EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

Extracts from the hearing on NGOs saving lives in the Mediterranean, Sakharov Prize finalist 2018 and statements by criminalised NGOs and migrant rescued. Sakharov event Migration across the Mediterranean during a meeting of the EP Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs with Sub Committee on Human Rights. Statements by Violeta MORENO-LAX, Immigration law expert, Queen Mary University, Georgia LINARDI, Representative, Sea Watch, Pia KLEMP, Representative of Solidarity at Sea, Ricardo GATTI, Representative of Open Arms, an Eritrean Migrant rescued from the Meditarranean.

NGOs saving lives in the Mediterranean, Sakharov Prize finalist 2018: extracts and atmosphere from the Hearing and statements by criminalised NGOs and migrant rescued

The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) votes on European Border and Coast Guard, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Claude MORAES opens the vote. Final vote on the text as amended. result: 35 votes in favour 9 against and 8 abstentions. Vote on the mandate for negotiations, approved by 42 votes, 6 against and 2 abstentions. Statement by Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), rapporteur

European Border and Coast Guard: extracts from the vote and statement by Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), rapporteur

During the plenary session (14-17 January 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the reform of the EU asylum and migration policy in light of the continued humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean and Africa. Statements by Melania CIOT, Romanian Presidency, Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Cecilia WIKSTRÖM (ALDE, SE), Cornelia ERNST (GUE/NGL, DE). Illustrative shots: border surveillance and rescue operation by FRONTEX at the Mediterranean Sea.

Reform of the EU asylum and migration policy in light of the continued humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean and Africa: extracts from the debate and illustrative footage

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on the report Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES). Statements by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Rapporteur. The report is adopted by 429 votes in favour, 194 against and 41 abstentions. Illustrative shots of asylum center in Belgium.

Humanitarian visas: extracts from the vote on the report Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (10-13/12/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate their priorities for the 13-14 December EU summit, which will focus on the EU’s long-term budget, migration, the single market and external relations. Statements by MMF, 2019 Budget and migration by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Federal Minister for Women, Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT (ECR, BE), Marisa MATIAS (GUE/NGL, PT) and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE)..

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: extracts from the debate on MMF, 2019 Budget and migration

Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), rapporteur, speaks to the press about the vote on recommendations to the Commission on humanitarian visas, during the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), rapporteur, on the vote on recommendations to the Commission on humanitarian visas

Juan Fernando LOPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), rapporteur, speaks to the press about humanitarian visas, during the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), rapporteur, on Humanitarian visas

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs assess the outcome of the 17/18 October summit, in a debate with Donald TUSK, President of the European Council. The main topics of the leaders’ meeting were migration, internal security and Brexit. Statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: extracts from the debate (other topics)

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on Schengen Information System on the return of illegally staying third-country nationals. The results are: 489 in favour, 105 against and 41 abstentions. Statements by the rapporteur Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL).

Schengen Information System on the return of illegally staying third-country nationals: extracts from the vote and statement by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), rapporteur

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, speaks to the press on the European Council 18 October 2018, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

European Council 18 October 2018: extracts from the press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, delivers a speech for the Inauguration of the Academic Year at the College of Europe in Bruges. The min topics are e.g. Brexit, EE2019, migration, and the future of the EU.

Inauguration of the Academic Year at the College of Europe: extracts from the opening speech by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

NGOs saving migrant lives in the Mediterranean Sea © The Associated Press. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Union until 09/10/2023.The assignment to a third part is not allowed.

Infoclip: NGOs saving migrant lives in the Mediterranean Sea

Live replay of the preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, President in office of the Council of the EU

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Council

The Committee on Civil liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) holds a hearing on the Implementation of the Facilitation Directive and humanitarian assistance to irregular migrants in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statements by Claude MORAES (S&D,UK), Chair of the LIBE Committee; Constantin NESTLER, medical doctor and volunteer for the Search and Rescue missions Jugend Rettet Iuventa and Lifeline ships; Salam ALDEEN, Founder of Danish NGO team Humanity, cleared of smuggling charges by Lesvos court in May 2018. Illustration shots

Hearing on the Implementation of the Facilitation Directive and humanitarian assistance to irregular migrants: statements by Claude MORAES (S&D,UK), Constantin NESTLER and Salam ALDEEN, and illustration shots

Ahead of the informal meeting of EU heads of state or government, EPP leaders meet in Salzburg. Arrival of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and statement on migration.

Informal meeting of EU heads of state or government: arrival of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and statement

Ahead of the informal meeting of EU heads of state or government, EPP leaders meet in Salzburg. General views Salzburg, arrivals, statement by Antonio TAJNI, EP President, on refugees, and family photo

EPP leaders meet in Salzburg to prepare for informal meeting of EU heads of state or government: general views Salzburg, arrivals, statements and family photo

This infoclip illustrates the course given by the building trade training organisation “Bildungszentren des Baugewerbes e.V.” to refugees in Düsseldorf (Germany). BZB is a multi-facetted provider of vocational education services for the construction industry, including building, woodworking, metalworking, tiling, painting or plastering.

Infoclip: Construction trade courses for refugees

During the plenary session (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the recent declaration of Italy's Interior Minister on Sinti and Roma and minority rights in the EU

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