EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Ukraine : Humanitarian and environmental consequences of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam / Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community

The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats are the focus of a key debate in the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU and its member states to respond strongly to Russia’s escalation of the war and its preparations to annex Ukrainian territories. Opening statements by Council and Commission. One round of political group leaders.

Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine: one round of political group leaders

The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats are the focus of a key debate in the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU and its member states to respond strongly to Russia’s escalation of the war and its preparations to annex Ukrainian territories. Opening statements by Council and Commission. Opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a resulr of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine: opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

MEPs debate on the recent Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia. Closing statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms.

Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia: closing statement by Elisa FERREIRA, European Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

On: 14/09/2022 MEPs debate on the recent Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia.

Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the recent Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia. Opening statements by Authors : Michaela ŠOJDROVÁ (EPP, CZ); Evin INCIR (S&D, SE); Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS (Renew, LT); Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL (Greens/EFA, DE); Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL).

Human rights violations in the context of forced deportation of Ukrainian civilians to and adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia: opening statements

Parliament discuss the latest developments in Ukraine with EU Foreign Policy Chief Joseph Borrell and will vote on EU macro-financial assistance. Ukrainian forces recently launched a counteroffensive in the southern part of the country to retake areas occupied by Russia, including around Kherson. Meanwhile the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted an inspection visit of the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant located in an area repeatedly hit by shelling. The nuclear watchdog has called for the setting up of a security zone around the power plant.

The state of play of the war in Ukraine: extracts from the Question time to Josep BORRELL, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC in charge of a stronger Europe in the World

On the 14th September 2022, Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President, delivers her State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech in the European Parliament. This infoclip illustrates one of the main stake of the coming year: the war in Ukraine after the Russian invasion, its reconstruction and the Europe of defence.

Infoclip: War in Ukraine and Europe of defence

Denys SHMYHAL, Ukrainian Prime Minister is invited to the European Parliament in Brussels. He meets with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and participates to a working breakfast with EP politcal groups representatives and the EP Secretary General. Extracts from the arrival, the welcome, the family photo and the working breakfast.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Denys SHMYHAL, Ukrainian Prime Minister

Plans to refill Europe’s gas reserves more quickly to ensure supply during the cold season will be voted on by MEPs, in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine.The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%.

Gas storage: MEPs debate

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, speak to MEPs in person during a formal sitting in the Strasbourg hemicycle.

Formal sitting: Address by Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Chairperson of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchuk, speak to MEPs in person during a formal sitting in the Strasbourg hemicycle. Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Formal sitting, Address by Ruslan STEFANCHUK: Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

The chair of the Verkhovna Rada is invited by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to the European Parliament in Strasbourg for the plenary session. Before addressing MEPs, Ruslan STEFANCHUK and Roberta METSOLA hold a joint press conference.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine, Ruslan STEFANCHUCK, is welcomed by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to the European Parliament. Later, he speaks to MEPs in person during a formal sitting in the Strasbourg hemicycle. Extracts.

Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada at the European Parliament: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President (arrival and roundtable) and extracts from the formal sitting

Parliament discusses how to bring perpetrators of war crimes in Ukraine to justice. Since the invasion, Russian forces have been accused of numerous breaches of international humanitarian law in Ukrainian territory. A resolution is also voted.

The fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine: extracts from the debate and extracts from the vote

The voting session inclides: Temporary trade liberalisation supplementing trade concessions applicable to Ukrainian products under EU/Ukraine Association Agreement - Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV); Eurojust: collection, preservation and analysis of evidence relating to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes; Extension of the empowerment to adopt delegated acts; Annual implementation report on the EU association agreement with the Republic of Moldova - Dragoş TUDORACHE (Renew, RO); Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report - Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE); 2021 Report on North Macedonia - Ilhan KYUCHYUK (Renew, BG); 2021 Report on Albania - Isabel SANTOS (S&D, PT); Prosecution of opposition and detention of trade union leaders in Belarus; Minimum level of taxation for multinational groups - Aurore LALUCQ (S&D,FR); Establishing the European Education Area by 2025; The fight agains impunity of war crimes in Ukraine.

Voting session, including: Eurojust and the Resolution on the fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, MEPs discuss energy security and the recent cuts to gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria. Closing statement by by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria: closing statement by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, MEPs discuss energy security and the recent cuts to gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria. Opening statement by by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria: opening statement by Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy

Parliament discusses war crimes in Ukraine. Since the invasion, Russian forces have been accused of numerous breaches of international humanitarian law in Ukrainian territory. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

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