German MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Discharge 2022

EP Plenary session - Financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union

EP Plenary session - European Media Freedom Act

EP Plenary session - Report on the Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report

EP Plenary session - Transparency and targeting of political advertising

EP Plenary session - Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Joint debate European Council meetings

Press seminar with journlaists from Ouest France

MEPs in a debate discuss on how democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary have further deteriorated since Parliament triggered the Article 7 procedure in 2018, through the “deliberate and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government”. First part of the debate.

Risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the EU is founded: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Petr Fiala the programme of Czechia’s six month-long Council presidency, which starts on 1 July. The motto of the Czech Presidency is “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”, recalling a speech made by the first Czech President Václav Havel. The motto underlines the need “to re-evaluate current approaches and premises” in light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Czech Presidency: MEPs debate

MEPs call for a first set of specific changes to the European Union’s founding documents, to ensure citizens’ expectations will be met. Throughout the 12 months of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a few key areas of institutional reform were brought up, such as the abolition of unanimity voting in the Council in most areas, and the expansion of EU powers in health and energy, among others. Extracts from the debate and from the vote.

The call for Convention for revision of Treaties: extracts from the debate and from the vote

MEPs call for a first set of specific changes to the European Union’s founding documents, to ensure citizens’ expectations will be met. Throughout the 12 months of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a few key areas of institutional reform were brought up, such as the abolition of unanimity voting in the Council in most areas, and the expansion of EU powers in health and energy, among others.

The call for a Convention for the revision of the Treaties: MEPs debate (Part 1)

Following the Commission endorsement of Poland's €35.4 billion recovery and resilience plan, MEPs question Ursula von der Leyen on this decision in light of long-standing concerns and persisting problems around the rule of law in the country.

The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF): MEPs debate (part 2/2)

The draft report, which will be debated on Wednesday and put to the vote on Thursday, asks for more in-depth analysis, a broader scope, and a more effective approach from the Commission in its annual monitoring of the state of the rule of law in the European Union. MEPs are set to criticise the report’s failure to encompass EU values in their entirety, as well as its methodological shortcomings in highlighting the deliberate nature of the backsliding in Poland and Hungary.

Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

As the Conference on the Future of Europe approaches its conclusion, MEPs assess its Plenary’s recommendations and the overall process in a debate. They stress that the process to change the EU’s founding documents should be activated in order to endow the EU with the competences to act on the proposed new policy areas. Statements by Guy VERHOFSTADT, CoFoE Co-Chair, Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Iratxe GARCIA PEREZ (S&D, ES), Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA).

The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe: statements by Guy VERHOFSTADT, CoFoE Co-Chair, Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Iratxe GARCIA PEREZ (S&D, ES), Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA)

As the Conference on the Future of Europe approaches its conclusion, MEPs assess its Plenary’s recommendations and the overall process in a debate. They stress that the process to change the EU’s founding documents should be activated in order to endow the EU with the competences to act on the proposed new policy areas. Extracts from the debate (03/05) and from the vote.

The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe: extracts from the debate (03/05) and from the vote

MEPs debate on the outcomes of the Conference on the Future of Europe and on a possible resolution calling for the process to change the EU’s founding documents to begin. MEPs are expected to request that the procedure to revise the treaties, provided for in article 48 of the Treaty on the European Union, is activated.

The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe: MEPs debate (part 1/3)

To mark Press Freedom Day on Tuesday 3 May, MEPs discuss with the European Commission how to address the threats faced by journalists and enhance media freedom. Over the last few years, Parliament has warned about attempts both in the EU and beyond to undermine media pluralism. MEPs have denounced the attacks on journalists, particularly from politicians, and called on the Commission to table legislation against abusive lawsuits. One round of political group speakers.

Threats to the safety of journalists and media freedom in Europe, on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day: one round of political group leaders

To mark Press Freedom Day on Tuesday 3 May, MEPs discuss with the European Commission how to address the threats faced by journalists and enhance media freedom. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, opens the plenary paying a tribute to Daphne Caruana Galizia. Over the last few years, Parliament has warned about attempts both in the EU and beyond to undermine media pluralism. MEPs have denounced the attacks on journalists, particularly from politicians, and called on the Commission to table legislation against abusive lawsuits.

World Press Freedom Day: extracts from the debate

MEPs and citizens draw conclusions and react to the proposals of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Almost one year after the launch of the Conference on the Future of Europe, its Plenary meet to conclude its work and reach a consensus on the final set of proposals prepared by the nine Working Groups.

Final Plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe: Statements by MEPs and citizens

The 4 components of the Conference on the Future of Europe (European Parliament, Commission, Council and representatives of the Citizens Panels) are set to finalise their work in a two-day session that will revolve around the adoption of the Conference’s proposals.

Conference on the Future of Europe: atmosphere shots, familly photo, expression of consensus by 4 components

The 4 components of the Conference on the Future of Europe (European Parliament, Commission, Council and representatives of the Citizens Panels) are set to finalise their work in a two-day session that will revolve around the adoption of the Conference’s proposals. Extracts from the meeting of European Parliament's Delegation to the Plenary of the CoFoE. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conference on the Future of Europe: extracts from the meeting of EP Delegation to the Plenary of the CoFoE

The 4 components of the Conference on the Future of Europe (European Parliament, Commission, Council and representatives of the Citizens Panels) are set to finalise their work in a two-day session that will revolve around the adoption of the Conference’s proposals. Statements by the MEPs.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary: Expressions of Consensus by the European Parliament

MEPs debate with the Commission in a topical debate the cases of cooperation and similarities between the Putin regime and extreme right and separatist movements in Europe.

Cooperation and similarities between the Putin regime and extreme right and separatist movements in Europe: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. Third part of the debate.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: MEPs debate (Part 3/4)

MEPs will debate and vote on ‘citizenship by investment’ schemes, under which third country nationals can get so-called ‘golden passports’. These ones are objectionable ethically, legally, and economically. They also pose serious security risks while undermining the essence of EU citizenship, and should be banned. According to the draft text, third countries with visa-free access to the EU should also end their ‘golden passports’ schemes. Meanwhile, on 25 February in light of Putin’s attack on Ukraine, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Canada, and the US committed to taking measures to limit the access of wealthy Russians (with ties to the government) to ‘golden passports’.

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