LIBE Committee - Vote on extension of the EU Digital COVID Certificate

COVI - Special Committee on COVID-19 pandemic : lessons learned and recommendations for the future

EP Plenary Session - The EU's Role in combatting the Covid-19 Pandemic: How to Vaccinate the World - Topical debate

The right to disconnect

Dedicated mobile application to try and stop the spread of the Corona virus.

Tracing app - Covid-19

Vaccination campaign

Conference of Presidents

EP Plenary session - Pharmaceutical strategy for Europe

EP Plenary session - Markets in financial instruments: amending information requirements, product governance requirements and position limits to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

Opening 2020 European Strategy and PolicyAnalysis System (ESPAS) Annual Conference : Thinking about the Future

A person uses the free Czech Covid-10 tracker eRouška app on his mobile phone in Prague. With the help of Bluetooth the application detects in a totally anonymous way the other users of the application with whom you have been in close contact and can warn you if you have met an infected person and should consider a quarantine volunteer or consult a health care professional if symptoms occur.

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with the Conference of European Rabbis - Brussels

ENVI - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyBuilding of a European Health Union - Exchange of views with Stella KYRIAKIDES, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, on the building of a European Health Union: the Preparedness and Resilience Package and the Pharmaceutical Strategy

The shadow of a medical worker wearing a protective equipment testing a social worker for Covid-19 is projected on the wall of a nursing house in Prague.

Lockdown situation in Brussels imposed by Belgian authorities to limit the spread of COVID-19 virus - empty streets

Lockdown situation in Brussels imposed by Belgian authorities to limit the spread of COVID-19 virus

A man is using the Covid Tracker App in Kilmainham Hospital (not a medical hospital) in Dublin, Ireland on November 12, 2020 during a level 5 lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sterilising materials are seen in a Dublin bus during a level 5 second lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which restricts people’s movements to a 5 km radius.

EP Plenary sessionTransparency of the Purchase as well as the Access to COVID-19 vaccinations

EP Plenary session - Transparency of the Purchase as well as the Access to COVID-19 vaccinations

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the EU support to the hospitality sector in order to save the summer tourism season: opening statement by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, European Council and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for the Internal Market.

Saving the summer tourism season - EU support to the hospitality sector: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, European Council and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for the Internal Market

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the EU support to the hospitality sector in order to save the summer tourism season: closing statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for the Internal Market and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, European Council.

Saving the summer tourism season - EU support to the hospitality sector: closing statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for the Internal Market and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, European Counci

During the plenary session (26-29 April 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the EU support to the hospitality sector in order to save the summer tourism season.

Saving the summer tourism season - EU support to the hospitality sector: MEPs debate

Members of the EP Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) have an exchange of views with the World Health Organization (WHO) on the European Union Health Union package and the WHO’s global response to the pandemic. MEPs exchange of views

The European Union Health Union package and the WHO’s global response to the pandemic: exchange of views with the World Health Organization (recorded): MEPs exchange of views

Members of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) have an exchange of views with Stella KYRIAKIDES, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, in the European Parliament in Brussels on the EU Health Union package and on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including also illustrative shots on the vaccination and the digital green certificate.

Updates on the EU response to the Covid-19 pandemic: Exchange of views with Stella KYRIAKIDES, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety - ENVI Committee

Members of the EP Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) have an exchange of views with the World Health Organization (WHO) on the European Union Health Union package and the WHO’s global response to the pandemic. Presentation by Jaouad MAHJOUR, Assistant Director-General, Emergency Preparedness and International Health Regulations at World Health Organization and statements by Sylvie BRIAND, Director of the Global Infectious Hazard Preparedness (GIH), WHO Emergency Preparedness (WPE) and by Nedret EMIROGLU, Director, Country Readiness Strengthening. The transcription of the speeches is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

The European Union Health Union package and the WHO’s global response to the pandemic: opening, presentation and exchange of views with the World Health Organization (recorded)

Members of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) have an exchange of views with Stella KYRIAKIDES, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Exchange of views with Stella KYRIAKIDES, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, in ENVI Committee: Questions and answers

Members of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) have an exchange of views with Stella KYRIAKIDES, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Opening remark by Pascal CANFIN (Renew,FR), ENVI Chair and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, as part of the structured dialogue. The transcription of the speeches is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Exchange of views with Stella KYRIAKIDES, Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, in ENVI Committee: Opening remark by Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), ENVI Chair and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

Members of the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee had an exchange of views on a new legislation for a faster authorisation procedure for COVID-19 vaccines that have already received EU authorisation, but which are being adapted to be effective against variants of the virus.

Quicker authorization procedure for adapted COVID-19 vaccines: exchange of views and statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Chair of the EP Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

The digital environment has made it easier for all fans to access sport events on all kinds of devices and has boosted the development of new online business models. At the same time, it has facilitated illegal online transmission of sport broadcasts within and outside the Union. This infoclip illustrates the coverage by audiovisual means of a French first league of basket-ball match (players on the field, cameras, operators, remote control room, tv studio, interviews...), people watching sport events on desktop and mobile.

Infoclip: Sports events in digital environment

The EU Digital COVID Certificate aimed to ensure the freedom of movement within the EU during the pandemic.The Certificate would constitute proof that a person has been either vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or already recovered from the disease. This infoclip shows traveller presenting their Digital Certificate (fiction - posed scenes), people receiving the vaccine against COVID-19 and being tested.

Infoclip: EU Digital COVID Certificate (posed scenes)

MEPs in the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs debate for the first time with the European Commission the recent proposal for a Digital Green Certificate intended to ease travel between EU Member States during the COVID-19 pandemic. MEPs also discuss the Certificate’s implications for citizens’ data privacy with the EU Data Protection Supervisor. Statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), LIBE Chair, Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), Annalisa TARDINO (ID, IT), Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL), and Wojciech WIEWIOROWSKI, European Data Protection Supervisor.

COVID-19 digital certificate: extracts from the exchange of views in Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Digital piracy hurts the organisers of live sports events, but it also poses risks for online users as they might be exposed to malware or data theft. The legal affairs committee votes on a report that proposes solutions to the problem. Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA (Renew, ES), Chair of EP Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) makes a statement after the vote on the report by Angel DZHAMBAZKI (ECR, BG) the challenges of sport events’ organisers in the digital environment.

Challenges of sport events’ organisers in the digital environment: statement by Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA (Renew, ES), JURI Chair

Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have an exchange of views with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on the Digital Green Certificate allowing safe and free movement during the pandemic. The Certificate would constitute a proof that a person has been either vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or already recovered from the disease. The document should be free, and available in digital or paper format. MEPs warned emphasised the need for strong data protection safeguards on personal and medical and warned that those who have not been vaccinated must not face discrimination. Opening statement by Wojciech WIEWIOROWSKI, European Data Protection SupervisorThis transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

COVID-19 digital certificate - exchange of views in LIBE Committee with the EDPS/EDPB: opening statement by Wojciech WIEWIOROWSKI, European Data Protection Supervisor

Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have an exchange of views with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on the Digital Green Certificate allowing safe and free movement during the pandemic. The Certificate would constitute a proof that a person has been either vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or already recovered from the disease. The document should be free, and available in digital or paper format. MEPs warned emphasised the need for strong data protection safeguards on personal and medical and warned that those who have not been vaccinated must not face discrimination.

COVID-19 digital certificate - exchange of views in LIBE Committee with Wojciech WIEWIOROWSKI, European Data Protection Supervisor: questions and answers

Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have an exchange of views with the European Commission on the Digital Green Certificate allowing safe and free movement during the pandemic. The Certificate would constitute a proof that a person has been either vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or already recovered from the disease. The document should be free, and available in digital or paper format. MEPs warned emphasised the need for strong data protection safeguards on personal and medical and warned that those who have not been vaccinated must not face discrimination.

COVID-19 digital certificate - exchange of views in LIBE Committee with Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice: questions and answers

Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have an exchange of views with the European Commission on the Digital Green Certificate allowing safe and free movement during the pandemic. The Certificate would constitute a proof that a person has been either vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or already recovered from the disease. The document should be free, and available in digital or paper format. MEPs warned emphasised the need for strong data protection safeguards on personal and medical and warned that those who have not been vaccinated must not face discrimination. Opening remarks by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D,ES), LIBE Chair, and Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

COVID-19 digital certificate - exchange of views in LIBE Committee with the European Commission: opening statements by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D,ES), LIBE Chair, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

David SASSOLI, EP President, stresses the need to strengthen democracy in an address to EU leaders at the start of the European Council on 25 March in Brussels. Views of the video conference with the members of the European Council and extracts of the following press conference.

David SASSOLI, EP President, participates to the European Council (visio conference of the members of the European Council): extracts with general views of the roundtable and from the press conference

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