Citizens Garden: Inauguration by David SASSOLI, EP President, and Christos DOULKERIDIS, Mayor of Ixelles

Inauguration of the Citizens garden

From the Paradise Papers, anti-dumping rules, the protection of consumers online to the 2017 Lux Prize and asylum seekers law, here are the 5 numbers to take away from the plenary.

5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg

Lene Cecilia Sparrok and Mia Sparrok, the main actresses of Amanda Kernell’s "Sámi Blood", received the 2017 LUX Prize for this touching tale of a young Sámi girl who dreams of a different life. While describing the harsh history of the Sámi  people, the film is not just about Sami but also about being young“, they told in an interview.

Lux Prize 2017 winner "Sámi Blood": a film "also about being young"

In November’s plenary session, the winner of this year’s Lux Film Prize will be revealed. Other topics tackled in Strasbourg will be new regulations to bring road accidents down, a law against dumping on imports from non-EU countries, and a debate on the Paradise Papers leak.

Coming up: Lux prize winner, road safety measures and Paradise Papers

In the second plenary session of October, MEPs decide and reveal the winner of the 2017 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. They also tackle issues concerning a new entry-exit border system, better controlling carcinogen exposure at work, protecting whistle-blowers and much more.

Coming up: Sakharov Prize, border checks, whistle-blowers and more

The three finalists for the 2017 Lux Film Prize all tackle themes of identity and prejudice: from Sweden's 'Sámi Blood' by director Amanda Kernell, 'Western' by German director Valeska Grisebach, to France's Oscar contender for this year, 'BPM' by Robin Campillo.

Lux Film Prize: shining a light on identity and prejudice

Want to hang out with 8,000 young people next summer? The European Parliament in Strasbourg is hosting the European Youth Event (EYE) on 1-2 June 2018. Get political and join in debates or kick back at live concerts, theatre shows and other performances. Europe's youth is its future. That's why we want to hear what you have to say.

European Youth Event 2018

Swedish MEP Soraya Post, a Roma herself, is working on a report focusing on the root causes of anti-Gypsyism. Europe has to recognise its failure to integrate this community, she says in an interview.

MEP Soraya Post on Roma: "Nobody wants to live like cattle."

Women play a major role in the construction and evolution of Europe. In this video, the European Parliament explores the roles of eight extraordinary women in creating the Europe we know today.

The role of women in Europe’s construction

Five numbers to take away from the plenary: new energy labelling, 30 years of Erasmus, gendre pension gap, European Capitals of Culture and European subsidies.

From labelling to Erasmus: 5 numbers to take away from Strasbourg

Key figures to take away from the plenary this week on anti-Semitism, road transport,
 5G, e-books and tax evasion.

From anti-Semitism to e-books: 5 numbers to take away from Brussels

Have you ever been present at an historic moment? Francesco Fresi is a former EU official, one of the last living witnesses to the signing of the Treaty of Rome. In challenging times, he reminds us of our shared values, which laid the foundations for the European Union we know today.

Francesco Fresi: Memories of Rome

It used to be a place where disadvantaged children could get their teeth checked. It’s now the House of European History, with a permanent exhibit of more than 4,000 square meters on foundational events in Europe’s recent history up to the present day.

The House of European History: a tale like no other

MEP Jaromír Štětina is a former journalist who lost his job during the Prague Spring back in 1968. For World Press Freedom Day, he reflects on how crucial freedom of expression is in countering fake news.

"When freedom of the press ends, so does democracy."

The House of European History opens its doors next week, while MEPs are set to discuss the EU’s blacklist of countries at risk of money laundering, regulating private security companies and more during committee meetings.

Coming up in Brussels: from a new museum to the sharing economy

Up for discussion next week are states of play in Turkey and Hungary, a flagship initiative on the garment industry, as well as rules on geo-blocking and audio-visual content.

Coming up in Brussels: Turkey, Hungary, Geo-blocking and more

The EU has about 383 million laying hens producing up to seven million tonnes of eggs a year. How much do you know about eggs and the industry in the EU? Watch the video to find out more.

Eggstra fun facts for Easter

Some things in life are overrated. EU citizenship is not one of them. Being a citizen of the European Union opens up more than just borders to its residents. You can build your life in another EU country. You have rights as a student, worker, job seeker and pensioner in any Member State. You even have the opportunity to raise your family in your adopted home too.

Your EU citizenship rights

Welcoming refugees is not only a matter of asylum procedures or providing the international protection needed, it is also a matter of helping people find a place in our society. Integration can also bring so many cultural and economic benefits to host countries. There's many inspirational refugee stories all across Europe. It might involve cricketers in France, interpreters in Germany or award winning photographers in Italy. The EU is built on unity through diversity, but it's up to Member States to decide whether to allow refugees into their countries.

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