🔹 The situation in the Middle East
🔹 Stronger cybersecurity in the age of AI
🔹 Protecting victims of crime

All this and more in Parliament this week ↓ https://t.co/kRKtEuDoCV

European Parliament

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Combating poverty and social exclusion is a moral and legal duty.

We have proposed a package of measures to fight poverty and improve the lives of persons with disabilities across Europe.

What's in it? 👇 https://t.co/IcwGEJVkmD

European Commission

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May 18, 2026 marks the 82nd anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatar people – one of the most brutal crimes of Stalinist totalitarian regime and an act of genocide against indigenous people of Crimea.

Crimea is Ukraine.
Qırım – Ukrainadır.
Qırım serbest olacaq! https://t.co/lnk37X1WEq

UKR Mission to the EU

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Press briefing on this week’s plenary session

The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 18 – 21 May plenary session today at 16.30.

Details ⤵️
https://t.co/bgtHLEUbPR

EP PressService

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We're supporting humanitarian mine action in #Lebanon, contributing to civilian protection & recovery efforts.

Jointly with @UNDP_Lebanon we have delivered 6 mounted cranes, 60 safe phones & 3 ambulances to the Lebanon Mine Action Centre. This support will contribute directly to saving lives & enabling safe access to affected communities.

This is #EUForeignPolicy in action!

EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐

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.@EUCouncil adopted conclusions calling for a stronger EU approach to fragility, development cooperation and sustainable development in partner countries.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/6fSboLJlbD

EU Council Press

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#Syria: @EUCouncil renewed EU restrictive measures targeting the former Assad regime until 1 June 2027.

The EU also removed 7 entities from the sanctions lists, in line with its gradual & reversible approach towards Syria.

More 👇
https://t.co/OLTAEDXcJU

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In 2025, 76.1% of the EU’s 20 to 64-year-olds were employed. 💼🏢

More data 👉 https://t.co/W7ROMKsGMl https://t.co/pYkey90vgv

EU_Eurostat

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Today, U.S. forests are stable, healthy and growing:

• 1/3 of the U.S. is covered by forests.
• More than 1 billion trees are planted each year.
• The net forest area in the U.S. has increased steadily in the past 30 years.

The Trump administration balances conservation with responsible use by promoting sustainable domestic timber production, supporting the wood industry as critical national security infrastructure, and ensuring forests remain healthy through active management rather than neglect.

U.S. Mission to the EU

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Weekly summary of interim measures
🗓️Week of 4 to 8 May 2026
https://t.co/sBoUTWU4li
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Communiqué de presse hebdomadaire sur les mesures provisoires
🗓️ Semaine du 4 au 8 mai 2026
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ECHR CEDH

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Did you know that @chefjoseandres and @Giannis_An34, two Europeans living in the US, are among the first recipients of the new European Order of Merit.

Created for the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the award honours people advancing peace, democracy and unity. https://t.co/rJzfQ0qH4Y

EPWashingtonDC

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RT @PolandMFA: It’s official! 📣

On 18 May 2026, Norway 🇳🇴 officially became the ninth member of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). 🇪🇺

This is an important step in strengthening cooperation in the region, particularly in the areas of security, resilience, innovation, and regional development.

Norway, which has been involved in the Strategy’s activities for years, will now also help shape its priorities and direction.

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RT @Latvian_MFA: We warmly welcome and congratulate Norway on becoming a member state of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region #EUSBSR 🌊

This moment marks a major milestone in the development of the Strategy and reflects our shared commitment to address common challenges – from environmental protection to economic competitiveness, civil security and social cohesion.

We are looking forward to cooperate closely with Norway in shaping a resilient, sustainable and prosperous Baltic Sea Region 🇱🇻🤝🇳🇴

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RT @Eurojust: ⚖️ Justice for Ukraine requires accountability.

🤝 Eurojust remains committed to supporting these efforts through the joint investigation team, #ICPA and #CICED.

A meaningful step forward for justice!

🔹The EU joins the Claims Commission to compensate 🇺🇦 for 🇷🇺’s damage
🔹The EU expresses its intention to join the Special Tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression against 🇺🇦
🔹The 🇪🇺 has committed €11M to prepare these mechanisms https://t.co/OIYYjNnOXo - EU Justice

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EP TODAY

Last-minute press briefing at 16:30

The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16:30. You can follow the last-minute briefing live below ⤵️
https://t.co/zCnaIVORCZ

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‼️ COMING UP at 16.30 - today's last-minute press briefing before the start of May's #EPlenary session in Strasbourg ⤵️

EP TODAY

Last-minute press briefing at 16:30

The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16:30. You can follow the last-minute briefing live below ⤵️
https://t.co/zCnaIVORCZ

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❗Wednesday, 20 May at 15:30❗

Hybrid press briefing ahead of the #Eurogroup of 22 May 2026.

Register via link 👇
https://t.co/YtIgRSodAp https://t.co/hx2Wha2cPu

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