EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Tax the rich

Alain POHER during a session in Strasbourg, France, January 21, 1964.

JEAN FOHRMANN during a session in Strasbourg, France, 26 November 1964.

Commission statement - Social-economic cost of climate change, floods in Emilia Romagna, Marche, Toscana; urgent need EU solidarity

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Social-economic cost of climate change, floods in Emilia Romagna, Marche, Toscana - urgent need EU solidarity

David SASSOLI, EP President, attends a debate at the symposium “The Good Algorithm? Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Law, Health”

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019 - Closing statements

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019 - Social media Hub - Annastiina HEIKKILÄ (YLE) during duplex with Plenary Chamber.

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019 - Social Media Hub

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019 - Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) and Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES) during the debate

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019- Debate

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - Press statement - EUelections2019.

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019- Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE), Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL), Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens), Markus PREISS, Emilie TRAN NGUYEN, Margrethe VESTAGER, lead candidate of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) as member of Team Europe, Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES) and Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP) on stage

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019 - Family picture

Jan ZAHRADIL, ACRE lead candidate, Nico CUÉ, EL lead candidate, Ska KELLER, Greens lead candidate, Margrethe VESTAGER, ALDE lead candidate as member of Team Europe, Frans TIMMERMANS, PES lead candidate, Manfred WEBER, EPP lead candidate

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019- Arrival of Manfred WEBER, lead candidate of the European People’s Party (EPP)

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019- Arrival of Ska KELLER, lead candidate of the European Greens (Greens)

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019- Arrival of Frans TIMMERMANS, lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES)

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019- Arrival of Jan ZAHRADIL, lead candidate of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE)

Arrivals of Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019

European Elections 2019 - Election night: arrival of lead candidates for the Presidency of the EC

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019- Arrival of Nico CUÉ, lead candidate of the European Left (EL)

Arrival of of Margrethe VESTAGER, ALDE lead candidate as member of Team Europe

Candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission/Eurovision Debate - EU Elections 2019 - Arrivals

Commission statement on Full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area: the urgent need to lift controls at internal land borders.

Full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area: MEPs debate (part 2)

Full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss with the Commission the conclusions of the UN COP29 Climate Change Conference held in Baku from 11 to 22 November. Parliament adopted its demands for the COP29 at the first November plenary session. An EP delegation is in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 18 to 22 November, to participate in this year’s climate change conference. The main aim of the gathering is to provide an overview of current progress on the Paris Agreement and agree on new financial resources to support global climate action.

Outcome of COP 29 and challenges for international climate policy: MEPs debate

MEPs and the the Commission will discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, the role of UNRWA, and the need to release all hostages. With violence in the Middle East intensifying with Israel’s attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, humanitarian organizations are warning of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. According to UN sources, the number of aid shipments into the Gaza Strip is now lower than at any time over the past year and there is “a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas within the northern Gaza Strip.”

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region and the need to release all hostages: MEPs debate (part 2)

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region and the need to release all hostages: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs approve a deal on 2025’s EU budget to address current challenges and managing repayment costs for the EU’s recovery plan. During negotiations with member states, Parliament obtained more than €230 million in funding beyond the Commission's initial draft proposal, to better focus on key EU programmes and policies aimed at improving people's lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing challenges like climate, health, migration or defence. Negotiators also agreed on a solution to cover repayment costs for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI). The preliminary figures are €199.44 billion in commitment appropriations and €155.21 billion in payment appropriations.

2025 budgetary procedure: MEPs debate

MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. A statement issued by Parliament’s leaders on 19 November 2024 called on the EU to “step up support for Ukraine in every way, including politically, financially, militarily and with humanitarian aid” and reiterated that “we stand with and support Ukraine in every possible way until its victory”.

Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia: MEPs debate (part 3)

MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. A statement issued by Parliament’s leaders on 19 November 2024 called on the EU to “step up support for Ukraine in every way, including politically, financially, militarily and with humanitarian aid” and reiterated that “we stand with and support Ukraine in every possible way until its victory". Second part of MEPs debate.

Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea in the war against Ukraine. A statement issued by Parliament’s leaders on 19 November 2024 called on the EU to “step up support for Ukraine in every way, including politically, financially, militarily and with humanitarian aid” and reiterated that “we stand with and support Ukraine in every possible way until its victory”. First part of MEPs debate.

Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

This news item shows extracts of MEPs reaffirming their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. When addressing the European Parliament on Tuesday 19 November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that “Putin has brought 11,000 North Korean troops to Ukraine’s border” and that “the contingent may grow to 100,0000”. Many of these troops have recently been reported as having been deployed as part of Russia’s airborne units and marines in the Kursk region. A statement issued by Parliament’s leaders recently called on the EU to “step up support for Ukraine in every way, including politically, financially, militarily and with humanitarian aid” and reiterated that the Parliament "stands with and support Ukraine in every possible way until its victory.”

Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia: extracts from the debate

MEPs and the the Commission discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, the role of UNRWA, and the need to release all hostages. With violence in the Middle East intensifying with Israel’s attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, humanitarian organizations are warning of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. MEPs also discuss the essential role of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA in the region.

Continued escalation in the Middle East, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region and the need to release all hostages: extracts from the debate

MEPs discuss on Monday the state of play and emerging trends in the combat against violence against women within the EU and internationally. On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs highlight the persistence of gender-based violence across the world and call on the new Commission to act. They underscore the need to fully implement existing EU legislation and stand firm in the face of a growing backlash against gender equality and women’s rights.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: MEPs Debate part 1

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: MEPs Debate part 2

This news item shows extracts from the MEPs debate on the state of play and emerging trends in the combat against violence against women within the EU and internationally on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November). MEPs highlight the persistence of gender-based violence across the world and call on the new Commission to act. They underscore the need to fully implement existing EU legislation and stand firm in the face of a growing backlash against gender equality and women’s rights. In April 2024, the European Parliament approved the first ever EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence. Member states have until 14 June 2027 to make the necessary changes in their national legislation.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: extracts from the debate

One round of political group leaders during the extraordinary session to mark 1000 days of the bravery and courage of the people of Ukraine. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is intervening remotely with a special address from Ukraine. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

1000 days of Russia´s invasion of Ukraine - Extraordinary Plenary Sitting : One round of political group leaders

The EU’s recent report on strengthening Europe’s civilian and defense preparedness addresses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, and climate impacts. It emphasizes a unified approach to crisis management, with stronger cooperation across EU member states and greater integration of civilian and military roles. To enhance security across Europe, the report recommends improving cross-border coordination, speeding up crisis response, and increasing public awareness and engagement. It also stresses the importance of partnerships, particularly with NATO and allies like Ukraine, in facing multifaceted threats. Citizens and private sectors are crucial in building resilience, whether through voluntary involvement or the provision of critical infrastructure.

Presentation of the report on how to enhance Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness: MEPs debate (part 1)

Presentation of the report on how to enhance Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness: MEPs debate (part 2)

With hate speech and hate crime consistently rising in Europe, the deteriorating situation in Israel and Gaza has prompted a surge in islamophobic and anti-Semitic incidents across member states, according to media and civil society reports. MEPs discuss the deplorable escalation of violence around the football match in the Netherlands and the unacceptable attacks against Israeli football fans. Opening statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

Deplorable escalation of violence around the football match in the Netherlands and the unacceptable attacks against Israeli football fans: closing statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

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