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EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Joint debate European Council meetings

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation

EP Plenary - Council and Commission statements - Outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28)

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, political group speakers in reverse order make a statement before the vote on the VON DER LEYEN Commission 2019-2024.

Election of the Commission: one round of political group speakers in reverse order

Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE), GUE/NGL co-Group Leaders speak to the press in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE), GUE/NGL co-Group Leaders: press briefing GUE/NGL

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019: MEPs debate. First round of political group speakers

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs take stock of the work done by the outgoing Commission during its five-year mandate. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR).

Review of the Juncker Commission: extracts from the debate

Hearing of Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner-designate for Economy, is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) in association with the Committee on Budgets (BUDG) and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Markus FERBER (EPP, DE), Jonás FERNÁNDEZ (S&D, ES), Luis GARICANO (RE, ES), Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE), Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR) and Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner-designate for Economy.

Hearing of Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner-designate, Economy: extracts from the hearing (1/2)

On 3rd October, Paolo GENTILONI, from Italy, Commissioner-designate for Economy, is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) in association with the Committees on Budgets (BUDG) and on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Paolo GENTILONI has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Round 1 - Questions by the Political group coordinators.

Hearing of Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner-designate, Economy: Questions and answers (Part 2)

Resumption of the hearing after technical break On 2nd October 2019, Didier REYNDERS from Belgium, Commissioner-designate for Justice, is heard by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) / Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) (+ Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection IMCO) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Questions by the Political group coordinators and their representatives.

Hearing of Didier REYNDERS, Commissioner-designate, Justice: Questions and answers (Part 2)

On 2nd October, Janez LENARČIČ, Commissioner-designate, Crisis Management, from Slovenia, is heard by the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament in association with the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food safety (ENVI) in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Questions by the Political group coordinators and their representatives. Second round of questions

Hearing of Janez LENARČIČ, Commissioner-designate, Crisis Management: Questions and answers (Part 5)

On 1st October 2019, Jutta URPILAINEN, from Finland, Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships, is heard by the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion, Jutta URPILAINEN has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Second round of questions

Hearing of Jutta URPILAINEN, Commissioner-designate, International Partnerships: Questions and answers (Part 5)

On 30th September 2019, Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, from Slovakia, Vice-President-designate for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, is heard by the Committees on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) and on Legal Affairs (JURI) in association with the Committees on Petition (PETI) and on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Second round of questions.

Hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President-designate, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight: Questions and answers (Part 5)

During the plenary session (16-19 September 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the role of the ECB in the EU´s economic policy. Christine LAGARDE is expected to obtain a recommendation from the plenary to become the next ECB President. Statements by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Rapporteur, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Vice-President of the European Commission, Markus FERBER (EPP, DE), Jonás FERNÁNDEZ (S&D, ES), Luis GARICANO (RE, ES), Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE) and Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR).

Appointment of Christine LAGARDE as President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on theAppointment of the President of the European Central Bank - Candidate Christine LAGARDE during the plenary session (16-19 September 2019).

Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank - First round of political group speakers

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. First part of the questions and answers session.

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: Q&A - 1st round

Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE), GUE/NGL Acting Group Leader, Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR) and Sira REGO (GUE/NGL, ES), speak to the press in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE), GUE/NGL Acting Group Leader, Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR) and Sira REGO (GUE/NGL, ES): GUE/NGL press briefing

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