LIBE Mission on Search and Rescue in Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy.

LIBE Mission on Search and Rescue in Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with Iran

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand

Constituent meeting of the Delegation to the EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for Northern cooperation and for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee and the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with India

Constituent meeting of the Delegation to the Euro-Mediterranean JPA - DMED

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee

Constituent meeting of the Delegation to the EU-Kazakhstan, EU-Kyrgyzstan, EU-Uzbekistan and EU-Tajikistan Parliamentary Cooperation Committees and for relations with Turkmenistan and Mongolia

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union, including the EU-Morocco, EU-Tunisia and EU-Algeria Joint Parliamentary Committees - DMAG

Constituent meeting of the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the NATO PA

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for Relations with Japan - D-JP

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

Constituent meeting of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin America JPA - DLAT

A delegation of six Members, led by chair of Budgetary Control committee Monika Hohlmeier (EPP, DE), looks into ongoing issues with the protection of the EU budget and the rule of law conditionality mechanism in Hungary. Members also want to check the control systems and procedures in place to manage the recovery and resilience funding. Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE), makes a preliminary statement on the program and expectations of the delegation.

Fact-finding mission of the EP CONT Committee to Budapest (Hungary): opening statement by Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE), Head of the delegation

Sophie IN'T VELD (Renew, NL) Chair of the LIBE delegation to Greece, gives a press conference in Athens on the conclusions of the fact-finding mission. The fact-finding mission is organised under the remit of the Committee on Civil Liberties (LIBE) and in line with the DRFMG (working group on Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights) mandate. The aim of the mission is to take stock of the new developments in the country, and to continue the DRFMG work dedicated to the situation in Greece, with special focus on the situation of the rule of law, fight against corruption and media freedom. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Sophie IN'T VELD (Renew, NL) Chair of the LIBE delegation to Greece, on the conclusions of the fact-finding mission

After Brussels, a Civil Liberties Committee delegation go to Calais (France) to look into irregular crossings to the UK and the implications for reception facilities. MEPs meet with municipal representatives in Calais as well as judicial and police authorities in charge of security aspects related to the migratory situation and borders, with a focus on the fight against smuggling. The delegation visits a reception centre and meets with local associations involved in humanitarian support to migrants. The visit also include the joint UK-France Coordination and Information Centre.

Asylum and Migration: visit of a Delegation of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Delegation to Calais (France)

Asylum and Migration: Visit of a Delegation of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs to Calais (France) - (part 2)

A Civil Liberties Committee delegation go to Brussels (Belgium) before Calais (France) and Ter Apel (Netherlands) to look into irregular crossings to the UK and the implications for reception facilities. MEPs meet with government officials and agencies in charge of migration policy as well as NGO representative, and they will visit reception facilities. The delegation exchanges with various NGOs active in supporting migrants and refugees, meet with Nicole De Moor, Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration and visits a local registration centre.

Asylum and Migration: visit of a Delegation of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Delegation to Brussels (Belgium)

Press conference by Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly on Eurolat standing committees' meeting in Brussels 30 November-2 December

From 19 to 21 September, a delegation of ten MEPs from the EP’s spyware inquiry committee will be in Warsaw to hear from victims of spyware, local politicians, and other experts. The mission ends with the press conference held by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), Head of the delegation and PEGA Chair and by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur

Press conference by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), Head of the delegation and PEGA Chair and by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur - MEPs Delegation of the PEGA Committee to Warsaw

A delegation from the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Chair Norbert Lins, travels to the Polish-Ukrainian border.The capacity for storing agricultural products is the subject of an exchange of views between MEPs and Ukrainian business and trade representatives.

AGRI Delegation to the Polish-Ukrainian Border: meeting with Ukrainian and Polish stakeholders

A delegation from the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Chair Norbert Lins, willtravel to the Polish-Ukrainian border. MEPs visits the Medyka (rail) and Korczowa (road) border crossings to assess the import of Ukrainian agricultural commodities and the potential for alternative routes. - Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), Chair; Herbert DORFMANN (EPP, IT); Juozas OLEKAS (S&D, LT); Ulrike MÜLLER (Renew, DE); Tilly METZ (Greens/EFA, FR); Veronika VRECIONOVA (ECR, CS)

AGRI Delegation to the Polish-Ulkrainian Border: field visit of the border stations

The first meeting of EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly is scheduled for 12-13 May 2022, in Brussels. This is the first time that representatives from both parliaments will meet in this new body. The EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly was set up following the entry into force of the new Trade and Cooperation Agreement in January 2021. It acts as a forum for the European Parliament and the UK Parliament to exchange views on EU-UK relations. Press conference with the Chairs of the European Parliament’s and the UK Parliament’s delegations to the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, Nathalie Loiseau (Renew Europe, FR) and Sir Oliver Heald.

Press conference by Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR), and Sir Oliver HEALD, EP and UK Chairs of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly following the 1st meeting of the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly

A delegation of MEPs from the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Security and Defence Subcommittee travels to the Republic of Moldova to assess the security situation there in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent influx of refugees. MEPs meet Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Natalia Gavriliţa and Parliament’s President Igor Grosu in Chișinău.

AFET/SEDE Delegation to Moldova: meeting with Igor GROSU, Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament, Natalia GAVRILIŢA, Moldovan Prime Minister and Maia SANDU, President of the Republic of Moldova.

A fact-finding mission of MEPs takes place from 1-3 March and focus on migration issues in Latvia and Lithuania. The main objective of this visit is to assess the situation of migrants and applicants for international protection in both countries and at the borders with Belarus. MEPs plan to meet with government representatives, Ombudsmen, Frontex, EU Asylum Agency, international humanitarian organisations and non-governmental organisations active on asylum, migration and human rights issues.

EP LIBE delegation to Latvia and Lithuania: arrival of the delegation and visit of the Medininkai Foreigners Registration Centre (03/03)

EP LIBE delegation to Latvia and Lithuania: arrival of the delegation to Vilinius in Lithuania and visit of the Naujininkai Reception Centre (02/03)

Seven members of the Civil Liberties Committee, led by the Chair Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), travelled to Latvia in order to gather first hand impressions regarding the situation of migrants and applicants for international protection at the external EU borders with Belarus. MEPs visits the detention centre of Daugavpils (Latvia).

LIBE delegation to Latvia and Lithuania: visit of the detention Centre of Daugavpils and Silene borders with Belarus (Latvia)

The EP delegation ended its three-day visit to Poland, where MEPs met politicians, judges, civil society and journalists, to assess the rule of law situation. They meet with Judges and prosecutors affected by disciplinary / criminal proceedings for applying EU Law. Statements by Gabriel Bischoff (S&D, DE), first Vice-President of the Constitutional Affairs Committee, Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D, ES), Chair of the Civil Liberties Committee and Othmar Karas (EPP, AT), EP first Vice-President

EP LIBE and AFCO delegations to Poland, Warsaw: meeting with Judges and statements by co-chairs of the delegation

A Regional Development Committee delegation go to the East of Belgium after Netherlands, Germany to visit flood-affected regions. MEPs want to take stock of EU relief measures in these regions following the severe flooding and landslides that hit several European countries in the summer of 2021.

EP REGI delegation to Eupen and Verviers: visit of the flood stricken spots, meeting with local authorities and statement by Younous OMARJEE (The Left,FR), Chair of the REGI delegation

Press point by Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D, ES), Chair of the Civil Liberties Committee, Gabriele Bischoff (S&D, DE), first Vice-President of the Constitutional Affairs Committee and Othmar Karas (EPP, AT), EP first Vice-President.

Press point by the Chairs of the EP LIBE and AFCO delegations to Poland, Warsaw

MEPs from the Civil Liberties and Constitutional Affairs committees are in Poland to look into the rule of law situation. They exchanges views with Tomasz Grodzki, Marshal of the Senate and representatives of political parties in Senate, as well as with the National Council for the Judiciary. At the Liaison Office of the EP, members meet also professional associations of judges, prosecutors and lawyers.

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