Open Day at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

The annual Energy Infrastructure Forum gathers representatives of the EU institutions, regulators, energy companies and other stakeholders to discuss the challenges of accelerating the deployment of Europe’s energy infrastructure which will enable the achievement of EU’s decarbonisation targets.

Europe Day marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950, which set out the foundation of the EU as we know it today. Visit the European institutions, discover how they operate on a daily basis, and explore the policies that shape our lives.

The Interpreting Europe Conference will gather language professionals, institutional representatives, industry experts, academics and students to discuss on the future of the interpreting profession.

The Annual EU Budget Conference will examine how to better leverage the EU budget to increase policy impact and mobilise additional financial resources.

The Annual EU Budget Conference will examine how to better leverage the EU budget to increase policy impact and mobilise additional financial resources.

The Driving Urban Transitions Conference aims to support transformative research and innovation that strengthen urban stakeholders’ capacity to drive urban transitions in Europe and beyond.

The European Mobility Week is the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign on sustainable urban mobility. It encourages behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport and other clean, intelligent transport solutions.

The 26th edition of EU Green Week puts the spotlight on the business case for nature, demonstrating that a nature-positive economy is essential for Europe’s prosperity, resilience, and competitiveness.

The third edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival explores how democratic engagement and affordable housing shape vibrant communities, celebrating innovative ideas for more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful living spaces.

The new legislation agreed on Tuesday seeks to foster the right to autonomy for adults across the EU.Committee on Legal Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Spokespersons for Parliament and the political groups will hold a briefing on the 18 – 21 May plenary session, on Wednesday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This year’s awards went to an Estonian project to boost female democratic participation, a French political engagement app and a Spanish network for relations with China.Committee on Culture and Education Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On Tuesday, 19 May, at a ceremony in Parliament laureates will receive the inaugural European Order of Merit for their significant contribution to EU integration and values. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Newly agreed measures aim to boost competitiveness and enhance the availability and supply of critical medicines in the EU.Committee on Public Health Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

African and European parliamentarians will meet in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May to discuss possible ways to cooperate on security, youth policy and critical raw materials.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The agreement between EU co-legislators aims to make it easier for providers to comply with the AI Act, while maintaining its main provisions and risk-based approach.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The updated rules seek to ensure access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country, while distributing obligations fairly among member states.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

EU citizens should have more ways to get a car checked, but frequency of mandatory tests should not change, say Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP