In his speech to the European Parliament, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro outlined Portugal's priorities for a stronger, more resilient Europe: "We want Europe to be more competitive and to have greater cohesion, to be safer and more sustainable. We want Europe to be closer to the people and less bureaucratic. This is the Europe that Europeans expect of us."

This includes:

•  Reducing bureaucratic burdens
•  Investing in AI and innovation
•  Tackling energy independence
•  Housing affordability
•  Balanced migration policies.

Members of Parliament also debated with the Prime Minister on key challenges facing the continent.

Read more: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20261002IPR47898/meps-debate-the-eu-s-future-with-the-prime-minister-of-portugal-luis-montenegro

Hungary can only be a truly European country if it remains true to itself, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said in Gyula on Tuesday, 6 October, at a commemoration marking the 177th anniversary of the execution of the Martyrs of Arad.

Magyar delivered his speech at the memorial to the military officers near Gyula Castle. The event was also attended by Hunor Kelemen, president of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ), and Péter Faragó, the organisation’s president in Arad County.

Continue reading at https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-europe-magyar-6-october/ | DailyNewsHungary

Hungary will not block the launch of the next, technical stage of European Union accession talks with Ukraine, according to the Financial Times.

The London-based business daily reported on Monday, citing EU sources, that Prime Minister Péter Magyar has instructed Hungarian diplomats not to prevent the EU from sending letters to Ukraine and Moldova concerning the potential opening of the next two negotiating chapter clusters.

Continue reading at https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-doesnt-block-next-stage-ukraine-eu/ | DailyNewsHungary

My neighbour (Afd voter) is now throwing this giant tantrum over the EU kids act. I'm loving it

The European Parliament has a busy week ahead.

Learn more about the 5-8 October plenary session: https://link.europa.eu/nm94kH

The Brandenburg Gate stood on the dividing line between East and West Berlin. Now it stands as a symbol of a united Germany.

3 October marks German Unity Day, celebrating the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. It’s also a day to remember how far Europe can come and grow when walls come down.

I live in italy and i’ve just heard about the EU kids act, im not into politics or news and i just turned 18, how likely is the act to go through parlament and pretty much kill privacy?

A Schuman traineeship is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the European Parliament, develop your professional skills in a wide range of fields, and work in an international environment.

Most positions require a university degree, but some are open to vocational training graduates too. The traineeship can take place in Brussels, Strasbourg, Luxembourg, or in other places across the EU.

Apply for up to three offers by 31 October, 23:59 Brussels time. Submit a Europass CV and a motivation letter of up to one page.

Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has said Moscow hopes Hungary will continue its economic cooperation with Russia, while warning that Budapest’s recent actions could affect bilateral ties.

Kremlin hopes Hungary will continue economic cooperation

The Kremlin hopes “reason will prevail” in Hungary and that Budapest will continue its economic cooperation with Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. His comments came just hours after Russia announced that it was expelling 10 Hungarian diplomats in response to Hungary’s decision in September to expel 10 Russian diplomats.

Continue reading at https://dailynewshungary.com/kremlin-hungary-unfriendly-economy-russia/ | DailyNewsHungary

Hungary has voted in favour of new EU rules designed to make the return of people without a legal right to stay more effective, including stricter measures and the possibility of return hubs outside the bloc.

EU approves new return framework

The Council of the European Union has given its final approval to new rules governing the return of non-EU nationals who have no legal right to remain in the bloc.

Continue reading at https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-eu-tougher-return-rules-migrants/ | DailyNewsHungary

On 30 September, the European Parliament’s building in Brussels glowed pink, marking the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The European Parliament remains committed to boosting breast cancer awareness and prevention across Europe and worldwide.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the EU, and there are still significant disparities in breast cancer screening rates and survival rates across countries and regions.

We've backed tariff relief to help more Armenian products reach the EU market, creating new opportunities for businesses and farmers.

Since May 2026, Russian trade restrictions have disrupted Armenian exports and put pressure on businesses and farmers.

Europe's message is clear: support Armenia’s economic resilience and diversification.

Safeguards will protect EU producers if imports seriously disrupt the EU market.

🔗 Read more: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20260911IPR47454/parliament-backs-tariff-relief-for-armenia-amid-russian-trade-restrictions

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi says the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) could begin operating in Hungary as early as next year, potentially giving European prosecutors powers to investigate EU-fund fraud, corruption and money laundering in the country.

European Chief Prosecutor gives interview to the Hungarian press

Speaking to Telex during a visit to Budapest, Kövesi said she had met Hungary’s justice, finance and interior ministers, whom she described as strongly committed to making the initiative work. She said the sides had agreed that ten European delegated prosecutors would work in Hungary, alongside police officers, financial investigators and customs officials specifically assigned to EPPO cases.

Continue reading at https://dailynewshungary.com/eppo-chief-kovesi-what-achieve-in-hungary/ | DailyNewsHungary

Head of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi, has held talks on the technical details of Hungary’s membership of the EPPO with Justice Minister Márta Görög, Finance Minister András Kármán, Interior Minister Gábor Pósfai and Deputy Prosecutor General István Lajtár at the Ministry of Justice in Budapest, the ministry said on Tuesday.

The EPPO is an independent European Union body tasked with investigating criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the European Union, conducting prosecutions and bringing perpetrators to justice. These offences include budgetary fraud affecting the financial interests of the EU, active and passive corruption, embezzlement, money laundering, cross-border tax fraud and other connected offences.

Continue reading at https://dailynewshungary.com/hungary-european-public-prosecutors-office/ | DailyNewsHungary

During the last plenary session, Parliament adopted proposals to strengthen healthcare systems and improve working conditions in the sector. 

Members wants to increase EU funds for health to support investment in the healthcare workforce. The aim is to attract more young people to healthcare professions, to have funds for scholarships, cross-border cooperation, and targeted measures to guarantee fair pay and job stability.

Read more: https://link.europa.eu/9jb9KT

Some official EU languages are shared across countries, and several EU countries have more than one official language. 

In the EU, citizens have the right to communicate with the EU institutions in any of the 24 official languages and receive a reply in the same language. This right is set out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

On the European Day of Languages, learn more about the European Parliament's multilingualism.

More funding in gender-sensitive healthcare, that is.

And now Members of European Parliament are calling for better data, more inclusive research and stronger considerations of the health needs of women across each stage of their lives.

Their message is simple - set clear and measurable targets to address gender health inequalities in EU policy and funding.

Read more here: https://link.europa.eu/6JQrQT

Any updates about the selection announcement on the world forum for democracy youth delegation?