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Democracy works better in daylight. Parliament supports new EU rules to make third country lobbying transparent. Paid work for non-EU countries would require registration with national systems, strong safeguards for civic space and neutral data.
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Migrant smuggling is a serious cross-border crime and the EU now has a new way to fight it. MEPs have approved a stronger European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling, which will be formally set up inside Europol, the EU's law enforcement agency ↓ https://t.co/1980PNY2KC
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Parliament gave its final approval to a new law on enhancing Europol’s mandate and resources in the fight against migrant smuggling and human trafficking.
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An agreement on new rules to better protect passengers has been reached by @Europarl_EN and @EUCouncil. The updated rules bring faster refunds for cancellations, clearer conditions for vouchers, and stronger safeguards in case of insolvency. Thanks to @EP_SingleMarket Chair
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"I’m fighting for real change - not another set of promises." On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, here's how @LiAndersson, chair of @EPSocialAffairs "job interview" with Maurizio Molinari, head of the European Parliament's office in Milan, went.
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The resurrection only makes sense inside the sequence. recognize -> interpret -> respond The women at the tomb didn’t start with a theory, they recognized the empty tomb. They recognized the risen Christ, only after that came interpretation. Every witness follows the same
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A landmark moment for Europe. We have sealed a deal to ban imports of Russian gas to the EU. A proposal launched by @Europarl_EN and now delivered together with @EUCouncil. This decision strikes at the heart of Russia’s war-financing machine and it boosts Europe’s long-term
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📢Deal: 1st ever EU anti-corruption directive! ⚖️common definitions, rules for sanctions 🔎national strategies & publication of data 🤝cooperation for national authorities & EU bodies ℹInfo: https://t.co/OqlQayDAGZ Rapp: Raquel García Hermida-van der Walle (@RenewEurope 🇳🇱)
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MEPs secured new EU measures for the more effective prevention and prosecution of corruption, including reinforced cooperation and greater transparency.
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Hungary's rule of law crisis keeps getting worse. The EU must finally act to defend democracy 🇭🇺🤝🇪🇺 The European Parliament calls on the Council and Commission to take direct action to protect European values in Hungary. Learn more: https://t.co/RNdR8ji1dm
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The EU and the US need a relationship that can respond effectively to evolving global threats, say MEPs in a reported adopted this week. Learn more ↓ https://t.co/Xi8DZkfdXj
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The EU and the US need a relationship that can respond effectively to evolving global threats, say Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs in the report adopted on Tuesday.
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Free and fair trade brings benefits for consumers & businesses. In Europe, but also in partner countries. The new Generalised Scheme of Preferences - agreed tonight between @Europarl_EN & @EUCouncil - supports developing countries while boosting their governance, labour &
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In this episode of The Wide Moat Show, I sat down with Chris Volk, a pioneer in the net lease REIT industry, long-time CEO, and author of The Value Equation. Chris has been involved in over $20 billion of net lease transactions and has helped build three public net lease REITs,
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This week, Parliament is shining a spotlight on the rights of persons with disabilities. Find out how the EU is promoting their rights to make everyday life easier for them: https://t.co/DDtVMoFFS0
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In a week when Parliament shone in orange to highlight violence against women and girls, MEPs approved the EU budget for 2026, voted on rules to makes toys safer in the EU, and backed the first European Defence Industry Programme.
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For those who fight oppression. For those who safeguard freedom of thought. The European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought gives recognition to individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to protecting human rights.
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Do you think that there should be a minimum age to access social media?
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The European Parliament wants to introduce an EU-wide minimum age of 16 to access social media. MEPs say that 16 should also be the minimum age for video platforms and AI companion chatbots, while 13- to 16-year-olds could have access with their parents’ consent.
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The European Parliament stands firm for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Today’s resolution makes one message clear: Europe must lead in defending international law by supporting Ukraine and shaping the future of our own security. Read more: https://t.co/ZaE6xg9Yc2
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Parliament has signed off on updated toy safety rules. Thorough testing, an ever-growing list of banned harmful chemicals and a digital passport for every toy. Because safer toys mean happier kids (and calmer parents!). Learn more: https://t.co/HYFF31vMUo
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Parliament members are calling on the EU to show leadership in achieving peace in Ukraine. Learn more ↓ https://t.co/kgW9Dr4RyH
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On Thursday, Parliament called on the EU to assume more responsibility for European security and to support peace in Ukraine in the most proactive way.
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Done and signed ✅ Parliament has approved the 2026 EU budget, securing €192.8 billion to power innovation, security, climate action, education, disaster response and more. Learn more: https://t.co/n4wmj1P0Ht
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Parliament has voted to simplify the deforestation law. Companies get an extra year to comply, smaller operators face lighter rules and due diligence is streamlined. The law aims to ensure EU products aren’t sourced from deforested land. More:
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MEPs voted to simplify the EU’s deforestation law, which was adopted in 2023 to ensure products sold in the EU are not sourced from deforested land.
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