EU affairs 

The number of MEPs will increase in 2024 to reflect demographic changes in the EU since 2019.

The nominees for the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought - the European Parliament’s human rights prize - have been announced.

A set of wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening integrity, independence and accountability, while protecting the free mandate of MEPs, has been adopted over the last months.

Check out the official documents related to the evaluation of Iliana Ivanova as commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth.

MEPs will scrutinise the work of the European Commission on 13 September to ensure the EU addresses Europeans’ key concerns. Follow the State of the EU debate live.

Find out about the five films competing for the 2024 LUX Audience Award.

Parliament’s industry and culture committees held a hearing with Iliana Ivanova, who is the Bulgarian commissioner-designate.

Visit the centre of European democracy, the place where decisions affecting the whole EU are made.

Want to know how the European Parliament is supporting Ukraine, tackling climate change and fighting disinformation, or maybe you have a question about how it works?

Find out more about what the European Union is doing for you.

The EU has tools to protect its values and budget when there is a risk of a breach from a member state. Find out how these mechanisms work.

Close, a Belgian coming of age drama, is the winner of the 2023 LUX Audience Award.