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. First part of the debate.

The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling: MEPs debate (Part 1/3)

The report debated and voted on by MEPs addresses key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance. Closing statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: closing statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life

The report by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), debated and voted on by MEPs addresses key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance. Opening statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur, and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: opening statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur, and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life

The debate focuses on key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: MEPs debate

MEPs and Josep Borrell also discuss Parliament’s annual reports on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), MEPs put forward their proposals on how to strengthen the EU as a global foreign policy and security actor. First part of the debate.

Joint debate - Common security and defence policy: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Ahead of the 17-18 February European Union-African Union summit in Brussels, MEPs review the EU’s relations with Africa on Tuesday afternoon. The discussion focuses on the common challenges facing both continents, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting vaccination and stimulating investments. Closing statement by Josep BORRELL, Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

EU-Africa relations: closing statement by Josep BORRELL, Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

In the annual report 2021 on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs warn that the EU is facing new threats and call for firm response to the external security challenges. MEPs and Josep BORRELL discuss Parliament’s annual reports and the proposals on how to strengthen the EU as a global foreign policy and security actor. The report, adopted by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), focuses on the development of the EU's security and defence doctrine through the Strategic Compass, CSDP missions and operations, crisis management, resilience, capabilities, partnerships and parliamentary oversight of CSDP.

CFSP and CSDP (Common foreign and security policy & Common security and defence policy): statement by Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR), Rapporteur and extracts from the debate

Ahead of the 17-18 February European Union-African Union summit in Brussels, MEPs review the EU’s relations with Africa on Tuesday afternoon. The discussion focuses on the common challenges facing both continents, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting vaccination and stimulating investments. First part of the debate.

EU-Africa relations: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs discuss the most recent revelations that EU governments have used Pegasus spyware on journalists, politicians and others. They quiz the French Presidency of the Council and the Commission on what possible EU action can be taken to stop the information-harvesting spyware being used illegally in the EU and elsewhere to spy on opposition figures, human rights activists, journalists and lawyers. Closing statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The surveillance of politicians, prosecutors, lawyers and journalists in the EU Members States using cyber surveillance software: closing statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister for EU Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, EU Commissioner for justice

MEPs discuss the most recent revelations that EU governments have used Pegasus spyware on journalists, politicians and others. They quiz the French Presidency of the Council and the Commission on what possible EU action can be taken to stop the information-harvesting spyware being used illegally in the EU and elsewhere to spy on opposition figures, human rights activists, journalists and lawyers.

The surveillance of politicians, prosecutors, lawyers and journalists, and other persons and entities in the EU Members States using cyber surveillance software: one round of political groups leaders

MEPs discuss the most recent revelations that EU governments have used Pegasus spyware on journalists, politicians and others. They quiz the French Presidency of the Council and the Commission on what possible EU action can be taken to stop the information-harvesting spyware being used illegally in the EU and elsewhere to spy on opposition figures, human rights activists, journalists and lawyers. Opening statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The surveillance of politicians, prosecutors, lawyers and journalists in the EU Members States using cyber surveillance software: opening statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister for EU Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, EU Commissioner for justice

Parliament debate and vote on measures and actions to fight cancer in the EU. Key recommendations by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) include facilitating access to cross-border health care and clinical trials, managing shortages of cancer medicines more efficiently, and ensuring equal access to innovative drugs and treatments. Closing statements by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and by Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR (Renew,FR), Rapporteur

Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer: closing statements by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and by Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR (Renew, FR), Rapporteur

Parliament debate and vote on measures and actions to fight cancer in the EU. Key recommendations by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) include facilitating access to cross-border health care and clinical trials, managing shortages of cancer medicines more efficiently, and ensuring equal access to innovative drugs and treatments. Third part of the debate.

Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer: MEPs debate (part 3/3)

President of Colombia, Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, addresses the MEPs in a formal sitting session in Strasbourg.

Formal Sitting: address by Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, President of Colombia

Parliament debate and vote on measures and actions to fight cancer in the EU. Key recommendations by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) include facilitating access to cross-border health care and clinical trials, managing shortages of cancer medicines more efficiently, and ensuring equal access to innovative drugs and treatments. Second part of the debate.

Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

Parliament debate and vote on measures and actions to fight cancer in the EU. Key recommendations by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) include facilitating access to cross-border health care and clinical trials, managing shortages of cancer medicines more efficiently, and ensuring equal access to innovative drugs and treatments. First part of the debate.

Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer: MEPs debate (part 1/3)

Parliament debate and vote on measures and actions to fight cancer in the EU. Key recommendations by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) include facilitating access to cross-border health care and clinical trials, managing shortages of cancer medicines more efficiently, and ensuring equal access to innovative drugs and treatments. Opening statements by Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR (Renew, FR), Rapporteur and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety. This transcript is result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer: opening statements by Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR (Renew, FR), Rapporteur and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

Closing statements by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, and Jérémy DECERLE (Renew, FR), Rapporteur, after the debate focusing on the implementation of EU legislation on the welfare of food-producing animals.

Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare: closing statements by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety by Jérémy DECERLE (Renew, FR), Rapporteur

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