LIBE - Public hearing on ' the Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in the EU: reinforcing inter-institutional dialogue and cooperation '

Meeting of the EP Conference of President

LIBE/FEMM - Trilogue on Domestic violence

EP Plenary session - International Holocaust remembrance day

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the book talk 'The Protection of Journalists in the Europe Union'

Press conference on European Media  Freedom Act - outcome of the  inter - institutional negotiations

Launch event GDPR and EDPB

Plenary session - Spain's application of international standards on the definition of sexual violence - La Manada case

JURI committee meeting. Exchange of views with Vera JOUROVA, EC commissioner for Justice

S&D and Greens/EFA Seminar ' Anti-Gypsyism in the focus '

Plenary session - Week 06  2018 in Strasbourg - Threats to the rule of law by the Romanian justice system reform

Plenary session week 40 2017 in Strasbourg - A European action plan for the social economy - Oral question

Meeting of the EP delegation to the US

PANA Committee meeting – Hearing with Vera JOUROVA, Member of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality

PANA Exchange of views: ' State of play of the implementation of EU legislation '

JURI committee meeting. Hearing on Reform of the judiciary in Ukraine

JOUROVA, Vera (EC) - Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality

Plenary session week 19 2016 in Strasbourg - Framework Agreement on parental leave

JOUROVA, Vera (EC) - Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality; ALBRECHT, Jan Philipp (Greens/EFA, DE); LAURISTIN, Marju (S&D, EE) ; HENNIS-PLASSCHAERT, Jeanine - Dutch Minister of Defence

LIBE press conference - Data protection reform

Minute of silence to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attacks in Brussels

Inter-institutional press conference on the Data protection package

Plenary session week 48 2015 in Strasbourg - Outcome of the Valletta summit and of the G20 summit

Jean-Claude JUNCKER - EC President-elect,   Frans TIMMERMANS, Federica MOGHERINI,  Vladis DOMBROVSKIS, Andrus ANSIP,  Kristalina GEORGIEVA, Maros SEFCOVIC, Jyrki KATAINEN, Karmenu VELLA,  Vera JOUROVA,  Gunther OETTINGER, Marianne THYSSEN, Violeta BULC,  Johann

Family photo Juncker Commission

Arrival of Vera JOUROVA, Commissioner-designate for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality

Hearing of Commissioner-designate for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality - IMCO - JURI - LIBE - FEMM

Parliament holds urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics. In particuloar on the current situation in Myanmar, one year after the coup. Closing statement by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: Myanmar, one year after the coup

Parliament holds urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics, in particular on the situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico. Closing statement by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: the situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico

MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. Closing statements by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency, by Brigitte KLINKERT, French Minister Delegate in charge of Integration attached to the Minister of Labour, Employment and Integration and by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP,LV), rapporteur.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: Closing statements by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency, by Brigitte KLINKERT, French Minister Delegate for Integration

MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. Opening statements by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), rapporteur, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Brigitte KLINKERT, French Minister delegate for Integration and by Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: opening statements by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), rapporteur, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Union and by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vicepresident of the European Commission

The Committee on Foreign Interference has prepared a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the use of desinformation by the Kremlin, as well as the recent EU's decisions to ban Sputknik and Russia Today are also at the center of the debate.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: extracts from the debate and results of the vote

The annual inter-parliamentary committee meeting marking International Women’s Day (8 March) brings together MEPs and national MPs to discuss gender equality and women’s rights. This year’s theme is ‘‘An ambitious future for Europe's women after COVID-19: mental load, gender equality in teleworking and unpaid care work after the pandemic’’. After introductory remarks by Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee Chair Robert Biedroń (S&D, PL), EP President Roberta Metsola, French Minister Delegate for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Élisabeth Moreno, and Vice-President of the European Commission Věra Jourová deliver the opening speeches. The Prime Minister of Iceland, Katrín Jakobsdóttir gives the keynote speech.

Inter-Parliamentary Committee Meeting International Women's Day 2022: welcome speeches and keynote

EUROPEAN DEMOCRACY - Presentation of the recommendations by the European and National Citizens' Panels followed by a debate.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary II EUROPEAN DEMOCRACY: presentation of the recommendations by the European and National Citizens' Panels followed by a debate (part 2/2)

During the Conference on the future of Europe plenary session, politicians debate with the European citizens on their reccommendations on the topics of values & rights, rule of law and security. First part of the debate.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary I: VALUES & RIGHTS, RULE OF LAW, SECURITY: presentation of the recommendations by the European and National Citizens' Panels followed by a debate (part 1/2)

This video shows the arrivals of the participants and atmosphere in the working groups before the plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner and Chair of the Working group on Health, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) Chair of the Working group on European Democracy and Anna PASKOVA, Director of Department of Environmental Policy and Sustainable Development, at the Cezch Ministry of the Environment, on Economy, social justice, Chair of the Working Group on Climate Change and Environment.

Conference on the Future of Europe: arrivals of the participants and atmosphere in the working groups and statements

Closing statements of the Parliament debate on recommendations to strengthen European democracy. Among the proposals included in the initiative report are removing red tape, making donations more transparent and withholding funds from parties that do not comply with EU values. Closing statements by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency and by Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU) and by Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE), co-rapporteurs.

European political parties – report 2021: closing statements by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency and by Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU) and by Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE), co-rapporteurs

Parliament debate on recommendations to strengthen European democracy. Among the proposals included in the initiative report are removing red tape, making donations more transparent and withholding funds from parties that do not comply with EU values. Opening statements by Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU), Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE), co-rapporteurs and by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency.

European political parties – report 2021: opening statements by Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU), Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE), co-rapporteurs and by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency

MEPs debate on a package of proposals to counteract the threat that Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose to journalists, NGOs and civil society. Opening statements by Tiemo WÖLKEN (S&D, DE), Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), co-Rapporteurs and by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency.

Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU: opening statements by Tiemo WÖLKEN (S&D, DE), Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), co-Rapporteurs and by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency

The Plenary working groups, composed of representatives from all components of the Conference Plenary (incl. MEPs, national parliamentarians, government representatives, the Commission, social partners, civil society, and citizens) meet for a constitutive meeting in Strasbourg ahead of the second Plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe. Views of the working groups on European Democracy chaired by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE); on Values and rights, rule of law, security, chaired by Věra JOUROVA', European Commissioner for Values and Transparency; on EU in the world, chaired by Gunther KRICHBAUM, chair of the Committee on European Union Affairs of the German Bundestag; on Education, culture, youth and sport chaired by Sija MARKKULA, President of the European Youth Forum.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary session: extracts of the thematic working groups

Renew leaders meet at the 'Palais d'Egmont' ahead to the European Council in Brussels. Arrivals and statements regarding the rule of law crisis in Poland and the rising of energy prices. Statements of Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, President of Renew Group, Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister and Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister.

Renew leaders meet ahead of the European Council: arrivals and statements

Atmosphere shots around the debate on the State of the European Union (SOTEU 2021), during the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Cutaways around the Chamber prior to the debate.

State of the European Union 2021 debate: arrivals, doorsteps and general atmosphere prior to the debate

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland, and will prepare a draft bill which may threaten media pluralism, and the latest Polish challenge to EU rules and values. Opening statements by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland: opening statements by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister for Foreign Affairs

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Hungary and Poland. Closing statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Joint debate - Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Hungary and Poland: closing statement by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Hungary and Poland. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint debate - Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Hungary and Poland: opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission

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