MEP's debate and vote on a new law to accelerate the granting of permits for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar panels or windmill. The plan is to reduce the maximum length of the approval process for new installations. The "renewable acceleration areas" are defined by each Member State depending on wether they are able to install renewable at a faster pace. Opening statements by Markus PIEPER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur; Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), ENVI Committee, Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy and Elsi KATAINEN (Renew, FI).

Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives (REPowerEU): opening statements by Markus PIEPER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), Frans TIMMERMANS, Vice-President of the European Commission

The brave Ukrainian people are awarded the European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony, in Strasbourg. Some representatives of the Ukrainian people gathered physically in Strasbourg. Statement by Yaroslav BOZHKO, Spokesperson of the Yellow Ribbon Civil Resistance Movement.

Award of the 2022 Sakharov Prize: statement by Yaroslav BOZHKO, Spokesperson of the Yellow Ribbon Civil Resistance Movement

The brave Ukrainian people are awarded the European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony, in Strasbourg. Some representatives of the Ukrainian people gathered physically in Strasbourg. Statement by Oleksandra MATVIYCHUK, Human rights lawyer and Chair of the Center for Civil Liberties, who gives an update on the current situation in Ukraine and tells about the role of her NGO since the beginning of the war, which documentes the war crimes in Ukraine. She also thanks the European Parliament for awarding the brave people of Ukraine with the Sakharov Prize and explains that it sends a strong message of unity.

Award of the 2022 Sakharov Prize: statement by Oleksandra MATVIYCHUK, Human rights lawyer and Chair of the Center for Civil Liberties

The brave Ukrainian people are awarded the European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony, in Strasbourg. Some representatives of the Ukrainian people gathered physically in Strasbourg. Statement by Ivan FEDOROV, Mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, currently under Russian occupation

Award of the 2022 Sakharov Prize: statement by Ivan FEDOROV, Mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, currently under Russian occupation

Parliament assesses the results of the UN Climate Change Conference COP27, which took place in Sharm el Sheik from 6-19 November. MEPs evaluate the outcome of the meeting in Egypt in particular looking at progress towards the Paris agreement objective of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and aiming for 1.5 degrees. Closing statement by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy

Outcome of the COP 27: closing statement by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

Parliament assesses the results of the UN Climate Change Conference COP27, which took place in Sharm el Sheik from 6-19 November. MEPs evaluate the outcome of the meeting in Egypt in particular looking at progress towards the Paris agreement objective of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and aiming for 1.5 degrees. Opening statements by by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Outcome of the COP 27: opening statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

Parliament demands measures that enable people with disabilities to participate socially and in the labour market, and propose ways to address discrimination. MEPs reaffirm that the right of persons with disabilities to live independently has to be fully guaranteed through policies and legislation focused on inclusion that will eradicate stereotypes and ableism. Closing statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR), Rapporteur and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities: closing statements by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR), Rapporteur and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

Parliament demands measures that enable people with disabilities to participate socially and in the labour market, and propose ways to address discrimination. MEPs reaffirm that the right of persons with disabilities to live independently has to be fully guaranteed through policies and legislation focused on inclusion that will eradicate stereotypes and ableism. Opening statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR), Rapporteur, Jordi CANAS (Renew, ES), Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, Ulrike MÜLLER (Renew, DE), Committee on Petitions and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities: opening statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR), Rapporteur, Jordi CANAS (Renew, ES), Ulrike MÜLLER (Renew, DE), and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

Leaders of political groups give a statement on on the ongoing investigations in Belgium involving some members and staff of the European Parliament.

One round Political group leaders: statements on the ongoing investigations in Belgium involving some members and staff of the European Parliament

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives her introductory remarks on the current situation of the corruption probe that sees the involvement of members and former members of the European Parliament. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Introductory remarks by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, on the ongoing investigations in Belgium involving some members and staff of the European Parliament

LUX Audience Award 2023: statement by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP Committee on Culture and Education

Members of the ENVI (Environment, Public Health and Food Safety) Committee vote on draft legislation to better protect the environment and human health from the shipment of waste. It includes provisions to facilitate shipments of waste for reuse and recycling in the EU and ensure the EU does not export its waste challenges to non-EU countries. Extracts from the vote and statement by the rapporteur.

Shipments of waste and amending Regulations: extracts from the vote and statement by Pernille WEISS (EPP,DK), Rapporteur

Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank participates to a monetary dialogue with members of the ECON (Economic and Monetary Affairs) Committee. Opening remark by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair and statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB).

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: Opening remark by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair and statement by Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank (ECB)

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144). The continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus.

The continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144). MEPs debate the Human rights situation in Afghanistan, especially the deterioration of women´s rights and attacks against educational institutions.

The Human rights situation in Afghanistan: deterioration of women´s rights and attacks against educational institutions

Closing statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management on the current human rights situation in Egypt.

Human rights situation in Egypt: closing statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

Opening statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management on the current human rights situation in Egypt.

Human rights situation in Egypt: opening statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

MEPs discuss on short-term funding needs of Ukraine, during Russia’s war against the country. The Commission’s proposal asks MEPs to fast-track approval under the EP’s accelerated “urgent procedure”, the €18 billion will cover part of an estimated €4 billion monthly funding need in Ukraine to cover essential public services, macroeconomic stability and the restoration of critical infrastructure destroyed by Russia. Second part of the debate. Closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment.

EU financial assistance to Ukraine - Joint debate: closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

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