EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Improving the socio-economic situation of farmers and rural areas, ensuring fair incomes, food security as well as a just transition

Elsi KATAINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

TRAN - Vote on two EU rules coming under road safety package

EP Plenary session - Recent developments at the EU’s external border between Finland and Russia and the need to uphold EU law - Council and Commission statements

EP Plenary session - Packaging and packaging waste

The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats are the focus of a key debate in the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU and its member states to respond strongly to Russia’s escalation of the war and its preparations to annex Ukrainian territories. MEPs debate part 3.

Key debate - Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 3)

Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin shares her views on Europe’s current situation and future direction.The Prime Minister’s plenary address is followed by a round of responses by political group leaders. This will be the sixth “This is Europe” debate to take place at the European Parliament; previous iterations have featured Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (in March), Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (in May), Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin (in the first June plenary), Croatian PM Andrej Plenković (in the second June plenary) and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (in July). One round of political groups' leaders.

This is Europe Debate with Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister: one round of political groups' leaders

Transport infrastructure in Ukraine is being destroyed and its Black Sea ports blocked by Russia. In light of this, MEPs are expected to call for new EU initiatives to address transport and logistics costs preventing the export of Ukrainian agricultural products, especially of wheat, to the global market.

Facilitating export of Ukrainian agricultural products - key for Ukrainian economy and global food security: 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 (part 2): MEPs debate (part 2/3)

Following Russian invasion of Ukraine back in February, MEPs discuss how to deal with the social and economic consequences for the EU of Russia’s war in Ukraine with the Council and Commission, and how to reinforce the EU’s capacity to act. Third part of the debate.

The social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine - reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act: MEPs debate (part 3/3)

On 10 February, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted its position on proposed new rules governing the entire battery product life cycle, from design to end-of-life. MEPs are set to demand stronger sustainability and performance requirements and more stringent targets for waste collection, recycling efficiency and material recovery. First part of the debate.

Batteries and waste batteries: 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. Fourth part of the debate.

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

The debate focuses on the implementation of EU legislation on the welfare of food-producing animals. The legislation needs to have clearer wording of the goals, and indicators allowing a more uniform transposition across Member States and providing for a more consistent monitoring and sanctioning.

Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare: MEPs debate

Parliament present plans on how Europe can produce healthier food while ensuring food security, a fair income for farmers and reducing agriculture’s environmental footprint: MEPs debate. MEPs are expected to welcome the Farm to Fork strategy, presented by the Commission in May 2020, while underlining the importance of producing healthy, animal friendly, high quality and affordable diets to European consumers. They are expected to demand that farmers must earn a fair share of the profit from sustainably produced food. First part of the debate.

A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives. The EU’s biodiversity strategy for 2030 is a comprehensive, ambitious and long-term plan to protect nature and reverse the degradation of ecosystems. The strategy aims to put Europe's biodiversity on a path to recovery by 2030, and contains specific actions and commitments. It is the proposal for the EU’s contribution to the international negotiations on the global post-2020 biodiversity framework.

EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, military build-up on Ukraine's border and Russian attacks in Czechia. Part 2/3

Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, military build-up on Ukraine's border and Russian attacks in Czechia: MEPs debate 2/3

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the Digital green certificate - Union citizens & third countries - The accessibility and affordability of Covid-testing: MEPs debate part 1/3

Joint debate on the Digital green certificate - Union citizens & third countries - The accessibility and affordability of Covid-testing: MEPs debate part 3/3

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the state of play of the EU's COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy.

The state of play of the EU's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: MEPs debate (part 4)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the visit of the HRVP to Russia in the light of the recent crackdown on protestors and the opposition. (Part 2)

Visit of the HRVP to Russia in the light of the recent crackdown on protestors and the opposition. MEPs debate (Part 2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (19-23 October 2020), Joint debate on Common agricultural policy (CAP). MEPs debate (2/3)

Plenary session: Joint debate - Common agricultural policy (CAP). MEPs debate (2/3)

On 1st October, Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, from Poland, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture, is heard by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) in association with the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Second round of questions.

Hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture: Questions and answers (Part 4)

Live Replay of the debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Finnish Presidency during the plenary session in Strasbourg (15-18/07/2019)

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Finnish Presidency: MEPs debate (10:33-11:55)

Live Replay of the debate on the election of the President of the European Commission: statement by Ursula von der LEYEN and MEPs debate during the plenary session in Strasbourg (15-18/07/2019)

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