💡 How old were you when you first became interested in politics? The youngest member of the European Parliament is Lena Schilling from Austria, who was 23 years old when she was elected in the 2024 European elections, while Leoluca Orlando from Italy, who was 76 when elected, is the oldest. Although the average age of MEPs is 50, this varies by country with 60 being the average age of Luxembourgish MEPs and 41 being the average age of Maltese MEPs.
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"What has the EU ever done for me?" Well, quite a lot actually! Here are a few examples but you can find out exactly what the EU has done to improve your region and your life by checking out what-europe-does-for-me.eu European Parliamentary Research Service
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Does democracy need a shot of caffeine? ☕ Meet Cille. At her coffee truck in Copenhagen, she encourages democratic participation in the EU. Together with her team, she organises events throughout the year to get people to talk about what the EU can do over a coffee. She is running the initiative as a volunteer from together.eu, a vibrant community of people who care about the EU and its future. Find out more about the together.eu community on together.eu
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Personal stories from all over Europe. Drama, tragedy, humour - and above all, hope for peace and unity. The My House of European History website by the European Parliament Translation Service features real stories from people of all walks of life, detailing their experiences ranging from over a hundred years ago to the modern day. Read one of the many riveting, real-life stories of Europe, or submit your own 👉 my-european-history.ep.eu
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Travelling in Europe this summer? Why not visit a Europa Experience? 🗺️ These interactive multimedia spaces dotted across the EU teach you what the different EU institutions do, how Europeans work together and what a day in the life looks like for your elected members. Europa Experiences are open to visitors free of charge and available in all 24 EU languages! Whether you're discovering a new city or organising a trip for a school group, why not pay a visit? 📌 Berlin 📌 Copenhagen 📌 Helsinki 📌 Ljubljana 📌 Luxembourg 📌 Paris 📌 Prague 📌 Rome 📌 Stockholm 📌 Tallinn 📌 Vienna 📌 Warsaw Find out more → https://lnkd.in/e2FVjBxj
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📣 Calling all young people! Do you want to meet new people, travel and experience new things? Do you have an idea that could change Europe, or do you just want to learn more about how European democracy works? Whatever you’re looking for, there is something for you at the European Parliament - and everyone is invited! On #InternationalYouthDay, discover more on our Youth Hub 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCN5R-NR
Youth opportunities from the European Parliament
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🔎 Did you know that half of the members elected in June are newcomers to the European Parliament? While 362 MEPs have never sat in the European Parliament before, 336 MEPs from the last term were re-elected, and 21 members returned after serving in previous legislatures. However, there are big differences between EU countries. 90% of Portuguese MEPs are completely new to the European Parliament, while in Estonia 86% of MEPs were re-elected after serving in the last term.
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Meet 🇸🇪 Erik and 🇮🇪 Hannah. They both work for companies making our economy more resilient and our planet 🌍 greener and more sustainable. Erik is producing hydrogen and building refuelling stations while Hannah is protecting bogs and peatlands that play a crucial role as carbon sinks. Find out how the European Parliament is backing projects to make the EU more resilient to future crises and challenges.
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Some things in life can’t be measured in numbers. Some, on the other hand, can! 📈 Let’s take a look at these key statistics about the EU by Eurostat, so we can compare them as the Parliament’s new term goes on. The EU’s GDP per capita is the highest it has ever been, when adjusted for purchasing power. Internet and renewable energy usage are also at historic highs, and municipal waste recycling has been on a near-constant uptick for almost 30 years. What are some statistics about the EU that you find interesting or would like to know more about? Tell us in the comments!
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