EU membership means belonging to one of the world’s largest economies and its biggest single market.
 
It contributes to growth and brings more choice for consumers.    
     
The EU tackles inequalities between its regions, supporting agriculture, small businesses and innovation and spurring modern, greener economies.    
     
As a powerful global actor, it secures better access and fairer prices on world markets.

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Every five years European voters are called to the ballot box to choose Members of the European Parliament. The vote has a direct impact on EU policy over the following parliamentary term. 

The European elections are the biggest transnational vote on the planet and they shape not only Europe but also the EU’s place in the world.

Find out more about European elections!

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Investment, growth, choice: the economic benefits of EU membership

MEPs have adopted measures to help EU countries protect their interests in the face of economic blackmail and distortive market influences from third countries.     
      
EU states can face coercive measures from non-EU countries unhappy at certain policy stances.     
      
Meanwhile, foreign subsidies can undermine the principle of a level playing field in the EU single market.        
      
Find out more about the Anti-coercion Instrument and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

Protecting the EU's economy from unfair outside influence

Voting in the European elections

Chips and semiconductor materials are everywhere: in your phone, your car, your computer, even in your fridge! The European Parliament wants to make sure enough chips are produced in the EU and that Europeans don’t suffer from shortages.
Your questions on chips, answered by MEP Dan Nica.

Microchips matter! The European Chips Act explained

Parliament wants the EU budget to become less dependent on national contributions. New so-called 'own resources' are an essential way for the EU to finance key programmes, like the recovery plan 'NextGenerationEU'.

Funding the EU budget: ‘Bringing back social and fiscal justice’

Parliament is set to mark its 70 years at the heart of European democracy at a special ceremony.   
    
Members will vote on new rules to better protect the EU’s critical infrastructure from external threats. The sectors covered include energy, water management, healthcare, finance, public administration and even space.  
   
Parliament will finalise new rules aiming to raise the proportion of women in non-executive positions in the EU’s biggest companies.  
    
MEPs will also vote on the 2023 EU budget and on a resolution calling on the EU to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. All that and more, coming up in Strasbourg.

Parliament at 70, gender equality and budget – coming up in Parliament

A single USB-C charging solution, support for Ukrainian refugees in the EU and moves to tackle high energy prices are on the agenda as Parliament returns to Strasbourg. 
  
MEPs are due to vote on a one-size-fits-all charging system for devices like mobile phones, laptops and digital cameras, as the EU moves to reduce e-waste and boost sustainability. Parliament is set to sign off on fast-tracked funds to help both Ukrainian refugees and the European regions that are hosting them. 
 
Members will vote on a new framework to deal with cross-border health threats in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. They are also set to call for a solidarity-based EU response to high energy prices.

Common charger, energy prices and Ukraine - coming up in Strasbourg

The European Green Deal, Fit for 55 package, Climate Law, Emissions Trading System, green finance… What is it all about? How does it work? And how is the EU tackling the growing threat of climate change?

Green Deal, Fit for 55, Climate Law… what are they?

The Conference on the Future of Europe is drawing to a conclusion. The Conference plenary brought panel representatives together with members of the European and national parliaments, EU institutions, civil society groups, social partners and representatives of local and regional authorities. They put finishing touches to citizens’ proposals on European values and democracy, migration and the EU’s place in the world. Plenary also debated recommendations on health, climate change, the economy, culture and digital transformation.

Conference plenary hones citizens' proposals for a better EU

Parliament voiced support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's troop build-up. It also debated the link between EU funds and the rule of law and called for investigations into the use of Pegasus spyware in the EU. MEPs also called for better cross border cancer care and access to medicines.

Plenary highlights: Russia, rule of law and Pegasus spyware

Following the resignation of Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reshuffled her team. MEPs held two extraordinary hearings for the posts of Trade and Finance. Valdis Dombrovskis, currently the Executive Vice-President of the Commission, was questioned by a group of committees led by the Committee on International Trade for the trade portfolio. Parliament will have the final say on his appointment.

Parliament vets Valdis Dombrovskis for Trade Commissioner

Following the resignation of Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reshuffled her team. MEPs held two extraordinary hearings for the posts of Trade and Finance. Mairead McGuinness, who served as Parliament's first vice-president was questioned by the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee for the finance portfolio. Parliament will have the final say on her appointment.

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