EP Plenary session - Promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining and the right to strike in the EU

EP Plenary session - Ousting of the Syrian regime, its geopolitical implications and the humanitarian situation in the region

EMPL Meeting - Gender Equality Week: Ensuring gender equality in the labour market: addressing the gender pay gap and the ‘sticky floor’

EMPL - Bilateral meeting with the Polish Presidency of the Council

EMPL -  Public Hearing on ' Fostering employment for persons with disabilities '

EMPL - Exchange of views with Lieve VERBOVEN, Director of the ILO Office for the European Union and the Benelux countries

EMPL - Deinstitutionalisation and independent living of persons with disabilities

EMPL - Public Hearing ' Loneliness in the European Union '

EMPL CULT -  Confirmation hearing of Roxana MÎNZATU, European Commissioner-designate forPeople, Skills and Preparedness - Press point

ITRE EMPL - Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing - Press point

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mr Barna Pál ZSIGMOND, State Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of European Union Affairs, on behalf of the Hungarian Presidency

EP Plenary session - Guidelines for employment policies in member states

EMPL - Exchange of views with the Executive Directors of the Agencies under the EMPL remit

Conference of Committee Chairs meeting

DEVE Committee constitutive meeting

EMPL Committee constitutive meeting

MEPs assess the latest developments in Syria, its geopolitical implications, and the humanitarian situation in the region in debate with Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Second part of MEPs debate.

Toppling of the Syrian regime, its geopolitical implications and the humanitarian situation in the region: MEPs Debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss with the Commission the conclusions of the UN COP29 Climate Change Conference held in Baku from 11 to 22 November. Parliament adopted its demands for the COP29 at the first November plenary session. An EP delegation is in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 18 to 22 November, to participate in this year’s climate change conference. The main aim of the gathering is to provide an overview of current progress on the Paris Agreement and agree on new financial resources to support global climate action.

Outcome of COP 29 and challenges for international climate policy: MEPs debate

MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea in the war against Ukraine. A statement issued by Parliament’s leaders on 19 November 2024 called on the EU to “step up support for Ukraine in every way, including politically, financially, militarily and with humanitarian aid” and reiterated that “we stand with and support Ukraine in every possible way until its victory”. First part of MEPs debate.

Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA, DE) and Li ANDERSSON (The Left, FL), Chair of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) hold a press point after the Confirmation hearing of Roxana MÎNZATU, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for People, Skills and Preparedness. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Point by Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA, DE) and Li ANDERSSON (The Left, FL), Chair of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)

Roxana MÎNZATU, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for People, Skills and Preparedness, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committees on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Culture and Education (CULT). Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statements by Li ANDERSSON (The Left, FI), EMPL Committee Chair and Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA, DE), CULT Committee Chair .

Confirmation hearing of Roxana MÎNZATU, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for People, Skills and Preparedness: arrivals and opening statements by Li ANDERSSON (The Left, FI) and Nela RIEHL (Greens/EFA)

Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Regional Development (REGI). Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: Questions / Answers (part 4 - Invited committees)

Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Commissioner-designate, Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) of the European Parliament. Committee on Budgets (BUDG), Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO), Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), and Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Commissioner-designate, Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification: questions / answers (part 4)

Li ANDERSSON (The Left, DK), Chair of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) holds a press point after the Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by Li ANDERSSON (The Left, DK), Chair of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL)

Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committees. Committees on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Regional Development (REGI), Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Arrivals and opening statements by Borys BUDKA (EPP, PL), ITRE Committee Chair and Li ANDERSSON (The Left, FI), EMPL Committee Chair.

Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing: arrivals and opening statements by Borys BUDKA (EPP, PL), ITRE Committee Chair and Li ANDERSSON (The Left, FI), EMPL Committee Chair

Seventeen COD LEX texts are signed by President Metsola and Mr Barna Pál ZSIGMOND, State Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of European Union Affairs, on behalf of the Hungarian Presidency.

Lex Signing: extracts from the ceremony

MEPs discuss with the Commission ways to encourage public and private investment in decent and affordable housing in Europe. Ahead of her confirmation as Commission President, Ursula VON DER LEYEN said in a statement before Parliament on 18 July that Europe faces a housing crisis and announced she would appoint a Commissioner to be directly responsible for this issue. Former Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan JØRGENSEN is the Commissioner-designate for Housing and Energy. First part of MEPs debate.

Ensuring sustainable, decent and affordable housing in Europe - encouraging investment, private property and public housing programmes: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs address the ongoing crisis in the EU’s automotive industry, focusing on enhancing competitiveness and preventing potential plant closures. This discussion arises as the sector grapples with challenges stemming from the shift to low-carbon technologies, supply chain disruptions, heightened competition from Asia, and a decline in demand for electric vehicles. MEPs engage with representatives from the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency to explore measures aimed at revitalizing the automotive sector.

The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry, potential plant closures and the need to enhance competitiveness and maintain jobs in Europe: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on a continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States. MEPs are calling for continued military and financial support for Ukraine in a resolution expected on Thursday. Ahead of the vote, Parliament is holding a debate with the Commission. In July, the newly-elected Parliament adopted its first resolution of the term, stating that the EU must support Ukraine until it wins against Russia’s occupying forces. This latest resolution reaffirms that commitment, urging EU countries to maintain their backing for Kyiv.

Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate after the speech by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029. She presented her political priorities and outlined her vision and plans as Commission President.

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