EP Plenary session - Renewable energy directive

ITRE-CULT Committees - Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth

EP Plenary session - European chips act

Press conference on the trilogue agreement on the Chips Act

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023

ITRE Committee - Technical presentation by the Commission of the Critical Raw Materials Act

ITRE Committee - Structured dialogue with Mr Thierry BRETON, Commissioner for Internal Market, with particular focus on the Critical Raw Materials Act and the Net-Zero Industry Act

&lt;p>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. MEPs debate (part 1)&lt;/p>

Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives: amendments (REPowerEU): MEPs debate (part 1)

Opening statements for the REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans by Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES); Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO) and Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), co-Rapporteurs, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), ENVI; Dan NICA (S&D, RO), ITRE; Pascal ARIMONT (EPP, BE), REGI; Peter JAHR (EPP, DE), AGRI and by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission.

REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans: opening statements by Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES), Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), co-Rapporteurs and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, EU Commission executive vicepresident

MEP's debate with the European Council and the European Commission presidents on the clonclusions taken from the European Council meeting on 20-21 October 2022, in Brussels.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: MEPs debate (part 2)

In a debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency, MEPs debate on their expectations for the 20-21 October EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, and emergency energy measures. Second part of the debate.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: MEPs Debate (Part 2)

MEPs debate with the Council and the Commission on what is being done to keep energy bills down and to help EU citizens deal with the social and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine. Second part of the debate.

Keep the bills down - social and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 2)

In the debate with the Commission and Council, MEPs call for the Schengen passport-free travel area to be completed swiftly by extending it to all EU member states who wish to participate.

The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate the EU’s response to the dramatic rise in energy prices with the Council and Commission.

EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe: MEPs debate (part 1/3)

Plans to refill Europe’s gas reserves more quickly to ensure supply during the cold season will be voted on by MEPs, in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine.The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%.

Gas storage: MEPs debate

MEPs debate and vote on key EU draft laws to combat climate change by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to protect jobs and citizens. Parliament is set to adopt its position on eight proposals that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and have net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050, in line with the European Climate Law. The texts approved will be Parliament’s mandate for negotiations with EU governments on the final laws.

Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 4/5)

MEPs quiz the Commission on the EU’s energy autonomy and the strategic importance of renewables, energy interconnections and efficiency.

Europe’s Energy Autonomy: extracts from the debate

MEPs quiz the Commission on the EU’s energy autonomy and the strategic importance of renewables, energy interconnections and efficiency. Question Time to Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

Europe’s Energy Autonomy: the strategic importance of renewables and energy interconnections and efficiency - Question Time to Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (Part 2/3)

Europe’s Energy Autonomy: the strategic importance of renewables and energy interconnections and efficiency - Question Time to Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (Part 1/3)

The draft law, already agreed with EU Ministers, is debated and put to the vote in plenary. It sets the criteria and the methodology for selecting energy projects of common interest (PCIs), such as high-voltage transmission lines, pipelines, energy storage facilities or smart grids, which would benefit from fast-track administrative procedures and be eligible to receive EU funds. First part of the debate.

Trans-European energy infrastructure: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate with the Council and the Commission the “REPowerEU” strategy, presented on 8 March, and designed to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas. The strategy also includes measures to tackle the surge in energy prices and to replenish gas stocks for next winter. First part of the debate.

The Power of the EU – Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate the issue of rising energy prices, after last October the European Commission issued a "toolbox" that the EU and its member states can use to address the immediate impact of current prices increases, and further strengthen resilience against future shocks. First part of the debate.

Rising energy prices and market manipulation in the gas market: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs discuss how to handle the increasing number of refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion. Third part of the debate.

The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of Russian aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 3/4)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers, especially the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty. First part of the debate.

European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: MEPs debate (Part 1/4)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the meeting the Global COVID-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the WTO TRIPS agreement on COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and manufacturing capacity in developing countries: MEPs debate part 3/3

Meeting the Global COVID-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the WTO TRIPS agreement on COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and manufacturing capacity in developing countries: MEPs debate part 3/3

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