EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Commission Statement - Attempts to reintroduce a foreign agent law in Georgia and its restrictions on civil society

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

EP Plenary session - Need to impose sanctions on the import of Russian and Belarusian food and agricultural products to the EU and to ensure stability of EU agricultural production

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia

EP Plenary session - Joint Debate - European Security and Defence

EP Plenary session - Debate - Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the situation in Syria

Action of the Yellow Ribbon civil resistance movement, a recipient of the 2023 Sakharov Prize on behalf of the brave people of Ukraine

Press confrence on political prisoners ordered to die: Kara-Murza, Gorinov and Saakashvili

ECR event : ' The Imperial Russia: Conquer, Genocide & Colonisation ' - Press conference

ECR event : ' The Imperial Russia: Conquer, Genocide & Colonisation '

AFET/SEDE Delegation to Moldova - Visit of the Palanca border crossing point and refugee center

AFET/SEDE Delegation to Moldova - Meeting with Natalia GRAVRILITA, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova.

EP Plenary session - The Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges

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Maritime Security and the Blue Economy - ECR Event

EP Plenary session - Burundi, notably the case of imprisoned journalists

Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) - The proposed new Criminal Code of Indonesia

ECR Conference - ' The EU and trafficking of cultural goods: closing the gaps '

ECR Conference - 'The Surkov leaks'

Anna Elzbieta FOTYGA in the EP in Strasbourg

Subcommittee on Security and Defence- Family picture

Subcommittee on Security and Defence - Public Hearing on Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny on EU Defence Affairs

Plenary session  - Joint debate - EU-Afghanistan

SEDE committee meeting - Exchange of views with Sylvia KAINZ-HUBER - Deputy Head of Unit for Defence, Aeronautic and Maritime industries, DG for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission, Dirk TIETELBUERGER - Head of Unit, Preparatory Action/EU-funded Defence Research, European Defence Agency (EDA) and with General Sir James Rupert EVERARD, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), NATO

Resumption of the planary session and order of business by Roberta METSOLA, EP President.

Resumption of session and order of business

MEPs are quiz Commission representatives on the prospects of establishing a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The plenary debate is set to echo the demands of a Parliament resolution adopted in May 2022, in which MEPs called on the EU to take all necessary action in international proceedings and courts to support the prosecution of the Russian and Belarussian regimes for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. All Russian armed forces personnel and government officials involved in war crimes should be subject to investigation and prosecution. One round political group leaders.

The establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine: one round political group leaders

Under the auspices of President Metsola, a booth is set up next to the hemicycle in Strasbourg, where each Member can send an individual letter to one of Belarus’ 1,400 political prisonerssend a letter to a Belarusian political prisoner. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, attends the event and makes a statement.

Support to Belarusian political prisoners - #EPStandsBYyou #DemocraticBelarus: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144). The continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus.

The continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus

MEPs debate on a broad range of aspects of EU-China ties. This includes the latest political developments following the re-election of incumbent Chinese President and Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping in October, the latest report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on the Chinese persecution of the Uyghur population, European efforts to get China to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine as well as MEPs’ warnings over the continued tensions across the Taiwan Strait and their push for a stronger partnership between the EU and Taiwan.

EU-China relations: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss the role Belarus has played in supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

Lukashenko regime's active role in the war against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the official start of accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania last July and to call on the EU to grant visa liberalisation to Kosovo. They are also likely to urge Serbia to align with the EU’s restrictive measures and policy towards Russia. first part of the debate.

EU-Western Balkans relations in light of the new enlargement package: MEPs debate (part 1)

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. Second part of the debate.

The death of Mahsa AMINI and the repression of women's rights protesters in Iran: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the recent Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia. Opening statements by Authors : Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ (EPP, CZ); Evin INCIR (S&D, SE); Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS (Renew, LT); Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL (Greens/EFA, DE); Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL).

Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia: opening statements

MEPs debate the UK government’s controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which, if implemented, would breach the EU-UK Brexit agreement. The proposed bill, which passed the second reading stage in the UK House of Commons on Monday 27 June, would allow the UK government to unilaterally ignore EU-UK arrangements for Northern Ireland after Brexit, potentially risking a trade war while breaking international law.

The UK government’s unilateral introduction of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and respect for international law: MEPs debate

MEPs outline their expectations for the 23-24 June European Council and will discuss whether Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia should be granted EU candidate status. A resolution on these countries will be put to the vote. Second part of the debate.

Joint debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate the role of the common security and defence policy in the context of the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

The EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian invasion of Ukraine: MEPs debate

Parliament discusses war crimes in Ukraine. Since the invasion, Russian forces have been accused of numerous breaches of international humanitarian law in Ukrainian territory.

The fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Parliament assess the latest developments in the EU’s relations with Moldova in a debate. Moldova’s Russian-backed breakaway region of Transnistria was recently rocked by as series of explosions, increasing fears that the enclave may be drawn into the war in neighbouring Ukraine and of Kremlin-led attempts to undermine Moldova’s current pro-Western government. First part of the debate.

State of play of the EU-Moldova cooperation: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, in particular the increasing repression in Russia, including the case of Alexey Navalny. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: Increasing repression in Russia, including the case of Alexey Navalny

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. Second part of the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

MEPs discuss the results of the EU-China summit scheduled for Friday 1 April and which is expected to focus on China’s position regarding Russia’s invasion and the future of bilateral relations, particularly on trade and security.

Outcome of the EU-China Summit (1 April 2022): MEPs debate (part 1/2)

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 visits the border infrastructure in Palanca, a village near the border with Ukraine.

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