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Brussels/Strasbourgwww.europarl.europa.eu/topics/enIngressou em março de 2026
Come on in, the water is fine! 84,8% of monitored bathing sites in the EU are judged as excellent. This is thanks to systematic monitoring and management introduced under the EU's Bathing Water Directive. Explore your country's results in our infographic ↓
On Nelson Mandela International Day, we remember a leader whose words still inspire. His message centres on human dignity, democracy and freedom of thought: values that guide the European Parliament.
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. To this day, her legacy inspires generations to follow.
The fund aids EU countries and candidate countries dealing with major natural disasters or public health emergencies. So far, it has provided more than €10 billion in support in the aftermath of 147 disaster events. Learn more ↓ link.europa.eu/XR3Tyx
Parliament approved €144.1 mln from the EU Solidarity Fund to help EU countries cope with damages from the 2025 wildfires and floods: 🇪🇸 Spain: €120.55 million. 🇷🇴 Romania: €14.34 million. 🇨🇾 Cyprus: €9.21 million.
The EU day for victims of the global climate crisis remembers those who have lost their lives or been affected by the climate crisis. In 2026, Europe experienced its third-warmest spring on record. Parliament held a debate on how to respond to heatwaves and wildfires last week.
Moldova is making solid progress on its EU path despite Russian interference. Parliament praises Moldova for its commitment to accession. EU support for Moldova is unwavering, including for its territorial integrity. The country aims to conclude accession negotiations by 2028.
Parliament welcomes Ukraine's progress on reforms for EU membership, amid ongoing war. Ukraine has made progress on judicial reform and anti-corruption, but critical work remains. Ukraine's momentum on the battlefield must be supported and pressure on Russia increased.
Serbia must show real commitment to EU values. Progress towards EU membership is only possible with rule of law reforms and stronger democratic standards. Serbia must normalise relations with Kosovo. Free and fair elections are needed to solve the political crisis.
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!
The fight against child sexual abuse continues. But not at the expense of privacy. Parliament backs reinstating temporary child safety rules, while protecting encrypted messages. EU governments decide next. This bridges the gap until permanent laws are finalised.
The digital euro would be an electronic means of payment issued by the @ecb. It would complement, not replace, cash and existing private payment solutions. Parliament is now ready to start negotiations on the legislation, to have a digital euro in 2029.
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.
16 million Europeans live or work in another EU country. Rules on social security benefit them. Parliament approved new law, including clearer rules on unemployment benefits and modernised rules on long-term care and family benefits.
“We are ready to get things done.” The main priorities for Ireland's Council Presidency, as presented to the European Parliament by Taoiseach Micheál Martin: ✔️Economic competitiveness ✔️Protecting values ✔️Security for citizens
Parliament is assessing Ukraine's extraordinary efforts to strengthen democracy during wartime. Join us for the debate on Ukraine’s progress towards EU accession. Tune in tomorrow at 16:30 CET to follow the session ↓
🔹 Heatwaves and wildfires 🔹 Air passenger rights 🔹 Social security coordination 🔹 Enlargement reports on Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia All this and more in Parliament this week ↓
No reforms, no EU accession progress. Parliament stresses Türkiye remains an important EU and NATO partner but urges its authorities to address rule-of-law, fundamental-rights concerns to advance on its path to the EU.
Céad míle fáilte! Starting 1 July, Ireland is holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU for six months, for the eighth time since it joined the Union. Learn more about what the presidency means, why it matters, and when it is your country's turn next below.
EU accession cannot move forward without democratic reforms. Parliament warns that democratic regression under the ruling Georgian Dream party and fierce Russian-style anti EU-disinformation, have moved the country further away from its EU accession path.
75% of EU citizens see the EU as a place of stability at a time of geopolitical uncertainty. 73% of EU citizens want the EU to have more means to face global challenges. According to the latest Eurobarometer survey published today.
From July to December 2026, Ireland 🇮🇪 will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU, representing the Council in negotiations with the European Parliament and Commission, advancing key EU legislation and helping shape the EU agenda.