LEX signing ceremony: signature of five COD LEX texts by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Affairs on behalf of the Belgian Presidency of the Council

Final Trilogue on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act

ITRE - Presentation of the Belgian Presidency's priorities

ITRE Committee - Presentation by Ms Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy, of the REPowerEU Communication

EP Plenary session - OQ : Rising energy prices and market manipulation in the gas market

ITRE Committee -  Exchange of views with Ms Kadri SIMON, Commissioner for Energy, on the energy related aspects of the Russia-Ukraine crisis

ITRE Committee - Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity

ITRE Committee - Presentation of the Council Presidency’s program by Barbara POMPILI, French Minister for the Ecological Transition and Agnes PANNIER-RUNACHER, French Minister Delegate for Industry

ITRE Committee - Constitutive meeting

Trilogue on Data Governance Act (DGA)

ITR Committee - New Cybersecurity legislation

ITRE Committee meeting

ITRE Committee -  Presentation of the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU

ITRE committee - Workshop ' Bridging the gender gap in digital, research and industry: What is the way forward ? '

ITRE Committee - Structured dialogue with Thierry BRETON, Commissioner for Internal Market

EP Plenary session - Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”)

ENVI- ITRE joint Committee -  Hearing on  ' How to increase the capacity of COVID 19 vaccine production and improve delivery 'Press point

ENVI- ITRE joint Committee -  Hearing on  ' How to increase the capacity of COVID 19 vaccine production and improve delivery '- Session 2

ITRE Committee - Structured dialogue with the Executive Vice-President of the Commission for the European Green Deal

ITRE Committee - Structured dialogue with the Commissioner in charge of Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

ITRE committee meeting - Election of the Chair

Press conference on the security of gas supply in the EU by Cristian BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur, and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), head of the EP negotiation team.

Press conference on the security of gas supply in the EU by Cristian BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur, and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), head of the EP negotiation team

MEPs discuss the energy security and the recent cuts to gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria. First part of the debate.

European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

The draft law, already agreed with EU Ministers, is debated and put to the vote in plenary. It sets the criteria and the methodology for selecting energy projects of common interest (PCIs), such as high-voltage transmission lines, pipelines, energy storage facilities or smart grids, which would benefit from fast-track administrative procedures and be eligible to receive EU funds. Second part of the debate.

Trans-European energy infrastructure: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate the issue of rising energy prices, after last October the European Commission issued a "toolbox" that the EU and its member states can use to address the immediate impact of current prices increases, and further strengthen resilience against future shocks. Opening statements by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO) and by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

Rising energy prices and market manipulation in the gas market: opening statements by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO) and by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

Following the Russia's invasion of Ukraine, MEPs from ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) Committe discuss its impact on energy prices with Ms Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy.

Energy related aspects of the Russia-Ukraine crisis: Extracts from the exchange of views with Kadri SIMSON, Commissioner for Energy and statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Chair of the ITRE Committee

MEPs debate with the Commission and the Slovenian Presidency the 16th December European Council agenda, in particular the coordinated fight against COVID-19. First part of the debate. Third part of the debate.

Preparation of the European Council and EU's response to the global resurgence of COVID: MEPs debate (part 3/3)

The Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), Emer Cooke debates with the members of the Environment and Public Health Committee the latest developments in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign (including reviews, authorisations for paediatric use and boosters), as well as recent developments around COVID-19 therapeutics and the general epidemiological situation

Exchange of views with Emer COOKE, Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) - ENVI Committee: Exchange of views

Members of the EP Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety exchange with Emer COOKE, Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Emer COOKE stressed that people will need to extend the protection againt COVID with a booster again, especially with the threat of the new variant Omicron. Some MEP's pointed out that citizens have the right to be informed and to have access to the clinical trial data.

Exchange of views with Emer COOKE, Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA): Extracts - ENVI Committee

MEPs hold a debate on “The EU’s Role in Combatting the COVID-19 Pandemic: How to Vaccinate the World” during the plenary session in Strasbourg. First part of the debate.

The EU's Role in combatting the Covid-19 Pandemic - How to Vaccinate the World: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Following the deal reached in Glasgow at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), MEPs debate the outcome of the negotiations. Second part of the debate.

Outcome of the COP26 in Glasgow: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

MEPs are expected to call for binding methane emissions reduction targets. Parliament will debate an EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, and vote on a resolution proposing measures to reach EU climate goals and improve air quality. Opening statements by Maria SPYRAKI (EPP, EL), rapporteur, Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO) (ITRE) and Asger CHRISTENSEN (Renew, DK) (AGRI) and by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

An EU strategy to reduce methane emissions: opening statements by Maria SPYRAKI (EPP, EL), rapporteur by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Asger CHRISTENSEN (Renew, DK) and by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

Ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, MEPs are set to push for accelerated climate action worldwide and for the EU to remain a world leader in fighting climate change. MEPs are expected to express their concern that the targets announced in Paris in 2015 would result in warming well above three degrees by 2100, compared to pre-industrial levels. Second part of the debate.

UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, the UK (COP26) - Oral Question: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs will outline their expectations for the 21-22 October EU summit in Brussels. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. Second part of the debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October 2021: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers, especially the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty. Second part of the debate.

European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: MEPs debate (part 2/4)

MEPs debate with European Commission and the Council on possible European solutions regarding the rise of energy prices, as gasprices surge because of high demand and low stocks in member states. Statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP,RO), rapporteur and extracts from the debate.

The rise of energy prices: statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur and extracts from the debate

A month after the publication of the latest IPCC report confirming climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying, Parliament during the plenary session debate the “Fit for 55” package with Council and Commission. The European Climate Law adopted in June 2021 increases the EU’s target for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 40% to at least 55%, compared to 1990 level. MEPs debate (part 1)

Presentation of the Fit for 55 package after the publication of the IPCC report: MEPs debate (part 1)

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on European Medicines Agency.

European Medicines Agency: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Connecting Europe Facility, a key EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through targeted infrastructure investment at European level. It supports the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital services. CEF investments fill the missing links in Europe's energy, transport and digital backbone.

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