EU financed railway projects in Gävle, Sweden

Railway infrastructure upgrade Gävle-Åänge, Sweden - Recovery and Resilience (RFF)

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. Opening statements by Chrysoula ZACHAROPOULOU, French Minister of State for Development and by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission.

The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF): opening statements by Chrysoula ZACHAROPOULOU, French Minister of State for Development and by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission

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. Opening statements by Council and Commission. Extracts from the debate.

The Rule of Law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF): extracts from the debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the state of play of the Recovery and Resilience Facility plans (RRF) of member states awaiting for approval. Opening statements by Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner for Economy. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

The state of play on the submitted RRF recovery plans awaiting approval: opening statement by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the state of play of the Recovery and Resilience Facility plans (RRF) of member states awaiting for approval. Closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner for Economy.

The state of play on the submitted RRF recovery plans awaiting approval: closing statement by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the state of play of the Recovery and Resilience Facility plans (RRF) of member states awaiting for approval.

The state of play on the submitted RRF recovery plans awaiting approval: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss the state of play of the Hungarian and Polish recovery and resilience plans. The Members debate with Commissioners Dombrovskis and Gentiloni on the key reasons behind the delay and the timelines for the Commission to approve both plans. The extension to approve the Polish recovery plan expired on 3 August and for the Hungarian plan on 30 September.

The state of play on the submitted RRF recovery plans awaiting approval: extracts from the debate

A delegation from the Civil Liberties Committee concluded on Friday a visit to Hungary in which they met with the Government, the opposition, journalists and NGOs. The aim of the trip was to assess the respect for press and academic freedom, judicial independence, the rights of minorities and the wider rule of law context on the ground. The delegation exchanged views with the Justice and Interior ministers, Budapest’s Mayor and representatives of the political opposition. They also met civil society organisations, journalists, the Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, representatives of academia and the education system, and of several cultural institutions. The delegation was headed by Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD (Greens/EFA, FR). Video of the entire press conference released by Gwendoline DELBOS-CORFIELD (Greens/EFA, FR).

EP Press conference EP LIBE delegation to Hungary, Budapest

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Ursula VON DER LEYEN delivers the State of the European Union (SOTEU 2021) to the MEPs. Part 2 of the opening statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, on the following topics: - Success of the European vaccination campaign and the delivery of vaccines to Africa (200 million doses to the continent) - Economy: support to over 31 million workers and 2.5 million companies across Europe; investments in digital skills and infrastructures. Investments in the chips production. - Social and Equity: New European Health Strategy; Fight against tax fraud and tax evasion. - Youth: Next Generation EU shoul be funded by new own resources; Proposal to make 2022 the year of European youth. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Part 2/5 - State of the European Union 2021 debate: opening statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, on a Europe united through adversity and recovery - Economy - Social and Equity - Youth

This Infoclip illustrates the economics topics in the perspective of the SOTEU 2021 and during the Covid-19 pandemic era (Economical crisis, Recovery Fund, workers, Green deal).

Infoclip: EU Recovery plan

This infoclip shows ilustrations of jobs in various sectors (distribution, medical, food, energy, education and more)

Infoclip: Employment - Illustrations of jobs in various sectors (distribution, medical, food, energy, education and more)

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the views of the Parliament on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national Recovery and Resilience Facility plans.The RRF will make €672.5 billion in loans and grants available to support reforms and investments undertaken by Member States. The aim is to mitigate the economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic and make European economies and societies more sustainable, resilient and better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the green and digital transitions.

Parliament's views on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Parliament's views on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the views of the Parliament on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national Recovery and Resilience Facility plans: closing statements by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, vice-president of the European Commission and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, European Council. The RRF will make €672.5 billion in loans and grants available to support reforms and investments undertaken by Member States. The aim is to mitigate the economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic and make European economies and societies more sustainable, resilient and better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the green and digital transitions.

Parliament's views on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans: closing statements by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, vice-president of the Commission and by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, European Council

During a debate of the plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss with Council and Commission on the national recovery plans submitted by member states. Statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Secretary of State for European Affairs of Portugal, Council of the European Union, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC, Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), Rapporteur, Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Luis GARICANO (Renew, ES) and Damian BOESELAGER (Greens/EFA, DE).

National recovery and resilience plans: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the views of the Parliament on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national Recovery and Resilience Facility plans: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, European Council and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. The RRF will make €672.5 billion in loans and grants available to support reforms and investments undertaken by Member States. The aim is to mitigate the economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic and make European economies and societies more sustainable, resilient and better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the green and digital transitions. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Parliament's views on the ongoing assessment by the Commission and the Council of the national recovery and resilience plans: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, European Council and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the right of information of the Parliament regarding the ongoing assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans: opening statements by Augusto SANTOS SILVA, Portuguese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and President in office of the Council of the EU, and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of an Economy that works for People, and Commissioner for Trade.

The right of information of the Parliament regarding the ongoing assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans: opening statements by Augusto SANTOS SILVA and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the right of information of the Parliament regarding the ongoing assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans. One round political groups

The right of information of the Parliament regarding the ongoing assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans: one round political groups

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the right of information of the Parliament regarding the ongoing assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans: closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy and by Augusto SANTOS SILVA, Portuguese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

The right of information of the Parliament regarding the ongoing assessment of the national recovery and resilience plans: closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI and Augusto SANTOS SILVA

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