📣 Today is international day of #democracy! 📣 Democracy is more than a system, it’s part of our everyday life. It shapes how we speak, learn, and participate. ⚠️ It’s easy to take democracy for granted, so here’s a glimpse of life with it, and what it can look like without it.

🚨 Gaza: Parliament condemns aid obstruction, calls for ceasefire & sanctions. ✈️ New rules: refunds in 14 days, safer vouchers, clear cancellation rights. 🔥 State of the EU: tougher sanctions, support suspension, new EU investment plans. 🏘️ EP calls to double housing funds.

Is the EU heading in the right direction? Yesterday, MEPs questioned Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in the first State of the Union debate since 2024’s European elections.  Missed the debate? Rewatch it on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/elV1xxD50S

♻️Did you know that each person in the EU wastes 132 kg of food and 12 kg of clothes every year? New EU rules aim to cut food waste and make textile producers responsible for recycling the clothes they put on the market. Together we can build a greener future 🌍✨

Skip class😎and go to the European Parliament instead! With Euroscola you can become a Member of the European Parliament for one day - debate, take sides, negotiate, amend, vote and finally adopt resolutions on real European issues. ℹ️ More info: https://t.co/pef1YZFzIk

✨Today is International #LiteracyDay! This day remind us that literacy is more than just reading and writing, in today's digital world, being "literate" also means knowing how to spot disinformation. Here are six common tactics used to fool us ⬇️

Is the EU doing a good job? During the State of the European Union debate on 10 September, MEPs will ask this question to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. .@EP_President explains how #SOTEU works and why you should follow online.

You can do this and more with the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme (EPAS)!🚀 Gives students the chance to discover their rights as EU citizens and learn how the European Parliament works. Connect, learn and experience the EU! ℹ️More info at https://t.co/pef1YZF1SM

A vast majority of EU citizens want unity in the EU. According to the European Parliament’s latest Eurobarometer survey, 90 percent of respondents call for EU countries to be more united and tackle global challenges together. Read more: https://t.co/5EROHHltnh

A stronger, safer, more united Europe. That is what Europeans want, according to the Eurobarometer published today. They want more action on Europe's security & competitiveness. They want a Europe that keeps transforming lives. That is what @Europarl_EN will keep delivering.

On 10 September, the first State of the European Union (SOTEU) debate since the European elections will take place. Members of the European Parliament will evaluate and discuss the European Commission’s work on key issues. 📺 Watch live at 09.00 CET. #SOTEU #DemocracyInAction

This prize celebrates the powerful work that young people do every day to shape a shared European identity and make a lasting impact on Europe’s future. ℹ️ For more details go to

Ever heard of the European Charlemagne Youth Prize? It’s awarded to youth-led projects that foster democracy, promote active citizenship and bring communities together. 🌍 🔎Here are (some of) the 2025 national winners: https://t.co/qHKc5MUul8 Tomorrow we launch the 2nd part 😉

Here they’ll find resources to help explain the EU and you’ll discover plenty of opportunities made just for young people. 🤩 Plus, two special programmes that can take your class to the next level: 1️⃣ Euroscola and2️⃣ European Parliament Ambassador Schools

It’s time to get back to school! 🎒 You know that both your English and Gym teacher miss you 😉 But this year, you can learn even more. Tell all your teachers about the https://t.co/R2Ol6oPZka📣

🏘️ Finding a place to call home is becoming more challenging across Europe. 💵 Over the last 15 years, the dream of finding an affordable home has become harder to reach. Across the EU, house prices have climbed by nearly 60%, while rents have gone up by almost 30%.

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🚉 Improving infrastructure: from better transport links to modernised public services, cohesion funding brings concrete changes. Together, these actions create a stronger, fairer and more connected Europe. For everyone, everywhere. 💡

🌍 Supporting regions in transition: from rural areas to cities, cohesion policy helps reduce inequalities. 🏭 Backing innovation & green projects: funding the shift to clean energy, digital connectivity, and sustainable industries.

🇪🇺 Did you know that one third of the EU budget is dedicated to cohesion policy? It’s all about making sure no region is left behind, boosting opportunities, growth and jobs across Europe.