RUTTE, Mark - Dutch Prime Minister, Minister of General Affairs

Council and Commission statements - Programme of activities of the Dutch Presidency

RUTTE, Mark - Dutch Prime Minister, Minister of General Affairs; SCHULZ, Martin (S&D, DE) - EP President; KOENDERS, Bert - Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs.

RUTTE, Mark - Dutch Prime Minister, Minister of General Affairs; KOENDERS, Bert - Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs.

JURI - Data Protection - statement by Jan Philipp ALBRECHT, rapporteur

Euro summit statement by Martin SCHULZ, EP President

During the trophy presentation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in August, president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips, which she has stated she did not consent to. Mr Rubiales subsequently refused to resign - he has since been suspended by FIFA (the international governing body of association football), which has launched an investigation into his conduct. After the final of the Women’s Football World Cup was marred by harassment, MEPs quiz the Commission on how to counter violence and discrimination in sports.

Violence and discrimination in the world of sports after the FIFA Women’s World Cup: MEPs debate

During the trophy presentation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in August, president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips, which she has stated she did not consent to. Mr Rubiales subsequently refused to resign - he has since been suspended by FIFA (the international governing body of association football), which has launched an investigation into his conduct. After the final of the Women’s Football World Cup was marred by harassment, MEPs quiz the Commission on how to counter violence and discrimination in sports. Opening statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reformsr. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Violence and discrimination in the world of sports after the FIFA Women’s World Cup: opening statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

Parliament hold urgent debates on human rights, judicial independence and rule of law topics, in particular on the situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar.

Human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar

Parliament hold urgent debates on human rights, judicial independence and rule of law topics, in particular on the situation in Guatemala after the elections.

Guatemala: the situation after the elections, the rule of law and judicial independence

The draft text, adopted by the Environment Committee in June 2023, sets stricter 2030 limits and target values for several pollutants relative to the original Commission proposal to ensure that air quality in the EU is not harmful to human health, natural ecosystems and biodiversity. MEPs also want to increase the number of air quality sampling points and harmonise currently-fragmented and unintuitive air quality indices to provide better information to citizens about local air pollution. MEPs debate and vote on Wednesday on new rules to improve EU air quality for a cleaner and healthier environment. Extracts from the debate (12/09); extracts from the vote (13/09); and statement by Javi López (S&D, ES), Rapporteur.

Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe: extracts from the debate (12/09); extracts from the vote (13/09); and statement by Javi López (S&D, ES), Rapporteur

The visit by Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, comes amid Russia’s continued war against Ukraine, an increased Russian nuclear threat to Europe exacerbated by the Minsk regime’s hosting of tactical nuclear weapons under Moscow’s command, and the recent arrival of mercenary Wagner Group fighters on Belarusian territory. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addresses MEPs in the European Parliament’s hemicycle in Strasbourg. Address by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting: Address by Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic opposition

The visit by Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, comes amid Russia’s continued war against Ukraine, an increased Russian nuclear threat to Europe exacerbated by the Minsk regime’s hosting of tactical nuclear weapons under Moscow’s command, and the recent arrival of mercenary Wagner Group fighters on Belarusian territory. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives a statement in the European Parliament’s hemicycle in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of the Belarusian democratic opposition: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. MEPs debate (part 3)

State of the European Union 2023: MEPs debate (part 3)

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Extracts from the statements by the political group chairs; and extracts from the answer by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

State of the European Union 2023: extracts from the statements by the political group chairs; and extracts from the answer by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Statements by political group leaders (in reverse order). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: statements by political group speakers (in reverse order)

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Answering statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: answering statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Catch the eye

State of the European Union 2023: Catch the eye

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. MEPs debate (part 1)

State of the European Union 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. TBC gives a statement as the representative of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU.Statement by José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, representing the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: statement by José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Spanish Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, representing the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, gives a statement answering the politicial partiy leaders during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. Answering statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Answering statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Statement by Tiziana BEGHIN (NI, IT) gives his statement during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Tiziana BEGHIN (NI, IT)

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE) co-Chair of the The Left Group, gives his statement during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

State of the European Union 2023: Statement by Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE) co-Chair of the The Left Group

Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Ryszard Antoni LEGUTKO (ECR, PL), Co-Chair of the ECR Group, gives his statement during the State of the European Union 2023 in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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