This briefing outlines the main policy priorities for the EU in the coming years, and analyses the differences in views of the European Council and the European Commission.

With Ursula von der Leyen having announced the names of her Commissioners-designate in September, along with their proposed portfolios, the candidates have now had several weeks to learn about their ...

For her second mandate, European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen has prioritised strengthening EU competitiveness and simplifying existing EU legislation.

The first plenary session of October 2024 saw Members mark one year since the 7 October Hamas terrorist attack, as well as holding a debate on a statement by the High Representative/Vice President of ...

World Mental Health Day was first celebrated on 10 October 1992 on the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health. The theme of World Mental Health Day 2024 – 'Mental health at ...

Citizens are calling on the European Parliament to lead efforts to protect the environment and to consider implementing a ban on imports of beef and soy from South America.

Written by Ralf Drachenberg (updated on 04.10.2024). The European Council consists of the 27 Heads of State or Government of the EU Member States, who are voting members, together with the President ...

A 2023 survey notes 85 % of people worldwide worry about the impact of disinformation on fellow citizens, and 87 % think disinformation has already affected political life in their country.

Members gather in Strasbourg for the first plenary session of October with a varied agenda ahead of them.