EP Plenary session - The situation in Mayotte following the devastating cyclone Chido and the need for solidarity

EP Plenary session - Situation of female politicians in EU candidate and neighbouring countries facing harassment and cyber violence

EP Plenary session - Situation of the former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the EU-Ukraine Summit

EP Plenary session - Situation in Afghanistan

EP Plenary session - Need for urgent update of the EU list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing purposes

EP Plenary session - Transparency and targeting of political advertising

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

EP Plenary session - International Holocaust Remembrance Day.Formal Address by Isaac HERZOG, President of Israel

EP Plenary session - Oral Question - Investment practices of sustainable investment funds

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - The Global Gateway Initiative

EP Plenary session - Revision of the European Works Councils Directive

EP Plenary session - Small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives

EP Plenary session.- Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session - Criminalisation of humanitarian assistance, including search and rescue

EP Plenary session - Revelations of Uber lobbying practices in the EU

EP Plenary session - Terrorist threats posed by far-right extremist networks defying the democratic constitutional order

EP Plenary session - Protection of the EU’s financial interests - combating fraud - annual report 2021

Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. This news item shows footage from the MEPs debate with the Commission and the Council on whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow.

Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: extracts from the debate

Nikol PASHINYAN, Armenian Prime Minister, officially visits the European Parliament, after the majority of ethnic Armenians had to flee the Nagorno-Karabakh region following the Azerbaijani military attack. Address by Nikol PASHINYAN. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting: address by Nikol PASHINYAN, Armenian Prime Minister

On 16th October 2023, two Swedish citizens are killed by a terrorist in Brussels. The next day, in the hemicycle, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Political groups speakers pay tribute to the victims and asks MEPs to hold a minute of silence.

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, one round of political group speakers, and minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the Brussels attack

Nikol PASHINYAN, Armenian Prime Minister, officially visits the European Parliament, after the majority of ethnic Armenians had to flee the Nagorno-Karabakh region following the Azerbaijani military attack. Introductory statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting with Nikol PASHINYAN, Armenian Prime Minister: Introductory statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, and Nikol PASHINYAN, Armenian Prime Minister, hold a press point before attending his formal sitting in the hemicycle. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Nikol PASHINYAN, Armenian Prime Minister

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, MEPs will discuss with the Commission how to combat poverty in Europe. According to Eurostat, 95.3 million people in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2022, which constitutes almost 22% of the EU population. MEPs are expected to call for increased action to support those living in poverty as well as for measures to eradicate poverty in Europe. Closing statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: closing statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, MEPs will discuss with the Commission how to combat poverty in Europe. According to Eurostat, 95.3 million people in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2022, which constitutes almost 22% of the EU population. MEPs call for increased action to support those living in poverty as well as for measures to eradicate poverty in Europe.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: one round of political group speakers

On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, MEPs will discuss with the Commission how to combat poverty in Europe. According to Eurostat, 95.3 million people in the EU were at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2022, which constitutes almost 22% of the EU population. MEPs are expected to call for increased action to support those living in poverty as well as for measures to eradicate poverty in Europe. Opening statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: opening statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

Press briefing by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D, holds a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press briefing by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D

MEPs discuss with Commission and Council representatives whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow. Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Commissioner for Competition (ad interim) and Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union.

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Commissioner for Competition and Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union

MEPs discuss with Commission and Council representatives whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow. Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. Third part of the debate.

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: MEPs debate (part 3)

MEPs discuss with Commission and Council representatives whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow. Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. Second part of the debate.

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss with Commission and Council representatives whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow. Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. First part of the debate.

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss with Commission and Council representatives whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow. Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. Opening statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Commissioner for Competition (ad interim). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: opening statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Commissioner for Competition (ad interim)

This footage shows editing shots (external views of the EP building, arrivals of MEPs and staff, interior views of the hemicycle) done ahead of the beginning of the Plenary session in Strasbourg from 16 to 19/10.

EP Plenary session in Strasbourg (16-19/10): editing shots

MEPs debate on the establisment of the Ukraine Facility, a €50 billion package to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024 to 2027. MEPs have improved the proposal by strengthening transparency and democratic accountability. One of the key demands is that Russian assets should be used to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction. Closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES), Rapporteurs.

Establishing the Ukraine Facility: closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES), Rapporteurs

MEPs debate on the establisment of the Ukraine Facility, a €50 billion package to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024 to 2027. MEPs have improved the proposal by strengthening transparency and democratic accountability. One of the key demands is that Russian assets should be used to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction. Second part of MEPs debate.

Establishing the Ukraine Facility: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the establisment of the Ukraine Facility, a €50 billion package to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024 to 2027. MEPs have improved the proposal by strengthening transparency and democratic accountability. One of the key demands is that Russian assets should be used to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction. First part of MEPs debate.

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