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Utøya. Oslo. July 22. We remember. We grieve. We resist hate. 14 years later, we honour the 77 lives lost, so many of them young. Their names and dreams live on in our memory. We stand with the survivors and recommit to fighting extremism.

A delegation from the Committee on Foreign Affairs @EP_ForeignAff, led by its Chair @davidmcallister, started their visit to Washington, DC. Learn more @ europa.eu/!JkY3fT

Roses are red, pizza sauce is too, life is made a bit easier and safer, thanks to the EU! 🇪🇺

Competitiveness, green transition, employment, agriculture... These are just some of the priorities named by the lead MEPs on the EU's next long-term budget. What else do we need to focus on? Learn more: eubudget.europarl.europa.eu

Albania is getting closer to joining the EU – but it has to do more 🇦🇱🤝🇪🇺 MEPs welcome progress such as Albania fully aligning with the EU’s foreign and security policy. However, protecting the rule of law, fundamental rights and combatting corruption demand improvements.

Georgia cannot join the EU until its government changes its authoritarian course. The European Parliament stands with the Georgian people. Parliament does not recognise Georgia’s current government and says its EU path is effectively suspended until fair elections happen.

North Macedonia can get closer to joining the EU, but it needs to act. Parliament fully supports North Macedonia’s EU goals, e.g. the country’s ambitious Reform Agenda. Still, strong reforms including constitutional changes and anti-corruption policy are needed for its EU path.

The right to disconnect is essential in the digital age. No work emails after hours, no calls during your holiday and no consequences for switching off. Parliament supports your right to truly log off. Learn more: europa.eu/!h8RQqD

On 17 July 1979, Simone Veil was elected the European Parliament’s first female President. Parliament has worked to further women’s role in decision-making and wants MEPs who have given birth to be able to delegate their vote to another member. Read more europa.eu/!8JNHgR

My very best wishes to Ukraine's new Prime Minister @Svyrydenko_Y. Congratulations on your appointment by the @verkhovna_rada following your nomination by President @ZelenskyyUa. As the brave people of Ukraine continue to push back against the aggressor, rest assured that…

Bosnia and Herzegovina needs major changes before it can join the EU. Parliament supports the country's unity and wish to join the EU, but states it needs rule of law, anti-corruption and other measures. EU action against destabilising forces is key, MEPs add.

Parliament warns that the long-term budget proposed by the European Commission today will force cuts to key EU programmes. The EU's long-term budget needs Parliament's support to be approved. Read more ↓ europa.eu/!ppwGCq

Hear from co-rapporteurs @SMuresan and @carlatavares_ps following today's @EP_Budgets committee meeting on the Commission's proposal for the EU's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) ↓

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The world has changed & so must Europe's long-term #EUBudget. @Europarl_EN stands ready to engage, ensuring that every euro empowers & every cent counts. We're ready to work for a fair, flexible, future-proof budget that invests in people & communities. europa.eu/!QfV6CW

Commissioner @Piotr_Serafin presents the new proposal for the next EU long-term budget to MEPs in @EP_Budgets ↓

Kicking off at 16.00: @EP_Budgets meeting with Commissioner @Piotr_Serafin. The EU Commission is presenting its proposal for the post-2027 long-term EU budget and future own resources: youtube.com/watch?v=c3lVaj…

❗️Updated timing : today from 14.00, Commissioner @Piotr_Serafin will present the EU Commission's proposal for the post-2027 EU long-term budget and own resources to the @EP_Budgets committee.