EP Plenary- Voting session

ENVI ECON ITRE -  Confirmation hearing of Teresa RIBERA RODRÍGUEZ, European Commissioner-designate for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition

ITRE IMCO ENVI ECON -  Confirmation hearing of Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, European Commissioner-designate for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy

ENVI ITRE ECON - Confirmation hearing of Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, European Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth

ITRE EMPL - Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing

ITRE - Confirmation hearing of Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate for Startups, Research and Innovation

STOA Constitutive Panel

EP Plenary session - Tackling the steel crisis: boosting competitive and sustainable European steel and maintaining quality jobs

EP Plenary session - Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)

ITRE Committee - Votes and group photo

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Association agreements for the participation of third countries in Union programmes

Press conference on the Net-Zero Industry Act trilogue negotiations

ITRE - Presentation of the Belgian Presidency's priorities

STOA high level conference ‘ Academic Freedom - The state of a fundamental value for Europe ’

Press conference on the Net-Zero Industry Act

EP Plenary session - Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s netzero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)

EP Plenary session - Oral question - New European innovation agenda

Press conference - New European Bauhaus: achievements and way forward.

EP Plenary session - Short presentation : European Innovation Council

EP Plenary session - The new European Bauhaus

ITRE Committee - Presentation by Ms Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy, of the REPowerEU Plan

STOA - The Fifth STS forum European Workshop From a European to a Global Green Deal

STOA Panel meeting - Presentation of the outcomes of the study on 'Genome editing in humans: A survey of law, regulation and governance principles'

STOA Panel constituent meeting

EP Press conference. Horizon Europe

MEPs approve a deal on 2025’s EU budget to address current challenges and managing repayment costs for the EU’s recovery plan. During negotiations with member states, Parliament obtained more than €230 million in funding beyond the Commission's initial draft proposal, to better focus on key EU programmes and policies aimed at improving people's lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing challenges like climate, health, migration or defence. Negotiators also agreed on a solution to cover repayment costs for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI). The preliminary figures are €199.44 billion in commitment appropriations and €155.21 billion in payment appropriations.

2025 budgetary procedure: MEPs debate

Teresa RIBERA RODRÍGUEZ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committees on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). Questions / Answers (part 5 - Political groups in reverse order).

Confirmation hearing of Teresa RIBERA RODRÍGUEZ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition: Questions / Answers (part 5 - Political groups in reverse order)

Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament. Committee on International Trade (INTA), Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on Budgets (BUDG), and Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy: questions / answers (part 5)

Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committees. Committees on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and Tax Matters (FISC) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers

Confirmation hearing of Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth: Questions / Answers (part 2)

Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committees. Committees on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Regional Development (REGI), Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing: Questions / Answers (Part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate for Startups, Research and Innovation, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament. Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) participates as joint committee. During the confirmation hearing, Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Ekaterina ZAHARIEVA, European Commissioner-designate for Startups, Research and Innovation: questions / answers (Part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

MEPs debate on the conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029, on foreign relations issues and the current unstable geopolitical situation - the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Ukraine’s defense, as well as the latest developments regarding Israel’s operation in Gaza and the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Second part of MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029: MEPs debate (part 2)

Christian EHLER (EPP, DE) gives a press conference on the Net-Zero Industry Act negotiations following the trialogue negotiations with Council in the European Parliament during the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Christian EHLER (EPP, DE) on the Net-Zero Industry Act negotiations following the trialogue negotiations with Council

MEPs vote on the following topics: Economic policies and multilateral budgetary surveillance; Maximum residue levels for thiacloprid; EC/Indonesia Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation; Empowering consumers for the green transition; Dental amalgam and other mercury-added products to manufacturing, import and export restrictions; European music streaming market; Anti-corruption structures in Slovakia and its implications on the Rule of Law; Promotion of the freedom of scientific research in the EU; Implementation of the Treaty provisions on national parliaments; Implementation of the Treaty provisions on EU citizenship; European port strategy; Implementation of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); EU strategy on Central Asia; Security and defence implications of China's influence in the EU; Policy implications of virtual worlds; European historical consciousness; and other topics.

Voting session

Christian EHLER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur, holds a press conference on Net-Zero industry act during the plenary session. The "Net-Zero industry act" sets a target for Europe to produce 40% of net-zero technologies based on National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and to capture 25% of the global market value for these technologies. MEPs want to broaden the scope of the rules to encompass the entire supply chain, including components, materials, and machinery. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Christian EHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on Net-Zero industry Act

MEPs discuss with Commission and Council representatives whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow. Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. Second part of the debate.

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs hold a hearing with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, to evaluate his suitability for his new role in the European Commission related to climate policy. Šefčovič would assume responsibility for the European Green Deal, in addition to his current duties related to interinstitutional relations and foresight in the Committees on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), and on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI). Second part of questions and answers.

Hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight: 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 on the Fit for 55 package. The new law on new energy saving targets requires an 11.7% reduction in primary and final energy consumption by 2030 (relative to 2020 projections). Every year until 2030, 1.5% of energy savings must be made, starting at 1.3% until 2025 and increasing to 1.9% by the end of 2030. MEPs debate (part 2)

Joint debate - Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the European Commission's proposal to help European industry increase its ammunition and missile production capacity. Under the Commission’s proposal, the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) will have a budget of €500 million in current prices. The Commission is encouraging the co-legislators to adopt the proposal by the end of June.

Adoption of the Act in support of ammunition production: MEPs debate

MEPs quiz Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson on the work to ensure EU energy security in 2023. Further measures are expected to be tabled or adopted in the coming weeks, such as a reform the European electricity market, as well as to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy. Questions & answers (part 2)

Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023: questions & answers with Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (part 2)

The data act establishes common rules governing the sharing of data generated by the use of connected products or related services (e.g. the internet of things, industrial machines) to ensure fairness in data sharing contracts. First part of the debate.

Data Act: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs seek answers on how the EU is handling the massive tax breaks to companies producing in the US, a scheme that puts European companies at a disadvantage. The roughly €350 billion Inflation Reduction Act aims to build a new green economy by giving subsidies and tax credits to companies which manufacture with local parts or produce in the US from 1 January 2023, to the detriment of European manufacturers and in potential breach of World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.

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