MEPs are looking into the current situation in Afghanistan. They are set to focus particularly on the living conditions of women, stripped of their basic human rights and under constant threat of violence. Opening statement by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships on behalf VPC/HR.

Situation in Afghanistan: opening statement by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships on behalf VPC/HR

Anti-money laundering. Parliament debate with Council and Commission the decision to add the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gibralta, Mozambique, Tanzania and United Arab Emirates to the list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing purposes. Closing statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships.

Urgent update of the EU list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing purposes: statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and Jutta URPILAINEN, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships

Anti-money laundering. Parliament debate with Council and Commission the decision to add the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gibralta, Mozambique, Tanzania and United Arab Emirates to the list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing purposes. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships.

New rules on political advertising. MEPs deabte and vote on new political advertising rules to make EU elections more transparent and resistant to interference. The draft text demands that more information be made available to citizens, authorities and journalists, banning online advert providers from carrying out micro-targeting, and introducing additional sanctions for breaches. Closing statement by Sandro GOZI (Renew, FR), Rapporteur and Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships.

Transparency and targeting of political advertising: closing statement by Sandro GOZI (Renew, FR), Rapporteur and Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships

New rules on political advertising. MEPs deabte and vote on new political advertising rules to make EU elections more transparent and resistant to interference. The draft text demands that more information be made available to citizens, authorities and journalists, banning online advert providers from carrying out micro-targeting, and introducing additional sanctions for breaches. Opening statement by Sandro GOZI (Renew, FR), Rapporteur, Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP,DE), CULT; Dragoş TUDORACHE (Renew,RO), LIBE, Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships and by Angelika NIEBLER (EPP,DE), JURI and Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA,DE), AFCO.

Transparency and targeting of political advertising: opening statement by Sandro GOZI (Renew, FR), Rapporteur and by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships

MEPs present their migration and asylum priorities ahead of the 9th-10th February special European Council. The focus of this debate is on the progress of the legislative proposals included in the Asylum and Migration Pact, as well as the recently proposed strategy to ease the return of migrants asylum-seekers without the right to remain in the EU. Closing statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs, Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration.

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February: closing statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs, Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget

MEPs present their migration and asylum priorities ahead of the 9th-10th February special European Council. The focus of this debate is on the progress of the legislative proposals included in the Asylum and Migration Pact, as well as the recently proposed strategy to ease the return of migrants asylum-seekers without the right to remain in the EU. First part of the debate.

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs present their migration and asylum priorities ahead of the 9th-10th February special European Council. The focus of this debate is on the progress of the legislative proposals included in the Asylum and Migration Pact, as well as the recently proposed strategy to ease the return of migrants asylum-seekers without the right to remain in the EU. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU 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.

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Resumption of the planary session and order of business by Roberta METSOLA, EP President.

Resumption of session and order of business

During a public hearing of the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic, MEPs discuss about how to tackle misleading and false information, especially on social media, the impact of conspiracy theories on vaccine hesitancy, the role of online platforms and traditional media outlets in spreading awareness but also misinformation and disinformation around the pandemic. Extracts from the public hearing.

The impact of disinformation, misinformation and propaganda on democracy during the pandemic: extracts from the public hearing - EP Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic

On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Holocaust Memorial is inaugurated in the Yehudi Menuhin area in the European Parliament, in Brussels. This is the testimony of Mr Alberto Israël, Holocaust survivor.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Testimony by Mr Alberto Israël, Holocaust survivor

On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Holocaust Memorial is inaugurated in the Yehudi Menuhin area in the European Parliament, in Brussels. Extracts from the Inauguration of the memorial with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Isaac HERZOG, President of Israel, and of the reception with the testimony of Mr Alberto ISRAEL, Holocaust survivor.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: inauguration of the Holocaust Memorial - extracts

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog address MEPs during the plenary session in Brussels to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January). EP President Roberta Metsola opens the solemn sitting and after the ceremony, Presidents Metsola and Herzog inaugurate the Holocaust Memorial in front of Parliament’s plenary chamber. The transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please chack against delivery.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: introductory speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Isaac HERZOG, President of Israel is invited to give an address to the plenary on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, in the EP in Brussels. Extracts from the address of Isaac HERZOG, opening speech of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and ambiance shots of the ceremony. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: extracts from the address by Isaac HERZOG, President of Israel and ambiance shots of the ceremony

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives a speech at the special plenary organised at the European Economic and Social Committee about the topic: "EU's responses to (geo-) political challenges in 2023 – the perspective of the European Parliament". The transciption is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the European Economic and Social Committee plenary on "EU's responses to (geo-) political challenges in 2023 – the perspective of the European Parliament"

MEPs discuss on recent revelations concerning Uber’s lobbying practices in the EU. In particular, the plenary debate inquires about the situation of Uber drivers in Europe, and the extent to which Uber’s former lobbying activities have affected their labour and social rights. Closing statements by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs.

Revelations of Uber lobbying practices in the EU: closing statements by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

MEPs discuss on recent revelations concerning Uber’s lobbying practices in the EU. In particular, the plenary debate inquires about the situation of Uber drivers in Europe, and the extent to which Uber’s former lobbying activities have affected their labour and social rights. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Revelations of Uber lobbying practices in the EU: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affair

Parliament calls for harmonized rules to protect players, especially kids, and measures to help the innovative video games sector expand.The draft text, on which MEPs debate on demands better protection for gamers, especially children, from gaming addiction and manipulative practices. Extracts from the debate, from the vote and statement by Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur.

Consumer protection in online video games - a European Single Market approach: extracts from the debate, from the vote and statement by Adriana MALDONADO LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur

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