EP Plenary session - Recent legislation targeting LGBTQI persons and the need for protecting the rule of law and a discrimination-free Union

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens . Week 48

EP Plenary session - Rise of energy prices and fighting energy poverty

EP Plenary session - State of play of the EU's fight against money laundering, in light of the Luanda Leaks

EP Plenary session- A social Europe in a Digital world - Gender Equality Strategy

EP Plenary session - Gender Equality Strategy

EP Plenary session - A social Europe in a Digital world

EP Plenary session - Conclusion of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement

EP Plenary session - Votes followed by explanations of votes

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework

EP Plenary session -  Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework

EP Plenary session - The new comprehensive EU-Africa strategy

EP Plenary session - Fighting against antisemitism, racism and hatred across Europe

EP Plenary session - The current security situation in Syria

EP Plenary session - The breach of Council Decision 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela - illegal entry on the territory of an EU Member State of a person included in the list of sanctions

EP Plenary session - European Central Bank - annual report 2018

EP Plenary session  - US Middle East plan: EU response in line with international law

MEPs will debate the outcome of the 23-24 June EU summit with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Heads of state or government granted EU candidate status to Ukraine and to the Republic of Moldova. They also stated that Georgia should become an EU candidate, once it has addressed the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s membership application. In addition, EU leaders discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU’s relations with its European partners and economic issues. Ahead of the European Council, EU leaders also met with their Western Balkan counterparts.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022: MEPs debate

MEPs debate the outcome of the 23-24 June EU summit with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič. MEPs discuss the decision of Heads of state to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and to the Republic of Moldova, the enlargement to Western Balkans, the prices of energy, the creation of a European political community and the outcome of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022: extracts from the debate

MEPs will debate the outcome of the 23-24 June EU summit with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Heads of state or government granted EU candidate status to Ukraine and to the Republic of Moldova. They also stated that Georgia should become an EU candidate, once it has addressed the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s membership application. In addition, EU leaders discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU’s relations with its European partners and economic issues. Ahead of the European Council, EU leaders also met with their Western Balkan counterparts. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022: opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Petr Fiala the programme of Czechia’s six month-long Council presidency, which starts on 1 July. The motto of the Czech Presidency is “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”, recalling a speech made by the first Czech President Václav Havel. The motto underlines the need “to re-evaluate current approaches and premises” in light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, and by Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Czech Presidency: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister

MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Petr Fiala the programme of Czechia’s six month-long Council presidency, which starts on 1 July. The motto of the Czech Presidency is “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”, recalling a speech made by the first Czech President Václav Havel. The motto underlines the need “to re-evaluate current approaches and premises” in light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Czech Presidency: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Petr Fiala the programme of Czechia’s six month-long Council presidency, which starts on 1 July. The motto of the Czech Presidency is “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”, recalling a speech made by the first Czech President Václav Havel. The motto underlines the need “to re-evaluate current approaches and premises” in light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Answer by Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Czech Presidency: answer by Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister

MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Petr Fiala the programme of Czechia’s six month-long Council presidency, which starts on 1 July. The motto of the Czech Presidency is “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”, recalling a speech made by the first Czech President Václav Havel. The motto underlines the need “to re-evaluate current approaches and premises” in light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. One round Political group leaders.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Czech Presidency: one round Political group leaders

MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Petr Fiala the programme of Czechia’s six month-long Council presidency, which starts on 1 July. The motto of the Czech Presidency is “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”, recalling a speech made by the first Czech President Václav Havel. The motto underlines the need “to re-evaluate current approaches and premises” in light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Opening statements by Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Czech Presidency: opening statements by Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

&lt;p>MEPs will debate the outcome of the 23-24 June EU summit with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Heads of state or government granted EU candidate status to Ukraine and to the Republic of Moldova. They also stated that Georgia should become an EU candidate, once it has addressed the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s membership application. In addition, EU leaders discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU’s relations with its European partners and economic issues. Ahead of the European Council, EU leaders also met with their Western Balkan counterparts.&lt;/p>

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022: one round Political group leaders

MEPs assess the political situation Kosovo. Opening statements by Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL (Greens/EFA, DE), Rapporteur and by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

2021 Report on Kosovo: opening statements by Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL (Greens/EFA, DE), Rapporteur, and by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

MEPs assess the political situation in Serbia. Opening statements by Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK), Rapporteur and by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

2021 Report on Serbia: opening statements by Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK), Rapporteur and by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

During the plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs assess the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Opening statements by Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur and by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

2021 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina: opening statements by Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur and by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

The Commission adopted the Taxonomy Delegated Act on 9 March 2022. It proposes the inclusion, under certain conditions, of specific nuclear and gas energy activities in the list of environmentally sustainable economic activities covered by the so-called EU Taxonomy. First part of the debate.

Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

The Commission adopted the Taxonomy Delegated Act on 9 March 2022. It proposes the inclusion, under certain conditions, of specific nuclear and gas energy activities in the list of environmentally sustainable economic activities covered by the so-called EU Taxonomy. Opening statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN (EPP, FI) and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, EU Commissioner for Financial Services.

Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act: opening statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN (EPP, FI) and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, EU Commissioner for Financial Services

Ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in December, MEPs quiz the Commission on increasing the EU’s ambitions on biodiversity. Questions and answers with Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment (part 4).

Question time to Commission - Increasing EU ambitions on biodiversity ahead of COP 15: Questions and answers with Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment (part 4)

Ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in December, MEPs quiz the Commission on increasing the EU’s ambitions on biodiversity. Questions and answers with Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment (part 3).

Question time to Commission - Increasing EU ambitions on biodiversity ahead of COP 15: questions and answers with Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment (part 3)

Ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in December, MEPs quiz the Commission on increasing the EU’s ambitions on biodiversity. Questions and answers with Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries (part 2).

Question time to Commission - Increasing EU ambitions on biodiversity ahead of COP 15: questions and answers with Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment (part 2)

Ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in December, MEPs quiz the Commission on increasing the EU’s ambitions on biodiversity. Questions and answers (part 1).

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