EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Polish Presidency

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024

Press briefing S&D Group

Sakharov Prize 2024 - Lunch

EP Plenary session -  Ensuring sustainable, decent and affordable housing in Europe - encouraging investment, private property and public housing programmes

Press briefing S&D

EP Plenary session - The need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine

S&D Group press point

European elections - Iratxe Garcia Perez votes in Valladolid.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of polling stations in Spain

Socialists Pre-summit

Spanish MEPs meet with Ivana ANDRES and Alba REDONDO, players of the national football team of Spain

EP Plenary session - International Holocaust remembrance day - Leaders of political groups

Press briefing S&D group

EP Conference of Presidents meets the upcoming Belgian Presidency - Family Photo with the Belgian Government

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents

S&D Pre-summit

Press briefing by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D, holds 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 Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D group in the Parliament, holds 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 Pedro MARQUES (S&D, PT), Vice-Chair of S&D

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Statements by political group leaders (in reverse order). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: statements by political group speakers (in reverse order)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the S&D Group, gives her statement during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of the S&D Group

In her 2023 State of the Union address, European Commission President von der Leyen outlines the main priorities and flagship initiatives for the year to come, building on the European Union's successes and achievements of the past years. This is the last address in this legislative mandate, ahead of the 2024 European elections. Ahead of the State of the European Union address, Commissioners and political group leaders give a statement on the Parliament's expectations before the SOTEU address.

Doorsteps by Commissioners and political groups Chairs ahead the State of the European Union 2023

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, (S&D,ES), Chair of Socialists and Democrats Group holds 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 Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ, (S&D,ES), Chair of S&D

The Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament, chaired by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets in Brussels. Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President is invited to prepare the State of the European Union debate. The COP consists of the President of the European Parliament and the political group chairs. Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of Socialists and Democrats (S&D), gives a statement on her group's political priorities ahead of the Conference of Presidents (CoP), in preparation of the State of the European Union debate. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents with the participation of Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President - Preparation of the State of the European Union debate: statement by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), President of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) of the European Parliament holds a press briefing on the priorities of S&D during this plenary week.

Press conference by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), S&D Group Leader - S&D press briefing

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 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 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)

Pedro MARQUES, (S&D, PT) and Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), Vice-Presidents of the Socialists & Democrats group in the European Parliament, holds a press conference, to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session.The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Pedro MARQUES, (S&D, PT) and Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), S&D Vice-Presidents

MEPs debate the role of farmers in the green transition and how to ensure food security in Europe, especially in the light of the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

The role of farmers as enablers of the green transition and a resilient agricultural sector: one round Political group leaders

The German Federal Chancellor, Olaf SCHOLZ, discusses with MEPs his views on Europe’s challenges and future. One round Political group leaders.

This is Europe - Debate with Olaf SCHOLZ, German Federal Chancellor: one round Political group leaders

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), President of S&D group in the Parliament, holds 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 conference by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), S&D Group Leader - Briefing S&D

The Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel discusses with MEPs his views on Europe’s challenges and future. One round Political group leaders

This is Europe - Debate with Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: one round Political group leaders

Press conference by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), President, holds 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 conference by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Group Leader - S&D Briefing

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China.One round of political group leaders.

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