ITRE - Exchange of views with Mr Timo Pesonen, Director-General for Defence Industry and Space (DEFIS), on Defence Strategy and the EDIP proposal

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Affairs, on behalf of the Belgian Presidency of the Council

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - EU climate risk assessment, taking urgent action to improve security and resilience in Europe

EP Plenary session - Energy performance of buildings

EP Plenary session - Horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements and amending Regulation

EP Plenary session - Joint debate on MFF revision

EP Plenary session - Short presentations

ITRE Committee - Votes and group photo

LEX signing ceremony: signature of five COD LEX texts by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Affairs on behalf of the Belgian Presidency of the Council

Final Trilogue on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act

ITRE Committee - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine

ITRE Commitee -Vote on Establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe's semiconductor ecosystem (Chips Act)

Press seminar with journalists of Ouest France and 20 Minutes

ITRE Committee - Vote on  on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable source Directive.

ITRE Extraordinary meeting - Exchange of views with Ms Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy, on the state-of-play on the energy markets and recent and forthcoming energy proposals

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Cristian Silviu BUSOI

ITRE Committee - Exchange of views with Mechthild Wörsdörfer, Deputy Director-General of DG ENER on energy winter preparedness

Itre Committee - How a European Chips Act  will put Europe back in the tech race

ITRE Committee - Presentation of the priorities of the Czech Presidency of the EU's Council

EP plenary session - Gas storage

ITRE Committee - Amending Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 as regards establishing a framework for a European Digital Identity

ITRE Committee - Presentation by Ms Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy, of the REPowerEU Plan

Press conference on the trilogue agreement on gas storage

Seminar with journalists of France Television

ITRE -  ECPP joint meeting

ITRE - Meeting with the Delegation for relations with Israel

ITRE Committee - Exchange of views with Mr Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on the situation in Ukraine

The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) hold a joint public hearing with Ms Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. Ivanova has been named by the Bulgarian Government to substitute the former Commissioner Maryia Gabriel who left the office on the 15th of may 2023. Arrivals and ambiance shots.

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: arrivals and ambiance shots

MEPs debate on the Fit for 55 package. The new law on new energy saving targets requires an 11.7% reduction in primary and final energy consumption by 2030 (relative to 2020 projections). Every year until 2030, 1.5% of energy savings must be made, starting at 1.3% until 2025 and increasing to 1.9% by the end of 2030. MEPs debate (part 2)

Joint debate - Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the European Commission's proposal to help European industry increase its ammunition and missile production capacity. Under the Commission’s proposal, the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) will have a budget of €500 million in current prices. The Commission is encouraging the co-legislators to adopt the proposal by the end of June.

Adoption of the Act in support of ammunition production: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on their position on a new law to reduce energy sector methane emissions.The text strengthens obligations to detect and repair methane leaks and MEPs want imported coal, gas and oil to be covered by the new legislation as of 2026.

Methane emissions reduction in the energy sector: MEPs debate

MEPs debate with the Commission the energy situation in the EU and preparations to refill gas reserves ahead of next winter. First part of MEPs debate.

Energy storage: MEPs debate (part 2)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs on behalf of the Swedish Presidency of the Council asign 6 COD LEX on Southern Bluefin Tuna, ELTIF Regulation, National Accounts, Union Secure Connectivity Programme 2023-27, Brexit Withdrawal Agreement/Trade and Cooperation Agreement, MDR and IVDR

Lex signing ceremony: signature of six COD LEX texts by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), Josef ASCHBACHER, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA) and Samantha CRISTOFORETTI, Commander of the International Space Station (ISS) hold a press point in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check it against delivery.

ESA-ITRE press point by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) by Josef ASCHBACHER, Director General of the European Space Agency (ESA) and by Samantha CRISTOFORETTI, Commander of th

MEPs quiz Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson on the work to ensure EU energy security in 2023. Further measures are expected to be tabled or adopted in the coming weeks, such as a reform the European electricity market, as well as to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy. Questions & answers (part 1) with Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023: questions & answers with Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (part 1)

MEPs debate new rules on land use, land use change and forestry, member states’ emission reductions and the revision of the Market Stability Reserve. Following a debate on Monday, Parliament will vote on Tuesday on the deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on three pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law.

Joint debate - Outcome of the negotiations on Fit for 55: MEPs debate

Cristian BUŞOI (EPP, RO), ITRE (European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy) Committee Chair, Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy Fatih BIROL, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), hold a press conference in the European Parliament. They take stock of the situation on the energy market one year after the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Press conference by Cristian BUŞOI (EPP, RO), ITRE committee Chair, Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy and Fatih BIROL, executive director of the IEA on taking stock of the energy situation one year after the start of the Russian aggression

MEPs from the ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) Committee take stock of the situation on the energy market one year after the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, and discuss future perspectives with Energy Commissioner Kadri SIMSON and the International Energy Agency's Executive Director Fatih BIROL. Opening statements by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP,RO), ITRE Chair, Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy and by Fatih BIROL, Executive Director of International Energy Agency (IEA). This transcription is a result of an automatic process: Please check against delivery.

ITRE Committee - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine - Consequences on the EU's energy policy: opening statements

European Parliament reprensentatives look back at one year of Russian agrression against Ukraine. Nstatement by Cristian Silviu BUŞOI, Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament, talks about the very first thoughts he had when the aggression started. He also looks back at the work his ITRE Committee has achieved since the beginning of the war, and what is left to be done to further support Ukraine.

One year of Russian Aggression against Ukraine: statement by Cristian Silviu BUŞOI, Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)

MEP's debate and vote on a new law to accelerate the granting of permits for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar panels or windmill. The plan is to reduce the maximum length of the approval process for new installations. The "renewable acceleration areas" are defined by each Member State depending on wether they are able to install renewable at a faster pace. MEPs debate (part 2)

Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives (REPowerEU): MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss new rules setting more restrictive cybersecurity obligations in terms of risk management, reporting obligations and information sharing for so-called “essential and important sectors” such as energy, transport, banking, health, digital infrastructure, chemicals, food or electronics.

A high common level of cybersecurity: MEPs debate

Plans to refill Europe’s gas reserves more quickly to ensure supply during the cold season will be voted on by MEPs, in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine.The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%. Closing statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, and by Frans TIMMERMANS, vicepresident of the European Commission in charge of the Green Deal.

Gas storage: closing statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, and by Frans TIMMERMANS, vicepresident of the European Commission in charge of the Green Deal

Plans to refill Europe’s gas reserves more quickly to ensure supply during the cold season will be voted on by MEPs, in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine.The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%. Opening statements by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, vicepresident of the European Commission in charge of the Green Deal.

Gas storage: opening statements by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, and by Frans TIMMERMANS, vicepresident of the European Commission in charge of the Green Deal

The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%. The target will rise to 90% in subsequent years, to protect Europeans from possible supply shocks. The text urges EU countries to diversify gas supply sources and boost energy efficiency. Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Lead negotiator explain the new regulation on gas storage.

Gas storage: statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Lead negotiator

MEPs debate and vote on key EU draft laws to combat climate change by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to protect jobs and citizens. Parliament is set to adopt its position on eight proposals that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and have net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050, in line with the European Climate Law. The texts approved will be Parliament’s mandate for negotiations with EU governments on the final laws.

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