EU affairs 

Parliament will discuss the European Commission’s work during the State of the EU debate and vote on issues ranging from Afghanistan to health during September's plenary session.

A €5 billion EU fund will support people, companies and countries affected by the UK's withdrawal from the Union.

Find out how the EU aims to increase the attractiveness of the European Blue Card for highly-skilled migrants.

The State of the EU debate, looking at work to date and plans for the future, takes place on 15 September in Strasbourg. Follow it live.

Citizens’ panels will meet over the coming months to discuss the EU’s future and make recommendations. Find out more.

Find out more about Erasmus+, the EU's flagship programme that supports education, training, sport and young people.

MEPs will discuss the situation in Afghanistan, the state of the rule of law in the EU as well as the delay in proposals for new sources of revenue for the EU.

MEPs will be dealing with many important issues after the summer break, including climate action, public health and digital services.

You choose your MEPs every five years, but did you realise you also have an impact on the set up of the other EU institutions?

The EU is based on a common set of rules and values. Watch our video to find out what happens when these rules are broken.

All the countries in the eurozone use the same currency, but not all coins are the same. Watch our video to learn about the differences.

The EU has a positive impact that reaches far beyond Europe’s borders. Watch the video to find out how.