Following a final plenary vote, rapporteurs Maria-Manuel Leitão-Marques (S&D, PT) and Samira Rafaela (Renew, NL) discuss new rules banning products made with force labour.

Press conference on Forced labour regulation

Medal Award Ceremony for Outgoing Members

Raising ceremony of the European flag for the beginning of the 10th legislative term in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Press conference on the adoption of the Forced Labour Regulation

EP Plenary session - Jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition of decisions and acceptance of authentic instruments in matters of parenthood and creation of a European Certificate of Parenthood

Press conference on Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market

15th plenary session of the EuroLat Assembly in Madrid, Spain

IMCO Trilogue on proposal for a directive amending Directive 2011/83/EU concerning financial services contracts concluded at a distance and repealing Directive 2002/65/EC

EUROLAT - Opening Session of the fourteenth Eurolat Plenary Session

INGE, ITRE, IMCO, LIBE, AIDA Committees - Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the EC in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition

EP plenary session.- Joint debate Gender equality

IMCO Public Hearing on  Product Liability Directive: protecting consumers in the Digital Single Market

Maria Manuel LEITAO MARQUES in the European Parliament in Brussels

IMCO  Constitutive meeting - Election of Chair and Vice-Chairs - Family photo

MEPs debate on the recent storming of the Brazilian democratic institutions after the election of the new president Lula. Closing statement by Adina VĂLEAN, European Commissioner for Transport.

The storming of the Brazilian democratic institutions: MEPs debate and closing statement by Adina VĂLEAN, European Commissioner for Transport

MEPs debate on the 30th anniversary of the EU single market. Since its creation in 1993, the single market has helped to make everyday life easier for people and businesses, creating jobs and fuelling growth across the EU. It is, according to the draft resolution, the “engine of European integration and the backbone of its economy”.

30th Anniversary of the Single Market: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter. Second part of the debate.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate (part 2)

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. First part of MEPs debate.

Gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

In a debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency, MEPs debate on their expectations for the 20-21 October EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, and emergency energy measures. Second part of the debate.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: MEPs Debate (Part 2)

MEPs and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL discuss the countrywide protests against the Islamic regime in Iran after the nationwide demonstrations were triggered by the death in Tehran on 16 September of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, who assaulted her for, they claimed, incorrectly wearing her hijab. Third part of the debate.

The death of Mahsa AMINI and the repression of women's rights protesters in Iran: MEPs debate (part 3)

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. MEPs debate (part 2).

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: MEPs debate (part 2)

The European Parliament condemn the backsliding in women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights in the US and globally, calling for safe access to abortion.

Global threats to abortion rights - the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

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 final report by the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age. The text says the EU must set global AI standards and unlock its enormous potential to address challenges in the fields of health, the environment and climate change.

Artificial intelligence in a digital age: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

A new “right to repair” must encompass long-lasting products that can be fixed, labelling to better inform consumers and extending guarantee rights. The draft text stresses that an effective right to repair should address a product’s lifecycle and take into account product design, ethical production, standardisation, labelling on reparability and on the expected lifespan of a product. Second part of the debate

Right to repair: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

The debate focuses on key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: MEPs debate

Parliament hold urgent debates on the human rights, democracy and rule of law topics and especially on the situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera. Closing statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

The situation in Cuba: closing statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

Parliament debates on its position on the Digital Markets Act, which sets rules on what big online platforms will be allowed to do and not do in the EU. First part of the debate.

Digital Markets Act (DMA): MEPS debate (part 2/2)

In a draft report to be debated on Monday and put to a vote on Wednesday, MEPs call on member states to take practical measures to ensure that women have equal access to the labour market, with equal pay and equal labour rights.

Equality between women and men in the European Union in 2018-2020: MEPs debate

MEPs debate for more to be done to stop gender-based cyberviolence, in light of the worrisome increase in those affected by it during the COVID-19 pandemic. MEPs will consider offline and online gender-based violence as facets of the same problem. Continuation of the debate.

Combating gender-based cyberviolence: MEPs debate (continuation)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, in particular the state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA. losing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES , European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

The state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA: MEPs debate and closing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs participate in the debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law focused on Government crackdown on protests and citizens in Cuba. Closing statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

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