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EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Tax the rich

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Social-economic cost of climate change, floods in Emilia Romagna, Marche, Toscana - urgent need EU solidarity

EP Plenary session - Threat to democracy and the rule of law in Poland, in particular the creation of an investigative committee

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session - Situation in Sudan

EP Plenary session - Adoption of the Act in support of ammunition production

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TEU).Implementation of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy- annual reports 2022

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) - The human rights situation in Afghanistan especially the deterioration of women’s rights

EP Plenary session - Human rights situation in Egypt

EP Plenary session - Situation of human rights in the context of the upcoming FIFA world cup in Qatar

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with youth organizations and University Students, at the Library of the University of Cyprus

EP Plenary session - Topical debate: The Three Seas Initiative; challenges and opportunities

EP Plenary session  - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session -  Question time to 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 - The EU’s security and strategic compass

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico

MEPs debate on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry. The new regulation, already agreed with member states, establishes a short-term instrument to boost the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA) through to 2025. The tool should help member states address their most urgent and critical defence needs, especially those which have been exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine, in a voluntary and collaborative way. Closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL)

European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA): closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL)

MEPs debate on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry. The new regulation, already agreed with member states, establishes a short-term instrument to boost the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA) through to 2025. The tool should help member states address their most urgent and critical defence needs, especially those which have been exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine, in a voluntary and collaborative way.

European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA): MEPs debate

The Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) hold a joint public hearing with Ms Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. Ivanova has been named by the Bulgarian Government to substitute the former Commissioner Maryia Gabriel who left the office on the 15th of may 2023. Closure by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Chair of ITRE and Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of CULT.

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: closure by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), Chair of ITRE and Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of CULT

The Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) hold a joint public hearing with Ms Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. Ivanova has been named by the Bulgarian Government to substitute the former Commissioner Maryia Gabriel who left the office on the 15th of may 2023. Concluding remarks by Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth.

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: closing statements

The Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) hold a joint public hearing with Ms Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. Ivanova has been named by the Bulgarian Government to substitute the former Commissioner Maryia Gabriel who left the office on the 15th of may 2023. Third part of the questions and answers session with the MEPs.

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: questions and answers (part 3)

The Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) hold a joint public hearing with Ms Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. Ivanova has been named by the Bulgarian Government to substitute the former Commissioner Maryia Gabriel who left the office on the 15th of may 2023. Second part of the questions and answers session with the MEPs.

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: questions and answers (part 2)

The Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) hold a joint public hearing with Ms Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. Ivanova has been named by the Bulgarian Government to substitute the former Commissioner Maryia Gabriel who left the office on the 15th of may 2023. First part of the questions and answers session with the MEPs.

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: questions and answers (part 1)

MEPs debate the 2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) m by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET). The report welcomes the European Council's decision to grant candidate status to BiH in the context of a changed geopolitical reality, on the understanding that a number of steps are taken to strengthen the country’s readiness for accession negotiations; reiterates its clear support for BiH’s EU integration, grounded in unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The report also recognises the importance of the Western Balkans in the EU’s enlargement policy, and urges the EU to accelerate the accession process for BiH, based on its own merits. Opening statement by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Rapporteur, and by Olivér VÁRHELYI, EC for Neighbourhood and Enlargement. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery

2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina: Opening statement by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Rapporteur, and by and by Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement

MEPs debate and vote on the reforms proposed by the Special Committee on Foreign Interference (ING2) calling for more effective monitoring and surveillance systems to detect foreign interference in Parliament’s activity as well as for more transparency, integrity and accountability. The report warns that attempts to interfere with democracy are a “widespread phenomenon that must be countered as vigorously as possible” and calls for President Metsola’s 14-point proposal to reform Parliament’s rules to be put into concrete action as soon as possible as it constitutes an important first step in the internal reform process. Extracts from the debate (12/07), the vote and statements by Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK) and Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR) co-rapporteurs.

Recommendations for reform of the EP’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption: extracts from the debate (12/07) and the vote, statements by Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK) and Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR), co-rapporteur

In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea and prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. They also debate the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by Member States, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya. Closing by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union.

The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean: closing by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union

MEPs debate the EU’s international commitments and the risks of compromising the EU’s green transition. The European Green Deal was presented by the EC in 2019. Its purpose is to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring zero net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, economic growth decoupled from resource consumption, and with no one and nowhere left behind. Parliament debates the risks of compromising the EU’s green transition and the EU’s international commitments including those under the Paris Agreement on climate change and the UN Biodiversity Agreement, the latter of which seeks to protect 30% of the earth’s lands, oceans, coastal areas and inland waters. Opening statement by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive VP-EC in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy. T

Delivering on the Green Deal: risk of compromising the EU path to the green transition and its international commitments: Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal

MEPs debate the EU’s international commitments and the risks of compromising the EU’s green transition. The European Green Deal was presented by the EC in 2019. Its purpose is to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring zero net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, economic growth decoupled from resource consumption, and with no one and nowhere left behind. Parliament debates the risks of compromising the EU’s green transition and the EU’s international commitments including those under the Paris Agreement on climate change and the UN Biodiversity Agreement, the latter of which seeks to protect 30% of the earth’s lands, oceans, coastal areas and inland waters. MEPs debate (part 2)

Council and Commission statements - Delivering on the Green Deal: risk of compromising the EU path to the green transition and its international commitments, MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate the EU’s international commitments and the risks of compromising the EU’s green transition. The European Green Deal was presented by the EC in 2019. Its purpose is to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring zero net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, economic growth decoupled from resource consumption, and with no one and nowhere left behind. Parliament debates the risks of compromising the EU’s green transition and the EU’s international commitments including those under the Paris Agreement on climate change and the UN Biodiversity Agreement, the latter of which seeks to protect 30% of the earth’s lands, oceans, coastal areas and inland waters. MEPs debate (part 1)

Council and Commission statements - Delivering on the Green Deal: risk of compromising the EU path to the green transition and its international commitments, MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss proposals to improve Parliament’s transparency, integrity and accountability rules. The draft report by Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference, Transparency and Accountability identifies medium- to longer-term measures to be taken and calls for them to be implemented as soon as possible as it constitutes an important first step in the internal reform process. Second part of the debate.

Recommendations for reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss proposals to improve Parliament’s transparency, integrity and accountability rules. The draft report by Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference, Transparency and Accountability identifies medium- to longer-term measures to be taken and calls for them to be implemented as soon as possible as it constitutes an important first step in the internal reform process. First part of the debate.

Recommendations for reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate the EU’s international commitments and the risks of compromising the EU’s green transition. The European Green Deal was presented by the EC in 2019. Its purpose is to transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring zero net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050, economic growth decoupled from resource consumption, and with no one and nowhere left behind. Parliament debates the risks of compromising the EU’s green transition and the EU’s international commitments including those under the Paris Agreement on climate change and the UN Biodiversity Agreement, the latter of which seeks to protect 30% of the earth’s lands, oceans, coastal areas and inland waters. Opening statement by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive VP-EC in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy. The transcript is the result of an automate process. Please check against delivery

Delivering on the Green Deal - risk of compromising the EU path to the green transition and its international commitments: Opening statement by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal

MEPs discuss proposals to improve Parliament’s transparency, integrity and accountability rules. The draft report by Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference, Transparency and Accountability identifies medium- to longer-term measures to be taken and calls for them to be implemented as soon as possible as it constitutes an important first step in the internal reform process. Opening statements by Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK), Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR), Rapporteurs and by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Recommendations for reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency: opening statements by Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK), Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR), Rapporteurs and by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea. In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs debate the prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. Extracts from the debate.

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