During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), MEPs pay tribute to the victims of Srebrenica, marking the 25th anniversary of one of Europe’s worst massacres since World War II. Statements by Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Tonino PICULA (S&D, HR), Valter FLEGO (RE, HR), and Romeo FRANZ (Greens/EFA, DE).

Commemorating Srebrenica - 25 years anniversary: extract from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), MEPshave discussed on the EU’spublic health strategy to give a response amid the Covid-19 crisis, on 8th July. Statements by Michael ROTH, German Presidency, Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Heléne FRITZON (S&D, SE), Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR (RE, FR), and Petra DE SUTTER (Greens/EFA, BE). On 10th July, they voted : 526 in favor, 105 against and 50 abstention. Adopted.

EU’s public health strategy post-COVID-19: result of the final vote and extracts from the debate (08/07)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), David SASSOLI, makes a statement concerning the situation in Hong Kong. He asks the authorities to respect rights and international commitments.

Statement by David SASSOLI, EP President, on the situation in Hong-Kong

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), MEPs debate the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020. Extracts from the statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council, Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, Siegfried MUREȘAN (EPP, RO), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), and Johan VAN OVERTVELDT (ECR, BE).

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), joint debate on the European Council meetings of 19 June and of 17-18 July 2020. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 19 June and of 17-18 July 2020: Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor presents the programme of activities of the German Presidency.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency: extracts from the opening statement by Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), MEP's debate on the programme of activities of the German Presidency, presentated by Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor. Extracts from the statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE).

Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency: extracts from the MEP's debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor presents the programme of activities of the German Presidency. Welcome by David SASSOLI, EP President and statement by Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Welcome by David SASSOLI, EP President and statement by Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-10 July 2020), joint debate on the European Council meetings of 19 June and of 17-18 July 2020. Intermediary remarks by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery

Joint debate - European Council meetings of 19 June and of 17-18 July 2020: Intermediary remarks by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

During the plenary session (8-10 July) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. EU is putting in place a comprehensive Union policy. Extracts from the statements by Michael ROTH, German Presidency, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President of the EC in charge of an Economy that works for People, David CASA (EPP, MT), Eero HEINÄLUOMA (S&D, FI), Luis GARICANO (RE, ES), and Paul TANG (S&D, NL).

A comprehensive Union policy on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing: extracts from the debate

Ahead the plenary session (08-10 July 2020), David SASSOLI, EP President, welcomes Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor in the European Parliament in Brussels. They make a joint press point before Angela MERKEL signs the golden book. Extracts from the statements and the meeting.

Arrival of Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor and welcome by David SASSOLI, EP President: extracts from the statements and the meeting

Members of the EP Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) debate with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), during an exchange of views on the fight against COVID-19 and the global response to it. Increased coordination and cooperation at global level are crucial to better prevent and tackle pandemics. Pascal CANFIN (RE, FR), ENVI Chair, makes the opening remarks followed by the opening statement by Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Exchange of views with Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General: opening statement by Pascal CANFIN (RE, FR), ENVI Chair, and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of the CULT Committee, makes a statement following the exchange of views at the Committee on Culture and Education on the revised MFF proposal, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Revised MFF proposal: statement by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of the CULT Committee following the exchange of views at the Committee on Culture and Education

David SASSOLI, EP President, makes a statement during the video conference of the members of the European Council, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Video conference of the members of the European Council: ambiance shots of the statement of David SASSOLI, EP President

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), joint debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020 Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, Michel BARNIER, EC's Head of Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom and Nikolina BRNJAC, Croatian presidency. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020 and Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the UK and Northern Ireland: Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Michel BARNIER and Nikolina BRNJAC

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), David SASSOLI, EP President, makes an opening statement at the resumption of session. His statement is followed by the intervention of Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA, DE) who explained that has been victim of police violence by the Belgian police. Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), speaks as Group Leader of the Greens/EFA and as a citizen of the Belgian state. This transcription speeches are the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Resumption of session: opening statements by David SASSOLI, EP President, Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA, DE) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) on a racism issue

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), MEPs debate on the anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd. Opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC and by Nikolina BRJNAC, Croatian presidency. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: Opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC and by Nikolina BRJNAC, Croatian presidency

David SASSOLI, EP President, opens the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels by paying tribute to George Floyd, a 46-year-old Afro-American, who was killed by policemen during an arrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA,DE) reports how she has been victim of police violence recently in Brussels.

Opening statement by David SASSOLI, EP President: extracts from the statement by Pierrette HERZBERGER-FOFANA (Greens/EFA,DE) on a racism issue and minute of silence in tribute to the death of George Floyd

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