Press conference on the adoption of the PEGA Inquiry conclusions

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

Press conference - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

LIBE Public Hearing on 'Legal Migration : the skills and talent package'

EP Plenary session - Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

EP Plenary session.- Update of the anti-corruption legislative framework

Pressconference of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

Live Replay of the debate with Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister on the Future of Europe during the plenary session in Strasbourg (28-31/05/2018). Arrival and introduction speech by Antonio TAJANI, EP President. Catch the eye

EP Plenary session - Debate with Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister, on the Future of Europe. Point of order by Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) + Catch the eye (10:43 - 11:29)

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate EU values and the proliferation of corruption and crime through Golden Visas. Statements by Monika PANAYOTOVA, Deputy Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Violeta BULC, Member of the EC in charge of Transport, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Tanja FAJON (S&D, SI), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE).

EU values and the proliferation of corruption and crime through Golden Visas: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (16-19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on a resolution and call for a thorough independent investigation and better EU protection for whistle blowers to wrap-up the March plenary debate on the murder of Slovac investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová, press freedom and how to ensure the safety of journalists. Statements by Ivan ŠTEFANEC (EPP, SK) and Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL).

Protection of investigative journalists in Europe; the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová: extracts from the vote (debate 14/03)

Live Replay of the EP Plenary session - Debate on Cambridge Analytica and Facebook: Data protection and Citizen's privacy as a line of defence against election manipulation during the plenary session in Strasbourg (16-19/04/2018)

(04) EP Plenary session - Debate on Cambridge Analytica and Facebook - First round of political group speakers: Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) (15:24 - 15:26)

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate the abuse of Facebook data by Cambridge Analytica, in the light of European rules to protect personal data and online privacy, and discuss whether the European laws are an effective shield against personal data abuse and election manipulation. Statements by Monika PANAYOTOVA, Deputy Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Esteban GONZÁLEZ PONS (EPP, ES), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Cambridge Analytica and Facebook - Data protection and Citizen's privacy as a line of defence against election manipulation: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Opening statements

(01) EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - First round of political group speakers (16:17 - 16:35)

During the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on press freedom and the safety of journalists in the EU, following the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová. MEPs also discuss Ján Kuciak’s revelations about alleged misuse of EU funds in Slovakia and potential links between organised crime groups and Slovak politicians. Statements by Monika PANAYOTOVA, Deputy Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union, Ivan ŠTEFANEC (EPP, SK), Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Branislav ŠKRIPEK (ECR, SK), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Benedek JÁVOR (Greens/EFA, HU). Illustrative shots of the EP Delegation visit to Slovakia

Protection of investigative journalists in Europe, the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová: extracts from the debate and illustrative shots of the EP Delegation visit to Slovakia

(02) EP Plenary session - Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová - Second round of political group speakers (16:35 - 17:35)

MEPs will quiz Commissioner Günther Oettinger on the EU Commission’s appointment policy.

Plenary session - Debate on the Integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the Secretary-General of the EC: MEPs debate

During the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate with Günther OETTINGER on the integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the EC Secretary-General. Martin Selmayr’s appointment as European Commission Secretary-General on 1 March has drawn criticism from some MEPs, who want answers to questions about the transparency, integrity and accountability of the whole appointment process. Statements by Günther OETTINGER, Member of the EC in charge of Budget and Human Resources, Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR), Arndt KOHN (S&D, DE), Jan ZAHRADIL (ECR, CZ), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the EC Secretary-General: extracts from the debate

An ad-hoc delegation of six MEPs leaves for a two-day fact-finding mission in Slovakia, following the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée. The delegation will be composed of the following MEPs from 6 different political groups: Ingeborg GRÄSSLE (EPP, DE), co-Chair, Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), co-Chair, Ryszard CZARNECKI (ECR, PL) Sophia in 't VELD (ALDE, NL) Benedek JÁVOR (Greens/EFA, HU) and Marco VALLI (EFDD, IT). The Delegation visit Veľká Mača, Slovakia, attends a commemorating event in front of the House of Jan Kuciak in the presence of Mayor of Veľká Mača, speaks to the press.

EP Delegation to Slovakia: visit to Veľká Mača, Slovakia, commemorating event in front of the House of Jan Kuciak in the presence of Mayor of Veľká Mača

Live Replay of the debate on the Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland

(04) EP plenary session - Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland: one round of political group speakers: Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) (17:49 - 17:51)

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the European Commission’s call for EU governments to determine whether Poland is at a clear risk of a serious breach of EU values. MEPs express their concerns regarding the rule of law in Poland, the separation of powers, the independence of the judiciary and fundamental rights. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Josef WEIDENHOLZER (S&D, AU) and Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL).

Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on threats to the rule of law by the Romanian justice system reform. Statements by Monika PANAYOTOVA, Deputy Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Victor BOŞTINARU (S&D, RO), Monica MACOVEI (ECR, RO), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Threats to the rule of law by the Romanian justice system reform: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the debate on the European Central Bank Annual Report for 2016

(02) European Central Bank Annual Report for 2016: MEPs debate (18:15 - 18:35)

The EP Conference of Presidents meet in Brussels before the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents: arrivals and roundtable

Live Replay of the debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017: State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom during the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14/12/2017)

(13) EP Plenary session. Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017. State of play of negotiations with the UK. Second round of political group speakers. (10:18 - 10:37)

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss winter plans for asylum seekers. Statements y Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Elissavet VOZEMBERG-VRIONIDI (EPP, EL), Elena VALENCIANO (S&D, ES), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Jean LAMBERT (Greens/EFA, UK).

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