DROI Subcommittee in association with the Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula - World sport events and human rights in the context of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar

Conference ' EU pesticides exports and indigenous peoples’ rights,  how the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement is set up to put profit before people and planet.

DROI subcommittee  - Exchange of views on the ongoing mass protests in Iran

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) debate together with the subcommittees on Human Rights (DROI) and Security and Defence (SEDE) on the situation of children of foreign fighters held in Syria and Iraq, and their possible return or repatriation to the EU, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Experts from the UN Refugee Agency, EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator office, Belgium’s Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis as well as Save the Children will join the discussion

Children of foreign fighters held in Syria and Iraq and possible return/repatriation to the EU: extracts from the joint debate

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law such as Uganda, notably the proposed bill to impose capital punishment of homosexual acts, Egypt, and the proposed new Criminal Code of Indonesia. Statements by Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Alice BAH KUHNKE (Greens/EFA, SW), Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development, Miguel URBÁN CRESPO (GUE/NGL, ES), Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL) and Katalin CSEH (RE, HU).

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

On 7th October, Josep BORRELL, from Spain, High Representative / Vice President-designate for a Stronger Europe in the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion,Josep BORRELL has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Second round.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: Questions & answers (Part 3)

On 1st October 2019, Stella KYRIAKIDES, from Cyprus, Commissioner-designate for Health, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in association with the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Second round of questions

Hearing of Stella KYRIAKIDES, Commissioner-designate, Health: Questions and answers (Part 3)

On 4th May 2019, the European Parliament organises the annual open door day to celebrate the Europe Day. On this occasion, several events were organised aound the European elections 2019. General atmosphere.

Open door day at the European Parliament: general atmosphere

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (15-18 April 2019), MEPs debate on endorsing minimum rights for workers with on-demand, voucher-based or platform jobs, such as Uber or Deliveroo. Statements by Enrique CALVET CHAMBON (ALDE , ES), rapporteur , Marianne THYSSEN, Member of the EC in charge of Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility,Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE), Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO (GUE/NGL, ES), Jean LAMBERT (Greens/EFA, UK),

Transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU: extracts from the debate and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (3-4 April 2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the work-life balance for parents and carers.

Work-life balance for parents and carers: extracts from the debate

During the meeting of the Committee on International Trade (INTA), MEPs exchange views withCecilia MALMSTRÖM, Member of the EC in charge of Trade, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statements by Bernd LANGE (S&D, DE), Godelieve QUISTHOUDT-ROWOHL (EPP, DE), Alessia Maria MOSCA (S&D, IT), Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), Anne-Marie MINEUR (GUE/NGL, NL) and Cecilia MALMSTRÖM, Member of the EC in charge of Trade.

Exchange of views with Cecilia MALMSTRÖM, Member of the EC in charge of Trade: extracts from the meeting of the Committee on International Trade

Live replay of EP Plenary session - Debate with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Charles MICHEL, on the Future of Europe: Catch the eye (part 2)

(17) EP Plenary session Debate with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Charles MICHEL, on the Future of Europe: Catch the eye Part 2/2 (11:03 - 11:26)

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the situation in the Gaza Strip. Statements by Cristian Dan PREDA (EPP, RO), Hilde VAUTMANS (ALDE, BE), Soraya POST (S&D, SE), Miguel URBÁN CRESPO (GUE/NGL, ES), Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), Seán KELLY (EPP, IE) and Cecilia MALMSTRÖM.

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debate on Gaza strip

EP Plenary session Debate with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel MACRON, on the Future of Europe during the plenary session in Strasbourg (16-19/04/2018)

EP Plenary session - Debate on the Future of Europe with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic - Catch the eye

Live Replay of the EP Plenary session - US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium during the plenary session in Strasbourg (12-15 March 2018). First round of political group leaders

(10) EP Plenary session - US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium. Second round of political group speakers (09:03 - 09:59)

On the occasion of the 33rd ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary assembly in Malta, a&nbsp;Youth Conference&nbsp;takes place.&nbsp;Maria ARENA (S&amp;D, BE) and Sari ALBAAGA, "Spark 15", Refugee Youth NGO, express themselves.

33rd ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary assembly: extracts from the Youth Conference  and statements by Maria ARENA (S&D, BE) and Sari ALBAAGA, "Spark 15", Refugee Youth NGO

During the EP plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs debate a draft EU regulation to stop the financing of armed groups and human rights abuses through trade in minerals from conflict areas. The new law will oblige all but the smallest EU importers of tin, tungsten, tantalum, gold to monitor their sources and do "due diligence" checks on their suppliers. Statements by Iuliu WINKLER (EPP, RO), rapporteur, Cecilia MALMSTR&Ouml;M, Member of the EC in charge of Trade,&nbsp;Bogdan Brunon WENTA (EPP, PL), Daniel CASPARY (EPP, DE), Maria ARENA (S&amp;D, BE) and Louis MICHEL (ALDE, BE).&nbsp;

Conflict minerals: extracts from the debate

Debate on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, during the EP plenary session (30/11-01/12/2016) in Brussels. Statements by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, Mariya GABRIEL (EPP, BG), Maria ARENA (S&amp;D, BE), Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Hilde VAUTMANS (ALDE, BE), Maria Lidia SENRA RODR&Iacute;GUEZ (GUE/NGL, ES), and Mich&egrave;le RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR).

Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: extracts from the debate

<p>Debate on the Framework Agreement on parental leave, during the EP plenary session (09-12 May 2016) in Strasbourg. Statements by Maria ARENA (S&amp;D, BE), Rapporteur, Vera JOUROVA, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, and Iratxe GARCIA PEREZ (S&amp;D, ES), Krzysztof HETMAN (EPP, PL), Arne GERICKE (ECR, DE) and Marian HARKIN (ALDE, IE)</p>

Framework Agreement on parental leave: extracts from the debate

Debate on Ending sexual harassment and violence against women in public spaces, during the EP plenary session in Strasbourg. Statements by Corina CRETU, Member of the EC in charge of Regional Policy, Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE), Marie ARENA (S&D, BE), Angelika MLINAR (ALDE, AT), Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Cornelia ERNST (GUE/NGL, DE), Clare MOODY (S&D, UK), Jordi SEBASTIA (Greens/EFA, ES)

Ending sexual harassment and violence against women in public spaces

Statements by&nbsp;Danuta Maria H&Uuml;BNER (EPP,PL),&nbsp;Maria ARENA (S&amp;D,BE) and Helmut SCHOLZ (GUE/NGL,DE) on the result of the elections in Greece, in the EP in Brussels.

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