 🔗 link.europa.eu/hcfwJN