Following the latest deadly Russian attacks on civilian merchant vessels off the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania, Parliament strongly condemns Russia’s escalation of its war against Ukraine in the Black Sea and calls for greater support for EU countries in the region.

The investigation into the Italy-Albania migration deal wins 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. Congratulations to journalists Giacomo Zandonini & Maite Vermeulen. The EU stands with them in defending press freedom and protecting journalists across Europe.

Ahead of COP31 climate talks in Türkiye, Parliament calls for speeding up the global exit from fossil fuels, increasing climate financing and making it fairer for vulnerable countries, and delivering on adaptation and loss-and-damage pledges. Learn more➡️ link.europa.eu/kXH8xDMostrar mais

Parliament wants to make Erasmus+ more accessible to young people from different economic, social and geographical backgrounds, calling for a budget of €47.39 billion for 2028–2034. Learn more here ➡️ link.europa.eu/FbDmJc

Parliament strongly condemned the latest deadly Russian strikes off the coasts of Bulgaria and Romania, criticised the Bulgarian government’s weak response and called for greater support to detect hostile drone threats in the Black Sea. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/prbkVHMostrar mais

The International Criminal Court and its officials have been awarded the European Parliament's 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Learn more about the laureate here ➡️ link.europa.eu/rVBvTR

How should AI be governed? The EU champions safe, secure, sustainable AI that is grounded in human rights and that people can trust. Tune in as MEPs and the European Commission discuss the path forward for global AI governance ⬇️

An investigation into the migration deal between Italy and Albania has won the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. The story focuses on a deal under which Italy built a detention facility and an asylum processing centre on Albanian territory.

Ahead of negotiations with EU governments, Parliament proposed a €194 billion overall budget for 2027. The budget should reinforce the EU’s key priorities for the final year of its current long-term budget cycle. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/wFGMmg

Parliament approved €489 million to help Portugal, Spain, Italy and Malta recover following severe storms and flooding earlier this year. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/J8J9hb

Parliament wants to strengthen EU supply chains, speed up extraction and recycling, and establish a European critical raw materials centre. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/9NknDm

Parliament has agreed on its position ahead of negotiations on new EU rules covering waste from packaging, batteries, textiles, footwear, electronics and single-use plastics. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/6CcRXR

Parliament has set priorities for high-speed rail across the EU, calling for adequate funding in the next long-term EU budget and affordable, transparent ticketing. It also stressed rail’s strategic role in achieving climate neutrality. Learn more ➡️link.europa.eu/gVKGqvMostrar mais

The updated EU rules will strengthen passenger rights with: · clearer rules for plane tickets bought through intermediaries · a common EU form to claim reimbursement and compensation · better protection for vulnerable travellers. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/fpbmKC

Members of Parliament and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas debate the security threat posed by recent Russian drone strikes along EU’s Black Sea coast and how the EU can strengthen its response. ⬇️

Parliament has shortlisted three candidates for the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The laureate will be announced on 22 October 2026, with the award ceremony taking place in Strasbourg during the December plenary session.
 
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Which of these topics do you find most important? Learn more about the 19-22 October plenary session ➡️ link.europa.eu/3Rp3k8

Parliament condemns attempts to ban opposition parties in Georgia. MEPs say banning political parties is not compatible with democracy and makes progress towards EU membership impossible. Parliament remains committed to supporting the Georgian people’s EU aspirations.

The elections in Russia violated fundamental international electoral standards, lacked democratic legitimacy, took place amid media censorship and bans on opposition and dissent, and were a complete sham. More on Parliament’s response ➡️ link.europa.eu/twDwmq

Defence, cost of living, competitiveness: to protect people's priorities, the European Parliament ensures that the EU's long-term budget is invested where it matters to make every euro count for Europeans. Learn more about the EU’s long-term budget ➡️ link.europa.eu/F6BR34Mostrar mais

Lead MEPs on the next EU long-term budget react to the Irish presidency’s proposal: "Cuts that weaken Europe will not get our consent. We are ready to negotiate, but a deal must be built on ambition, not on the logic of net balances." Learn more ⬇️ link.europa.eu/4tpyRk

Portugal’s Prime Minister addressed the European Parliament on the future of the EU. In his speech, he outlined Portugal's priorities for a stronger, more resilient Europe. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/rrpDjd

Parliament urged greater vigilance against Islamist entryism, including funding controls, scrutiny of networks, and stronger cross-border cooperation.   Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/3BMv9J

Parliament has set its priorities for the EU’s first anti-corruption strategy. Members of the Parliament want to address the evolving corruption risks linked to organised crime and new technologies.   Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/ykkBVC

Parliament called for action to address human rights violations and protect fundamental freedoms in Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan.   Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/fd4fJx

Parliament said the Russian State Duma elections were held in a climate of fear, against the backdrop of Moscow’s continued illegal war against Ukraine, and denounced the long-standing and intentional destruction of any remnants of democracy in Russia.

Parliament demanded a stronger and principled EU-China policy that combines dialogue with more protection of European interests to address global challenges, and promote peace and security, climate and human rights. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/Gjq9Qc

Parliament and representatives of Commission and Council debated the latest developments in the negotiations on the EU’s next multiannual financial framework (MFF). Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/YJvYKx

Parliament agreed on recommendations for new EU rules to prevent, eliminate or reduce work-related psychosocial risks that can lead to work-related stress, burnout, and mental and physical disorders. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/PFkBC9

Parliament approved new rules to improve EU standards protecting workers from exposure to certain dangerous substances. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/wcQ99d

An ambitious EU long-term budget, a successful energy transition, and EU competitiveness were at the centre of the 'This is Europe' debate between Parliament and Portugal's Prime Minister. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/4cG9ff

Parliament approved the creation of a programme for agile and rapid defence innovation that aims to respond to the new security environment shaped by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.   Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/kbRdkC

From protecting civilians to delivering aid: Parliament debates Europe’s response to Ukraine’s humanitarian crisis ⬇️

The European Parliament has a busy week ahead.   Learn more about the 5-8 October plenary session ➡️ link.europa.eu/nm94kH

Parliament has just given Europe better possibilities to defend itself. This means faster defence investment and an improved response to security challenges. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/TBy4cQ

One gate. Two very different moments in history. Once a symbol of division, the Brandenburg Gate now stands for a united Germany. On 3 October, German Unity Day marks the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. Learn more here ➡️ link.europa.eu/6HxwcP

The 10 finalists for the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism have been announced. The Prize demonstrates the European Parliament’s strong support for investigative journalism and the importance of a free press. The winner will be announced on 21 October.

Know someone who would be a great fit for the European Parliament? Applications for Schuman traineeships are now open until 31 October! Find out everything you need to know here ➡️ link.europa.eu/qR66nJ

On 30 September, the European Parliament’s building glowed pink to mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026. The European Parliament remains committed to boosting breast cancer awareness and prevention across Europe and worldwide.

We all need doctors, nurses and healthcare workers. But the healthcare sector faces serious staff shortages. By 2030 there's an expected shortage of one million workers, including nurses and doctors.

129kg. That's the EU average of food waste per person in 2024. The better news? In 2025, the EU adopted binding targets to reduce food waste by 2030. Parliament also pushed to make it easier to donate unsold food to those in need. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/7FN3YH

Today, MEPs from Parliament’s @EPCulture committee voted for making the Erasmus+ programme more accessible and better funded. They propose a €47.39 billion budget for 2028-2034, compared to the Commission’s proposed €40.8 billion. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/WyYm4H

The second EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum takes place on 29-30 September. MEPs, members of national parliaments, experts and civil society representatives will discuss how to safeguard and strengthen our democracies for the future. Final remarks by @EP_President.

Girls just wanna have fun…..ding. More funding in gender-sensitive healthcare, that is. And now Members of European Parliament are calling for better data, more inclusive research and stronger considerations of the health needs of women across each stage of their lives.

Russia, China, Iran and others are threatening the EU's democracy and security.   It's time to stop being reactive and start being proactive, say members of Parliament. Learn more ➡️ link.europa.eu/P7TWRV

Parliament backed temporarily removing tariffs for Armenia. Russian trade restrictions have disrupted Armenian exports, affecting businesses and farmers. The measures would remove some EU duties on Armenian products, opening up new opportunities in the EU market.

Lead MEPs on the next long-term EU budget share their views: @SMuresan: “Cutting the EU budget will not make the challenges around us disappear.” @carlatavares_ps: "New sources of revenue are (...) not an optional extra, they are an essential part of the solution."

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.

MEPs have voted on the recent mass illegal crossings into Ceuta, Spain, calling for more EU support to bolster security and full enforcement of the Pact on Migration and Asylum. They warned that protecting the EU’s external borders is a responsibility for all EU countries.

Boosting the Single Market, strengthening security, climate change, AI and social media were among the key issues discussed by Parliament Members and the Commission President during this week’s State of the European Union debate.