EP Plenary session - Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2023

Peace Light Ceremony

Last minute briefing

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Andrzej DOMANSKI, Polish Minister of Finance

Roberta METSOLA, EP President welcomes Jens GIESEKE who was cycling from Salzbergen to Strasbourg to collect donations for people from Ukraine

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EP Plenary session - Topical debate - One youth, one Europe

Lex signing ceremony with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Clement BEAUNE, French Minister of EU affairs

Meeting of the EP Conference of President

Press conference on the Rule of Law conditionality: EU Court ruling on the annulment request by Hungary and Poland

Ville NIINISTÖ in the EP in Strasbourg

EP Plenary session - EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine

Official Portrait of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Strasbourg, France, February 15, 2022.

Press conference - National and linguistic minorities and the Conference on the Future of Europe

Commemorative gathering in memory of Eduard KUKAN

EP Plenary session - A statute for European cross-border associations and non-profit organisations

EP Plenary session - Tackling non-tariff and non-tax barriers in the single market

EP Plenary session - Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive

EP Plenary session - Corruption and human rights

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Clement BEAUNE, French Minister for EU Affairs

EP Plenary session - Human rights and democracy in the world – annual report 2021

MEPs debate with the Presidents of the European Council and Commision the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. First part of the debate.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: MEPs debate (Part 1/4)

MEPs debate the latest diplomatic attempts to de-escalate tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine. Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, and by 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 WorldThis transcription is a result of an autolatic process. Please check against delivery.

EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine: opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the EU Council, Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the EU Commission, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the EU

MEPs assess the EU Court’s decision on the request to annul the regulation that links disbursement of EU funds with respect for the rule of law. The budget conditionality regulation aims to protect EU funds from being misused by national governments that breach the rule of law. It entered into force on 1 January 2021. On 11 March 2021, Poland and Hungary challenged the regulation in the EU Court of Justice. First part of the debate.

The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling: MEPs debate (Part 1/3)

The report debated and voted on by MEPs addresses key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance. Closing statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: closing statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life

The report by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), debated and voted on by MEPs addresses key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance. Opening statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur, and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: opening statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur, and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life

The debate focuses on key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: MEPs debate

MEPs and Josep Borrell also discuss Parliament’s annual reports on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), MEPs put forward their proposals on how to strengthen the EU as a global foreign policy and security actor. First part of the debate.

Joint debate - Common security and defence policy: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs and Josep Borrell also discuss Parliament’s annual reports on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), MEPs put forward their proposals on how to strengthen the EU as a global foreign policy and security actor. Opening statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR), Rapporteurs and by 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.

Joint debate - Common security and defence policy: opening statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew, FR), Rapporteurs and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HRVP of the European Union

Ahead of the 17-18 February European Union-African Union summit in Brussels, MEPs review the EU’s relations with Africa on Tuesday afternoon. The discussion focuses on the common challenges facing both continents, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting vaccination and stimulating investments. Closing statement by Josep BORRELL, Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

EU-Africa relations: closing statement by Josep BORRELL, Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Ahead of the 17-18 February European Union-African Union summit in Brussels, MEPs review the EU’s relations with Africa on Tuesday afternoon. The discussion focuses on the common challenges facing both continents, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting vaccination and stimulating investments. First part of the debate.

EU-Africa relations: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Ahead of the plenary session in Strasbourg from 14th of February to 17th of February, Press conference by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ (FR), President, holds a press conference to present the priorities of his group for the session.

Press conference by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ (FR), Renew group President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, President of Colombia hold a press conference following the formal sitting in the hemicycle in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, President of Colombia

MEPs discuss the most recent revelations that EU governments have used Pegasus spyware on journalists, politicians and others. They quiz the French Presidency of the Council and the Commission on what possible EU action can be taken to stop the information-harvesting spyware being used illegally in the EU and elsewhere to spy on opposition figures, human rights activists, journalists and lawyers. Closing statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The surveillance of politicians, prosecutors, lawyers and journalists in the EU Members States using cyber surveillance software: closing statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister for EU Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, EU Commissioner for justice

MEPs discuss the most recent revelations that EU governments have used Pegasus spyware on journalists, politicians and others. They quiz the French Presidency of the Council and the Commission on what possible EU action can be taken to stop the information-harvesting spyware being used illegally in the EU and elsewhere to spy on opposition figures, human rights activists, journalists and lawyers.

The surveillance of politicians, prosecutors, lawyers and journalists, and other persons and entities in the EU Members States using cyber surveillance software: one round of political groups leaders

MEPs discuss the most recent revelations that EU governments have used Pegasus spyware on journalists, politicians and others. They quiz the French Presidency of the Council and the Commission on what possible EU action can be taken to stop the information-harvesting spyware being used illegally in the EU and elsewhere to spy on opposition figures, human rights activists, journalists and lawyers. Opening statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister of State for European Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The surveillance of politicians, prosecutors, lawyers and journalists in the EU Members States using cyber surveillance software: opening statements by Clément BEAUNE, French Minister for EU Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, EU Commissioner for justice

Parliament debate and vote on measures and actions to fight cancer in the EU. Key recommendations by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) include facilitating access to cross-border health care and clinical trials, managing shortages of cancer medicines more efficiently, and ensuring equal access to innovative drugs and treatments. Closing statements by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and by Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR (Renew,FR), Rapporteur

Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer: closing statements by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and by Véronique TRILLET-LENOIR (Renew, FR), Rapporteur

Parliament debate and vote on measures and actions to fight cancer in the EU. Key recommendations by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA) include facilitating access to cross-border health care and clinical trials, managing shortages of cancer medicines more efficiently, and ensuring equal access to innovative drugs and treatments. Third part of the debate.

Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer: MEPs debate (part 3/3)

President of Colombia, Iván DUQUE MÁRQUEZ, addresses the MEPs in a formal sitting session in Strasbourg.

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