Press conference on Migration Pact files

Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, speaks to the press about on Migration (Asylum and Migration Fund), Border Management (Integrated Border Management Fund), during the plenary session (11-14 June 2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Read-out of the College meeting and press conference by Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS on Migration (Asylum and Migration Fund), Border Management (Integrated Border Management Fund)

During the EP plenary session (2-3 May 2018) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the protection of children in migration: extracts from the debate (02/05) and from the vote; illustration shots.

Protection of children in migration: extracts from the debate (02/05) and from the vote; illustration shots

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic and MEPs debate on the Future of Europe. This is the fourth in a series of plenary debates between EU government leaders and MEPs reflecting on the future of the EU. Statements by Daniele VIOTTI (S&D, IT), Pervenche BERÈS (S&D, FR), Marisa MATIAS (GUE/NGL, PT), Sylvie GUILLAUME (S&D, FR) and Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic.

Debate on the Future of Europe with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic: extracts from the debate (Q&A) and final statement

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, speaks to the press about the European Council.

Press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, on the European Council (22-23 March 2018) (16:12 - 16:18)

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, speaks to the press on the European Council, in Brussels.

European Council: extracts from the press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

This clip illustrates children in a Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. The schoolgirl Rana Khalil Barghash, on her way to school, attending classes, playing football and studying with her mother, at the Zaatari Syrian refugee camp in Jordan.

Infoclip: School in Zaatari camp

During the EP plenary session (15-18 January 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate the outcome of the 14-15 December European Council meeting with Donald TUSK, President of the European Council. The topics disscussed are Brexit negotiations, migration, defence cooperation and eurozone reform. Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Maria João RODRIGUES (S&D, PT), Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK) and Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) express themselves in the Chamber.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss migration, defence and social policies with EU Commission First Vice-President Frans TIMMERMANS, as well as the progress of Brexit negotiations with Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, ahead of the European summit to be held on 14 and 15 December. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, 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, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Gianni PITTELLA (S&D, IT), Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14 and 15 December 2017: extracts from the debate

On the occasion of the EU-Africa summit in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Mariano RAJOY, Spanish Prime Minister. Arrival and roundtable.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Mariano RAJOY, Spanish Prime Minister: arrival and roundtable

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).

Winter plan for asylum seekers: extracts from the debate

During the meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), MEPs vote plans to provide a safe and clear passage to the EU for people in need of international protection. The proposal provides for common rules on the admission and transfer of non-EU nationals who have asked for protection in one of the Member States. It aims to prevent thousands more from drowning in the Mediterranean. Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL,SE) expresses himself following the meeting.

Union Resettlement Framework: extracts from the vote and statement by Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL,SE), rapporteur

During the EP plenary session (2-5 October 2017) in Strasbourg, ahead of the&nbsp;European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017, MEPs discuss migration and how to establish a common asylum system with Frans TIMMERMANS,&nbsp;EC First Vice-President. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, 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, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Gianni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT) and Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017: extracts from the debate on Migration

During the EP plenary session (11-14 September 2017) in Strasbourg,&nbsp;MEPS debate on the recent developments in migration. Statements by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Gianni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT), Marek JUREK (ECR, PL), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA, NL).

Recent developments in Migration: extracts from the debate

Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, will deliver his third State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 13th September 2017. Social Europe is amongst the most pressing issues for the citizens.This infoclip illustrates topics as the rescue operations for migrants at sea, the accommodation centres for migrants, the procedures for screening, identification and fingerprinting of migrants to facilitate their relocation.

Infoclip: Immigration / Asylum

Claude MORAES (S&amp;D, UK), Chair of the LIBE Committee, expresses himself on ECJ ruling on transfers of refugees from Italy and Greece, in the EP in Brussels.

ECJ ruling on transfers of refugees from Italy and Greece: statement by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Chair of the LIBE Committee

During the formal sitting of the EP&nbsp; in Strasbourg, Antonio GUTERRES, Secretary-General of the United Nations, expresses himself in front of the MEPs.

Address by António GUTERRES, Secretary-General of the United Nations: extracts from the Formal sitting

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on making relocation happen. Statements by Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Cecile Kashetu KYENGE (S&amp;D, IT), Co-rapporteur, and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Making relocation happen: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the role of EU External Action in addressing refugee and migrant movements. Statements by Boguslaw LIBERADZKI (S&amp;D, PL), EP Vice-President, Elena VALENCIANO (S&amp;D, ES), Rapporteur, Agustin DIAZ DE MERA GARCIA CONSUEGRA (EPP, ES), Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development, Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), Mariya GABRIEL (EPP, BG), Enrique GUERRERO SALOM (S&amp;D, ES) and Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK).

Addressing refugee and migrant movements: the role of EU External Action: extracts from the debate on the report by Elena VALENCIANO (EPP, ES) and Agustín DIAZ DE MERA GARCIA CONSUEGRA (S&D, ES)

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