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European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 07 Jul 2026 Dear President, Dear Taoiseach, Dear Minister, Honourable Members, My dear colleague Commissioner McGrath. I want to start by welcoming the incoming Irish Presi...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 07 Jul 2026 Advanced AI models create many possibilities. They can help us to prepare and protect but they can also be used against us. Advanced AI can create cyber exploit...

On Tuesday, Parliament approved a revision of EU social security coordination rules to ensure fair and clear access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, plenary voted in favour of channelling €144.1 million in EU funds to support Spain, Romania and Cyprus after devastating wildfires, floods and heatwaves in 2025.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, Parliament adopted measures designed to alleviate the impact on EU farmers of rising fertiliser prices.Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Faster and simpler compensation process for delayed flights, fee-free child seating and air fares inclusive of carry-on luggage will become part of EU air passenger rulebook.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Reacting to the competent authority’s letter setting out doubts about ESN’s compliance with EU values, MEPs voted in favour of starting the verification procedure. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) welcome and support today’s warning from European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) on the systemic cyber risks posed by frontier AI models.

Undermining democracy will not make the European Union more competitive. In an increasingly challenging geopolitical landscape, building resilience to disinformation, fostering critical thinking and empowering...