🇺🇦🇪🇺 We continue to stand by Ukraine. This is not just a reminder on Ukraine's Independence Day: Parliament has been consistently supporting Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Read more:

A symbol of unity in defiance of oppression. 36 years ago, two million people joined hands across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in a fearless demand for freedom - the Baltic Way 🇪🇪🤝🇱🇻🤝🇱🇹. A main walkway in the EP building in Brussels is named in honour of the event.

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The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is a day to remember all those who have lost their lives to acts of terror. In recent years, Parliament has played an increasingly active role in shaping EU counter-terrorism policy.

Mark your calendar!. It's almost time for #SOTEU - the annual State of the European Union debate. On Wednesday 10 September, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will come to the European Parliament to face questions from your elected MEPs.

On World Humanitarian Day, we recognise the crucial role of humanitarian aid in helping those most in need. However, the US’s retreat leaves an enormous gap. Parliament believes that the EU should dedicate sufficient funds for humanitarian aid in the next long-term EU budget.

RT @EP_President: Yesterday's important meeting in Washington could be the game changer for a path to peace in Ukraine that we have all wan….

RT @EP_President: The way forward for Ukraine must be sustainable peace. @Europarl_EN welcomes @POTUS’ efforts and engagement with Europea….

Marga Klompé, the Netherlands’ first female minister and a leader for social justice, was born #OnThisDay in 1912. She helped shape the Dutch welfare state and was the first woman in the European Coal and Steel Community’s Assembly, the precursor of today’s European Parliament.

Investing in youth = investing in Europe's future. The European Parliament sees Erasmus+ as key to enhancing youth participation and calls for more funding for the programme in the next EU budget. Happy International Youth Day!

RT @EP_President: Journalists should never be a target. The killing of journalists in Gaza under Israeli bombardment must end. The inter….

Members of the European Parliament working on foreign affairs have issued a statement ahead of the planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 15 August. Read the full text ↓

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The European Media Freedom Act is here. From today, 8 August, new EU rules will apply to better protect journalists and make media more free and independent. Hear from Vice-President @sabineverheyen on what today means for EU journalists and media outlets ↓

RT @PardonMyTake: Tuesday night max woke Big Cat up with a flashlight at 2am because he thought we were going to get sued. @forthepeople ht….

Planning the purr-fect paws? The EU makes travelling with your furry friend simple!. All you need for your dog, cat or ferret is:.✔ a registered microchip or tattoo.✔ a valid EU pet passport with proof of rabies vaccination. Read more about the rules:

Last year, guests spent 854 million nights in short-term rentals. Many communities are feeling the heat of the tourism boom, so the European Parliament approved new rules for online booking platforms. Learn more:

Signed on 1 August 1975, the Helsinki Accords aimed to ease tensions in the Cold War. “50 years later, let that political promise continue to build trust, inspire resistance and give hope to people across the world”, said @EP_President. Learn more:

Some things are better done at European level. What's the point of a common EU budget? What are the European Parliament's priorities for it?. Watch the video and learn more about why this budget is important. Read more:

What do Athens, Linz, San Sebastián and Tartu have in common?. They have all been European Capitals of Culture!. Since 1985, more than 60 cities have been awarded this title across the EU. Read more:

RT @EP_President: I welcome the agreement on a trade deal between the European Union and the United States 🇪🇺🇺🇸. This is a an important ste….

We brought back dire wolves. Which species are we reviving next?. Follow for updates on our progress.

Travelling outside the EU this summer? You can count on the EU for help!. If something goes wrong, and your country does not have an embassy or consulate in the country that you are travelling to, you can get help from another EU country that does - your right as an EU citizen.