EP Plenary session - Heat record year 2024 - the need for climate action to fight global warming

EP Plenary session - Restoring the EU’s competitive edge - the need for an impact assessment on the Green Deal policies

ENVI - Presentation of the responsibilities and activities of the following agencies under ENVI competence - Exchange of views with Dr. Yukiko Nakatani, WHO Assistant Director-General, on Antimicrobial Resistance

EP Plenary session - Recommendation on smoke and aerosol-free environments

EP Plenary session - Outcome of COP 29 and challenges for international climate policy

EP Plenary session - UN Climate Change Conference 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29)

ENVI ECON ITRE -  Confirmation hearing of Teresa RIBERA RODRÍGUEZ, European Commissioner-designate for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition

ENVI ITRE ECON - Confirmation hearing of Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, European Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth

ENVI AGRI -  Confirmation hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner-designate for Health and Animal Welfare

DEVE FEMM ENVI - Confirmation hearing of Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management Equality

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Urgent need to revise the medical devices regulation

EP Plenary session - The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry, potential plant closures and the need to enhance competitiveness and maintain jobs in Europe

Delegations for relations with the countries of Central America, including the EU-Central America Parliamentary Association Committee Constitutive meeting

COP28 UAE - United Nations Climate Change Conference.

COP28 UAE - United Nations Climate Change Conference

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Fit for 55

Trilogue on Emissions Trading System

COP27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt..

European Parliament delegation to COP26 in Glasgow (UK) : meeting with Mehmet Emin BIRPINAR, minister of Environment of Turkey and with Alexey OVERCHUK, Head of the Russian delegation

Meeting with Saber Chowdhury, Member of Parliament of Bangladesh

European Parliament delegation to COP26, Glasgow : Meeting with Dr Hoesung LEE, Chairman of the IPCC and a Parliamentary delegation of Bangladesh

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Shaking hands between Bas EICKHOUT and Tina STEGE, Climate Envoy to the President of Marshall Island in Madrid, Spain on December 13, 2019.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The EP Delegation meets with Yannick GLEMAREC, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, on the right in Madrid, Spain on December 13, 2019.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The EP team pose for a family photo in Madrid, Spain on December 13, 2019.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The EP Delegation meets with Laurence TUBIANA, Chief Executive Officer of the European Climate Foundation, in the center in Madrid, Spain on December 13, 2019.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The EP Delegation meets with Fekadu BEYENE ALEKA, Commissioner for Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Ethiopia, 2nd on the left in Madrid, Spain on December 13, 2019.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the UNFCCC

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The EP Delegation meets with Zhao YINGMIN, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment and Head of the Chinese delegation, 2nd on the right, in Madrid, Spain on December 13, 2019.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - The EP Delegation meets with Dr. Hoesung LEE, Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) at the COP 25 in Madrid, on December 11, 2019.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Members of the European Parliament meet with South Africa Parliamentary delegation in Madrid, on December 11, 2019.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid) - 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - Family photo

Hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice President-designate, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight - Arrival

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (13-16 May 2020), debate on vaccines and therapeutics in the context of Covid-19. First round political group leaders

Vaccines and therapeutics in the context of Covid-19: First round political group leaders

Live Replay of the debate on Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact during the plenary session in Brussels. The plenary session takes place in Brussels instead of Strasbourg because of concerns linked to the spread of the coronavirus. The session has been shortened to one day - Tuesday 10 March

Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact: MEPs debate (part 1)

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the outcome of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which took place in Madrid. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Frans TIMMERMANS, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Jytte GUTELAND (S&D, SE), Nils TORVALDS (RE, FI), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and Mick WALLACE (GUE/NGL, IE).

Outcome of the COP 25: extracts from the debate

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of delegation and by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation, make their final statements.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): final statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of delegation and by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of the EP delegation, and Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation, make a statement on the European Green Deal which was the topic of the extraodinary plenary session that takes place the same day the European Parliament in Brussels.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): reactions on the European Green Deal: statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of the EP delegation, and by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, an EP delegation led by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), meets with Julie CERQUEIRA, Executive Director of the US Climate Alliance. Statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): meeting with Julie CERQUEIRA, US Climate Alliance and statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Vice-Chair of EP delegation

In the framework of the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which takes place in Madrid, an EP delegation led by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), meets with Hiroyuki YAMADA, Director of Marine Environment Division and Edmund HUGHES, Head of Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Chair of the EP Delegation.

EP Delegation to COP25 Chile (Madrid): arrival of the EP delegation, meeting with Hiroyuki YAMADA and Edmund HUGHES, Members of IMO, and statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL),

Ahead of the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference, scheduled for December,Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) vote on the European Parliament’s draft objectives for the next global actions to fight climate change, in the European Parliament in Brussels. The results of the vote are: 62 in favour, 11 against, 0 abstentions. The resolution is adopted. Statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Head of the EP delegation to COP25.

2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25): extracts from the vote and statement statement by Peter LIESE (EPP,DE), Head of EP delegation to COP25

On 8th October 2019, Frans TIMMERMANS, from Netherlands, Executive Vice President-designate for European Green Deal, is heard by the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) in association with the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Frans TIMMERMANS has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Second round of questions

Hearing of Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice President-designate, European Green Deal: questions & answers (Part 5)

On 3rd October, Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner-designate, Energy, from Estonia, is heard by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament in association with the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food safety (ENVI) in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion, Kadri SIMSON has the opportunity to make an opening statement. Second round of questions

Hearing of Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner-designate, Crisis Management: Questions and 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 5)

Hearing of Stavros DIMAS (Greece), Commissioner designate for Environment at the EP Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety in Brussels.

Hearing of Stavros DIMAS (Greece), Commissioner designate for Environment: extracts

During the plenary session (15-18/07) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on clean air zone in EU cities. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK), Caroline VOADEN (RE, UK) and Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR).

Clean air zone in EU cities: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the Exchange of views with Greta Thunberg, climate activist at the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety: Exchange of views - Extraordinary meeting open to all Members

Exchange of views with Greta Thunberg, climate activist - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety: Exchange of views - Extraordinary meeting open to all Members (14:29 - 15:12)

During the plenary session (25-28 March 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the quality of water intended for human consumption on 27th March and vote on 28th. Illustrative shots. Statements by Michel DANTIN (EPP, FR), Rapporteur, Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Rory PALMER (S&D, UK), Czesław HOC (ECR, PL), and Ulrike MÜLLER (ALDE, DE).

Quality of water intended for human consumption: extracts from the debate (27/03) and from the vote, and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (25-28 March 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment. Statements by Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE), rapporteur, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Renata BRIANO (S&D, IT), Vice-Chair of the EP Committee on Fisheries, and Peter LIESE (EPP, DE). Illustrative shots and extracts from the vote.

Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment: extracts from the debate and the vote, illustrative shots

Live replay of the debate on Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment during the plenary session (25-28 March 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. MEPs debate, first round.

Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment: MEPs debate - First round (15:13 - 15:32)

During the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14 March 2019), MEPs debate the long-term reduction targets of greenhouse gas emissions with theCommission. Statements by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy. Shots of young climate activists present in the Chamber during the debate.

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