MEPs debate with the Commission the energy situation in the EU and preparations to refill gas reserves ahead of next winter. Closing statement by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

Energy storage: closing statement by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

MEPs debate with the Commission the energy situation in the EU and preparations to refill gas reserves ahead of next winter. Opening statement by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Energy storage: opening statement by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China.One round of political group leaders.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: one round political group leaders

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China. opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), David CASA (EPP, MT), Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL) and by Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR), Rapporteurs.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), David CASA (EPP, MT), Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL) and by Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR), Rapporteurs

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Statements by Evin INCIR (S&D,SE), DEVE Committee, Damien CARÊME (Greens/EFA, FR), Henrike HAHN (Greens/EFA, DE), ECON Committee, Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG), Leila CHAIBI (The Left, FR), Jan-Christoph OETJEN (Renew, DE); TRAN Committee, Tom BERENDSEN (EPP, NL), REGI Committee; Zbigniew KUŹMIUK (ECR, PL), AGRI Committee.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: remarks by Evin INCIR (S&D,SE), Damien CARÊME (Greens/EFA, FR), Henrike HAHN (Greens/EFA, DE), Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG), Leila CHAIBI (The Left, FR), Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Tom BERENDSEN (EPP, NL), Zbigniew KUŹMIUK (ECR, PL)

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Statements by José Manuel FERNANDES (EPP, PT), Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), Izabela-Helena KLOC (ECR, PL) and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: statements by José Manuel FERNANDES (EPP, PT), Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), Izabela-Helena KLOC (ECR, PL) and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Opening statements

Joint debate - Fit for 55: opening statements by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE); Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL); David CASA (EPP, MT); Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL); Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR); Rapporteurs

MEPs debate on a new law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested land anywhere in the world. The new regulation, already agreed with the EU member states, helps fight climate change and biodiversity loss by preventing deforestation related to EU consumption of products from cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm-oil, soya, wood, rubber, charcoal and printed paper. Closing statement by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

Deforestation Regulation: closing statement by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

MEPs debate on a new law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested land anywhere in the world.The new regulation, already agreed with EU member states, helps fight climate change and biodiversity loss by preventing deforestation related to EU consumption of products from cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm-oil, soya, wood, rubber, charcoal and printed paper. Before such products can be placed on the EU market, companies must verify and issue a so-called “due diligence” statement that the products have not led to deforestation and forest degradation anywhere in the world. Extracts from the debate and statement by Christophe HANSEL (EPP, LU), Rapporteur.

Deforestation regulation: statement by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur, extracts from the debate

MEPs debate on a new law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested land anywhere in the world. The new regulation, already agreed with the EU member states, helps fight climate change and biodiversity loss by preventing deforestation related to EU consumption of products from cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm-oil, soya, wood, rubber, charcoal and printed paper. Opening statements by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur, Karin KARLSBRO (Renew, SE), ITRE Committee; Anna CAVAZZINI (Greens/EFA, DE), INTA Committee, Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), DEVE; Petri SARVAMAA (EPP, FI) AGRI Committee.

Deforestation Regulation: opening statement by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur, Karin KARLSBRO (Renew, SE), Anna CAVAZZINI (Greens/EFA, DE), Stella KYRIAKIDES, EU Commissioner for Health, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), Petri SARVAMAA (EPP, FI)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives her opening remarks on the current situation in Sudan. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Resumption of session and order of business: introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, on the current situation in Sudan

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives her opening remarks on the beheaded Ukrainian prisoner. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Resumption of session and order of business: introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the respect of the Geneva Convention for war prisoners

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives her opening remarks on the safe release of the American journalist Evan Gershkovich jailed in Russia and on the worrying reports on the deteriorating health situation of the Sakharov Price winner Alexej Navalny. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Resumption of session and order of business: introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the safe release of the American journalist Evan Gershkovich, and on the worrying reports on the deteriorating health of Alexej Navalny

MEPs from the TRAN (Transport and Tourism) Committee adopt the Revision of the Regulation on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). Extracts from the vote and statements by Barbara THALER (EPP, AT) and Dominique RIQUET (Renew, FR), Co-rapporteurs. They explain the main changes that the European Parliament brings to the new TEN-T rules (more sustainable, affordable and efficient transport links by 2030), th importance to implement these new rules by 2030. Both rapporteurs also explain how important the new regulation is regarding the military mobility and the support to Ukraine.

Vote on Revision of the Regulation on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T): extracts from the vote and statements by Barbara THALER (EPP, AT) and Dominique RIQUET (Renew, FR), Co-rapporteurs

Roberta METSOLA, EP President opens the first Inter-Committee meeting of the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The college of Chair Of Committees of the EP is invited to exchange on the work of their committees along with their Ukrainian colleagues. Extracts from the roundtable, the family photo and the opening statement by the President of the European Parliament and by Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

First Inter-Committee meeting of the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine: roundtable, family photo and extracts from the opening by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Parliament debates and approves an agreement with EU Ministers on new legislation requiring EU companies to disclose salary information of their employees. With the aim of closing the gender pay gap, the new law includes dissuasive penalties for employers that do not comply with equal pay rules. Extracts from the debate and from the vote.

Equal pay for equal work between men and women: extracts from the debate and the vote

Joint debate 2022 Rule of Law report - Rule of Law situation in the European Union / Rule of Law in Greece, on Rule of Law in Spain and on Rule of Law in Malta. Closing statement by Věra JOUROVÁ, VP of the EC in charge of Values and Transparency

Joint debate 2022 Rule of Law report - Rule of Law situation in the European Union / Rule of Law in Greece, on Rule of Law in Spain and on Rule of Law in Malta: Closing statement by Věra JOUROVÁ, VP of the EC in charge of Values and Transparency

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