MEPs seek answers on how the EU is handling the massive tax breaks to companies producing in the US, a scheme that puts European companies at a disadvantage. The roughly €350 billion Inflation Reduction Act aims to build a new green economy by giving subsidies and tax credits to companies which manufacture with local parts or produce in the US from 1 January 2023, to the detriment of European manufacturers and in potential breach of World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.

EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act: MEPs debate

EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act: one round of political group's leaders

MEPs seek answers on how the EU is handling the massive tax breaks to companies producing in the US, a scheme that puts European companies at a disadvantage. The roughly €350 billion Inflation Reduction Act aims to build a new green economy by giving subsidies and tax credits to companies which manufacture with local parts or produce in the US from 1 January 2023, to the detriment of European manufacturers and in potential breach of World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission.

EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter. Closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive vicepresident of the European Commission .

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive vicepresident of the European Commission

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter. Second part of the debate.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter. First part of the debate.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: one round Political group leaders

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

MEPs debate with the Commission and the Concil The recent JHA Council decision on Schengen accession for Romania and Bulgaria. Opening statements by Vladimir BALAŠ, Czech Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, for the Council and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

The recent JHA Council decision on Schengen accession: opening statements by Vladimir BALAŠ , Czech Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, for the Council and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

Suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions. Closing statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions: closing statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

Suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions. Opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Suspicions of corruption from Qatar and the broader need for transparency and accountability in the European institutions: opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

Question Time to Commission - Protection of critical infrastructure from China's interference. Questions and answers with Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission (part 2).

Question Time to Commission - Protection of critical infrastructure from China's interference: questions and answers with Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission (part 2)

Question Time to Commission - Protection of critical infrastructure from China's interference. Questions and answers (part 1) with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission.

Question Time to Commission - Protection of critical infrastructure from China's interference: questions and answers with Margrethe VESTAGER, Vice-President of the European Commission (part 1)

The draft report tackles intersectional discrimination including gender-based violence, people being denied access to sexual and reproductive health facilities, denial of informed consent regarding the use of contraceptives, and forced sterilisation, as well as people being deprived of their legal capacity to make their own decisions. Statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER, (The Left, FR), rapporteur, on her intervention in the plenary using the sign language which is not an EU official language. She also mentions the upcoming disability card.

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities: statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER, (The Left, FR), rapporteur and extract from the vote

MEP's discuss the EU's future prospects with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert GOLOB. Closing statement by Robert GOLOB, Slovenian Prime Minister.

This is Europe - closing statement by Robert GOLOB, Slovenian Prime Minister

MEP's discuss the EU's future prospects with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert GOLOB, Slovenian Prime Minister.

This is Europe - Debate with Robert GOLOB, Slovenian Prime Minister: one round Political group leaders

This is Europe debate with Robert GOLOB, Slovenian Prime Minister. Introduction by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statement by Robert GOLOB, Slovenian Prime Minister.

This is Europe - Debate with Robert GOLOB, Slovenian Prime Minister: introduction by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statement by Robert GOLOB, Slovenian Prime Minister

MEP's debate and vote on a new law to accelerate the granting of permits for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar panels or windmill. The plan is to reduce the maximum length of the approval process for new installations. The "renewable acceleration areas" are defined by each Member State depending on wether they are able to install renewable at a faster pace. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy and by Markus PIEPER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur.

Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives (REPowerEU): closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Vice-President of the European Commission and Markus PIEPER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur

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