Parliament debates pushbacks at the EU’s external borders. MEPs are set to demand clarity on recent revelations of pushbacks and violence against migrants at the Croatian, Greek and Romanian borders.

Pushbacks at the EU's external border: MEPs debate

MEPs debate and vote on a resolution that marks the one-year anniversary of the near-total abortion ban in Poland. The controversial ruling of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, which came into force in January 2021 and restricts legal abortion to cases of rape or incest, or when the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life, has prompted months of protests.

The first anniversary of the de facto abortion ban in Poland: MEPs debate

MEPs will debate and vote on a resolution that marks the one-year anniversary of the near-total abortion ban in Poland. The controversial ruling of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, which came into force in January 2021 and restricts legal abortion to cases of rape or incest, or when the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life, has prompted months of protests. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The first anniversary of the de facto abortion ban in Poland: opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

MEPs are expected to call for binding methane emissions reduction targets. Parliament will debate an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, and vote on a resolution proposing measures to reach EU climate goals and improve air quality.

An EU strategy to reduce methane emissions: closing statements by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy and by Maria SPYRAKI (EPP, EL), rapporteur

An EU strategy to reduce methane emissions: MEPs debate

During a debate, ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, MEPs push for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change. Statement by Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), Chair of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and head of the EP delegation to COP26.

UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26): statement by Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), ENVI Chair

MEPs are expected to call for binding methane emissions reduction targets. Parliament will debate an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, and vote on a resolution proposing measures to reach EU climate goals and improve air quality. Opening statements by Maria SPYRAKI (EPP, EL), rapporteur, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO) (ITRE) and Asger CHRISTENSEN (Renew, DK) (AGRI) and by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

An EU strategy to reduce methane emissions: opening statements by Maria SPYRAKI (EPP, EL), rapporteur by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Asger CHRISTENSEN (Renew, DK) and by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

The Vice-President of the European Parliament announces the winner of the 2021 Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought. Alexei NAVALNY, for his courage in fighting for freedom, democracy and human rights, is a Russian opposition politician, anti-corruption activist and major political opponent of the country's president Vladimir Putin.

2021 Sakharov Prize laureate: announcement of the winner

Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, MEPs are set to push for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change. MEPs are expected to express their concern that the targets announced in Paris in 2015 would result in warming well above three degrees by 2100, compared to pre-industrial levels. Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) - Oral Question: closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, MEPs are set to push for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change. MEPs are expected to express their concern that the targets announced in Paris in 2015 would result in warming well above three degrees by 2100, compared to pre-industrial levels. Continuation of the econd part of the debate.

UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) - Oral Question: MEPs debate (continuation of part 2/2)

Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, MEPs are set to push for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change. MEPs are expected to express their concern that the targets announced in Paris in 2015 would result in warming well above three degrees by 2100, compared to pre-industrial levels. Second part of the debate.

UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) - Oral Question: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, MEPs are set to push for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change. MEPs are expected to express their concern that the targets announced in Paris in 2015 would result in warming well above three degrees by 2100, compared to pre-industrial levels. First part of the debate.

UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) - Oral Question: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, MEPs are set to push for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change. MEPs are expected to express their concern that the targets announced in Paris in 2015 would result in warming well above three degrees by 2100, compared to pre-industrial levels. Opening statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) - Oral Question: opening statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

MEPs will outline their expectations for the 21-22 October EU summit in Brussels. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October 2021: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs

MEPs will outline their expectations for the 21-22 October EU summit in Brussels. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. Second part of the debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October 2021: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs will outline their expectations for the 21-22 October EU summit in Brussels. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. First part of the debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October 2021: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Parliament debates pushbacks at the EU’s external borders. MEPs are set to demand clarity on recent revelations of pushbacks and violence against migrants at the Croatian, Greek and Romanian borders. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Pushbacks at the EU's external border: opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

MEPs will outline their expectations for the 21-22 October EU summit in Brussels. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October 2021: opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

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