Raffaele Fitto was a Member of the European Parliament (1999-2000, 2014-2022) and became Co-Chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) of the European Parliament in 2019. He was the Italian Minister for European Affairs, Southern Italy, Cohesion Policy and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) from 2022 to present, and he is now Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate, Cohesion and Reforms

EP Plenary session - The situation in Mayotte following the devastating cyclone Chido and the need for solidarity

EP Plenary session - Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Right to clean drinking water in the EU

EP Plenary session - Regional Emergency Support

EP Plenary session - Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2023

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

New College of Commissioners family photo.

REGI-  Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, European Commissioner-designate for Cohesion and Reforms

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Raffaele FITTO, Italian Minister of European affairs

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lecce (Italy) - Visit of the city

Raffaele FITTO in the EP in Brussels

Italian delegation of the ECR group

Raffaele FITTO in the EP in Strasbourg

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Raffaele FITTO

Raffaelle FITTO in plenary session Week 11 2017 in Strasbourg

Raffaele FITTO votes in plenary session week 37 2016 in Strasbourg

Raffaele FITTO - 8th Parliamentary term

Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms, debate Russia’s manipulation of history and use of false narratives to justify its war in Ukraine. The debate focus on Russian historical disinformation narratives to discredit and undermine international support for Ukraine, efforts which are intended to hurt Ukrainian independence and sovereignty. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine: Closing Statement

On 17 December, the European Parliament elected Teresa Anjinho (Portugal) as the European Ombudsman for a five-year mandate, with the support of 344 MEPs in a secret plenary vote. After two rounds of voting, Teresa Anjinho secured the necessary majority of votes cast. Six candidates participated in the first and second ballots: Teresa Anjinho (Portugal), Emilio De Capitani (Italy), Marino Fardelli (Italy), Julia Laffranque (Estonia), Claudia Mahler (Austria), and Reinier van Zutphen (the Netherlands).

Election of the Ombudsman: extracts from the annual report debate (16.12) and from the vote on the new Ombudsman (17.12)

MEPs debate a report evaluating the work of the outgoing EU Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, in 2023. O’Reilly first took office in July 2013 and was re-elected for a second mandate in December 2019. The European Ombudsman is an independent and impartial body, tasked with holding the EU’s institutions and agencies to account and promoting good administration. The Ombudsman conducts inquiries about maladministration, following complaints by citizens or on their own initiative. During a public hearing organised by the Petitions Committee on 3 December 2024, MEPs questioned the candidates about their priorities if elected. The new European Ombudsman will take office following an oath-taking ceremony on 27 February 2025 at the EU Court of Justice, for a five-year mandate. Closing statements by Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms, Emily O’REILLY, European Ombudsman and by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2023: closing statements by Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, Emily O’REILLY, European Ombudsman and by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur

MEPs debate a report evaluating the work of the outgoing EU Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, in 2023. O’Reilly first took office in July 2013 and was re-elected for a second mandate in December 2019. The European Ombudsman is an independent and impartial body, tasked with holding the EU’s institutions and agencies to account and promoting good administration. The Ombudsman conducts inquiries about maladministration, following complaints by citizens or on their own initiative. During a public hearing organised by the Petitions Committee on 3 December 2024, MEPs questioned the candidates about their priorities if elected. Opening statements by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur, Emily O’REILLY, European Ombudsman and by Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2023: opening statements by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur, Emily O’REILLY, European Ombudsman and by Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

Family photo with the College of new elected commissioners after the voting session and the debate with European Commission President-elect von der Leyen on her team and programme.

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and its programme: family photo

MEPs debate with European Commission President-elect von der Leyen on her team and programme. Any political group or at least one-twentieth of MEPs (low threshold) may table a motion for a resolution. Once elected by Parliament and after its formal appointment by the European Council via a qualified majority, the new European Commission is expected to take up its duties on 1 December 2024. Arrival of the commissioners-designate in the hemicycle in Strasbourg.

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and its programme: atmosphere shots in the chamber

From 4th to 12th November 2024, the European Parliament held the Confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate, in Brussels. This clip is a compilation of cutaways from the 26 hearings.

Stockshots: Confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate (2024)

&lt;p>From 4th to 12th November 2024, the European Parliament held the Confirmation hearings of the Commissioners-designate, in Brussels. For 3 hours, MEPs quizzed the candidates for the College of Commissioners on their priorities ahead of the new mandate given by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This clip highlights the best pictures from the 26 confirmation hearings.&lt;/p>

Highlights of the hearings of the Commissioners-designate (2024)

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). Closing statement by Commissioner-designate and Committees Chairs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: Closing statement by Commissioner-designate and Committees Chairs

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 5 - Political groups in reverse order)

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

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: Questions / Answers (part 3)

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: Questions / Answers (part 2)

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: Questions / Answers (part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

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). Opening statement by the Executive Vice-President-designate. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: Opening statement by the Executive Vice-President-designate

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). Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statements by Adrian-Dragoş BENEA (S&D, RO), REGI Committee Chair.

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: arrivals and opening statements by Adrian-Dragoş BENEA (S&D, RO), REGI Committee Chair

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms. Raffaele Fitto was a Member of the European Parliament (1999-2000, 2014-2022) and became Co-Chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) of the European Parliament in 2019. He was the Italian Minister for European Affairs, Southern Italy, Cohesion Policy and National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) from 2022.

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: ambience shots

Raffaele Fitto was a Member of the European Parliament (1999-2000, 2014-2022) and became Co-Chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) of the European Parliament in 2019. He was the Italian Minister for European Affairs, Southern Italy, Cohesion Policy and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) from 2022 to present, and he is now Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms, for the von der Leyen Commission II. This stockshot contains footage of Raffaele Fitto in the EP in Strasbourg from 1999 to 2022 and in his office in Charlemagne, filmed on 29/10/2024.

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