At a glance: a new EU Entry/Exit System for border security; MEPs and the Council reached an agreement on EUR 4 billion in financial aid for Egypt; and Parliament will debate the ‘Choose Europe for Science’ initiative.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 21/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: a new plenary session gets under way in Brussels tomorrow. On the agenda: the situation in the Middle East, the proposal to phase out Russian energy imports, and the fifth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 20/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: a delegation from the Subcommittee on Human Rights is in Geneva; MEPs have backed new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods; and the Committee on Civil Liberties will meet with Commissioner McGrath to discuss safeguarding democracy and diversity of expression.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 19/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: a public hearing on the political relations between the European Union and the United States; the Commission’s roadworthiness package; and a hearing on international humanitarian law and international human rights law in conflict zones and fragile contexts.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 16/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy pushes for more coordination and resilience in the European electricity grid; the Committee on Environment supports proposals to simplify the EU carbon leakage instrument; and President Metsola calls to re-launch Europe as a global power.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 15/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: combating child sexual abuse; the future of the 2008 Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive; and tariffs on agricultural goods from Russia and Belarus.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 14/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: the European Court of Auditors will present its report on labour market reforms in the EU’s national recovery plans; the Committee on Public Health will review the EU’s crisis response and hold key exchanges; and the Committee on Constitutional Affairs will vote on a new EU body for ethical standards.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 13/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: during the plenary session, the European Parliament marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe; MEPs adopt their recommendations for the European Water Resilience Strategy; Parliament encourages Kosovo and Serbia to advance their reforms towards EU membership.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 12/05/2025 - Malti

Konrad Adenauer, l-ewwel Kanċillier tar-Repubblika Federali tal-Ġermanja, kellu rwol ċentrali fil-bini mill-ġdid tal-pajjiż wara t-Tieni Gwerra Dinjija u fil-promozzjoni tal-għaqda Ewropea. Huwa ta prijorità lir-rikonċiljazzjoni ma’ Franza u appoġġja l-integrazzjoni Ewropea permezz ta’ inizjattivi bħall-Komunità Ewropea tal-Faħam u l-Azzar. Minkejja kwistjonijiet bħal dik tal-Ħajt ta’ Berlin, huwa baqa’ jaħdem favur il-paċi u l-għaqda fl-Ewropa.

Konrad Adenauer, simbolu tal-għaqda u l-paċi

At a glance: during this week’s plenary session, MEPs discussed how the EU can contribute to achieving a peace deal for Ukraine; Parliament adopted a resolution outlining its vision and demands for the EU’s next long-term budget; and EUR 8 million in EU aid is set to be disbursed for 2 400 dismissed workers in Belgium

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 08/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: during the plenary session, MEPs debated the EU response to US tariffs; Parliament held a minute’s silence in memory of Pope Francis; the new European Order of Merit is introduced.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 07/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: during the plenary session, MEPs will debate how the EU can help to secure a just peace in Ukraine; they will also discuss the power outage in the Iberian Peninsula and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 06/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: during the plenary session, Parliament will debate the EU response to US tariffs; Türkiye’s bid to join the EU is under scrutiny in Parliament; MEPs will vote on a 9 million euro support package for 2 400 workers in Belgium.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 05/05/2025 - Malti

At a glance: the film ‘Flow’ has been awarded the 2025 LUX Audience Award; Parliament will kick off Europe Day celebrations on Sunday; and a public hearing will be held on ‘the future of EU anti-avoidance tax rules’.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 02/05/2025 - Malti

Ir-rebbieħ tal-LUX - Il-Premju Ċinematografiku Ewropew tal-Udjenza 2025 huwa “Flow”.
Il-Premju LUX jixħet dawl fuq films li jittrattaw temi soċjali u politiċi. L-għan tiegħu huwa li jinkoraġġixxi d-dibattitu u r-riflessjoni, filwaqt li juża l-films bħala għodda li tgħinna nsaħħu l-identità Ewropea tagħna.

LUX – Il-Premju Ċinematografiku Ewropew tal-Udjenza 2025

At a glance: on Sunday, Parliament will kick off Europe Day celebrations; in mid-May, the Subcommittee on Tax Matters will host a public hearing on global tax challenges; and at the beginning of June, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs will hold a public hearing entitled ‘Artificial Intelligence at the workplace’.

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 30/04/2025 - Malti

MEPs elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) on January 2022 as President of the European Parliament until 2024.

Roberta Metsola won the election in the first voting round, where she received an absolute majority of 458 votes out of 690 cast in the remote secret vote, among three candidates.&nbsp;

President Metsola is leading the Parliament in the second half of the current legislative term, until a new Parliament is constituted following the 2024 European Elections.

Born in Malta in 1979,&nbsp; Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected. She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January 2022.

She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament 2022-2024

Every year around 9 May, ‘Europe Day’, the European Parliament&nbsp;organizes events in the three places of work as well as in the Member States. These open door events (in the case of the EP, taking place in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg) are an opportunity for the institutions to open their doors to citizens, invite them in and showcase what they are, what they do and what they stand for.

This year the EP opens to citizens on the 6th May in Brussels and 9th May in Strasbourg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Europe Days 2023

In July 2024&nbsp; MEPs re-elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) as President of the European Parliament until 2027, with 562 votes in the first round. Roberta Metsola won the election in the first round of voting, where she received an absolute majority of 562 votes cast out of 699 by secret paper ballot, among two candidates. She will continue to lead Parliament for the first two and a half years of the 10th legislative term.

Born in Malta in 1979, Roberta Metsola has been an MEP since 2013.&nbsp;She was elected First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January 2022. On 18 January 2022,&nbsp;she was elected President&nbsp;for the second half of the 9th legislative term. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after&nbsp;Simone Veil&nbsp;(1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999-2002).

Addressing the House after she was elected, President Metsola said: “Together, we must stand up for the politics of hope, for the dream that is Europe. I want people to recapture a sense of belief and enthusiasm for our project. A belief to make our shared space safer, fairer, more just and more equal. A belief that together we are stronger and we are better. A belief that ours is a Europe for all.”

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament 2024-2027

On Sunday 4 May, the European Parliament &nbsp;kicked off the celebration of Europe Day (9 May) in Strasbourg, with citizens invited to a series of events to celebrate European democracy. Events will also take place in Luxembourg and Brussels on 9 and 10 May.

Europe days 2025

The Republic of Ireland covers five-sixths of the island of Ireland. The north-eastern part of the island is Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. There are 11 members of the European Parliament from Ireland.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;plenary is&nbsp;commemorating&nbsp;the 25th anniversary of the Northern Ireland peace agreement on 29 March.&nbsp;&nbsp;Presidents Metsola, Michel and von der Leyen will take the floor, followed by a round of political groups interventions.

EU - Ireland

The constitutive meetings of the European Parliament's standing committees and subcommittees take place in Brussels on 10 July 2019, following the appointment of their members in the plenary sitting of 3-4 July. During the meetings, each committee and subcommittee will elect its respective bureau, made up of a Chair and Vice-Chairs, for a two-and-a-half year mandate. The newly set up committees will then start holding their regular meetings during the week of 22 July.

CULT - Committee on Culture and Education

The European Union’s relations with South Africa focus mainly on respect for human rights, freedom, equality, justice, democracy and the rule of law.

A range of dialogues between the EU and South Africa allow us to share experiences in areas of common interest, or where we face common challenges. In addition to the areas of cooperation mentioned in the following sections, the following are also covered by these dialogues: Peace and Security, Human Rights, Good Governance, Migration, Social Cohesion, Energy, Innovation.

EU - South Africa

FEMM - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

Until the UK withdraws from the EU, all rights and obligations deriving from EU membership continue to apply in the UK.

 
The United Kingdom (UK) consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The UK is not a member of the Schengen Area. There are 73 members of the European Parliament from the UK.

EU - United Kingdom

David McAllister (EPP, DE) will continue as the Chair of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee for the coming two and a half years. He was re-elected by acclamation on Wednesday, 10 July. During its constituent meeting, the Committee also elected Witold Waszczykowski (ECR, PL) as the Committee’s First Vice-Chair. The remaining three Vice-Chairs will be elected at a future meeting. Together, the Chair and Vice-Chairs will form the Bureau of the Committee.

AFET - Committee on Foreign Affairs

INTA - Committee on International Trade

BUDG - Committee on Budgets

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) is a committee of the European Parliament which is responsible for the regulation of financial services, the free movement of capital and payments, taxation and competition policies, oversight of the European Central Bank, and the international financial system. It is currently chaired by Irene Tinagli.

ECON - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

MEPs and UK MPs met&nbsp;in Brussels on 3 and 4 July for the third EU-United Kingdom Parliamentary Partnership Assembly to discuss, among other issues, the state of play within the Partnership Council, EU-UK common efforts to support Ukraine, and cooperation on trade and industrial policy - including responses to the US Inflation Reduction Act.&nbsp;

EU-UK relations are changed&nbsp;following Brexit and the deal reached at the end of 2020. The United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020, after 47 years of EU membership. The UK has lost all the rights and benefits it had as an EU Member State and is no longer a part of the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union.

The EU-UK withdrawal agreement in force since 1 February 2020, ensured that the UK’s withdrawal from the EU happened in an orderly manner, and protects the rights of EU citizens and UK nationals, the EU’s financial interests, and peace and stability on the island of Ireland.

The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the UK sets out preferential arrangements in areas such as trade in goods and in services, digital trade, intellectual property, public procurement, aviation and road transport, energy, fisheries, social security coordination, law enforcement and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, thematic cooperation and participation in Union programmes.&nbsp; In April 2021 the European Parliament voted with a large majority in favour of granting also its consent to the agreement.

EU - UK relations

IMCO - Committee on Iternal Market and Consumer Protection

2025&nbsp; EU budget was signed into law by European Parliament’s President Metsola during the plenary in November. In February 2024, during the revision of the EU's long-term budget, Parliament secured substantial increases for key priorities, such as support for Ukraine, additions which MEPs were able to maintain for 2025’s budget. They also ensured the financing of the repayment costs for the European Recovery Instrument (EURI), which are almost twice the amount initially forecast for 2025, while at the same time protecting funding for essential programmes like Erasmus+ or research.

MEPs also obtained further funding for essential programmes in the 2025 annual budget. They successfully negotiated an additional €230.7 million beyond the Commission's initial draft proposal, focusing on key initiatives including research, health, education, young farmers, coordination of social security schemes, crisis response to natural disasters, climate action, humanitarian aid, military mobility and border management. On top of this extra funding, major increases sourced from previous savings will benefit the 2025 budget, including €422 million for Erasmus+ and €20 million for Horizon Europe.

EU Budget 2025

Israel/Gaza. On Wednesday, MEPs will debate with Council and Commission representatives the EU’s response to the Israeli government's plan to seize the Gaza Strip, and how to provide effective humanitarian support and secure the hostages’ release.

EP Plenary debate on the EU's response to the Israeli government's plan to seize the Gaza Strip

Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia, addresses plenary in a formal sitting after the opening of the session

Formal sitting: Address by Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Italian President Sergio Mattarella

Roberta METSOLA, EP President Metsola meets with President of Czechia, Petr Pavel

The presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission attend the inauguration mass of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Holy See in Vatican CIty State.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President attends the mass marking the beginning of the pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in Rome

The European Parliament celebrates the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia by standing in solidarity with LGBTIQ+ communities around the world and promote equal rights and dignity for all. The 2025 theme is “No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all.”

International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the meeting of the European Political Community, in Tirana (Albania). The sixth meeting of the European Political Community brings together leaders from across the continent in Tirana, Albania under the theme ‘New Europe in a new world: unity – cooperation – joint action’. Leaders meet in a plenary session dedicated to security challenges and a shared vision for the future of Europe. Three high-level roundtables take place around the following topics: Europe’s security and democratic resilience, including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, competitiveness and economic security, mobility challenges and youth empowerment.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates in the European Political Community Summit in Tirana

EP President Roberta METSOLA delivers a Keynote Speech at the event "Europe at the Crossroads" - past and present, organized by the German public broadcasters ARD/ZDF, at the Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union in Brussels (Belgium).

Keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at the ARD/ZDF Event

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates in the Conference of Speakers of European Union Parliaments in Budapest and gives a keynote speech

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates in the Conference of Speakers of European Union Parliaments in Budapest

10:05 President Metsola gives Press Statement with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides
10:10 President Metsola meets with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides
11:00 President Metsola participates in ‘Your Europe, Your Future: A dialogue with youth’ together with the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides on the occasion of Europe Day

Roberta METSOLA, EP President: Official visit to Nicosia (Cyprus)

The open day in Brussels takes place on Saturday 10 May from 10:00 until 18:00 (last entrance is at 17:30). Visitors can see the plenary chamber, participate in talks about the work of the Parliament, check out information stands and take part in a variety of other activities.

On 9 May, Europeans celebrate Europe Day as 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.

The Schuman Declaration laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in Europe.

EU Open day in Brussels

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates in Europe Day celebrations in Luxembourg

12:00 President Metsola receives the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz

Roberta METSOLA, EP President receives the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz

A ceremony in plenary to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe take place on Wednesday at 11:30. 

Four war veterans, from Belgium, France and Poland, address Parliament. European Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola will open the ceremony. A musical interpretation of the European anthem will close the event.  In a separate debate on Thursday morning, MEPs discuss the legacy of the end of World War II: 80 years of freedom, democracy and security in Europe.

Commemoration of the 80 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe

MEPs discuss with the Council and the Commission how the EU can contribute to achieving a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace deal for Ukraine.

The debate focuses on the EU’s political, financial and military support for Ukraine, and its role in efforts to secure a peace settlement that preserves Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is based on international law. MEPs aunderline the importance of long-term commitment to Ukraine and the need for international coordination in building a lasting peace.

EU support for peace in Ukraine

Parliament debate  its recommendations ahead of the European Commission’s water resilience strategy.

MEPs discuss and vote on a draft report, prepared by the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, detailing how the EU should manage its water resources more efficiently and respond better to current challenges. The resulting resolution will serve as Parliament input to the European water resilience strategy soon to be put forward by the Commission.

The text calls for the introduction of sectoral targets for water efficiency and water abstraction (taking water from a surface or underground source), and highlights the need for adequate funding, better use of digital tools and artificial intelligence solutions. MEPs may also call on the EU to do more to reduce water pollution from pharmaceuticals, chemical pesticides and fertilisers, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, microplastics and chemicals, and to phase out “forever chemicals” (PFAS).

European Water Resilience Strategy

MEPs debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on Parliament's vision for the next multiannual financial framework (MFF).
The parliamentarians call for a significantly more ambitious long-term EU budget to match EU citizens' expectations in an increasingly complex global landscape. They argue that the current budget ceiling of 1% of the EU-27’s gross national income is insufficient to respond effectively to the growing range of crises and challenges.

The text prepared by the Budgets Committee highlights that the United States’ retreat from its global role means EU spending will now have to address Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, in addition to a highly challenging economic and social backdrop, a competitiveness gap, and the worsening climate and biodiversity crisis. Parliament’s priorities for the next long-term EU budget are designed to feed into the Commission’s proposal on the next MFF, due to be unveiled in July. The co-rapporteurs give a press conference on Wednesday at 14.00, following the vote in plenary.

Revamped long-term budget for the Union

Stockshot of EP Buildings in Luxembourg

Outside view of the EP Headquarters in Brussels

Safeguarding LGBTQIA+ rights

Batteries are vital to the EU’s clean energy transition, industrial future, and strategic autonomy. While the sector benefits from strong R&D support, it faces challenges such as reliance on third countries, high costs, and competition from regions with lower environmental standards. Sustainable value chains and recycling could help, but uncertainty remains over the EU’s ability to meet future demand. Rising costs, market slowdowns, and gigafactory setbacks, including Northvolt’s collapse, raise concerns. To secure a resilient battery supply chain, the EU focuses on strategic coordination, regulatory frameworks, and funding, offering key lessons for industrial policy.

Battery supply chain

The digital information sphere has become the main space for public debate, shaping opinions and access to information. In the past decade, it has also become a geostrategic battleground, with authoritarian states manipulating public opinion to weaken democracies. At the same time, corporate rivalry over emerging technologies, particularly AI, has intensified. AI-driven disinformation poses growing risks to democratic information ecosystems. Strengthening information integrity is crucial to safeguarding human rights and freedom of expression. Multilateral efforts to enhance resilience align with the EU’s planned European Democracy Shield, building on existing measures and fostering new partnerships.

Information Manipulation and the EU response

The European elections are the largest transnational elections in the world. There are some common rules that apply in all EU countries but many details vary by country.


Election days range from Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June and it is up to each country to decide when and how they organise the vote.


The number of MEPs elected varies between countries: bigger countries get more seats than smaller ones. Due to changes in the size of the population, some EU countries will get extra seats in the upcoming elections compared to the outgoing Parliament. In total 15 seats will be added.


There are also differences in other aspects of voting, for example regarding the minimum voting age or the rules about voting from abroad.

EU Elections 2024

The European elections are the largest transnational elections in the world. There are some common rules that apply in all EU countries but many details vary by country.


Election days range from Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June and it is up to each country to decide when and how they organise the vote.

Map European elections 2024

Online shopping, take-away food, coffee to go... Packaging waste is growing. Find out how much is being produced and how the EU wants to reverse the trend

How to reduce packaging waste in the EU

With war having returned to the European continent, measuring the level of threats to peace, security and democracy around the world – as the 'Normandy Index' does – is more important than ever. The annual Index was presented for the first time at the Normandy Peace Forum in June 2019, as a result of a partnership between the European Parliament and the Region of Normandy. The Index has been designed and prepared by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), in conjunction with and on the basis of data provided by the Institute for Economics and Peace. This paper sets out the findings of the 2023 exercise, which draws on data compiled in 2022, and explains how the Index can be used to compare peace – defined on the basis of a given country's performance against a range of predetermined threats – across countries and regions. It is complemented by 61 individual country case studies, derived from the Index. The paper forms part of the EPRS contribution to the 2023 Normandy World Peace Foru

Mapping threats to peace and democracy worldwide: Normandy Index 2023

Discover key figures about the repatriation of migrants and proposed changes to EU law.
The EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum includes new rules and the revision of existing legislation, such as the Return Directive.
In a draft resolution on the Return Directive adopted in December 2020, MEPs stressed the importance of protecting individual fundamental rights as well as respect for procedural safeguards.

Repatriation: how many migrants in the EU are sent back?

Over the past 30 years the single market has brought unity and opportunities to Europeans.

30 years of EU single market: benefits and challenges

Find out about the top cyber threats in 2022, the most affected sectors and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

The digital transformation has inevitably led to new cybersecurity threats. During the coronavirus pandemic, companies had to adapt to remote working and this created more possibilities for cybercriminals. The war in Ukraine has also affected cybersecurity.

In response to the evolution of cybersecurity threats, Parliament adopted a new EU directive introducing harmonised measures across the EU, including on the protection of essential sectors.

Cybersecurity: main and emerging threats

With fast fashion, the quantity of clothes produced and thrown away has boomed. Find out more about the environmental impact and what the EU is doing about it.

Fast fashion is the constant provision of new styles at very low prices.

To tackle the impact on the environment, the EU wants to reduce textile waste and increase the life cycle and recycling of textiles. This is part of the plan to achieve a circular economy by 2050.

The impact of textile production and waste on the environment

Find out about the economic inequalities that continue to persist between women and men in the EU.

It has been more than 25 years since the adoption of the UN’s Beijing Declaration, which aims to promote equality between men and women. The same goal lies behind the creation of UN Women - dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women - and the inclusion of gender equality in the Sustainable Development Goals.
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So where do we stand? Progress has been made, but inequality between men and women persists, including on the labour market. On average, women in the EU are paid less than men.

Gender pay gap in Europe: facts and figures

Every year 2.2 billion tonnes of waste are generated in the EU. More than a quarter of it (27%) is municipal waste: everyday waste collected and treated by municipalities, which is mainly generated by households. Data shows that the amount of waste and the way it is managed varies a lot across EU countries, but there has been a shift to more recycling and less landfilling.

To reduce waste and its impact on the environment, the EU has adopted ambitious targets on recycling and landfill and is working on packaging waste. The goal is to promote the shift towards a more sustainable model known as the circular economy.

Waste management in the EU: infographic with facts and figures

Euroscola

Over the past two days, thousands of young people have come together to celebrate the power of democracy through debates, exchanges, and artistic expression. As this incredible experience comes to an end, it’s hard to say goodbye. But this is not the end—it’s just the beginning. The conversations sparked here will continue, the ideas shared will take shape, and the connections made will contribute to the future of Europe. Join us for an inspiring closing session to reflect on our journey, explore what’s next, and work together to put democracy in action. The future is in our hands—let’s make it happen!

EYE2025 closing plenary: democracy in action

In 2025, the European Commission will propose a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) to set spending limits for EU policy areas over several years. Members will examine how the EU's long-term budget can best meet citizens' needs and address key challenges. In what ways does the EU budget affect our daily lives? How should the EU budget be structured to effectively navigate current priorities and prepare for future challenges? How do we ensure the European Union remains competitive and innovative on the global stage? In what ways can the MFF contribute to achieving economic and social cohesion among EU Member States? How can the EU budget support a sustainable, climate-neutral and resilient future? And how can we ensure young people’s needs are reflected in our spending priorities?

EYE2025 - Investing in Europe’s future? The next Multiannual Financial Framework

Among the EU measures to combat youth unemployment is the Youth Guarantee, a commitment by EU Member States to ensure all young people under the age of 30 receive a good-quality offer of employment, continued education, an apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of unemployment or leaving formal education. In the last two decades however, the unemployment rate of young Europeans has consistently been around twice as high as the general unemployment rate. Young people today are facing an increasingly insecure job market. How can we do better? What steps can be taken to improve employment quality and increase job stability for young people? How do the Traineeship Directive, the Youth Guarantee and other initiatives aim to tackle these issues? How can we support diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility in the youth labour market?

EYE2025 - Unlocking opportunities: pathways to fair employment

The EU charter of fundamental rights guarantees EU citizens’ rights. Yet human rights in Europe face critical challenges when it comes to individual liberties and corruption as well as in terms of freedom of speech and media freedom. Journalists increasingly face intimidation and disinformation. Policies such as the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) aim to protect media, although there is still much work to be done to tackle ownership transparency, media pluralism and journalist safety. How can the EU strengthen democratic principles in the face of emerging challenges? In what ways can the EU effectively support and safeguard media pluralism within its member states? What role should the EU play in combating disinformation? How can Europe balance free speech while regulating harmful content?

EYE2025 - Defending democracy and human rights: safeguarding freedom of speech and media

Europe is experiencing a youth mental health crisis with half of all young Europeans now reporting poor mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic already placed significant pressure on young people’s mental health and the situation has intensified due to the crises encountered in recent years, including economic instability and geopolitical conflicts like the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, social media is allowing youth to maintain friendships or engage with issues they care about, but also exposing them to bullying, threats and graphic reports of global problems. How can the EU address such issues? What are key factors impacting youth mental health? And how can we address inequality in mental health access? What is the connection between social media and mental health, and which tools can be used to improve the current situation?

EYE2025 - From stigma to support: youth mental health in Europe

New and changing environments present new challenges, which affect many areas of our everyday lives. To tackle these challenges and adapt to our surroundings, we need relevant skills. But which skills will be needed in the future? Which skills and competencies are essential to prepare us for the digital and green transitions? In a world that is becoming increasingly dependent on automation and AI, how can we foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills? How can we help young people acquire the right qualifications for high-quality jobs? How do we ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive access to new skill development? And how can existing European initiatives and policies promote relevant skills development for young people?

EYE2025 - Skills of tomorrow: Are we prepared for future challenges?

The European Parliament is the house of democracy, the only directly elected body of the European Union, representing 450 million citizens. The decisions it makes impact all of our lives and futures. Now, you have the chance to hear directly from the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, about the future of Europe and how the Parliament is working to shape it. Join us in the iconic Hemicycle for an opportunity to learn about the challenges, goals, and decisions driving Europe forward.

EYE2025 - Meet the President of the European Parliament: Q&A with Roberta Metsola

Ten years ago, 196 countries agreed on a collective effort to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius and tackle the effects of climate change in the historic Paris Agreement. With the launch of the European Green Deal in 2019, the EU aims to become the first climate neutral economy globally by 2050. However, Europe remains the fastest-warming continent, and is, according to the European Environment Agency’s 2024 assessment, not prepared for the rapidly growing climate risks it faces. What is the future of the European Green Deal after the 2024 European elections? How can the EU balance economic growth with the urgent need for climate action? How do we protect vulnerable groups, such as indigenous people from paying a disproportionately high price for the climate crisis? How can we ensure that the green transition is fair and inclusive? What is the EU doing to prevent greenwashing and false green claims?

EYE2025 - Towards climate justice? Evaluating the EU's green transition

Article 17 TFEU Dialogue seminar

Committee on Legal Affairs Ordinary meeting JURI Interparliamentary Committee Meeting

JURI

Official visit to Timisoara (Romania)- Roberta METSOLA, EP President acceptance speech of the Timișoara Award for European Values

Delegation for Relations with the Countries of the Andean Community Ordinary Meeting – Preparatory Meeting for the Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM) EU–Peru on 26 June 2025

DAND

Delegation for Relations with the United States Ordinary Meeting – D-US and D-UK Joint Ordinary Meeting

Forum Europa - Ideas to Strengthen the Union: Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

FMA - Annual Memorial Service for deceased Members and former Members.of the European Parliament

CULT - Public hearing on ' Empowering creators in the age of AI '

D-ZA Delegation meets with Anna Tandi Moraka, South African Deputy Minister for International Relations and Cooperation

BUDG ECON - Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility  - Adoption of draft report

AFET INTA - EU-UK Summit debriefing

FEMM.- Combatting menstrual poverty and improving women’s rights on menstrual health

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Bjorn ULVAEUS, Abba Co-Founder

STOA - European Quantum Strategy and Quantum Act

IMCO Committee meeting - Exchange of views with Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security

Annual EU Budget Conference - Keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

FEMM - Exchange of views with Pramila Patten, Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Under-Secretary-General

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Petr PAVEL, Czech President

ECON - Exchange of views with Mariana Kotzeva, Director-General of Eurostat

ECON - Exchange of views with Alfred Camilleri, Chair of the European Statistical Governance Advisory Board

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Radosław SIKORSKI, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland

DEVE Interparliamentary Committee Meeting ' Global Gateway and the 4th Conference on Financing Development : Advancing Poverty Eradication and Energy Access in Developing Countries '

FEMM Committee - Istanbul Convention - presentation by GREVIO (Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence)

A session of questions and answers is organised during the Forum Europa - Ideas to Strengthen the Union, after the speeches by Javi LOPEZ, EP Vice-President and Roberta METSOLA, EP President.

Forum Europa - Ideas to Strengthen the Union: Q&A session

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives a speech during the Forum Europa - Ideas to Strengthen the Union, organised in Brussels. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Forum Europa - Ideas to Strengthen the Union: speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Javi LOPEZ, EP Vice-President, gives an introduction speech during the Forum Europa - Ideas to Strengthen the Union, organised in Brussels. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Forum Europa - Ideas to Strengthen the Union: welcome remarks and introduction by Javi LOPEZ, EP Vice-President

This infoclip illustrates the financial landscape using images from major European stock exchanges such as Paris, Netherlands and Milan (for images of the stock market of Milan, ©BORSA ITALIANA EURONEXT GROUP). The video also includes footage from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Images free of charge for journalistic purposes using the reference “Deutsche Börse AG”. Use for own advertising purposes is not permitted. For more information, contact media-relations@deutsche-boerse.com), from the money creation process, people withdrawing cash from ATMs, and people paying using mobile phones and contactless cards. It also features the BeTrader academy with interior and exterior shots of people analyzing markets and using trading tools. It includes additional imagery such as banks.

Infoclip: European stock markets and traders

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives a keynote address during the Annual EU Budget Conference 2025 in Brussels. President Metsola stressed the need for a more flexible and modern EU budget that adapts to citizens' concerns and evolving priorities. Metsola urged for transparency, accountability, and reforms to rebuild trust and better serve Europeans. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Annual EU Budget Conference 2025 - Keynote address: A realistic Union budget in an uncertain world: speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President -

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Petr PAVEL, President of Czechia. This video shows the arrival, the meeting and the roundtable.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Petr PAVEL, President of Czechia: extracts from the arrival, meeting and roundtable

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, attended the inaugural mass of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The solemn ceremony, held at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, marked the official beginning of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate. At the end of the ceremony Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission meet with Pope Leo XIV.

Inaugural mass of His Holiness Pope LEO XIV: extracts from the the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

In the framework of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025, illuminations and rainbow colour flags are raised in front of of the buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels, and Strasbourg.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025: Illuminations and rainbow colour flags raised in front of the buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, delivers a press statement during the European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Tirana, Albania, addressing EU enlargement, partnerships with the United Kingdom and the United States, and the European Union’s support for Ukraine. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Tirana (Albania): arrival and doorstep

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, participates in the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Tirana, Albania. This news item shows extracts from President Metsola walking and participating in the roundtable on "Securing Europe and Stregthening Democratic Resilience" at Summit House. The summit brought together 47 Heads of State or Government, along with leaders of major European and international institutions, to discuss common strategic priorities. The agenda focused on democratic security and stability, with particular emphasis on reinforcing support for Ukraine and countering foreign interference in European democracies.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the meeting of the European Political Community, in Tirana (Albania)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the meeting of the European Political Community, in Tirana (Albania). This news item contains extracts from the arrival, the doorstep, family photo, and roundtable. Albania hosts the sixth Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Tirana, convening 47 Heads of State or Government alongside the Heads of key European and international institutions. This is the first time the EPC leaders meets in the Western Balkans to discuss security challenges and a shared vision for the future of Europe.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the meeting of the European Political Community, in Tirana (Albania): extracts from the arrival, doorstep, family photo and roundtable

This infoclip illustrates research, innovation and science in the EU. The European Commission is investing over €7.3 billion through its newly adopted Horizon Europe work programme for 2025 to strengthen Europe's research and innovation engine and global edge. This will drive cutting-edge science, accelerate the EU's green and digital transitions, and enhance Europe's competitiveness. The programme will help attract and retain top researchers in Europe and offer targeted support to those affected by war and displacement

Infoclip: Research, innovation and science in the EU

The EU long-term budget drives investment in Europe’s future, improving citizens’ lives. It funds common projects and delivers on priorities from economic competitiveness to agriculture.
Learn more: https://eubudget.europarl.europa.eu/

EU long term budget – explainer video (16:9)

EU long term budget – explainer video (9:16)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives a keynote speech at the "Europe at the Crossroads – past and present" event at the Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the "Europe at the Crossroads – past and present" event at the Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the European Union

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, intervenes as keynote speaker in the session "The future European Union: General perspectives, Federalism or national sovereignty" during the Conference of Speakers of the EU Parliaments in the Hungarian House of Parliament in Budapest. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The future European Union: General perspectives, Federalism or national sovereignty: address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the Conference of Speakers of the European Union in the Hungarian National Assembly in Budapest. The Conference of Speakers of the EU Parliaments (hereinafter referred to as the Conference of Speakers) is the highest forum for interparliamentary cooperation in the European Union, with the main task of defining the framework and strategic objectives of parliamentary cooperation. EP President takes the floor in the session on the future of the European Union as keynote speaker.

Participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President in the Conference of Speakers of the European Union in Budapest (Hungary): extracts

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus on the occasion of her official visit to Nicosia (Cyprus). Arrival, meeting and extract from the press statement.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Nicosia (Cyprus) - Meeting with Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus: arrival, meeting and extract from the press statement

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