Oliver Varhelyi, born on 22 March 1972 in Szeged, is a Hungarian diplomat. Since 2015, he has headed the Hungarian EU representation in Brussels. Varhelyi is Commissioner-designate for Neighbourhood and Enlargement.

After the hearing by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate.

Hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate

Josep Borrell Fontelles, born on 24 April 1947 in La Pobla de Segur, is a Spanish politician. He was Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009 and President of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2007. Borrell is High Representative/Vice-President designate for foreign affairs and security policy.

After the hearing by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament, the committee prepares an evaluation letter on the candidate.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, EU´s High Representative

The UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker Türk comes to the EU Parliament for the first time in this legislature. In an exchange of views with AFET - DROI MEPs in committee meeting, they discuss news topics in the field of geopolitics and human rights, before the adoption of the annual report on Human rights by the EP in plenary session, tentatively in March 2025.

AFET/DROI- Debate with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk

Kaja Kallas was Member of the EP from 2014 to 2018, Estonian Prime Minister since 2021 and she is now High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, in the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President designate

Marta Kos is self-employed, working through Kos Consulting and Coaching since 2021. From 2017 to 2021, she was the Slovenian Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and the Ambassador to Germany and Latvia (2013-2017). She is now the European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Marta KOS, Commissioner-designate, Enlargement

Andrius Kubilius was Lithuanian Prime Minister (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Member of the European Parliament since 2019 and he is now European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Andrius KUBILIUS, Commissioner-designate, Defence and Space

Dubravka Šuica was Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography in the von der Leyen Commission I and Member of the European Parliament from 2013 to 2019. She is now European Commissioner-designate for the Mediterranean, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate, Mediterranean

The Foreign Affairs and Development committees vote to shortlist three finalists for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. David McAllister, AFET Chair, Barry Andrews, DEVE Chair, and Mounir Satouri, DROI Chair, give statements after the announcement.

The Sakharov Prize is the EU's highest tribute to human rights work, recognizing those who contribute to protecting freedom of thought. The candidates include María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia from Venezuela, Yael Admi and Reem Hajajreh from the “Women Wage Peace” and “Women of the Sun” movement in Israel/Palestine, Elon Musk from the United States, Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu from Azerbaijan, and journalists in Palestine including Hamza and Wael Al-Dahdouh, Plestia Alaqad, Shireen Abu Akleh, and Ain Media. The Conference of Presidents selects the winner on 24 October, and the award ceremony takes place on 18 December in Strasbourg.

Announcement of the 3 finalists for Sakharov Prize 2024

EP Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (D-RU) exchange views on the inhuman detention and death of Alexei NAVALNY, 2021 Sakharov Price Laureate.

MEPs also discuss the state of Russia’s democratic opposition movement ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for 15-17 March 2024, as well as the situation of all those Russian opposition voices currently behind bars.

The following guests give testimonies to MEPs: Leonid Volkov, Chief of staff of Alexei Navalny, Anti-Corruption Foundation: Evgenia Kara-Murza, Advocacy Director at the Free Russia Foundation, wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza: Vladimir Milov, Vice-President of the Free Russia Foundation, former Vice-Minister of Energy of Russia

AFET/DROI debate on Alexei Navalny´s death

DROI Committee - Exchange of views with Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

AFET - Exchange of views with Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement

AFET DEVE DROI  joint Committee meeting with Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2024 laureates

Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought 2024 - Interviews with laureates

AFET - Exchange of views with Kaja Kallas, High Representative/Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on the situation in Syria following the fall of the Assad dictatorship

AFET -  Confirmation hearing of Kaja KALLAS, European Commissioner-designate for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Press point

AFET -  Confirmation hearing of Kaja KALLAS, European Commissioner-designate for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

AFET - Confirmation hearing of Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement.- Press point

AFET - Confirmation hearing of Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement

AFET ITRE - Confirmation hearing of Andrius KUBILIUS, European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space - Press point

AFET ITRE - Confirmation hearing of Andrius KUBILIUS, European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space

AFET - Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean -  Press point.

AFET - Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean

AFET DEVE DROI - Announcement of the 3 finalists for Sakharov Prize 2024

DEVE AFET DROI - Presentation of candidates for the Sakharov Prize 2024

AFET Committee constitutive meeting

AFET - Exchange of views with Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro

AFETY DEVE -  Geopolitical dialogue with Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships

On 14th November 2019, Olivér VÁRHELYI, from Hungary, Commissioner-designate for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Questions & answers (part 1), Round of political group speakers 2/2

Hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, Neighbourhod and Enlargement AFET Committee: Questions & answers (part 2) - Round of political group speakers

On 14th November 2019, Olivér VÁRHELYI, from Hungary, Commissioner-designate for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Questions & answers (part 5)

Hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, Neighbourhood and Enlargement AFET Committee: Questions & answers (part 5)

On 14th November 2019, Olivér VÁRHELYI, from Hungary, Commissioner-designate for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Olivér VÁRHELYI has the opportunity to make an opening statement. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, Neighbourhood and Enlargement: Opening statement by Olivér VÁRHELYI

Committees on Foreign Affairs (AFET) , Development (DEVE), and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) together with representatives from the UN Refugee Agency, European Commission and European External Action Service examine the situation with Syrian refugees in that country as well as the management of the €6 billion fund that EU assigned to Turkey to take care of the refugees, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Maciej POPOWSKI, Director General DG NEAR, European Commission, Michael KOEHLER, DG ECHO, Deputy Director General, European Commission, Sophia IN'T VELD (RE, NL), Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE) and Michael KOEHLER, DG ECHO, Deputy Director General, European Commission.

EU-Turkey facility and situation of Syrian refugees in Turkey: extracts from the joint debate

On 7th October, Josep BORRELL, from Spain, High Representative / Vice President-designate for a Stronger Europe in the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion,Josep BORRELL has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Second round.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: Questions & answers (Part 5)

On 7th October, Josep BORRELL, from Spain, High Representative / Vice President-designate for a Stronger Europe in the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion,Josep BORRELL has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Round 1 - Questions by the Political group coordinators.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: Questions & answers (Part 1)

On 7th October, Josep BORRELL, from Spain, High Representative / Vice President-designate for a Stronger Europe in the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statement by David McALLISTER (EPP,DE), Chair of AFET Committee.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe in the World: Ambiance of arrivals and opening statements by David McALLISTER (EPP,DE), Chair of AFET Committee

Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate for A Stronger Europe In the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE (EPP, ES), Hilde VAUTMANS (RE, BE), Thierry MARIANI (ID, FR), Idoia VILLANUEVA RUIZ (GUE/NGL, ES) and Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate for A Stronger Europe In the World.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: extracts from the hearing

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: Questions & answers (Part 4)

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: Questions & answers (Part 3)

On 7th October, Josep BORRELL, from Spain, High Representative / Vice President-designate for a Stronger Europe in the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion,Josep BORRELL has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Round 2 - Questions by the Political group coordinators.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: Questions & answers (Part 2)

On 7th October, Josep BORRELL, from Spain, High Representative / Vice President-designate for a Stronger Europe in the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Josep BORRELL has the opportunity to do a closing statements.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: Closing statements

Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate for A Stronger Europe In the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), Urmas PAET (RE, EE), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Markéta GREGOROVÁ (Greens/EFA, CZ) and Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate for A Stronger Europe In the World.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: extracts from the hearing (2/2)

On 7th October 2019, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, from Spain, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Policy and Security Policy/Vice-President-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES has the opportunity to make an opening statement. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative/Vice President-designate of the European Commission: Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES

2019 Enlargement Package. Presentation by Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations during a meeting of the EP Committee on Foreign Affairs

2019 Enlargement Package. Presentation by Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations

Live replay of the AFET meeting on The EU's future relations with the United Kingdom, with Michel BARNIER, EC Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the UK. Exchange of views, during and together with the Interparliamentary Committee Meeting with representatives from the National Parliaments.

After Brexit - The EU's future relations with the United Kingdom - EP Committee on Foreign Affairs: Exchange of views (10:40 - 11:33)

Live reply of the AFET meeting on The EU's future relations with the United Kingdom, with Michel BARNIER, EC Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the UK - opening remarks

After Brexit - The EU's future relations with the United Kingdom - EP Committee on Foreign Affairs: opening remarks (10:12 - 10:15)

Live reply of the AFET meeting on The EU's future relations with the United Kingdom, with Michel BARNIER, EC Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the UK - opening remarks by Michel BARNIER

After Brexit - The EU's future relations with the United Kingdom - EP Committee on Foreign Affairs: opening statement by Michel BARNIER, EC Chief Negotiator for Article 50 Negotiations with the UK (10:15 - 10:40)

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