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. Opening statement by Stefania ZAMBELLI (ID, IT), rapporteur and by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.

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

MEPs called for a debate on "droughts and other extreme weather phenomena on the Iberian Peninsula and other parts of Europe", after witnessing the situation currently being experienced in Portugal, in which some parts of the country suffer from drought. One round of political groups.

Droughts and other extreme weather phenomena on the Iberian Peninsula and other parts of Europe: one round of political groups

MEPs debate on the Council’s recently-adopted recommendation to move from country-based travel rules to ones based on personal health status. They are also expected to highlight the need for a coordinated and harmonised approach to guarantee free and safe travel. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

MEPs debate on the Council’s recently-adopted recommendation to move from country-based travel rules to ones based on personal health status. They are also expected to highlight the need for a coordinated and harmonised approach to guarantee free and safe travel.

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the Council’s recently-adopted recommendation to move from country-based travel rules to ones based on personal health status. They are also expected to highlight the need for a coordinated and harmonised approach to guarantee free and safe travel. Opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

MEPs assess the EU Court’s decision on the request to annul the regulation that links disbursement of EU funds with respect for the rule of law. The budget conditionality regulation aims to protect EU funds from being misused by national governments that breach the rule of law. It entered into force on 1 January 2021. On 11 March 2021, Poland and Hungary challenged the regulation in the EU Court of Justice. Closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs.

The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ: closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs

MEPs assess the EU Court’s decision on the request to annul the regulation that links disbursement of EU funds with respect for the rule of law. The budget conditionality regulation aims to protect EU funds from being misused by national governments that breach the rule of law. It entered into force on 1 January 2021. On 11 March 2021, Poland and Hungary challenged the regulation in the EU Court of Justice. Second part of the debate.

The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling: MEPs debate (Part 2/3)

During last month's debate on measures to address the devastating effect of the COVID-19 crisis on young Europeans’ employment, education and mental health, MEPs urged the prioritization of the needs of young people. In particular MEPs demanded the EU make mental health an integral part of Europe’s socio-economic recovery from the pandemic, as well as making it an occupational health priority. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs.

Topical debate - One youth, one Europe: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs

MEPs assess the EU Court’s decision on the request to annul the regulation that links disbursement of EU funds with respect for the rule of law. The budget conditionality regulation aims to protect EU funds from being misused by national governments that breach the rule of law. It entered into force on 1 January 2021. On 11 March 2021, Poland and Hungary challenged the regulation in the EU Court of Justice. Opening statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The Rule of Law and the consequences of the European Court of Justice ruling: opening statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration

MEPs debate on the programme, challenges and opportunities of the European Year of Youth 2022. In particular, they will address the devastating effect of the COVID-19 crisis on young Europeans’ employment, education and mental health, MEPs urged the prioritization of the needs of young people. In particular MEPs demanded the EU make mental health an integral part of Europe’s socio-economic recovery from the pandemic, as well as making it an occupational health priority.

Topical debate - One youth, one Europe: MEPs debate

MEPs debate with the Presidents of the European Council and Commision the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Closing statement 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.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: closing statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs debate with the Presidents of the European Council and Commision the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Fourth part of the debate.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: MEPs debate (Part 4/4)

MEPs debate with the Presidents of the European Council and Commision the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Continuation of the fourth part of the debate.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: MEPs debate (Continuation of Part 4/4)

MEPs debate with the Presidents of the European Council and Commision the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Third part of the debate.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: MEPs debate (Part 3/4)

MEPs debate with the Presidents of the European Council and Commision the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Second part of the debate.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: MEPs debate (Part 2/4)

MEPs debate with the Presidents of the European Council and Commision the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. First part of the debate.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: MEPs debate (Part 1/4)

MEPs Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE) , Chair of CONT (Budgetary Control) Committee and Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Chair of LIBE (Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) Committee assess the EU Court of Justice’s decision on the request to annul the regulation that links disbursement of EU funds with respect for the rule of law. The budget conditionality regulation aims to protect EU funds from being misused by national governments that breach the rule of law.

The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling: statements by Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE) , Chair of CONT Committee and Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Chair of LIBE Committee

MEPs debate the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and 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 WorldThis transcription is a result of an autolatic process. Please check against delivery.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the EU Council, Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the EU Commission, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the EU

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