Lex Signing ceremony - Signature of 11 COD LEX by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Mikuláš BEK, Minister for European Affairs, on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

Lex Signing ceremony - Signature of 12 COD LEX by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Mikuláš BEK, Minister for European Affairs, on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Tackle the cost of living crisis: increase pay, tax profits, stop speculation

EP Plenary session - EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act

EP Plenary session - Facilitating export of Ukrainian agricultural products: key for Ukrainian economy and global food security

EP Plenary session - The UK government’s unilateral introduction of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and respect for international law

EP Plenary session - EU initiatives to address the cost of living, including the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights

Antonio TAJANI meets with Mikulas BEK, Czech European Affairs Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Mikuláš BEK, Czech State Secretary for European Affairs

Extracts from the signing ceremony by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

Lex Signing ceremony: extracts from the signing ceremony by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

Closing statements of the debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency on Wednesday morning, MEPs will outline 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. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

In a debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency on Wednesday morning, MEPs outline their expectations for the 20-21 October EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, and emergency energy measures. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

In a debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency, MEPs outline 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. Ursula von der LEYEN, President of EC, explains the legislative framework agreed by the European Commission to address the energy crisis. Political group leaders answer to the President.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: extracts from the debate

In the debate with the Commission and Council, MEPs call for the Schengen passport-free travel area to be completed swiftly by extending it to all EU member states who wish to participate. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

In the debate with the Commission and Council, MEPs call for the Schengen passport-free travel area to be completed swiftly by extending it to all EU member states who wish to participate. Opening statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area: opening statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

In the debate with the Commission and Council, MEPs call for the Schengen passport-free travel area to be completed swiftly by extending it to Bulgaria and Romania. Some MEPs call on the Council and the Commission to accelerate and finalise the procedure, while others remind that accessing Schengen is also a responsability and that fundamental rights should be ensured. Extracts from the debate.

The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area: extracts from the debate

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. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional relations and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

Key debate - Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional relations and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

MEPs debate with Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs, the proposal to freeze funds for Hungary to protect the EU budget in view of breaches of theover rule of law concerns in the country. Extracts from the debate.

Commission proposal for measures under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation in the case of Hungary: extracts from the debate

MEPs will debate the Commission’s proposal to freeze funds for Hungary to protect the EU budget in view of breaches of theover rule of law concerns in the country. Closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

Commission proposal for measures under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation in the case of Hungary: closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

MEPs will debate the Commission’s proposal to freeze funds for Hungary to protect the EU budget in view of breaches of theover rule of law concerns in the country. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

Commission proposal for measures under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation in the case of Hungary: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration

MEPs question the Council and the Commission on efforts to tackle unemployment, poverty and discrimination faced by Roma people in several member states. Closing statements by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

Oral questions - Situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU: closing statements by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

MEPs question the Council and the Commission on efforts to tackle unemployment, poverty and discrimination faced by Roma people in several member states. Opening statements by Lucia ĎURIŠ NICHOLSONOVÁ (Renew, SK), rapporteur and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

Situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU: opening statements by Lucia ĎURIŠ NICHOLSONOVÁ (Renew, SK), rapporteur, Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs, and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

Mikuláš BEK, Minister of European Affairs of the Czech Republic, on behalf of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, takes the floor during the state of the European debate 2022 (SOTEU).

State of the Union debate - SOTEU 2022: Statement by Mikuláš BEK, Minister of European Affairs of the Czech Republic

MEPs debate the EU’s response to the dramatic rise in energy prices with the Council and Commission. Opening statements by Bek MIKULÁŠ, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe: opening statements by Bek MIKULÁŠ, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

&lt;p>MEPs debate the EU’s response to the dramatic rise in energy prices with the Council and Commission.&lt;/p>

EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe: closing statements by Bek MIKULÁŠ, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming. Closing statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: closing statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for EU Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming. Opening statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: opening statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for EU Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

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