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Peace Light Ceremony

MEPs are discussing with Prime Minister Ulf KRISTERSSON the programme of Sweden's six-month Presidency of the Council, which started on 1 January. The four priorities of the Swedish Presidency are security, competitiveness, the green energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law. Second part of the debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency: MEPs debate (part 2)

Ceremony of handover of the Flame of Peace Light, during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, on the 12th December 2022. The Flame of Peace of Bethlehem that arrived at the European Parliament is a tradition of a charitable relief mission for people in need. It was initiated by Austria and over the years the flame has spread to several European countries.

MEPs discuss on short-term funding needs of Ukraine, during Russia’s war against the country. The Commission’s proposal asks MEPs to fast-track approval under the EP’s accelerated “urgent procedure”, the €18 billion will cover part of an estimated €4 billion monthly funding need in Ukraine to cover essential public services, macroeconomic stability and the restoration of critical infrastructure destroyed by Russia. Second part of the debate.

EU financial assistance to Ukraine - Joint debate: MEPs debate (part 2)

Plenary quiz the Czech Presidency and the Commission about guaranteeing solidarity and burden sharing in the management of migration flows into Europe. Third part of the debate.

Key debate - The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue: MEPs debate (part 3)

The so-called “Women on Boards” Directive, which MEPs will debate on Tuesday morning, will introduce transparent recruitment procedures in companies, to ensure that at least 40% of non-executive director posts or 33% of all director posts are occupied by the under-represented sex by July 2026. second part of MEPs debate.

Gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate on the annual State of the European Union after the speech of Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission. Second part of the debate.

State of the Union debate - SOTEU 2022: Statement by MEPs debate (part 2)

Parliament debate and vote on how to protect women fleeing Ukraine from violence and trafficking, and on granting them access to essential health services. MEPs strongly condemn the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war and to express their deep concern about the growing number of reports of human trafficking, sexual violence, exploitation, rape and abuse faced by women and children fleeing Ukraine. Second part of the debate.

The impact of the war against Ukraine on women: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate and vote on the deal reached with member states to renew the “Roam like at Home” scheme for another ten years, so that consumers can continue using their mobile phones when travelling in the EU with no additional fees on top of what they pay at home. The scheme abolishing mobile roaming surcharges was due to expire on 30 June 2022. Closing statements by Angelika WINZIG (EPP, AT), rapporteur and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services.

Roaming Regulation: closing statements by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services and by Angelika WINZIG (EPP, AT), rapporteur

MEPs debate and vote on the deal reached with member states to renew the “Roam like at Home” scheme for another ten years, so that consumers can continue using their mobile phones when travelling in the EU with no additional fees on top of what they pay at home. The scheme abolishing mobile roaming surcharges was due to expire on 30 June 2022. Opening statements by Angelika WINZIG (EPP, AT), rapporteur, Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE) and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services.

Roaming Regulation: opening statements by Angelika WINZIG (EPP, AT), rapporteur, Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE) and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services

David SASSOLI, EP President and Angelika WINZIG (EPP, AT), attend the ceremony of handover of the Flame of Peace Light, during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The Flame of Peace of Bethlehem that arrived at the European Parliament is a tradition of a charitable relief mission for people in need. It was initiated by Austria and over the years the flame has spread to several European countries.

Handover of the flame of Peace Light in presence of David SASSOLI, EP President and Angelika WINZIG (EPP, AT)

MEPs discuss with the Commission efforts and rules that should be beefed up to better fight money-laundering, another practice which the Pandora papers also shows is thriving.

Increased efforts to fight money laundering: MEPs debate

A proposal to extend by ten years current EU rules on the end of roaming charges, due to expire in 2022, is voted on by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. The renewed legislation will provide travellers with the same mobile network quality and speed as at home and better mobile access to emergency services for people with disabilities.

Roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union : vote and statement by Angelika WINZIG (EPP, AT), rapporteur - ITRE Committee

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (EIB), the annual report 2020 and the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank, annual report 2019. MEPs debate

Joint debate on the European Investment Bank: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the state of the SMEs Union. MEPs debate (part 2)

Joint debate on the state of the SMEs Union: MEPs debate (part 2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), MEPs debate on the InvestEU Programme: MEPs debate (part 2 of 3)

InvestEU Programme: MEPs debate part 2/3

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), MEPs debate on "a WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism" (Part 2).

A WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism: MEPs debate (part 2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the establishing of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

Establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

David SASSOLI, EP President attends the ceremony of handover of the Flame of Peace of Bethlehem, during the plenary session (14-17 December 2019) on the Esplanade of the European Parliament in Brussels. Statement of David SASSOLI and extracts from the ceremony. The Flame of Peace of Bethlehem that arrived at the European Parliament is a tradition of a charitable relief mission for people in need. It was initiated by Austria and over the years the flame has spread to several European countries.

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