EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - EU-Tunisia Agreement - aspects related to external migration policy

Press conference -  Ahead of the prostitution report – survivors call for the criminalisation of sex buyers

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission Statement - The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean

LIBE/FEMM vote on combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Lessons learnt from the Pandora Papers and other revelation

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Surrogacy in the EU - risks of exploitation and commercialisation

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

Press conference - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - EU accession to the Istanbul Convention on violence against women

EP Plenary session - IPCC report on Climate Change: a call for urgent additional action

EP Plenary session - Children forcibly deported to Ukraine and ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the programme of activities of the Croatian Presidency.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Croatian Presidency: MEPs debate

On 3rd October, Virginijus SINKEVICIUS, from Lithuania, Commissioner-designate for Environment and Oceans, is heard by the Committee on Fisheries (PECH) and the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Virginijus SINKEVICIUS has the opportunity in a question and answer session. Questions by the Political group coordinators.

Hearing of Virginijus SINKEVICIUS, Commissioner-designate, Environment and Oceans: Questions and answers (Part 2)

Virginijus SINKEVICIUS, Commissioner-designate for Environment and Oceans, is heard by the Committee on Fisheries (PECH) and the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Frédérique RIES (RE, BE), Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE), César LUENA (S&D, ES), Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL, SE) and Virginijus SINKEVICIUS, Commissioner-designate for Environment and Oceans.

Hearing of Virginijus SINKEVICIUS, Commissioner-designate, Environment and Oceans: extracts from the hearing (1/2)

On 1st October, Ylva JOHANSSON, from Sweden, Commissioner-designate for Home Affairs, is heard by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Ms Ylva JOHANSSON has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Fifth round of questions.

Hearing of Ylva JOHANSSON, Commissioner-designate, Home Affairs: Questions and answers (Part 5)

Live replay of the Plenary Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate.

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: MEPs debate 1/3 (10:19 - 10:50)

Live replay of the debate on the situation in Hungary: MEPs debate -

Debate on the situation in Hungary: MEPs debate (16:13 - 16:51)

Live replay of Plenary session debate First anniversary after the signature of the Istanbul Convention- state of play - MEP's debate

Plenary session: First anniversary after the signature of the Istanbul Convention- state of play - MEP's debate (9:12 - 9:45)

Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL, SV), and Eleonora FORENZA (GUE/NGL, IT), co-rapporteurs on the gender equality in EU trade agreements report vote (INTA/FEMM), speaks to the press during the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL, SV), and Eleonora FORENZA (GUE/NGL, IT), co-rapporteurs on the gender equality in EU trade agreements report vote (INTA/FEMM)

During the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on female genital mutilation. Statements by Vilija BLINKEVIČIŪTĖ (S&D, LT), Rapporteur, Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Anna Maria CORAZZA BILDT (EPP, SE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Angelika MLINAR (ALDE, AT), Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL, SE) and Jordi SOLE (Greens/EFA, ES).

Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation: extracts from the debate

Live replay in plenary session on the debate in plenary in Strasbourg on combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU

(06) EP Plenary session - Combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU: statement by Malin BJORK (GUE/NGL, SE) (10:44- 10:46)

During the EP plenary session (23-26 October) in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss actions taken in the EU to combat sexual harassment and abuse, in the wake of recent revelations in the US film industry and the worldwide #MeToo campaign. Statements y Cecilia MALMSTRÖM, Member of the EC in charge of Trade, Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Angelika MLINAR (ALDE, AT), Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL, SE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE).

Combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU: extracts from the debate (24/10)

During the meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), MEPs vote plans to provide a safe and clear passage to the EU for people in need of international protection. The proposal provides for common rules on the admission and transfer of non-EU nationals who have asked for protection in one of the Member States. It aims to prevent thousands more from drowning in the Mediterranean. Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL,SE) expresses himself following the meeting.

Union Resettlement Framework: extracts from the vote and statement by Malin BJÖRK (GUE/NGL,SE), rapporteur

During the EP plenary session (15-18 May 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on the implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia. Statements by Soraya POST (S&amp;D, SE), Ulrike LUNACEK (Greens/EFA, AT), Malin BJORK (GUE/NGL, SE), Mark DEMESMAEKER (ECR, BE), Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Fredrick FEDERLEY (ALDE, SE) and Seb DANCE (S&amp;D, UK).&nbsp;

Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia: extracts from the vote and from the debate (16/05)

During the EP plenary session (13 - 16 March 2017) in Strasbourg, MEP debate on EU Security agenda, one year after the terrorist attacks in Maelbeek metro station and in Brussels Airport Zaventem (22/03/2016). Statements by Ian BORG, Maltese Presidency of the EU, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Tanja FAJON (S&amp;D, SI), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), and Malin BJ&Ouml;RK (GUE/NGL, SE).

EU Security agenda; one year after the Brussels attacks: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (13 - 16 March 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on US President Donald Trump’s reinstatement of the ‘’global gag’’ rule, which obliges US based foreign NGOs to certify that they will not perform or actively promote abortion. Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Anna Maria CORAZZA BILDT (EPP, SE), Linda McAVAN (S&D, UK), Branislav SKRIPEK (ECR, SK), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL), Malin BJORK (GUE/NGL, SE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE).

Global Gag Rule: extracts from the debate

Meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties&nbsp;on the situation of hotspots in Greece, in the EP in Brussels. Debate with Ioannis MOUZALAS, Greek Alternate Minister of Immigration Policy, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Birgit SIPPEL (S&amp;D, DE), Notis MARIAS (ECR, EL), Cornelia ERNST (GUE/NGL, DE), Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA, NL) and Malin BJ&Ouml;RK (GUE/NGL, SE).

The situation of hotspots in Greece: extracts from the debate with Ioannis MOUZALAS, Alternate Minister of Migration Policy of Greece

Debates on Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, during the EP plenary session (21-24/11) in Strasbourg. Statements on the case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China by Jakop DALUNDE (Greens/EFA, SE), Lars ADAKTUSSON (EPP, SE), Malin BJ&Ouml;RK (GUE/NGL, SE), Statements on the situation of the Guarani-Kaiow&aacute; in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso do Sulby Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development, Mark DEMESMAEKER (ECR, BE),&nbsp; and Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT). Statements on the case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of conscience in Russia, by Petras AUSTREVICIUS (ALDE, LT), Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates

Hearing and statements by Malin BJORK (GUE/NGL, SE), Rapporteur, and Oskar EKLBLAD, Swedish Migration Agency, during the meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on EU Resettlement Framework, in the EP in Brussels. .

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