EP Plenary session - Preparation of the European Council of 19-20 December 2024

EP Plenary session - Misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms, such as TikTok, and related risks to the integrity of elections in Europe

EP Plenary session - Voting session - General Budget 2025

Press conference ahead of the vote on the EU budget 2025 agreement

STOA Constitutive Panel

Press conference  on the adoption of Parliament's position on the 2025 EU budget

EP Plenary session - General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 – all sections

Constitutive meeting of the new Bureau of the EP - group photo

BUDG Committee

EP Plenary session - Guidelines for the 2025 Budget - Section III

In a debate with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Barna Zsigmond, Hungary’s Deputy-Minister for European Union Affairs, MEPs outline their expectations for the European Council meeting taking place on Thursday 19 December, focusing on the situation in the Middle East, the EU’s support to Ukraine in its war against Russia, and crisis prevention and migration management. Second part of MEPs debate.

Preparation of the European Council of 19-20 December 2024: MEPs Debate part 2

MEPs and the Commission discuss misinformation and disinformation circulating on social media platforms such as TikTok, and the dangers they pose to the holding of free and fair elections in Europe. Third part of the debate.

Misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms, such as TikTok, and related risks to the integrity of elections in Europe: MEPs Debate (part 3)

Commission statement on Full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area: the urgent need to lift controls at internal land borders.

Full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area: MEPs debate (part 2)

Victor NEGRESCU (S&D, RO), general rapporteur for the EU budget 2025 (for section III - Commission), and Niclas HERBST (EPP, DE), rapporteur for the other sections hold a press conference ahead of the vote on the EU budget 2025 agreement. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Victor NEGRESCU (S&D, RO), general rapporteur for the EU budget 2025 (for section III - Commission), and Niclas HERBST (EPP, DE), rapporteur for the other sections ahead of the vote on the EU budget 2025 agreement

MEPs approve a deal on 2025’s EU budget to address current challenges and managing repayment costs for the EU’s recovery plan. During negotiations with member states, Parliament obtained more than €230 million in funding beyond the Commission's initial draft proposal, to better focus on key EU programmes and policies aimed at improving people's lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing challenges like climate, health, migration or defence. Negotiators also agreed on a solution to cover repayment costs for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI). The preliminary figures are €199.44 billion in commitment appropriations and €155.21 billion in payment appropriations. Opening statements by Johan VAN OVERTVELDT (ECR, NL), Victor NEGRESCU (S&D, RO), Niclas HERBST (EPP, DE), János BÓKA and by Johannes HAHN. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

2025 budgetary procedure: Opening statements by Johan VAN OVERTVELDT, Victor NEGRESCU, Johannes HAHN, János BÓKA and Niclas HERBST

The EU’s recent report on strengthening Europe’s civilian and defense preparedness addresses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, and climate impacts. It emphasizes a unified approach to crisis management, with stronger cooperation across EU member states and greater integration of civilian and military roles. To enhance security across Europe, the report recommends improving cross-border coordination, speeding up crisis response, and increasing public awareness and engagement. It also stresses the importance of partnerships, particularly with NATO and allies like Ukraine, in facing multifaceted threats. Citizens and private sectors are crucial in building resilience, whether through voluntary involvement or the provision of critical infrastructure.

Presentation of the report on how to enhance Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness: MEPs debate (part 2)

Piotr SERAFIN, European Commissioner-designate for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Budgets (BUDG) and Budgetary Control (CONT) Committees. Committees on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Legal Affairs (JURI) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Piotr SERAFIN, European Commissioner-designate for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration: Questions / Answers (part 2)

Victor NEGRESCU (S&D, RO), general rapporteur for the EU budget 2025, gives a press conference on the adoption of Parliament's position on the 2025 EU budget. In his recent working document on the Council’s position on next year’s EU budget criticises the Council for cutting EUR 1.52 billion from the Commission’s draft budget. Parliament’s priorities for the 2025 EU budget, the first annual budget after the revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework, include more support for the green and digital transitions, competitiveness, and ensuring prosperity, inclusiveness and security, as outlined in its guidelines adopted in March. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Victor NEGRESCU (S&D, RO), general rapporteur for the EU budget 2025, on the adoption of Parliament's position on the 2025 EU budget

NEGRESCU, Victor (S&D, RO)

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