75% of EU citizens see the EU as a place of stability at a time of geopolitical uncertainty.
73% of EU citizens want the EU to have more means to face global challenges.
According to the latest Eurobarometer survey published today.
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- From July to December 2026, Ireland 🇮🇪 will hold the Presidency of the Council of the EU, representing the Council in negotiations with the European Parliament and Commission, advancing key EU legislation and helping shape the EU agenda.
- Goodbye halloumi and welcome boxty! From 1 July, Ireland 🇮🇪 takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU for 6 months.
- In an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable world, the mission of the European Parliament is to deepen cooperation so democracies deliver for every person. The main objective is to create a dialogue between the right people, on the right topic, at the right time.
- On 29 June, we celebrate the birthday of Robert Schuman, one of the founders of the EU. His vision? Countries working together instead of against each other, a goal still worth celebrating today.
00:00 - Political prisoners, profound humanitarian crises and decades of state repression means Cuba is edging closer to becoming a failed state. Parliament urges the Cuban regime to put forward sustainable and meaningful economic reforms to avoid collapse.
Learn more ↓ - Water is not a weapon. Yet, it’s increasingly being used as a tool for political pressure and conflict generation. Parliament calls to strengthen water diplomacy and cooperation and ensure accountability.
![Infographic displaying a map of EU member states showing water scarcity levels based on the Water Exploitation Index Plus (WEI+), 2023. Cyprus (75.3%) and Romania (47.4%) face severe water scarcity. Malta (30.1%), Greece (13.2%), and Italy (10%) also show elevated stress. Nordic and Baltic states report the lowest levels. Source: Eurostat [sdg_06_60], 2023. Logo of the European Parliament in the bottom right corner.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/pbs.twimg.com/media/HLuqM1yXsAASFoE.jpg)
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Nuestros pensamientos están con todos los afectados por los terremotos en Venezuela. Expresamos nuestra más profunda solidaridad con las víctimas, sus familias y todas las personas afectadas. Europa está con Venezuela 🇪🇺🇻🇪 - Starting this month, the EU's migration system is stronger and more coordinated. Advanced biometric screening, shared security checks, faster procedures, and EU-wide cooperation help close the gaps exploited by those who break the rules. Fair borders protect everyone.
- New genomic techniques will make it easier to access plants that are climate- and pest-resistant and require fewer pesticides, under new rules adopted by the European Parliament. Learn more → link.europa.eu/ymcVdG
- Farmers put food on our table. They deserve a fair income. This is why Parliament approved new rules to strengthen farmers' contractual position and help stabilise their incomes. Learn more → link.europa.eu/v4k3Ky
- To combat child sexual abuse crimes more effectively, an updated EU directive criminalises new technological offences and extends the limitation periods for prosecuting crimes. Learn more: link.europa.eu/r3mTGQ
00:00 - The EU will not be intimidated by Russia. Russia is trying to destabilise the EU, using drones, violating airspace and spreading disinformation. Parliament says: the EU stands in solidarity with countries which have been targeted and will defend its security.
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