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Get ready for the European Parliament elections! From 6 to 9 June 2024, people in the EU will vote for the 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) representing 480 million Europeans. But before you vote, have you considered gender equality? Did you know that some EU countries have legislated gender quotas for European Parliament election candidates lists? Or that some countries allow their Members of Parliament to take maternity or paternity leave while others don’t? And are you aware how many women parliamentarians have suffered online abuse and hatred? Stay informed and up-to-date with...

European Commission Speech Nicosia, 02 May 2024 President Christodoulides, dear Nikos, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear students, It is a very moving moment for me to be here with you in Cyprus on thi...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 May 2024 EU businesses, producers and farmers are now able to take advantage of a host of new export opportunities with the entry into force of the EU-New Zealand trade agreement today.

A month ahead of the European elections, EU institutions celebrate 74 years of European democracy with their citizens. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

On Europe Day, 9 May, the EU celebrates its achievements of unity and long-term peace, commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950. A month ahead of the European elections (from 6 to 9 June), citizens will have the opportunity to visit the EU institutions in Brussels and beyond, learning more about what Europe does for and with them. Citizens will be invited to participate in debates, live performances, games and other activities.

Newsletter #108 julia Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:16 Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:00 In this issue: find out how to sign up to our EDPS Summit: Rethinking Data in a Democractic Society; watch our 20 talks video or podcast series with influential people discussing how privacy is shaping their respective fields of expertise; what does applying data minimisation mean in practice, and more. 0

The European Supervisory Authorities issued their Spring 2024 Joint Committee update on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The risk update shows that risks remain elevated in a context of slowing growth, an uncertain interest rate environment and ongoing geopolitical tensions.

European Commission Speech Prague, 01 May 2024 Dobrý večer, vážené dámy a pánové, President Pável, Prime Minister Fiala, Excellencies, I am so glad to be here in Prague with you to celebrate 20 years of a hi...