EP Plenary session - Commission proposal for measures under the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation in the case of Hungary

EP Plenary session - Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded

EP Plenary session - Security in Eastern partnership

EP Plenary session - The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF)

EP Plenary session - 2021 Report on Turkey

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

EP Plenary session - The fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report

EP Plenary session - The impact of the war against Ukraine on women

EP Plenary session - Key debate - Threats to the safety of journalists and media freedom in Europe, on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day

EP Plenary session - The Schengen evaluation mechanism

EP Plenary session - Violations of right to seek asylum and non-refoulement in the EU Member States

EP Plenary session - Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Cooperation and similarities between the Putin regime and extreme right and separatist movements in Europe

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation

MEPs debate with the Commission in a topical debate the cases of cooperation and similarities between the Putin regime and extreme right and separatist movements in Europe.

Cooperation and similarities between the Putin regime and extreme right and separatist movements in Europe: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. Second part of the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

The Commission presents its long-term measures to ensure food security in Europe and resilience in supply chains. MEPs are expected to request immediate measures to stabilise the EU market that has been affected by the lack of agricultural imports from Ukraine. A resolution will be put to the vote on Thursday. A resolution will be put to the vote on Thursday.

Need for an urgent EU Action Plan to ensure Food Security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs discuss how to handle the increasing number of refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion. Second part of the debate.

The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of Russian aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (Part 2/4)

MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. Second part of the debate.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: MEPs debate (Part 2/4)

MEPs will debate and vote on ‘citizenship by investment’ schemes, under which third country nationals can get so-called ‘golden passports’. These ones are objectionable ethically, legally, and economically. They also pose serious security risks while undermining the essence of EU citizenship, and should be banned. According to the draft text, third countries with visa-free access to the EU should also end their ‘golden passports’ schemes. Meanwhile, on 25 February in light of Putin’s attack on Ukraine, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Canada, and the US committed to taking measures to limit the access of wealthy Russians (with ties to the government) to ‘golden passports’.

Citizenship and residence by investment schemes: MEPs debate

Political groups' leader debate on the 30th anniversary of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its importance for the future of Russia and Europe.

The 30th anniversary of the dissolution of the Soviet Union: one round of political group speakers

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Continuation of the first part of the debate.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: MEPs debate (continuation of part 1/2)

MEPs debate on media freedom and the state of democracy in Slovenia, as well as the delay in appointing a representative to the EU Prosecutor’s Office.

Fundamental rights and Rule of Law in Slovenia, in particular the delayed nomination of EPPO prosecutors: MEPs debate

MEPs hold a debate on “The EU’s Role in Combatting the COVID-19 Pandemic: How to Vaccinate the World” during the plenary session in Strasbourg. Second part of the debate.

The EU's Role in combatting the Covid-19 Pandemic - How to Vaccinate the World: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Parliament debate a Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Committee legislative-initiative report on legal migration policy and law. The report makes multiple recommendations to amend current directives, calling on the European Commission to present a legislative proposal.

Legal migration policy and law: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on a package of proposals to counteract the threat that Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) pose to journalists, NGOs and civil society.

Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU: MEPs debate

MEPs debate and vote on a resolution that marks the one-year anniversary of the near-total abortion ban in Poland. The controversial ruling of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, which came into force in January 2021 and restricts legal abortion to cases of rape or incest, or when the pregnancy endangers the mother’s life, has prompted months of protests.

The first anniversary of the de facto abortion ban in Poland: MEPs debate

Mirjam KLINE, Supreme State Prosecutor and Mojca PRELESNIK, Data protection Commissioner meet with the MEPs from the Civil Liberties Committee and the Committee on Budgetary Control at the liaison office of the European Parliament in Ljubljana. The delegation assesses on the ground rule of law, media freedom and anti-corruption efforts in Slovenia.

EP LIBE delegation to Slovenia, Ljubljana: meetings with Mirjam KLINE, Supreme State Prosecutor and Mojca PRELESNIK, Data protection Commissioner

Seven MEPs from the Civil Liberties Committee and one from the Committee on Budgetary Control arrives in Ljubljana to meet an extensive list of state, civil society and media representatives. Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), Head of the EP LIBE delegation, makes a short introduction statement before the beginning of the works at the Liaison office of the European Parliament.

EP LIBE delegation to Slovenia, Ljubljana: arrival of the delegation and statement by Sophia IN 'T VELD (Renew, NL), Head of the EP LIBE delegation

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, in particular the state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA. losing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES , European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

The state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA: MEPs debate and closing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the European Union Agency for Asylum. Continuation of the debate.

European Union Agency for Asylum: MEPs debate (continuation)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate the impact of intimate partner violence and custody rights on women and children.

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