Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

Luxembourg MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

Commemoration of the Victims of Soviet Mass Deportations

Isabel WISELER LIMA in the EPin Strasbourg

MEPs and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL discuss the countrywide protests against the Islamic regime in Iran after the nationwide demonstrations were triggered by the death in Tehran on 16 September of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, who assaulted her for, they claimed, incorrectly wearing her hijab. Third part of the debate.

The death of Mahsa AMINI and the repression of women's rights protesters in Iran: MEPs debate (part 3)

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

Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD (Greens/EFA, FR), rapporteur, Isabel WISELER-LIMA (EPP, LU), Bettina VOLLATH (S&D, AU), Ramona STRUGARIU (Renew, RO) and Malin BJÖRK (The Left, SV) hold on press conference on the existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded

Press conference by Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD (Greens/EFA, FR), rapporteur, Isabel WISELER-LIMA (EPP, LU), Bettina VOLLATH (S&D, AU), Ramona STRUGARIU (Renew, RO) and Malin BJÖRK (The Left, SV) on the situation in Hungary

MEPs in a debate discuss on how democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary have further deteriorated since Parliament triggered the Article 7 procedure in 2018, through the “deliberate and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government”. First part of the debate.

Risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the EU is founded: MEPs debate (part 1)

Following the Commission endorsement of Poland's €35.4 billion recovery and resilience plan, MEPs question Ursula von der Leyen on this decision in light of long-standing concerns and persisting problems around the rule of law in the country.

The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF): MEPs debate (part 2/2)

The draft report, which will be debated on Wednesday and put to the vote on Thursday, asks for more in-depth analysis, a broader scope, and a more effective approach from the Commission in its annual monitoring of the state of the rule of law in the European Union. MEPs are set to criticise the report’s failure to encompass EU values in their entirety, as well as its methodological shortcomings in highlighting the deliberate nature of the backsliding in Poland and Hungary.

Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Parliament debate and vote on how to protect women fleeing Ukraine from violence and trafficking, and on granting them access to essential health services. MEPs strongly condemn the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war and to express their deep concern about the growing number of reports of human trafficking, sexual violence, exploitation, rape and abuse faced by women and children fleeing Ukraine. Second part of the debate.

The impact of the war against Ukraine on women: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs quiz the Council and the Commission about their response so far to the democratic backslide in Hungary and Poland. However, despite the deterioration of the situation in both countries over the last few years, the Council has avoided holding a vote to determine whether there is “a clear risk of a serious breach” of the EU’s common values, the next step in the procedure set out in Article 7. MEPs urge the French Presidency of the Council to move forward, and quiz the Commission on other measures to ensure rule of law is respected.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs discuss the results of the EU-China summit scheduled for Friday 1 April and which is expected to focus on China’s position regarding Russia’s invasion and the future of bilateral relations, particularly on trade and security.

Outcome of the EU-China Summit (1 April 2022): MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Following the sharp deterioration of women’s rights in Afghanistan, MEPs and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell assess the situation in the country. The Taliban recently announced that they would not allow girls above the 6th grade to attend school until further notice, thereby backtracking on earlier promises to grant women above a certain age access to education.

Situation in Afghanistan, in particular the situation of women’s rights: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

MEPs discuss how to handle the increasing number of refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion. Third part of the debate.

The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of Russian aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 3/4)

MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. Third part of the debate.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: MEPs debate (Part 3/4)

MEPs assess the EU Court’s decision on the request to annul the regulation that links disbursement of EU funds with respect for the rule of law. The budget conditionality regulation aims to protect EU funds from being misused by national governments that breach the rule of law. It entered into force on 1 January 2021. On 11 March 2021, Poland and Hungary challenged the regulation in the EU Court of Justice. Second part of the debate.

The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling: MEPs debate (Part 2/3)

MEPs confirm that next year the EU will put the needs of young people at the forefront of its political action. According to the deal reached by the co-legislators, the 2022 European Year of Youth will focus on creating positive prospects for young people after the pandemic and including youth priorities in all relevant EU policy areas.

European Year of Youth 2022: MEPs debate

MEPs hold a debate with Council and Commission on the security and humanitarian consequences of the situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU. Second part of the debate.

Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU and the security and humanitarian consequences: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate on a package of proposals to counteract the threat that Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose to journalists, NGOs and civil society.

Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU: MEPs debate

Debate on the new report of the Foreign Affairs Committee on the EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation. Parliament is set to call for closer relations with Taiwan, while issuing a warning about the continued tensions across the Taiwan Strait. In a new report, Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs stress the urgent need for the EU to begin an “impact assessment, public consultation and scoping exercise” on an EU-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement. Second part of the debate.

EU-Taiwan political relations and cooperation: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Parliament debates the recent ruling of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal during the plenary session in Strasbourg. MEPs discuss the contentious verdict of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, which states that cornerstone provisions of the Treaty on the EU (Art. 1 and 19) are unconstitutional under Polish law. Continuation of the debate.

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