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Join our #EUelections2019 campaign and take Europe's future into YOUR hands @ thistimeimvoting.eu 🙌
Greta Thunberg, one of the youngest environmental activists in the world, is at the Parliament today to share her views on how to tackle climate change. 🌍eptwitter.eu/qheF
🔴 LIVE: watch as Parliament debates Ursula von der Leyen’s nomination for president of the European Commission ⬇
More than 200 million Europeans cast their votes to elect a new European Parliament in May. And the next step? Parliament will have its say on who will be the next European Commission president ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Today marks 100 years since the end of a war that claimed the lives of millions across our continent. We have a simple message: never again. Share if you agree.
🔴 We are LIVE for the #Eurovision debate with the candidates for the European Commission presidency at the European Parliament. Take part in the conversation with #TellEurope
Fifteen years ago, on 1 May 2004, the European union 🇪🇺 welcomed 10 new member states 🇨🇿 🇨🇾 🇱🇹 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇭🇺 🇪🇪 🇲🇹 🇵🇱 🇱🇻.
Day two of #EUelections2019! Voters in the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 and Ireland 🇮🇪 can vote until 10pm tonight.
First time voter: Barbora from the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 turns 18 today and will celebrate it by voting in the European elections 🇪🇺! Watch the video to find out more ⬇
Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs have recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Press release: eptwitter.eu/q9PK
🌍 "We are rapidly running out of time. And yet, basically nothing is happening." Watch climate activist 's urgent message to Parliament members ↓
🔴 LIVE: members of the European Parliament debate the EU's response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Watch ⬇ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
🎥 Meet David Sassoli, the new president of the European Parliament
Ukrainian film maker and #SakharovPrize winner Oleg Sentsov has become a symbol of the struggle for the release of political prisoners held in Russia. Watch the story of Oleg Sentsov ⬇
"80 years ago the sleep of reason produced horrible monsters in the heart of Europe, monsters which were defeated by building peace, prosperity and security for Europeans. These achievements cannot be taken for granted," David Sassoli on 80 years since WWII outbreak
🔴 LIVE: The results of the vote on the candidate for European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are in. Watch to find out if she received members' support ⤵
Ever wondered what the EU has done for you? Our video lists just a few of the benefits of being part of it 🎥 ⬇
It's the third day of the elections 🗳️ 🇪🇺 ! Today it's the turn of Latvia 🇱🇻, Malta 🇲🇹, Slovakia 🇸🇰 and for the second day running the Czech Republic 🇨🇿. Watch the video and follow the latest developments on eptwitter.eu/qhDH
#HolocaustMemorialDay: Today we remember the millions of human beings - Jews and others - murdered in Nazi death camps. Share to say "NO" to antisemitism and all forms of discrimination 🕊
Starting today, new rules obliging retailers to give shoppers the same access to goods and services wherever they are in the EU become applicable. The practice is called geo-blocking and in the EU, it is coming to an end.
Love knows no borders. Especially in the EU 🇪🇺. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️
From the second we come into this world, we’re in it together.
Each of us can leave a mark, but together we can make a real difference.
Choose your future. European elections 23-26 May ⬇
🔴 LIVE: Members of the European Parliament vote on the candidate for the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Stay tuned as later this evening we will stream the results ⬇
MEPs have awarded the brave people of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society, the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Press release: eptwitter.eu/q9pX
Iran: all those responsible for human rights violations should face EU sanctions and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps should be on the EU terrorist list, say MEPs. Press release ↓
More than 200,000,000 people voted in the 2019 🇪🇺 elections 🗳️. On the International Day of Democracy, help us promote values such as tolerance and democracy.
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69 years without war in the European Union. Because united, we are peaceful.
#EuropeDay
David Sassoli (S&D, Italy) has been elected the new president of the European Parliament. Find out more about him here ➡️eptwitter.eu/qjcX
Parliament condemns the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran and asks for EU sanctions against her killers and those involved in quashing the ensuing street protests. Press release: eptwitter.eu/q9a4
Ilham Tohti, an Uyghur activist imprisoned in China, is the 2019 winner of the Parliament's #SakharovPrize for Freedom of Thought. Watch his story ⬇
Never forget. Today is the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism. Share to remember bit.ly/2g4VVwa
The EU flags in the European Parliament have been lowered to half-mast today in honour of the late President of the European Parliament David Sassoli.
The European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize was awarded to the brave people of Ukraine in a ceremony today. Find out more: eptwitter.eu/qApr
#IWD2015: #Weapons or #literacy? What should we invest in? See what #Malala has to say and RT ow.ly/JSGO8
"The European Union is the best example, in the history of the world, of conflict resolution." 👏
John Hume, Nobel Peace Prize laureate 1998 and member of the European Parliament 1979-2004
It's the fourth and final day of the European elections 🗳️🇪🇺! Today 21 countries are voting. Check out in our video how people around Europe are casting their votes, spread the word and follow our live coverage ➡️ eptwitter.eu/qhE9
Parliament initiative to give young people free rail tickets to discover the EU is about to become a reality! Registrations open in June. #DiscoverEU ↓
50.5% of EU citizens eligible to vote took part in the European elections, the highest turnout in 20 years.
👏 The women and men of the democratic opposition in Belarus are the 2020 Sakharov Prize laureates.
"They have on their side something that brute force can never defeat: the truth. Do not give up on your fight. We are by your side,"
Ursula von der Leyen will be the new president of the European Commission after MEPs voted in favour of her candidacy.
Did you know that as an EU citizen you can work, live and study anywhere in the EU 🇪🇺? If Sofia did it, then you can too 😉
David Sassoli , a 63-year-old former journalist from Italy, was elected president of the European Parliament earlier this week for the next two-and-a-half years. Here's how he reacted to his election ⤵
Good morning Europe! 🇪🇺
It's Europe Day: an opportunity to celebrate shared values such as democracy, freedom and human rights.
What does Europe mean to you?
Did you already vote? Hurry up as people in 21 EU countries are casting their votes today. Be one of them.
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There are as many reasons to ♥ the EU 🇪🇺
RT if you agree
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#EU60: six decades of peaceful cooperation, respect of human dignity, democracy, equality and solidarity among Europe's nations 🇪🇺
Throwback Thursday: in 1995 former Parliament President Simone Veil responds to those who call Europe into question. Watch and share 👇
Ukrainian President addressed the European Parliament yesterday, LIVE from Kyiv: “We are fighting for our rights, our freedoms, our lives, and currently - for our survival. We are also fighting to be equal members of Europe. So now, prove that you are with us.” ↓
What has the EU ever done for you? Quite a lot actually. Take a look at our video to find out 🎥⤵
The European Parliament is lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag tonight as a symbol of solidarity and support.
What do you get from the EU 🇪🇺? A lot more than you think. Watch our video to get the bigger picture 🎥⤵
67% of Europeans believe their country has benefited from being a member of the EU. That is the highest score since 1983. Find more facts in our video ⬇🎥
The EU institutions are lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag tonight to remind everyone that the EU stands with those defending our common values in the country.
The EU's passport-free travel space, known as the Schengen area, is one of the most tangible achievements of European integration. Learn about it in our guide ↓
Today's the Intl. Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. RT 👍 to say NO to this grave violation of human rights
#OrangeTheWorld
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"Moldova is not alone."
Roberta Metsola addressed 70,000 participants of the European Moldova Assembly rally in Chisinau today.
Speech: eptwitter.eu/qCvv
Parliament wants to cut in half the 88 million tonnes of food waste we generate in the EU every year. More info 👉 bit.ly/2r7SIft
In how many languages can you say "I am European"?
Today is the European Day of Languages #EDLangs #EuropeanDayofLanguages
Who will be the next president of the European Commission?
Watch the video for highlights of the live #Eurovision debate with candidates at the European Parliament ⬇️
🎬 🎧 🎮 Starting 1 April, you can access your online subscriptions for films, TV series, video games and music while travelling to other EU countries. Watch the video to find out how it works 🎥 ↓
John Hume
Member of the European Parliament, 1979 – 2004
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 1998
May he rest in peace 🕊️
Huge congratulations to all the European winners and participants at #Rio2016, you did brilliantly! 🎖
Seven decades of peace in the EU. We will continue to work to maintain stability in our Union and across the world. RT to support peace
#PeaceDay
MEPs have awarded Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny the European Parliament’s 2021 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Press release → eptwitter.eu/q329
Working abroad made easy with the European Professional Card. Learn more @ youtu.be/ISvnYuvandE and get yourself one!
We hear a lot about the founding fathers, but what about the role of women in creating the 🇪🇺? Discover some of them here ⬇
Watch our video to find out what Bono had to say during his visit to the European Parliament ⤵
The #SakharovPrize for Freedom of Thought is the highest tribute paid by the European Union to human rights work.
Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny has been awarded this year's prize, even as he serves a jail sentence.
Learn why ↓
"The European Union is a guarantee of peace on a continent of peace. A continent that enjoys peace thanks to the European Union. So let us show more respect to the European Union. Let us salvage its image. Let us defend our way of life, our way of being," Juncker #SOTEU debate
Parliament condemns human rights violations in Iran and is calling for more sanctions against the regime. Article: eptwitter.eu/qAHd
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to address the European Parliament plenary in today’s debate on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ↓
The European Parliament in Brussels is lit up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag tonight in solidarity with the country.
Parliament and the EU have stood with Ukraine ever since Russia launched its unjustified and illegal full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022.
Simone Veil, the first president of the directly-elected European Parliament, will today become the fifth woman to be buried at the Pantheon
🔴 LIVE: the people of Ukraine are awarded the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. Watch the ceremony in the European Parliament in Strasbourg ↓ twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
...And it's a yes! MEPs back #Ceta. Read more about the EU-Canada trade agreement here → bit.ly/2lvLHSX
State of the European Union: MEPs react to Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker's call for the EU to act as one on the global stage and defend its democratic values. Watch the highlights of this year's #SOTEU debate ⬇⬇
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🔴LIVE: One of the youngest environmental activists in the world, shares her views on tackling climate change with members now! 🌍
To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, the Parliament wants to highlight the significant contribution that women make to politics.
Watch our video to find out more ⬇️
On #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate the dignity and worth of every human being.
SHARE if you are with us.
2019 is the year of the European elections. Don’t miss the chance to register and cast your vote. Watch for more info ⤵
Your pet 🐶 😻 can go on holiday with you in the EU, but be sure it has a passport, microchip and rabies vaccination
Parliament held a ceremony today to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day ⬇️
You can travel and shop freely anywhere in the EU. Why not be able to do so online too? Parliament voted to make geographic restrictions on online shopping a thing of the past.
Ever worry about having a medical emergency in another EU country? No need, our video tells you why
The European Parliament offers its deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of Antonio Megalizzi and Bartosz Orent-Niedzielski. In Tuesday’s attack in Strasbourg we lost two young journalists who worked for Europe for many years.
Starting today Finland takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months
Don’t want to be misinformed? On #WorldPressFreedomDay, check out our guide on how to spot fake news 📱
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Europe, thank you for coming out to vote! 🙂
The new European Parliament will represent your interests for the next five years.
Stay tuned - we’ll keep you informed every step of the way 🇪🇺 ❤
