EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Polish Presidency

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024

EP Plenary session - Financial services contracts concluded at a distance

EP Plenary session - Short presentation of the following report : Scheme of generalised tariff preferences

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

EP Plenary session - The spread of anti-LGBTIQ propaganda bills by populists parties and governments in Europe

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Need to complete new trade agreements for sustainable growth, competitiveness and the EU’s strategic autonomy

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Energy Charter Treaty: next steps

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The proposed extension of glyphosate in the EU

EP Plenary session - European green bonds

EP Plenary session - Topical debate- Decent housing for all

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Formal sitting with Petr PAVEL, President of Czech Republic

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The 10th consecutive increase in reference interest rates decided by the ECB and its consequences (without resolution)

EP Plenary session - Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

EP Plenary session - Uzbekistan

EP Plenary session - EU-Switzerland relations

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Taking stock of Moldova's path to the EU

In a debate with the Commission and the Belgian Presidency, MEPs outline their expectations for the 21 -22 March EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for Ukraine. They also discuss the war in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle East as well as security and defence issues. In February, Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the EU to support Ukraine with whatever is needed for Kyiv to win its war against Russia, stressing that there should be “no self-imposed restriction on military assistance to Ukraine”.

Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024: one round of political group leaders

Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024: MEPs debate

In a debate with the Commission and the Belgian Presidency, MEPs outline their expectations for the 21 -22 March EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for Ukraine. They also discuss the war in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle East as well as security and defence issues. The Commission also wants to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Opening statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024: Opening statements by Council and Commission

In a debate with the Commission and the Belgian Presidency, MEPs outline their expectations for the 21 -22 March EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for Ukraine. They also discuss the war in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle East as well as security and defence issues. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight; and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions

Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024: Closing statements by Council and Commission

Plans to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector is debated on Monday and voted on by plenary on Tuesday. The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, agreed with the Council in December, aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030, and have it achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The new rules also mean more of the worst-performing buildings will undergo renovation, and information-sharing on energy performance will be improved. New buildings must be zero-emission as of 2030, and new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities must be zero-emission as of 2028. Closing statements by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy and Ciaran CUFFE (Greens/EFA, IE), Rapporteur.

Energy performance of buildings: Closing statements by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy and Ciaran CUFFE (Greens/EFA, IE), Rapporteur

Plans to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector is debated on Monday and voted on by plenary on Tuesday. The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, agreed with the Council in December, aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030, and have it achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The new rules also mean more of the worst-performing buildings will undergo renovation, and information-sharing on energy performance will be improved. New buildings must be zero-emission as of 2030, and new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities must be zero-emission as of 2028. For residential buildings, member states have to put in place measures to ensure a reduction in the average level of primary energy used of at least 16% by 2030 and at least 20-22% by 2035. Second part of MEPs debate.

Energy performance of buildings: MEPs debate (part 2)

Plans to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector is debated on Monday and voted on by plenary on Tuesday. The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, agreed with the Council in December, aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030, and have it achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The new rules also mean more of the worst-performing buildings will undergo renovation, and information-sharing on energy performance will be improved. New buildings must be zero-emission as of 2030, and new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities must be zero-emission as of 2028. First part of MEPs debate.

Energy performance of buildings: MEPs debate (part 1)

Plans to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector is debated on Monday and voted on by plenary on Tuesday. The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, agreed with the Council in December, aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030, and have it achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The new rules also mean more of the worst-performing buildings will undergo renovation, and information-sharing on energy performance will be improved. New buildings must be zero-emission as of 2030, and new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities must be zero-emission as of 2028. Opening statements by Ciaran CUFFE (Greens/EFA, IE), Rapporteur, Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy and Radan KANEV (EPP, BG), EP Committee on Environment. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Energy performance of buildings: Opening statements by Ciaran CUFFE (Greens/EFA, IE), Rapporteur, Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy and Radan KANEV (EPP, BG), EP Committee on Environment

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, opens the plenary session in Strasbourg, speaking about the 20th year anniversary of the Madrid attacks. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the 20th year anniversary of the Madrid attacks

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, opens the plenary session in Strasbourg, speaking about Belarus political prisoners and on the Day of Solidarity with Belarus. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President in support of Belarus political prisoners and on the Day of Solidarity with Belarus

This news items shows exterior and interior shots of the EP during the plenary session (11-14/03) in Strasbourg.

EP Plenary session (11-14/03): editing shots (exterior and interior shots of the EP)

MEPs debate and vote on a new directive to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector, and make it climate neutral by 2050. The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, agreed with the Council in December, aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030, and have it achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The new rules also mean more of the worst-performing buildings will undergo renovation, and information-sharing on energy performance will be improved. New buildings must be zero-emission as of 2030, and new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities must be zero-emission as of 2028. For residential buildings, member states have to put in place measures to ensure a reduction in the average level of primary energy used of at least 16% by 2030 and at least 20-22% by 2035.

Energy performance of buildings: extracts from the debate and from the vote

MEPs vote on the following files: Economic Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the European Union, Conclusion of an Agreement between the European union and the Republic of Seychelles on access for Seychelles fishing vessels to the waters of Mayotte, Data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services, Interim Agreement on Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Chile, Advanced Framework Agreement between the European Union and its Member States and the Republic of Chile, Amending Regulations (EU) No 1227/2011 and (EU) 2019/942, European Digital Identity framework, The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia, The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Critical situation in Cuba

Voting session, including a resolution on the need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine

MEPs discuss the extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press. Closing statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press: Closing statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

MEPs discuss the extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press.

The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press: one round of political group speakers

MEPs discuss the extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press. Opening statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press: Opening statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Nadia CALVIÑO speaks at the end of the debate and vote on the annual report 2023.

Financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2023: extracts from the debate, from the vote and statement by Nadia CALVIÑO, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB)

MEPs vote on the following topics: McAllister (A9-0389/2023) - Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2023, Mikser (A9-0403/2023) - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2023, Sánchez Amor (A9-0424/2023) - Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2023, Cormand (A9-0031/2024) - Financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2023, in 't Veld (A9-0025/2024) - Report on the Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report, and Loiseau (A9-0041/2024) - Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the situation in Syria.

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