EP Plenary - Election of the President of the Commission - Ursula VON DER LEYEN is elected President of the EC

Election of the President of the Commission - Statement by the Newly Elected President of the Commission

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on copyright in the Digital Single Market. Extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE)

Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations for a directive on copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE) - illustrative shots

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS): extracts from the debate and extract from the vote on the report Kinga GÁL (EPP,HU)

European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS): extracts from the debate and extract from the vote on the report Kinga GÁL (EPP,HU)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on specific rules for posting drivers in the road transport sector, a report by Merja KYLLÖNEN (GUE/NGL,FI), Wim van de CAMP (EPP,NL), Ismail ERTUG (S&D,DE) and illustrative shots

Mobility package - posting of truck drivers: extracts from the debate and extracts from the vote on the reports by report Merja KYLLÖNEN (GUE/NGL,FI), Wim van de CAMP (EPP,NL), Ismail ERTUG (S&D,DE) and illustrative shots

After recent unilateral decisions by the US administration to pull out of various international deals and organisations, MEPs assess the state of EU-US relations and particularly the "America first" policy and disagreements on trade, the Iran deal and the Middle East peace process during the meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE) and Elmar BROK (EPP, DE), Rapporteur. The result of the vote are: 35 in favour, 4 against and 2 abstentions.

EU-US relations: extracts from the vote and statement by Elmar BROK (EPP, DE), Rapporteur

The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the European Parliament is set to ask for further clarifications on the application of the EU Facilitation Directive - which provides for sanctions against anyone assisting people with irregular entry or irregular residence in the EU - to ensure that acts of humanitarian assistance to migrants and asylum-seekers are not criminalised. Statement by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Rapporteur

Guidelines for Member States to prevent that humanitarian assistance is criminalised: extracts from the vote and statement by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Rapporteur

The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)of the European Parliament vote on whether to propose that EU ministers activate the so-called Article 7 mechanism against a member state for the first time, due to a risk of a serious breach of EU values. Article 7 of the EU Treaty provides for a procedure to enforce EU values and can go as far as imposing sanctions, including the suspension of voting rights. Statement by Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA, NL).

The situation in Hungary: extracts from the vote and statement by Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA, NL)

In the European Parliament in Brussels, Committee Foreign Affairs (AFET) is to urge EU countries to stand united against China's attempts to take control of Europe's strategic infrastructure and anchor their ties with China in respect for human rights and the rule of law. Statements by David McALLISTER (EPP,DE) and Bas BELDER (ECR, NL), Rapporteur. The results are: 43 in favour, 9 against and 1 abstention.

State of EU-China relations: extracts from the vote and statement by Bas BELDER (ECR,NL)

The Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) vote legislative proposals to update current EU rules on copyright in the European Parliament in Brussels. MEPs aim to ensure that artists’ copyrighted works are well protected when they are accessed online and that press publishers are remunerated when users access their texts online. Statements by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Rapporteur. The results are: 14 in favour, 9 against and 2 abstentions).

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the vote and statement by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (11-14 June 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on Georgian occupied territories ten years after the Russian invasion.

Georgian occupied territories ten years after the Russian invasion: extracts from the vote

During the plenary session (11-14 June 2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate (12/06) and vote on EU-NATO relations. Statements by Ioan Mircea PASCU (S&D, RO), Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, Arnaud DANJEAN (EPP, FR) and Tonino PICULA (S&D, HR) and illustrative material of the procedure of voting on report Pascu on EU-NATO relations.

EU-NATO relations: extracts from the debate (12/06), extracts from the vote and illustrative material

During the plenary session (11-14 June 2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote a draft law saying the EP should shrink from 751 to 705 MEPs when the UK leaves the EU. 46 of the 73 UK seats will be put in a reserve; the other 27 would be distributed among the 14 EU countries that are currently slightly under-represented in the House. The results are: 566 in favour, 94 against and 31 abstentions. Statements by Danuta Maria HÜBNER (EPP, PL) and Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D, PT).

Composition of the European Parliament: extracts from the vote on the report by Danuta Maria HÜBNER (EPP, PL) and Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D, PT)

During the plenary session (11-14 June 2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the implementation of the remaining provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania, a report by Monica MACOVEI (ECR, RO). The results are: 591 in favour, 68 against, 31 abstentions.

Implementation of the remaining provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania: extracts from the vote on the report by Monica MACOVEI (ECR, RO)

During the plenary session (11-14 June 2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate (12/06) and vote on common rules in the field of civil aviation and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Statements by Marian-Jean MARINESCU (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, Violeta BULC, Member of the EC in charge of Transport, Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR). Fabio CASTALDO (EFDD, IT) and illustrative shots of a drone flying over the EP in Strasbourg.

Common rules in the field of civil aviation and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency: extracts from the debate (12/06), extracts from the vote and illustrative material

In the European Parliament in Brussels, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) vote on improving working conditions in road transport and competition between hauliers. The draft rules will help step up enforcement to fight illegal practices, such as use of letterbox companies or breaking the limits for operating in national markets after a cross-border delivery (so-called ‘cabotage’). They will also clarify rules on the application of national minimum wage laws as well as ensuring proper rest conditions for drivers.

Mobility package: extracts from the votes

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate (29/05) and vote on the situation in Nicaragua. In a non-legislative resolution, MEPs denounce the decline in democracy and the rule of law in Nicaragua over the last decade, as well as increased corruption, often involving relatives of President Daniel Ortega. Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and Ramón JÁUREGUI ATONDO (S&D, ES).

The situation in Nicaragua: extracts from the vote and from the debate (29/05)

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Statements by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Klaus BUCHNER (Greens/EFA, DE), Soraya POST (S&D, SE), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL) and Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, on the situation of imprisoned EU-Iranian dual nationals in Iran. Statements by Barbara LOCHBIHLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL) and Bill ETHERIDGE (EFDD, UK) on Women's rights defenders in Saudi Arabia. Statements by Julie WARD (S&D, UK) and Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, on Sudan, notably the situation of Noura Hussein Hammad

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debate and extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate (29/05) and vote to enable the EU to combat environmental and social dumping more effectively and better protect jobs thanks to a draft law. Investigations into anti-dumping cases would be significantly shorter and would involve trade unions; a help desk would be set up for SMEs. Statements by Christofer FJELLNER (EPP, SE), Rapporteur, Cecilia MALMSTRÖM, Member of the EC in charge of Trade, and David-Maria SASSOLI, EP Vice-President.

Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU: extracts from the debate (29/05) and extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate (28/05) and vote on the future of food and farming. Statements by Herbert DORFMANN (EPP, IT) and Phil HOGAN, Member of the EC in charge of Agriculture and Rural Development. Illustrative footage of farming and food production.

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