Moments captured this week during the @europarl.europa.eu plenary session in Strasbourg 🇪🇺🇫🇷

📽🎞🍿 After winning the #Oscar, #Flow, the animation movie directed by the 🇱🇻 Latvian filmmaker @gintszilbalodis.bsky.social was awarded with the Lux Prize

Long life to European #cinema 🇪🇺
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@jcarmonaep.bsky.social @spokesperson.europarl.europa.eu @neilcorlett.bsky.social

🇪🇺 "I dream of a #Europe that promotes and protects the rights of everyone, without forgetting the duties towards everyone" 🌍

#PopeFrancis #Pope #Bergoglio #Hope #Peace #Justice

Europe mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

His contagious smile captured millions of people’s hearts across the globe.

‘The People’s Pope’ will be remembered for his love for life, hope for peace, compassion for equality & social justice.

May he rest in peace 🇪🇺🇻🇦

#Francis, the #Pope of the People

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Infographic describing the difference in average gross hourly pay for women and men per EU country, with a European Parliament logo in the bottom right-hand corner.

Women in the EU earn, on average, 12% less per hour than men.

So, when a man earns 100 euro, a woman earns 88 euro. This is the difference in average gross hourly pay. The EU aims to close this gap with its pay transparency rules.

🔗 Learn how: europa.eu/!mFC3xX

Behind-the-scenes photos from this week's plenary session at the European Parliament.

Behind-the-scenes photos from this week's plenary session at the European Parliament.

Behind-the-scenes photos from this week's plenary session at the European Parliament.

Behind-the-scenes photos from this week's plenary session at the European Parliament.

Now more than ever, it’s time to work together for a stronger, more resilient Europe.

This week, Members of the European Parliament met to debate key global challenges, calling for stronger cooperation to ensure a secure future, at a time when democracy and human rights are under threat worldwide.

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We are the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission @ec.europa.eu

We bring the science and knowledge to shape EU policies to improve the lives of all Europeans.

Follow the work of our scientists in this JRC Starter Pack > go.bsky.app/URC6fUb

#EUScience #Science4Policy

🛑 Stop #femicide

#Italy is experiencing an alarming spate of femicides, with many victims killed by their current or former partners.

A 23-years-old student has confessed the murder of a 22-years-old university student with whom he has had a short relationship.

www.ansa.it/english/news...

Kudos to all the colleagues involved in the TV coverage of @president.europarl.europa.eu visit to Zagreb.
What an amazing experience that once again reminds me what democracy in action means.

Forever and ever the European Union is my past my present and my future, my North my South my East & West

Today we celebrate 3️⃣0️⃣ years since the #Schengen Agreement entered to force.
In 2025 #Bulgaria and #Romania became full members of the Schengen area after lifting 🚗🚌 controls.
The two countries partially joined Schengen in 2024 when they lifted checks on ✈️👨‍✈️ & 🚤

#Varna #Kulata
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𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨!

A big thank you to the Italian broadcaster RAI RADIO for having me live this morning

During my 4 minute-interview I spoke about social media, European Union, disinformation, artificial intelligence and... creativity

Check this out:
🎙️ tinyurl.com/3ce4u46f

Speaking on the US #tarifs introduced by Donald Trump, Christine #Lagarde @president.ecb.europa.eu @ecb.europa.eu said at @europarl.europa.eu

“Increased #trade frictions are detrimental for global growth & welfare. They raise costs, they disrupt production"

Today @president.europarl.europa.eu met with Nikos Christodoulides, President of #Cyprus following up on the United Nations informal talks on the divided Mediterranean island of #Cyprus.
"Europe will never be complete, as long as Cyprus remains divided"
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"Europe is not just an ideal. It is the best way to protect your own interests and #freedom

Former British Prime Minister #TonyBlair said during an event at @europarl.europa.eu in Brussels

📽️ europa.eu/!vfBjnw

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Speaking at @epc-official.bsky.social Forum in Brussels @president.europarl.europa.eu said:

🎤"I believe in Europe. I believe in our ability to defend ourselves and to shape our own future. Now is the time to act, with ambition, with urgency, and with unity".
@europarl.europa.eu
#defence

Watch again @president.europarl.europa.eu's speech at @epc-official.bsky.social
#Defence #Security #Ukraine

@europarl.europa.eu

"𝐈𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧!
We can because we can't really compete with the big #Hollywood films on their terms, but we can make something more original".
🎦 My interview with the Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis, who won the the best animated feature film at the 2025 #Oscars
@europarl.europa.eu #LuxPrize

Chronique d’une fermeture annoncée pour Audi Brussels Ce vendredi 28 février marque la fermeture définitive du site de l’usine d’Audi à Forest. Une fin tragique pour les 3.000 travailleurs et sous traitants laissés sur le carreau. Cette fermeture

Chronique d’une fermeture annoncée pour #Audi Brussels

#automotive #industry #industrie

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Ursula von der Leyen

The @ec.europa.eu has presented the Clean Industrial Deal to support the #competitiveness and resilience of our #industry

🔜This plan will accelerate #decarbonisation while securing the future of #manufacturing in Europe

🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
@teresaribera.ec.europa.eu

Europe is open for business. Trade can be a win-win for all.

Good meeting with the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington.

As we navigate through a more interconnected world, Europe must remain an attractive place to do business. We must make it easier, simpler & more straightforward for companies.

The treaty of Nice was signed 24 years ago

➡️ The aim of this Treaty signed on 26 February 2001 was to reform the structure of the European Union and pave the way to the accession of 10 Central & Eastern European countries as well as Cyprus and Malta

#Enlargement @europarl.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu

In Washington. Good first meetings with European business and industry giants who also operate in the United States.

DR Congo war: Women tell BBC of rape ordeal at Goma's Munzenze prison Women recall being raped in prison in DR Congo, as chaos broke out after rebels advanced on Goma city.

In DR #Congo the civil war is taking its toll on #women and #children
🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article...

#Humanrights

1979 - Simone #Veil @europarl.europa.eu President:

#Peace is the most precious thing for the Europeans, despite all the disagreements.
The other priority is #Freedom. Dictatorships are spreading across the world, sorrounding the islands of peace. Europe is one of these islands"

When three years ago, the people of Ukraine woke up to the grim reality of war, we promised them our unwavering support.

We kept our word.

Because that’s what friends do.

Because this is not only about Ukraine.

This is about democracy, Europe and everything we stand for.

"Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light"
(Dylan Thomas)

Choquée par l'attentat de Mulhouse.

Mes condoléances à la famille de la victime innocente de cette attaque tragique.

Je souhaite un prompt rétablissement aux policiers courageux blessés dans l'exercice de leurs fonctions.

L'Europe déterminée dans la lutte contre le terrorisme.

This afternoon our building that represents European democracy in Sofia has been targeted and vandalised.

Disgraceful. Unacceptable.

We are the first to defend the right to peaceful protests & demonstrations in Europe. But that should never translate to violence & aggression.