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During the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023, heads of state or government assessed the situation in Israel and Gaza, following Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October and the subsequent Israeli military response in the Gaza Strip. Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU were also discussed by leaders. MEPs discuss the results of the latest EU summit with Council and Commission Presidents Charles MICHEL and Ursula VON DER LEYEN. This news item shows extracts from the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause: extracts from the debate

The leaders of the European Parliament political groups give a statement on the urgent need for immediate measures against the rise of antisemitism during the plenary session in Brussels. One round of political group speakers

Urgent need for immediate measures against the rise of antisemitism: one round of political group speakers

MEPs debate on the conclusions adopted by the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023 and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause. During their meeting, EU heads of state or government assessed the situation in Israel and Gaza, following Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October and the subsequent Israeli military response in the Gaza Strip. Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU were also discussed by leaders. The progress in negotiations between Council and Parliament on the reform of the asylum and migration system was also on the table. First part of the debate.

Joint debate - Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause: MEPs debate (part 1)

This news item shows extracts from the presentation of MEPs demands and expectations ahead of the European Council meeting in a debate with the Commission and the Council. At their meeting in Brussels, the Heads of State or Government are set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU summit on 26-27 October.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023: extracts from the debate

At their meeting in Brussels, the Heads of State or Government are set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU summit on 26-27 October. In a debate with Council and Commission, MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the European Council meeting. First part of the MEPs debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

Press briefing by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Chairs of Greens/EFA, hold a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press briefing by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Chairs of Greens/EFA

Press briefing by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Chairs of Greens/EFA group in the Parliament, hold a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press briefing by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), Co-Chair of Greens/EFA

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated this summer for an increasing number of extreme weather events, including devastating floods (Slovenia, Cyprus, more recently Greece and Bulgaria) and the largest wildfires ever recorded in the EU (in particular in the Mediterranean region). MEPs debate with the Council and Commission better protecting Europeans from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires. Extracts from the debate

Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires: extracts from the debate

Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA,BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA,DE), Co-Chairs of Greens/EFA Group hold a press conference ahead of the State of the European Union debate 2023. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Political groups press briefings: press conference by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA,BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA,DE), Co-Chairs of Greens/EFA

MEPs debate with the Council and Commission better protecting Europeans from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires. MEPs call for increased action to build a more disaster-resilient EU. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated this summer for an increasing number of extreme weather events, including devastating floods (Slovenia, Cyprus, more recently Greece and Bulgaria) and the largest wildfires ever recorded in the EU (in particular in the Mediterranean region).

Council and Commission statements - Towards a more disaster resilient EU - protecting people from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss and assess the outcome of the 29 - 30 June European Council during the plenary session. During the summit, Heads of State or government focused on the latest developments in Russia, its war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, and on EU migration and asylum policy. They also discussed security and defence cooperation, the economic situation in the EU, as well as relations with China and the upcoming leaders’ meeting with Latin American and Caribbean states. First part of MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular the recent developments in Ukraine and Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Presidents of the Greens/European Free Alliance (Greens/EFA), hold a press conference on their group's priorities during the plenary session in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press briefing by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Presidents of the Greens/European Free Alliance

MEPs debate on a law that would contribute to the long-term recovery of damaged nature across the EU’s land and sea areas and to achieve EU climate and biodiversity objectives. As there was no majority in the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety in favour of the EU nature restoration law as amended, the Committee has tabled to plenary the proposal to reject the Commission’s proposal. First part of the debate.

Key debate - Nature restoration: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss Poland’s revision of its electoral law, as well as the new administrative body that threatens civil rights, and the ECJ’s judgment on the Disciplinary Chamber. The revision of Poland’s electoral rules finalised in March 2023 foresees changes to polling stations and free transport for elderly and disabled people on voting day. MEPs discuss Poland’s revision of its electoral law, as well as the new administrative body that threatens civil rights, and the ECJ’s judgment on the Disciplinary Chamber. The revision of Poland’s electoral rules finalised in March 2023 foresees changes to polling stations and free transport for elderly and disabled people on voting day. Extracts from the debate.

The Electoral Law and the Rule of Law in Poland: extracts from the debate

MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government are set to focus in particular on the steps on the Migration Pact recently reached within the Council of the EU, and EU relations with third countries. Extracts from the debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular in the light of recent steps towards concluding the Migration Pact: extracts from the debate

MEPs discuss Poland’s revision of its electoral law as well as the new administrative body that threatens civil rights. MEPs had a first discussion during the May II plenary session on the Polish government’s so-called “State Commission for the examination of Russian interference in the internal security of Poland” from 2007-2022. This Commission, created in May 2023, raises serious concerns in terms of conformity with EU law, as it is an administrative body with the power to bar individuals from public office. Furthermore, MEPs focus on the recent judgement of the Court of Justice of the EU, which confirms that Polish justice reform of December 2019 that set up the Disciplinary Chamber for judges infringes EU law - a position that Parliament has repeatedly upheld. One round of political group speakers

The electoral law, the investigative committee and the rule of law in Poland: one round of political group speakers

MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June in a debate with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, such as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam over the Dnipro river and the resulting humanitarian and ecological disaster. They are also discuss other topics, such as economic and budgetary policies, migration and EU relations with third countries. MEPs debate (part 1)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA,DE), co-President of the Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament, holds a press conference, to present the priorities of their group for the plenary session.The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery.

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