EP Plenary session - Threat to democracy and the rule of law in Poland, in particular the creation of an investigative committee

International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2023 Award Ceremony - Meeting with Mateusz MORAWIECKI, Prime Minister of Poland

FEMM LIBE joint meeting - Consequences of the de facto abortion ban in Poland

Live Replay of the debate on the Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland

(09) EP plenary session - Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland: one round of political group speakers: Janusz KORWIN-MIKKE (NI, PL) (17:59 - 18:00)

(01) EP plenary session - Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland: one round of political group speakers: Roberta METSOLA, (EPP, MT) (17:34 - 17:39)

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the European Commission’s call for EU governments to determine whether Poland is at a clear risk of a serious breach of EU values. MEPs express their concerns regarding the rule of law in Poland, the separation of powers, the independence of the judiciary and fundamental rights. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Josef WEIDENHOLZER (S&D, AU) and Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL).

Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland: extracts from the debate

Vote on the Commission decision to activate Article 7 paragraph 1 TEU as regards the situation in Poland: statement by Claude MORAES (S&D,UK), rapporteur and illustrative shots of the vote in a meeting of the EP Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Vote on the Commission decision to activate Article 7 paragraph 1 TEU as regards the situation in Poland: statement by Claude MORAES (S&D,UK), rapporteur and illustrative shots of the vote

Vote on the Commission decision to activate Article 7 paragraph 1 TEU as regards the situation in Poland: extracts from the vote in a meeting of the EP Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Vote on the Commission decision to activate Article 7 paragraph 1 TEU as regards the situation in Poland: extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the rule of law and democracy in Poland. The results are 438 in favour, 152 against and 71 abstentions.

The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland: extracts from the vote

Live replay of the votes - EP Plenary session: Election of a Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament, Rule of law in Malta, Protection against dumped and subsidised imports, Eastern Partnership, The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland, Nomination of members of the Court of Auditors...

EP Plenary session - Votes

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the rule of law and democracy in Poland. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Janusz LEWANDOWSKI (EPP, PL), Gianni PITTELLA (S&D, IT), Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL) and Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE).

The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland: extracts from the debate

Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT) and Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE) debate on the rule of Law in Poland at the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), in the EP in Brussels.

Rule of Law in Poland: extracts from the meeting with Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights

Meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) in the EP in Brussels,&nbsp;on the recent developments in Poland and their impact on the Rule of Law. Exchange of views with Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Recent developments in Poland and their impact on the Rule of Law: extracts from the exchange of views with Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC

Meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) on the rule of Law in Poland, in the EP in Brussels. MEPs will debate the ongoing EU Commission probe into respect for the rule of law in Poland, with Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), Birgit SIPPEL (S&amp;D, DE), Helga STEVENS (ECR, BE) and Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL).

Rule of Law in Poland: extracts from the debate with Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights

Debate during the plenary session of December in Strasbourg on the situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Janusz LEWANDOWSKI (EPP, PL), Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL), Malin BJ&Ouml;RK (GUE/NGL, SE), Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL), and Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL).

Situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland: extracts from the debate

During the EP Plenary session (03-06/10) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Women's rights in Poland. Statements by Vĕra JOUROV&Aacute;, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Barbara KUDRYCKA (EPP, PL), Giovanni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL), Jadwiga WIŚNIEWSKA (ECR, PL), Angelika MLINAR (ALDE, AT), and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE).

Women's rights in Poland: extracts from the debate

Debate on the Recent developments in Poland and their impact on fundamental rights, during the EP plenary session (12-15/09/2016) in Strasbourg. Statements by Ivan KORCOK, Slovak Secretary of State, on behalf of the Council, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Janusz LEWANDOWSKI (EPP, PL), Giovanni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT), Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL), and Robert Jarosław IWASZKIEWICZ (EFDD, PL).

Recent developments in Poland and their impact on fundamental rights: extracts from the debate

Vote on the Situation in Poland during the EP plenary session (11-14 April 2016) in Strasbourg. Statements by Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK), and Giovanni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT)

Situation in Poland: extracts from the vote

Visit of with Beata SZYDLO, Prime Minister of Poland, during the EP Plenary session (18-21/01) in Strasbourg. Arrival, welcome by Martin SCHULZ, EP President&nbsp;and signature of the Golden book.

Martin SCHULZ, EP President meets with Beata SZYDLO, Polish Prime Minister:  arrival, welcome and signature of the Golden book

Debate on the Situation in Poland&nbsp;during the EP Plenary session (18-21/01) in Strasbourg. Statements by Martin SCHULZ, EP President, Bert KOENDERS, Dutch Presidency of the Council of the EU, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights and &nbsp;with Beata SZYDLO, Polish Prime Minister.

Situation in Poland: extracts from the opening statements

Debate on the Situation in Poland &nbsp;during the EP Plenary session (18-21/01) in Strasbourg. Statements by Esteban GONZ&Aacute;LEZ PONS (EPP, ES), Giovanni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT), Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) and Rebecca HARMS (Greens/EFA, DE).

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