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🎉 The europa.eu website has turned 30 this year! Launched in 1995, it was the EU’s first joint webpage of the EU institutions. It started out with content in only three languages but is now available in all 24 official EU languages.

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"Freedom for Ukraine and lasting peace for all of Europe and the world." @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola addressed leaders at today's summit marking three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion. She confirmed Parliament's commitment to Ukraine and urged the EU to step up support.

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Three years of inspiration, resistance and defying the odds. #SlavaUkraini 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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"The future of Ukraine and its citizens lies within the European Union." The Presidents of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission reconfirm their commitment to Ukraine in a new statement. Read more: europa.eu/!kv8FTM

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🇪🇺 🇺🇦 The European Parliament is lighting up in the colours of the Ukrainian flag to show its commitment and solidarity with the country and its people. As we mark three years since the start of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression, we continue to #StandWithUkraine.

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Lights up! A symbol of solidarity with our Ukrainian friends. A sign of our support for peace with dignity, justice and freedom. A testimony of the bravery and courage of the people of Ukraine.

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When three years ago, the people of Ukraine woke up to the grim reality of war, we promised them our unwavering support. We kept our word. Because that’s what friends do. Because this is not only about Ukraine. This is about democracy, Europe and everything we stand for.

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🆕 A recent European Parliament youth survey found that 42% of young Europeans (16-30) get political and social news from social media. Teens (16-18) lead the way, with 45% relying on platforms, compared to 39% of 25-30-year-olds. Read the full report here 👉 europa.eu/eurobaromete...

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Young Europeans are embracing generative artificial intelligence 🤖 A new European Parliament youth survey reveals that 57% of young people have used AI-powered apps for text, images, or video in the past year! Check out our map to see how popular these apps are among youngsters in your country 👇

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Any peace in Ukraine must be just and backed by Ukraine’s people, say MEPs in a joint statement. They also stress that Europe’s security architecture cannot be discussed without the active involvement of the EU and its member states. Read more ↓

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Committees are the legislative powerhouses of the European Parliament, handling legislative proposals and appointing negotiation teams, adopting reports, organising hearings and overseeing other EU bodies and institutions.

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Any peace in Ukraine must be just and backed by Ukraine’s people, say MEPs in a joint statement. They also stress that Europe’s security architecture cannot be discussed without the active involvement of the EU and its member states. Read more ↓

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❓ Got questions about EYE2025? We’ve got answers! The EYE Helpline will be live on Reddit today at 15.00 to answer ALL your questions about the European Youth Event –⁠ how to join, what to expect, and more! 🔗 www.reddit.com/r/europeanpa... 👉 You only have until 21 February to register!

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Young Europeans are worried about rising costs of living, but the EU is taking action. The findings from the latest EP youth survey show that young Europeans (age 16-30) want the EU to put the cost of living, the environment and climate, and the economic situation at the top of the agenda 👇

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#OnThisDay in 1887, the Luxembourgish visionary Joseph Bech was born. He believed in bringing neighbouring countries together in economic and political partnerships, such as the European Coal and Steel Community, and became one of the architects of European integration. 🔗 europa.eu/!wN6kD6

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US plans to impose tariffs on goods coming from the EU threaten to disrupt transatlantic trade. How big is this trade? How will tariffs affect Europe and how could the EU respond? Read more 👉 europa.eu/!XmKBGM

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It's been a week of focus on international events and their impact on Europe 🌍 Members of the European Parliament reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Ukraine amid Russia’s war, and heard from Ukraine’s parliament speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk, who called for more military aid.

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🚨 Wait! Beware before you share! Sensational headlines and dramatic images trigger instant reactions - but behind them might be someone trying to manipulate us by using our emotions against us 🤔 Do you check that content is reliable before hitting the “like” or “share” button?

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@president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola was in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories this week. She held talks with President of Israel Isaac Herzog, foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar, speaker of the parliament Amir Ohan and also met with the families of hostages.

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Thank you to the President of Israel Isaac Herzog for our meeting in Jerusalem tonight and for our discussions on the need for the completion of the hostage release and ceasefire deal.

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The European Parliament strongly condemns the occupation of territories in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by M23 rebels and the Rwandan defence forces. In a resolution, MEPs urge the EU to suspend the Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains with Rwanda.

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Crossing into Gaza as humanitarian aid enters. Europe will continue to do its part. Our EUBAM Rafah station is now up and running in Gaza, playing a critical role.

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Georgia's self-proclaimed government, the Georgian Dream Party, is illegitimate. In a resolution, MEPs called on the international community to join the boycott of the self-proclaimed authorities, who they accuse of eroding the country’s democracy & cracking down on dissents.

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Thank you to the Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar for the open discussions in Jerusalem this morning. The immediate priority for the European Parliament is to ensure that all the hostages are released, that the ceasefire holds and humanitarian aid increases.

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First meetings in Jerusalem. Over the next days I will represent the European Parliament in discussions in Israel and the Palestinian territories at a critical moment in time for the Middle East and the world.

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On 16 February 2024, Russian opposition leader and Sakharov Prize laureate Alexei Navalny suddenly died in prison while serving a lengthy sentence on fabricated charges. Today MEPs debated the ongoing suppression of democratic voices in Russia. Watch videos from the debate: europa.eu/!F9mTfP

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MEPs will debate the Competitiveness Compass today, the EU’s new strategy to help Europe compete on the world stage 🌍 The new strategy could require €800 billion of EU investment each year as well as the introduction of dozens of new laws. Watch the debate at around 1.30pm CET 👉 europa.eu/!cNjDWh

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On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the women shaping the future of science 👩‍🔬 In 2023, women made up only 41% of scientists and engineers in the EU. Denmark has the highest representation of female scientists and engineers (50.8%), while Hungary has the lowest (30.7%).

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“Peace in Ukraine can only be achieved if we stay strong,” said Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, in his address to MEPs today. “We will keep pushing for peace,” reaffirmed @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola. Read more in our press release 👉 europa.eu/!gjGjWp

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MEPs marked three years since Moscow launched its brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine in a debate on Tuesday morning. They will vote on a resolution on this next month. Watch the debate here 👉 europa.eu/!qVGkyW

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ℹ MEPs are asking the European Central Bank to assess the impact of global conflicts on price stability. They remain worried about persistently high inflation and its effect on lower-income groups. Read more 👇

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Every year, 112 Day is held on 11 February to remind people that they can call this emergency number anywhere in the EU for free. Emergency services includes police, fire brigade, and ambulance services in any EU country, as well as in some non-EU countries like Switzerland and Turkey.

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🕯️ At the start of the European Parliament's February session, @ep_president Roberta Metsola called for a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the mass shooting at Risbergska school in Örebro, Sweden.

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The people of Belarus’ unyielding determination for democracy & freedom is personified in the brave & inspiring Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Good to get back together today following the sham election in Belarus and renew the European Parliament’s strong commitment to the democratic forces of Belarus.

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ℹ️ Coming up in the EP this coming week: marking three years of Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, debating how the EU can make itself more competitive, trade with the US, opportunities for peace in the Middle East and healthcare labour shortages. Check out the full agenda 👉 europa.eu/!nm94kH

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Conversation is key! Those who seek to manipulate public debate often resort to silencing critical voices. Intimidation, threats, and harassment are used to create fear, hoping their targets will stay quiet and viewpoints that are inconvenient to them will vanish from the conversation. Learn more 👇

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Honoured that the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk accepted my invitation to speak to Europe and the world from @europarl.europa.eu in Strasbourg next Tuesday, three years from Russia's invasion. 🇪🇺🇺🇦

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