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The EU's long-term budget needs Parliament's support to be approved. As the only directly democratically elected EU institution, members vowed to defend Parliament’s power to oversee it.   Members leading the work on the EU long-term budget and its sources of revenue responded to the Commission's proposal today. Here are their takeaways: 💶 the budget should not promote fragmented national plans with no link to European objectives 💶 the proposed budget is not enough to meet current challenges, when taking debt repayments and inflation into account 💶 policies that have delivered concrete results and improved living standards should not be undermined by the new structure of the budget   Siegfried Muresan Carla Tavares Sandra Gómez López Danuše Nerudová Read more: https://europa.eu/!ppwGCq

Commissioner Piotr Serafin presents the new proposal for the next EU long-term budget to MEPs in the budgets committee. Right after its adoption by the Commission, they will discuss the multi-annual financial framework (MFF) beyond 2027 and own resources (the main sources of revenue for the EU budget).    The EU's long-term budget, or multi-annual financial framework, needs Parliament’s approval to be adopted. MEPs have called for a more ambitious budget, given the urgent need to address future security concerns and raise Europe’s competitiveness, without undermining support for regions and rural communities. 

🌍 Climate change isn’t tomorrow’s problem - it’s already here.   🕯️ Today is the EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis.   As climate change continues to claim lives and disrupt communities across Europe and the world, we come together to remember those we have lost – and stand in solidarity with all those affected.   This day is not only a moment of remembrance, but a call to build a safer, more resilient future for all.   The EU marks this occasion by holding a commemoration ceremony in Brussels.   Tune in at 18:30 to follow the ceremony: https://lnkd.in/g8Q7nFH

The European Commission is expected to unveil its proposal for the next EU long-term budget on Wednesday 16 July.   Ahead of the proposal tomorrow, leading MEPs on the long-term budget will hold a press conference on Parliament's priorities. MEPs have previously said that cohesion and agriculture policies must remain strong and distinct in the post 2027 long-term budget. They also reiterated their opposition to the Commission's "national plan" model and called to maintain an independent European Social Fund.   The EU's long-term budget, or Multiannual Financial Framework, needs Parliament’s approval to be adopted.   Follow the press conference from 9.30 CET: https://lnkd.in/e3Jgd_vg

While an unsuccessful motion of censure against the European Commission drew much attention, MEPs aimed to strengthen energy security, support the expansion of the euro area, help disaster recovery, and promote democratic reforms across the Western Balkans.   From securing gas supplies to endorsing Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro and condemning Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine, stay informed on Parliament’s actions.    Dive into the details here ↓ 

Members of the European Parliament's international trade committee react to the latest developments in EU-US trade.

  🛒 Added to basket?   Online shopping continues to grow across the EU - but with convenience comes new challenges.   📦 With 12 million parcels arriving daily, the EU is seeing a surge in substandard and potentially unsafe goods from non-EU online shopping platforms. Customs and market surveillance systems are under pressure to keep up.   In response, the European Parliament has made recommendations that aim to protect consumers, support fair competition and modernise enforcement.   Key changes include:   ❌ Eliminating the customs duty exemption for goods worth less than €150 🏬 Encouraging non-EU sellers to use EU-based warehouses 🤖 Using digital tools like AI and block chain for smarter customs checks   Read more about Parliament's position: https://europa.eu/!mb6Pm8

Today we remember Simone Veil, born on this day in 1927.    Do you know who this eminent woman was?   ➡️ A Holocaust survivor In 1944, she and her family were deported to concentration camps because of their Jewish background. She was freed from the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp and returned to France in 1945, but neither her parents nor her brother returned. Throughout her life, she strived to ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten.   ➡️ Defender of women’s rights Known for her courage, she was chosen as minister of health in France to decriminalise abortion in 1975. After four years as a minister, she carried on her human rights work in the European Parliament.   ➡️ The European Parliament’s first female President In 1979, she was elected as the first female President of the European Parliament and of any EU institution. This was the first time Parliament was elected directly by citizens. Simone Veil worked during her presidency and beyond to reform the European institutions.   Read more about her 👇 https://europa.eu/!knGkCT

Freedom comes in many shapes - including the freedom to travel and work across the EU 🇪🇺 In any EU country, EU citizens can: 🎫 stay for up to three months, no extra papers needed 💼 🛠️ work without restrictions or discrimination 🎓 study and pay the same tuition fees as nationals (in most cases) 🗳️ vote and stand in municipal and European Parliament elections under the same conditions as nationals On World Population Day, let’s remember what it means to be part of the EU population 🙌 Read more: https://europa.eu/!xrnGxX

Members of the European Parliament have voted on a motion of censure against the European Commission. With 175 votes in favour, 360 against, and 18 abstentions, the European Parliament rejected the motion.   According to the EU Treaties, the Commission is accountable to the European Parliament and must resign as a college if the Parliament adopts a motion of censure. To pass, a majority of two-thirds of the votes cast representing a majority of all members in Parliament should be reached.   Read more: https://europa.eu/!XpqMHm