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2021 European Parliament Social Media Report

Download the report to discover how MEPs used social media to amplify their political priorities in 2021. Discover key insights including:

  • Which MEPs were most active on each social channel?
  • How did the conversation shift focus throughout the year?
  • Which issues got the political groups talking most?
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MEPs’ Adoption of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

Top Hashtags of 2021 Overall, by Political Group, and by Month

Most Active MEPs on Each Platform

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