Facebook: This year's most popular #EuropeanParliament posts so far

International Women's Day

A post on 8 March in honour of International Women's Day proved this year's most popular post so far. This year's edition was dedicated to women refugees.

Blanca Martín Torres wrote: "To all these courageous women, which are a lot around the world, my best wishes on this day!"

Schengen zone

The Schengen zone of passport-free travel has been under pressure due to the migration crisis. A post on 17 February dedicated to this had people debating the issue at length.

Paul Adamson wrote: "As a Brit living in Belgium and Luxembourg for a period that spans both before and after the creation of Schengen I believe free movement is a privilege that needs to be preserved. Stronger external borders are now needed to ensure this is so." However, Jim Berteloot said: "We don't mind if internal borders are re-established for the sake of security. I'm for the check-up at the borders of each Schengen country."

Migration crisis

A video looking at the migration crisis and explaining who qualifies for asylum was widely watched and led to a lively debate.

Tibor Fonai said: "It's a shame for Europe that we can't help those refugees that are really in danger and we can't make sure that our continent is safe for all citizens. We left Italy, Greece etc. alone with the 'border problem' and now of course the situation is escalating in the EU. But don't forget during discussions: human beings still drowning right now on the sea and we're all watching it from our comfort zone. This is unacceptable." Paul Cavanagh said: "Frau Merkel's policy of open door migration has angered many and will burden Europe with many people who will not integrate into a European way of life."

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On 27 January Parliament published a post in tribute of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, inviting people to find out how Parliament helps to fight discrimination. This post was widely shared.

Gabino Gil Prieto wrote: "I would like to say that THANKS to this common project called the European Union, for most improvements that might need, is the main reason WHY no other atrocities has happened in any of the EU countries for THE LAST 70 YEARS, which is the first time that happens in Europe history!"

New Year

The New Year started off with a bang when a post from Parliament wishing everyone a Happy New Year also showed itself very popular with our followers.

Jagjit Singh wrote: "Happy new year to all of you. May this upcoming year bring many opportunities your way, To explore every joy of life, turning all your dreams into reality."