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The @Europarl_EN in-house research service, providing independent, objective briefing on EU issues, policy & law (Moderation see https://t.co/2e2RTNdSQ2)
Brussels, Belgium
Joined October 2011
Explore key @Europarl_EN data with our interactive website on essential statistics about #MEPs & the institution 📊 Access data from 3 key points in each parliamentary term for deeper understanding of EU democratic development 👉 Start exploring: https://t.co/bjBGI1U3Uq
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The EU-27 is Ukraine's primary trading partner, accounting for 53.6% of its trade share #Ukraine: Economic indicators & trade with EU 📊 https://t.co/cA8S6Om88F
@EP_Trade @berndlange @EP_ForeignAff @davidmcallister @EwaKopacz @PToveri @gahler_michael
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This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of Ukraine compared with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics between them.
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Prepare for #EURegionsWeek with our handy list of topical publications 👉 https://t.co/9iXlve5M5f
@EP_Regional @EU_CoR
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After years of under-investment in defence, EU countries increased spending since Russia invaded Ukraine Yet they continue to lag behind other major powers in overall defence spending 🔎 https://t.co/DEujX45Q3b
@EP_Defence @MAStrackZi @Chris_Gomart @michaldworczyk @RihoTerras
epthinktank.eu
EU Member States' defence expenditure rose significantly between 2021 and 2024. The EU has introduced several initiatives to complement national efforts in order to boost defence spending and...
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#MEPs have stressed prevention of mental health issues (rather than just treatment), awareness-raising and employer responsibility are key to achieving progress 🔎 https://t.co/GEOgVikRNO
#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025 @EP_PublicHealth @JarubasAdam @AndrasKulja @TomislavSokol
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'The solutions to these challenges will be born from the alliance of the same two forces that have brought us this far: our values and our unity' 🇱🇺 PM @LucFrieden's speech @Europarl_EN 👉 https://t.co/bCcoJIyx6O
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To defend equality & inclusion in the EU there's a new EU #LGBTIQ+ strategy Our topical digest provides a list of useful related publications 📑 https://t.co/yj7WYih7Mq
@Sophie_Wilmes @eliodirupo @kimvsparrentak @thomasbajada @MariaWalshEU @moritzkoerner @TerryReintke @Kira_MPH
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The @European Parliament uses 🔟main tools to scrutinise the @European Commission Let's take a look at what they are 👉 https://t.co/uTskCbrwDP To find out more, read our full study on Parliament's oversight powers 📖 https://t.co/0r4ez2CZH4
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Iran is the 2nd-most sanctioned country in the world, under sanctions for 45 years since the Islamic Republic of Iran was established in 1979 Our overview of the main sanction regimes and recent events 🔎 https://t.co/cw8FKlH2CS
#MEPs @EP_ForeignAff @davidmcallister @HNeumannMEP
epthinktank.eu
At present, Iran is the second-most sanctioned country in the world, having been under sanctions for 45 years since the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979.
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European Works Councils represent EU workers in multinational companies #MEPs want to strengthen their role & enforcement of non-compliance penalties👇 #EPlenary @EPSocialAffairs @liandersson @RadtkeMdEP @gabischoff @melanie_disdier @DonazzanElena @Brigittevdberg @RudiKennes
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🇬🇱Greenland: Caught in the Arctic geopolitical contest https://t.co/aUEYn4Kwul
#MEPs
epthinktank.eu
Greenland is a self-governing Arctic island within the Kingdom of Denmark, which strives for economic self-sufficiency and future independence.
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A new protocol could give 25 tuna seiners and 7 longliners (from 🇪🇸🇫🇷🇵🇹) access to Côte d'Ivoire's waters, in exchange for EU financial support for the country's sustainable fisheries sector👇 #EPlenary @EP_Fisheries @CarmenCrespoPP @DiepeveenTon @AFRodrigues @oagirregoitia
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Draft amending budget No 2/2025 updates #EUBudget revenue, taking account of latest developments & own resources forecasts👇 #EPlenary @EP_Budgets @negrescuvictor @AndrzejHalicki @EconoomZijlstra @Bogdan_Rzonca @fabienne_keller @RasmusAndresen @NFarantouris @AlexJungbluth
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🇮🇳India has become a foreign policy priority for the EU What can we expect from a new EU-India strategic agenda?👇 #EPlenary @ANiebler @NielsFlemming01 @carlatavares_ps @EP_ForeignAff @EP_Trade @davidmcallister @berndlange
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Amending the current rules on #CAP payments to farmers could help cut red tape, with 🔹more flexibility 🔹easier access to payments 🔹more support for smaller farms👇 #EPlenary @EP_Agriculture @vrecionova @AFRodrigues @Dan_Motreanu @tomaskubin_ @Singer_Ch_ @thomaswaitz @lukeming
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Many EU Heads of State or Government have addressed the European Parliament in the series of ‘This is Europe’ debates Take a look at our analysis of contributions on their vision for Europe and its future 🔎 https://t.co/1fAM4JJGKk
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Roberta Metsola launched the 'This is Europe' initiative soon after her election as President of the European Parliament (EP) in January 2022. She invited Heads of State or Government who were also...
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Current EU law allows EU governments to grant reductions or exemptions from user charges such as road tolls for zero-emission heavy duty vehicles A proposal to amend the law would extend this possibility until 30 June 2031 👇 #EPlenary @EP_Transport @vozemberg
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To improve info & save cost + time for navigators on 🇪🇺 canals, rivers, lakes, or ports #MEPs today consider revising the law on river information services👇 #EPlenary @EP_Transport @vozemberg @tbwberendsen @francoiskalfon @RachelBlom1987 @KrisVanDijck1 @DevauxVly @kaitegethoff
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Countries can already halt visa exemptions if irregular migration rises Hybrid threat like using migrants to destabilise may soon also lead to suspension #EPlenary @zarzalejosj @MatjaNemec @anampedro @PascalePiera @weimers @MalikAzmani @Tineke_Strik @estrella_galan @Mary_Khan94
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⏰#EPlenary starts soon! 🔸Cutting #CAP redtape 🔹#EUBudget 🔸Suspending visas 🔹🇪🇺EU-India🇮🇳 🔸Works Councils 🔹Clean HDVs 🔸River info services 🔹🇨🇮fisheries At a glance👉 https://t.co/V2kO2kGdDU
@AFRodrigues @negrescuvictor @RadtkeMdEP @tbwberendsen @DiepeveenTon @MatjaNemec
epthinktank.eu
With a substantial agenda for the first session to be held this October, Members gather in plenary to debate – among other things – European Union growth and prosperity, the EU's response to Russian...
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This is how your #MEPs hold the European Commission to account Watch or read 👉 https://t.co/ff9Tcy8QEl
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