SEDE -  Exchange of views with James Appathurai, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Innovation, Hybrid, and Cyber on the Baltic Sentry and hybrid threats

EP Plenary session - Further deterioration of the political situation in Georgia

EP Plenary session - The need for actions to address the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus

EP Plenary session - Need to detect and to counter sabotage by the Russian shadow fleet, damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

MEPs who lead the parliamentary work on Georgia, meet with Salome ZOURABICHVILI, President of Georgia

EP Plenary session - Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Crackdown on peaceful pro-European demonstrators in Georgia

EP Plenary session - Georgia’s worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud

AFET - Confirmation hearing of Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement

DEVE FEMM ENVI - Confirmation hearing of Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management Equality

LIBE - Confirmation hearing of Magnus BRUNNER, European Commissioner-designate for Internal Affairs and Migration

EP Plenary session - Managing migration in an effective and holistic way through fostering returns

EP Plenary session - Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia

EP Plenary session - The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia

EP Plenary session - Strengthening Moldova's resilience against Russian interference and a constitutional referendum on EU integration

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

EP Plenary session - Voting session

Planting of a Kalyna guelder-rose

Commemoration of the Victims of the Soviet Mass Deportations

Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in Chisinau, Moldova

Book presentation ' Gunars Astra Last Statement '

Commemoration of mass Soviet deportations in Central and Eastern Europe

SEDE Committee - Election of the 2nd Vice-Chair

AFET/DEVE joint Committee - Vote on the trilogue deal they wrapped up in december on one of the MFF flagship programmes (NDICI)

Constituent meeting of the Delegation to the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee, the EU-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee and the EU-Georgia Parliamentary Association Committee

MEPs reaffirm the need for the EU to stand firmly and united behind Ukraine after almost two years of war. During the debate with the Council and Commission, MEPs assess the latest developments in the war and the efforts to provide more financial support to Ukraine. First part of the debate

The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the EU to live up to its commitments and deliver more military assistance to war-torn Ukraine. With Russian air attacks intensifying across Ukraine and with American military support currently held up by the U.S. congress, MEPs call on European countries to do more to help the Kyiv government defend its territory for as long as necessary. They urge EU heads of state or government to use the upcoming special European Council summit on 1 February to come to an agreement on a proposed €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. MEPs debate

Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine: MEP debate

MEPs present their demands and expectations one day ahead of the EU summit on 14-15 December. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support for the country and its people, on the situation in the Middle East and on EU enlargement policy, including the stabilisation and association process. They also discuss the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget with a view to reaching an agreement, security and defence issues as well as external relations.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023: MEPs debate

Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 11,000 Palestinians, including a large number of civilians, have so far been killed. MEPs take stock of the latest developments, and discuss the regional and global implications of the renewed hostilities as well as the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East.

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss the outcomes of the 20 October EU-US summit, where EU leaders, including the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, met with US President, Joe Biden, and the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Washington DC. During the summit, the leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East, developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as trade, economy, climate change and energy issues, among other topics.

Outcome of the EU-US summit: MEPs debate

The European Union has found new impetus for enlargement in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine, leading to progress in the long-stalled process that was once known as the EU’s most successful policy. A year ago, the EU granted Ukraine and Moldova official EU candidate status, and also opened this possibility for Georgia. MEPs debate on the EU enlargement policy 2023 during the plenary session in Brussels. MEPs debate

Commission statement - EU enlargement policy 2023: MEPs debate

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. Second part of the MEPs debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 2)

The Plenary discusses the need for a speedy adoption of a comprehensive European pact on asylum and migration as well as challenges in member states. In the context of continued arrivals of refugees and migrants to the EU by sea, MEPs will debate with the Spanish Council Presidency and the Commission the state of play of negotiations on the new European rules on migration and asylum. The situation in some countries, such as Italy –and particularly on the island of Lampedusa- could feature prominently. MEPs debate (part 2)

The need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package: MEPs debate (part 2)

Moldova, one of Europe’s poorest countries, has suffered severe political and economic collateral damage due to Russia’s war against neighbouring Ukraine, with soaring inflation, food costs, and energy prices, street protests in the capital Chișinău, electricity blackouts and disinformation campaigns. MEPs debate on a resolution taking stock of Moldova’s path to the European Union. Second part of the debate.

Taking stock of Moldova's path to the EU: MEPs debate (part 2)

Parliament debates the dire situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, following Azerbaijan’s recent military seizure of the mountainous South Caucasus enclave. Azerbaijan’s latest offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September saw Baku regain military control of the long-disputed region and has resulted in a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians from their homes. First part of the debate.

Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack: MEPs debate (part 1)

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. MEPs debate (part 2)

State of the European Union 2023: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss and assess the outcome of the 29 - 30 June European Council during the plenary session. During the summit, Heads of State or government focused on the latest developments in Russia, its war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, and on EU migration and asylum policy. They also discussed security and defence cooperation, the economic situation in the EU, as well as relations with China and the upcoming leaders’ meeting with Latin American and Caribbean states. Second part of MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular the recent developments in Ukraine and Russia: MEPs debate (part 2)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the commemoration of the June deportation, mass deportation by the Soviet Union, in the Visitors Area of European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Commemoration of the Victims of the Soviet Mass Deportations: extracts from the ceremony with Roberta METSOLA, EP President

The joint debate will address various topics, focusing on the recent destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. This dam was located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces and Kyiv and Moscow have been blaming each other for the destruction. Due to the dam collapse and subsequent massive flooding, thousands of people from nearby communities have been evacuated. High-level UN officials have warned of the grave and far-reaching humanitarian and ecological consequences. MEPs will also outline their view on how to sustainably reconstruct Ukraine and integrate it into the Euro-Atlantic community. First part of the debate.

Humanitarian and environmental consequences of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam / Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community: MEPs debate (part 1)

The International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and for Maria Lvova-Belova for war crimes of unlawfully deporting and transferring Ukrainian children from the occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation debated by MEPs. Opening statements by Council and Commission. MEPs debate (part 1)

Children forcibly deported to Ukraine and ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: MEPs debate (part 1)

The International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin is debated by MEPs. The arrest warrants for President Putin and for Maria Lvova-Belova, Children's Rights Commissioner for the President of Russia, were issued on 17 March 2023. Both are suspected of the alleged war crimes of unlawfully deporting and transferring Ukrainian children from the occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation. Extracts from the debate.

Children forcibly deported from Ukraine and ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin: extracts from the debate

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China. First part of MEPs debate.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs look back at a year marked by Russia’s assault on Ukraine and set out what the EU must do in support of Kyiv. Russia began its full-scale military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. This support has resulted in unprecedented levels of financial aid, assistance, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. First part of the debate.

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