Civil society organisations meet with the European Parliament’s 2024 Sakharov Prize laureates and finalists

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the European Council of 19-20 December 2024

Committee on Fisheries

PECH

Committee on Development

DEVE

Subcommittee on Human Rights

DROI

Committee on Budgets

BUDG

Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection

IMCO

Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

EMPL

Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

FEMM

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

AGRI

Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

ENVI

Committee on Regional Development

REGI

Committee on Foreign Affairs

AFET

AGRI - TRAN

TRAN

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CONT

DEVE - D-AF

Committee on Transport and Tourism

EP Plenary session - Towards a shared vision for European tourism, its sustainable growth and brand Europe

Mercedes BRESSO in the EP in Strasbourg

Alessandra MORETTI in the EP in Strasbourg

Gianna GANCIA in the EP in Strasbourg

29th meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee EU - Mexico : Signature agreement

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Emily O’REILLY, European Ombudsman

Caroline ROOSE in the EP in Strasbourg

Sixth EUVP Alumni Webinar ' Building Partnerships in Defending Parliamentary Democracy '

42nd EU - Switzerland Interparliamentary meeting

EP Ambassador School - Seminar for teachers

High-level Roundtable - European radios and the future of Europe

ENVI - Vote on sustainable textile

29th meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee EU-Mexico

AFET - Exchange of views with Gert-Jan KOOPMAN, Director-General, European Commission, Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations

AFCO Committee

ENVI Committee - Exchange of views with Thierry Breton, Commissioner for Internal Market, as part of the structured dialogue.

CULT Committee Meeting - Exchange of views with Commissioner Schmit on the European Year of Skills

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Denmark (Copenhagen) - Townhall discussion

LUX Audience Award 2023 - Presentation of the movie ' Close ' - Talk with Lukas Dhont at the Vendôme cinema

Following the terrorist attacks in Israel by the Hamas, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, invites Members of the EP, Charles Michel, European Council President and Ursula Von Der LEYEN, European Commission President, to gather on the Esplanade in front of the EP building in Brussels, for a solemn moment "to remember all the victims, to show solidarity with all those targeted and to call for the immediate release of all hostages".

Solemn Moment in front of the EP in Solidarity of the Victims of the Terror Attacks in Israel in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

Following the terrorist attacks in Israel by the Hamas, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, invites Members of the EP, Charles Michel, European Council President and Ursula Von Der LEYEN, European Commission President, to gather on the Esplanade in front of the EP building in Brussels, for a solemn moment "to remember all the victims, to show solidarity with all those targeted and to call for the immediate realse of all hostages".

On Wednesday 11 October 2023, the event of the donation and handover of the original document Proposal of a Manifesto to the Archives of the European Parliament took place in the EP Library Reading Room in Brussels. In the presence of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, the Spinelli Group entrusted the Proposal of a Manifesto in its first English edition to the European Parliament Archives in Luxembourg.

Event of the donation of the Proposal of a Manifesto to the European Parliament Archives

EP awards the Sakharov Prize to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. Vilma Núñez de Escorcia has been fighting for the human rights of Nicaraguans for decades. Despite persecution, she remains in her country. Álvarez, Bishop of Matagalpa, has been one of the most outspoken critics of President Daniel Ortega’s regime. In February 2023, after refusing to leave the country, he was sentenced to 26 years in prison and his nationality was suspended. The footage (or part) are Confidencial and ©AFP. The footage are ©AFP. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on Sakharov Prize 2023 until 11/10/2024. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AFP – www.afp.com.

Infoclip: Vilma Núñez de Escorcia and Monsignor Rolando José Álvarez Lagos from Nicaragua - Sakharov Prize 2023

On the occasion of the transfer of the Proposal of a Manifesto for a Federal Europe: sovereign, social and ecological to the Archives of the European Parliament, this video recalls the history of Altiero Spinelli, the original 'Ventotene Manifesto', and the story of European Federalism including the modern Spinelli Group.

The Ventotene Manifesto

After the terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas on 8th October, MEPs discuss and condemn this act of terrorism and hatred during an extraordinary AFET committee meeting. Extracts of the arrival and the exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel and the consequences in the region. David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), gives a statement after the meeting, reaffirming the EU support to Israel.

Exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel, the response and the consequences in the region: arrivals and statement by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of AFET

Following the attack on Israel by the Islamist militant group Hamas on 7th October, the European Parliament shows its solidarity with Israel by floating the flag in front of its buildings.

Israel flag flown in front of the European Parliament buildings, in Brussels

Roberta METSOLA, EP President helds a press conference after the Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Granada (Spain). EU leaders are gathered in Granada, Spain, to launch discussions on priorities for the years ahead, including the EU's crisis preparedness, multilateralism and global partnerships, long-term competitiveness and the EU single market, security, defence and cyber resilience

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Granada, Spain

After both candidates, Wopke HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate for Climate Action and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, failed to secure the 2/3rd majority needed to be confirmed, Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), Chair of ENVI, holds a press conference explaining the results of the new hearings.

Press conference by Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), Chair of ENVI, on the hearings of Commissioner-designate Hoekstra and Commission Executive Vice-President Šefčovič

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, arrives at the Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Granada, Spain. Before the start of the meeting, she gives a doorstep and explains the main priorities and stakes of this event: migration, European elections, support to Ukraine and EU enlargment.

Arrival and doorstep by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament at Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Granada, Spain

&lt;p>Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Granada (Spain). Extracts from her arrival and doorstep, roundtable and family photo. Extracts from the press conference given after the meeting with other Heads of State and Government.&lt;/p>

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government in Granada (Spain): arrival and doorstep, roundtable and family photo, extracts from the press conference

MEPs have demanded targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani officials in the wake of the military seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh.    
    
More than 100,000 ethnic Armenians have fled the enclave since September’s attack. Parliament said the forced exodus amounted to ethnic cleansing.   
    
MEPs passed a resolution which also urged EU institutions and member states to increase humanitarian aid to Armenia. It called for a review of EU relations with Azerbaijan, including on gas supplies.

Nagorno-Karabakh: MEPs urge sanctions over Azerbaijan’s attack

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the third Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain). In parallel she meets with Evika SILIŅA, Latvian Prime Minister, Maia SANDU, President of Moldova and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain): meeting with Evika SILIŅA, Latvian Prime Minister, Maia SANDU, President of Moldova and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

Wopke HOEKSTRA, gives a doorstep in Strasbourg (France) after his approval as Commissioner by the European Parliament. The footage shows his arrival and doorstep. The transcript is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Doorstep by Wopke HOEKSTRA, gives a doorstep in Strasbourg (France) after his approval as Commissioner by the European Parliament

This news item shows extracts from the MEPs debate on updated rules on the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater to better protect the environment and human health and extracts from the vote on Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive as well. MEPs want chemical pollutants (including “forever chemicals”), microplastics, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance to be monitored more. They also agree that a system of extended producer responsibility (EPR) should be set up for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, which require additional treatment for micro-pollutants. Nils TORVALDS, Rapporteur, gives a statement on the directive and the next steps with the Council.

Urban wastewater treatment: extracts from the debate; extracts from the vote; and statement by Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), Rapporteur

MEPs vote on several texts: opening of negotiations on the Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders - Guillaume, Human rights situation in Afghanistan, in particular the persecution of former government officials - Motion for resolution, the case of Zarema Musaeva in Chechnya - Motion for resolution, Egypt, in particular the sentencing of Hisham Kassem - Motion for resolution, European green bonds - Tang, Scheme of generalised tariff preferences - Hautala, Financial services contracts concluded at a distance - Kokalari, Urban wastewater treatment. Recast - Torvalds, Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack - Motion for resolution, Taking stock of Moldova’s path to the EU - Motion for resolution, The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) - Motion for resolution.

Voting session: Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders, the new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+), taking stock of Moldova’s path to the EU

MEPs vote on the on the appointment of Wopke HOEKSTRA as member of the European Commission, and on the approval of the allocation of new responsibilities of Executive Vice-President of the Commission, Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ.

Voting session: approval of the appointment of Wopke HOEKSTRA as member of the European Commission, and approval of new responsibilities of Executive Vice-President of the Commission, Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates at the European Political Community in Granada (Spain). 47 heads of state and government (including the ones of the 27 EU Member States) are invited to take part in this third meeting of the European Political Community to discuss how to make Europe more resilient, prosperous and geostrategic. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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