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From public administration to businesses and even transport, we are all affected by cybersecurity threats.   October is European Cybersecurity Month. Parliament has long supported EU measures to ensure internet safety, as reliable and secure networks and services are key to society functioning smoothly.   In 2024, Parliament approved the Cyber Resilience Act, rules to ensure products with digital features are secure to use.   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eTyHgmkF

What does a day in the life of a Schuman Trainee look like?   Dive into Klara's POV to find out!   If you’re an EU citizen with a bachelor’s degree, this paid 5-month traineeship starting in March could be your next step!   Applications close on 31 October at 23:59 (Brussels time).   Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eP_dRy-D Be part of shaping Europe’s future! 🌍✨

Russian energy has no place in the EU 🔌 ✂️ 🇷🇺 A plan to fully ban imports of Russian gas and oil has been approved by the relevant Parliament committees. To make sure nothing slips through the cracks, stricter checks for all gas and oil flowing into Europe through any channels will be mandatory once the new law is agreed upon with EU member states. Russia has systematically used its energy supplies as a weapon against EU countries. It's time to say goodbye. The plan was adopted by the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy and on International Trade. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erPMt8sa

Three finalists. Countless acts of courage. Infinite perseverance for democracy.   The finalists for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2025 🕊️ are here!   🔹Imprisoned journalists fighting for your freedom and ours, Andrzej Poczobut from Belarus and Mzia Amaglobeli from Georgia    🔹Journalists and Humanitarian Aid Workers in Palestine and all conflict zones, represented by the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, the Red Crescent, and UNRWA    🔹Serbian students   Each year, the European Parliament honours those who stand tall in defence of human rights, democracy and freedom of thought.   Stay tuned – the laureate will be announced next week! Learn more about the finalists for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2025: https://lnkd.in/dX7sKpVV

No farmers = no food.   Agriculture contributes about €230 billion to the EU economy each year, or 1.3% of the EU's total GDP. Farmers deserve to be fairly compensated for the crucial role that they play in the food supply chain.    Last week, the European Parliament adopted its position on new rules aiming to give farmers a better deal. Negotiations will now start with EU countries' government before it can become law.    Here's what MEPs want:  💪 Public procurement money should go only to EU farmers 📈 Easier ways to lessen bureaucracy for delivery contracts 🔎 Concrete reasons to put labels like "fair" on products 🚫 More control against pesticides in imported food Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZyqTSAV

Congratulations to this year's Nobel Prize laureates from EU countries!   Author 🇭🇺 László Krasznahorkai, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in literature.   Physicist 🇫🇷 Michel H. Devoret is one of the three scientists who won this year's Nobel Prize in physics.   And economist 🇫🇷 Philippe Aghion was part of a team awarded the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.   The European Union recognises the important contribution that science and the arts make to society, and the academic freedom of arts and science is enshrined in the EU charter of fundamental freedoms.

When did you fly the nest? Young Europeans leave their parents’ home at the age of 26, on average 🏠 However, this varies significantly between EU countries. According to the latest survey, the youngest Europeans to leave home are, on average, Finnish, at 21.4 🇫🇮, and the eldest are Croatians, at 31.3 🇭🇷 There are many reasons to leave home at a later age, but the cost of living should not be one.    Parliament has approved new cohesion funding rules, which should allow for more affordable and sustainable housing across the EU countries. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etFwqSVd

From countering airspace breaches to strengthening the EU's eastern borders: find out how the EU is stepping up its defence game in our latest newsletter.

Russia's actions are a threat to Europe’s security and infrastructure.   Russia is escalating its military provocation by violating EU airspaces with drones and fighter jets and through acts of hybrid warfare.   Members of European Parliament demand a unified EU response.   Denmark, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Finland, Romania, Estonia: You are not alone.   Urgent and unified EU action is a must.   In a resolution passed on Thursday, MEPs called for:   - A coordinated EU-NATO defence response - Increased effectiveness and impact of sanctions on Russia - Investment in air and missile defence and anti-drone systems - Closing EU capability gaps through joint projects - Reviewing defence readiness and rules of engagement - Building a strong European pillar within NATO - Continued EU commitment to support Ukraine against Russian aggression   Find out about the security measure Parliament is calling for in the face of Russia’s violations: https://lnkd.in/e2ssECNA

Discover the richness of European cinema 🎥 The five films that are in the running for the LUX Audience Award 2026 have been announced.   🎞️ Christy (directed by Brendan Canty) 🇮🇪🇬🇧 🎞️ Deaf (directed by Eva Libertad) 🇪🇸 🎞️ It Was Just an Accident (directed by Jafar Panahi) 🇮🇷🇫🇷🇱🇺 🎞️ Love Me Tender (directed by Anna Cazenave Cambet) 🇫🇷 🎞️ Sentimental Value (directed by Joachim Trier) 🇳🇴🇫🇷🇩🇰🇩🇪🇸🇪 This award highlights the European Parliament’s commitment to culture and education by supporting European cinema and promoting cultural diversity.   You can show your love for European cinema by watching and rating the films on the LUX website. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d24aDmSv