MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. Closing statements by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency, by Brigitte KLINKERT, French Minister Delegate in charge of Integration attached to the Minister of Labour, Employment and Integration and by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP,LV), rapporteur.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: Closing statements by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency, by Brigitte KLINKERT, French Minister Delegate for Integration

MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. First part of the debate.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: MEPs debate (Part 1/4)

MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. Opening statements by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), rapporteur, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Brigitte KLINKERT, French Minister delegate for Integration and by Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: opening statements by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), rapporteur, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Union and by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vicepresident of the European Commission

MEPs discuss how to handle the increasing number of refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion. Closing statements by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and by Brigitte KLINKERT, French Minister Delegate in charge of Integration attached to the Minister of Labour, Employment and Integration.

The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of Russian aggression against Ukraine: closing statements by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and by Brigitte KLINKERT, French Minister Delegate for Integration

The report by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media. Closing statement by Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: closing statement by Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

The report by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media.

Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: MEPs debate

The report by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media. Opening statement by Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: opening statement by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR), rapporteur and by Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation

MEPs will debate and vote on ‘citizenship by investment’ schemes, under which third country nationals can get so-called ‘golden passports’. These ones are objectionable ethically, legally, and economically. They also pose serious security risks while undermining the essence of EU citizenship, and should be banned. According to the draft text, third countries with visa-free access to the EU should also end their ‘golden passports’ schemes. Meanwhile, on 25 February in light of Putin’s attack on Ukraine, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Canada, and the US committed to taking measures to limit the access of wealthy Russians (with ties to the government) to ‘golden passports’. Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice and by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur.

Citizenship and residence by investment schemes: closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice and by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur

MEPs will debate and vote on ‘citizenship by investment’ schemes, under which third country nationals can get so-called ‘golden passports’. These ones are objectionable ethically, legally, and economically. They also pose serious security risks while undermining the essence of EU citizenship, and should be banned. According to the draft text, third countries with visa-free access to the EU should also end their ‘golden passports’ schemes. Meanwhile, on 25 February in light of Putin’s attack on Ukraine, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Canada, and the US committed to taking measures to limit the access of wealthy Russians (with ties to the government) to ‘golden passports’.

Citizenship and residence by investment schemes: MEPs debate

The draft legislative initiative on which MEPs will vote says ‘citizenship by investment’ schemes, under which third country nationals can get so-called ‘golden passports’, are objectionable ethically, legally, and economically. They also pose serious security risks while undermining the essence of EU citizenship, and should be banned. According to the draft text, third countries with visa-free access to the EU should also end their ‘golden passports’ schemes. Meanwhile, on 25 February in light of Putin’s attack on Ukraine, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Canada, and the US committed to taking measures to limit the access of wealthy Russians (with ties to the government) to ‘golden passports’. Opening statements Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur, Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Citizenship and residence by investment schemes: opening statements by Sophie IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), rapporteur, Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

The plenary discusses EU responses to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, including EU sanctions agreed at an extraordinary meeting of the European Council on 24 February. Volodymyr ZELENSKY, President of Ukraine and Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Chairperson of Ukrainian Parliament are invited to intervene remotely.

Extraordinary Plenary session on the Russian aggression against Ukraine: Statement by Volodymyr ZELENSKY, President of Ukraine and Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Chairperson of Ukrainian Parliament

The plenary discusses EU responses to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, including EU sanctions agreed at an extraordinary meeting of the European Council on 24 February. MEPs will vote on a resolution. Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President.

Extraordinary Plenary session on the Russian aggression against Ukraine: Opening by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament - Special European Council on Ukraine

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, gives here statement ahead of the 6th European Union - African Union Summit in Brussels.

6th European Union - African Union Summit: Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Parliament holds urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics: the political crisis in Burkina Faso. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: the political crisis in Burkina Faso

Parliament holds urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics: the recent human rights developments in Iran. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: the death penalty in Iran

The deal with the Council, reached in December 2021, aims to strengthen the rules to protect workers more robustly against carcinogenic and other hazardous substances by setting EU-wide exposure limits. Parliament succeeded in including reprotoxic substances in the scope of the Directive. Reprotoxic substances are harmful to reproduction and can cause impaired fertility or infertility. Closing statements by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights and by Stefania ZAMBELLI (ID,IT), rapporteur.

Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work: closing statements by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights and by Stefania ZAMBELLI (ID,IT), rapporteur

The deal with the Council, reached in December 2021, aims to strengthen the rules to protect workers more robustly against carcinogenic and other hazardous substances by setting EU-wide exposure limits. Parliament succeeded in including reprotoxic substances in the scope of the Directive. Reprotoxic substances are harmful to reproduction and can cause impaired fertility or infertility.

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