European Parliamentary Research Service

Space is a new arena for economic prosperity & strategic influence – and the EU is stepping up We explore 4 scenarios for EU space capabilities & security by 2050 read 👉 europa.eu/!4vgkVw watch 👇 @EP_Defence @MAStrackZi @Chris_Gomart @AlbericoGambino @RihoTerras

#RareDiseases impact 36m people in the EU Healthcare systems often overlooked these patients, but researchers increasingly share their findings, giving new hope read 👉 europa.eu/!mdx7PM watch 👇 @EP_PublicHealth @JarubasAdam @BosseStine @JerkovicRomana @e_fragkos

One way for the EU to get ahead in innovation is by establishing AI factories 📺 Watch to find out what an AI factory is and how they boost AI development Or read 🔎 europa.eu/!rtCjtK @EP_SingleMarket @anna_cavazzini @EP_Justice @zarzalejosj @brandobenifei @McNamaraMEP

📢🧭Find out more on the @Europarl_EN's contribution to the new #CultureCompass, which is intended to improve the coherence, effectiveness, added value and visibility of EU cultural policy. 👇Read more @EP_EPRS study: europa.eu/!NyF9br

🗓️On 24-25 July, the EU-China summit is taking place 📊Time to look back at China's economic indicators & trade with the EU 🔎wp.me/p2qdgs-hRw @EP_Trade @berndlange @ManonAubryFr @IuliuWinkler @KarinKarlsbro @kvanbrempt @EnginEroglu_FW @MarketkaG @repasi

Digital technology has made our societies vulnerable to cyber incidents Proposed regulation aims to address the need to strengthen solidarity & EU capacities to respond to cybersecurity threats 👉wp.me/p2qdgs-ggO @linagalvezmunoz @ANiebler @bgroothuis @VilleNiinisto

📊What is the state of the EU economy in light of trade relations with the US? EU exports to the US rose by 59% in Q1 2025 as anticipatory tariff-avoidance trade peaked in March, then eased 🔎europa.eu/!twCYnJ @EP_ForeignAff @davidmcallister @MichalSzczerba @brandobenifei

Explore key @Europarl_EN data with our interactive website on essential statistics about #MEPs & the institution 📊 Access data from 3 key points in each parliamentary term for deeper understanding of EU democratic development 👉 Start exploring: facts-and-figures.europarl.europa.eu

🧳How is legislation progressing on improving protection for travellers & simplifying the current directive? We keep track 👉wp.me/p2qdgs-gx9 @alexagiussaliba @ArbaKokalari @DostalovaK @DenisNesci @cynimhurchu @k_langensiepen @HannaGedin @EP_SingleMarket

How has the political make-up of the College of Commissioners evolved over time? Our latest briefing compiles key facts about the European Commission 🔎 europa.eu/!nX3fhg @EU_Commission

Today, Commission presents its proposal on the next #MFF What are the next steps in the 3 key EU budgetary procedures up to end 2025? 🔎 europa.eu/!Tfw8dj @carlatavares_ps @SMuresan @AndrzejHalicki @MatjaNemec @EP_Budgets @EP_BudgControl

Seas & oceans face severe & increasing pressure from 🌊pollution 🌊climate change 🌊over-exploitation Parliament supports an active EU in ocean governance & the development of a sustainable blue economy 🔎 wp.me/p2qdgs-ipZ @EP_Fisheries @EP_Environment

Striking a balance between the EU’s growing financial needs & many Member States’ reluctance to shoulder higher payments to the EU has always been a challenge What are the post-2027 needs & how can they be financed? wp.me/p2qdgs-hZK @EP_Budgets @carlatavares_ps @SMuresan

✅ How well do you know the Council of the EU? Denmark currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU Dig deeper into the facts and figures of the Council 👉europa.eu/!Xm4dRc #EU2025DK @eu2025dk @EUCouncil

The Costa v Enel case at the Court of Justice of the EU set the principle of the primacy of EU law, 61 years ago today 🔎 wp.me/p2qdgs-h7x @EUCourtPress

A full phase out of imports of Russian natural gas is envisaged for January 2028. How can it be achieved? Commission published a legislative proposal broadly supported by Parliament last week 👉 wp.me/p2qdgs-iuW @EP_Trade @EP_Industry

All you need to know about the Danish EU Council Presidency and its priority files on: 🔸Defence 🔹Ukraine 🔸Enlargement 🔹Climate 🔸Economy 🔹Trade 🔸Budget 👉 wp.me/p2qdgs-itt #EU2025DK @eu2025dk

How is EU legislation progressing towards better enforcement of the UTPD in cross-border situations? We explain 🔎 europa.eu/!qYp4yX @EP_Agriculture @vrecionova @MEPDanielBuda @norbertlins @EricSargiacomo @sbonaccini

The shift towards closer EU-UK relations has gained momentum & the first EU-UK leaders' summit took place last May Parliament has called for closer cooperation on trade, security & for UK participation in several EU programmes 🔎europa.eu/!3rMkQw @EP_ForeignAff

Brexit continues to disproportionately impact the UK compared to EU, particularly trade in goods However Trade & Cooperation Agreement implementation has gone well & is an opportunity to strengthen EU-UK relations 🔎europa.eu/!qRRqvn @thijsreuten @ninacarberry