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EU Digital COVID certificate

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), David SASSOLI, EP President and the MEPs applause as a sign of gratitude and encouragement for all doctors, nurses and care workers in their battle against COVID-19

David SASSOLI, EP President and MEPs applauding for medical and care workers

MEPs are debating and voting on €3 billion in emergency support for the health sectors of the most affected EU countries as well as on a scheme to procure medical supplies for member states facing shortages. While reducing the need for physical meetings on its premises, Parliament is exercising its core activities by using extraordinary remote voting procedures to approve urgent EU measures to fight the pandemic. In the context of the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19), some MEPs wear protective mask in the hemicycle. Speech by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC, Esteban GONZÁLEZ PONS (EPP, ES), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES) by videoconferencing remote participation, Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO) by videoconferencing remote participation), and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: extracts from the debate

After the debate in the plenary session in Brussels, political group leaders vote remotely on €3 billion in emergency support for the health sectors of the most affected EU countries, as well as on a scheme to procure medical supplies for member states facing shortages. In the context of coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19), some MEPs wear protective mask in the hemicycle. Speech by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES) by videoconferencing remote participation, Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO) by videoconferencing remote participation), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), and Raffaele FITTO (ECR, IT) by videoconferencing remote participation.

Remote voting by political group leaders: extracts

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), MEPs debate (part 2)

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: MEPs debate (part 2)

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), Order of business and first voting session

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: Order of business and first voting session

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), one round political group leaders

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: One round political group leaders

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020). opening statement by David SASSOLI, EP President. Check Against delivery.

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: opening statement by David SASSOLI, EP President

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), Opening statement by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: Opening statement by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), Opening statement by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: Opening statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission

During the plenary session to coordinate the EU’s action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in the European Parliament in Brussels (16 April 2020), MEPs debate (part 3)

EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences: MEPs debate (part 3)

The EP Spokesperson holds a press briefing with remote access for journalists in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Briefing pre-session: EP press briefing

David SASSOLI, EP President visits the kitchen of the European Parliament in Brussels, where 1000 meals are prepared every day to be distributed to those in need, as well as to health workers to help them do their jobs, in the context of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

David SASSOLI, EP President visits the kitchen of the EP where 1000 meals are prepared every day to support health workers and those in need in Brussels

In Brussels, the European Parliament kitchens produce 1000 meals every day to be distributed to those in need, as well as to health workers to help them do their jobs, in the framework of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - EP buildings used in the fight against COVID-19 - Preparation of daily meals for people in need in the EP kitchens in Brussels

This infoclip shows a Romanian medical delegation sent to Italy for help in the context of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. EU countries are showing solidarity during this crucial period.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Romanian medical team helps Italy

This stockshot provides images of two Belgian FabLabs, Trakk and Makilab, finding innovative solutions to compensate the lack of medical equipment by using 3D printing.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Belgian FabLabs

This infoclip shows screening tests which are prepared at GSK Vaccine in Rixensart, Belgium. The laboratory works on tests based on Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. Scientific staff manipulate the samples and use various medical instruments.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Screening tests

This infoclip illustrates the deserted Belgian seaside, empty streets, closed bars and restaurants, empty beaches and horse-mounted police patrolling in the context of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

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