MEPs debate a report evaluating the work of the outgoing EU Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, in 2023. 

O’Reilly’s term ends in February 2025. On Tuesday, Parliament will elect the new European Ombudsman, with six candidates vying for the position. The European Ombudsman is an independent and impartial body, tasked with holding the EU institutions and agencies to account and promoting good administration.

Debate on the activities of the European Ombudsman with Emily O'Reily

EP Plenary session - EU Consumers Day: filling the gaps in protecting 440 million consumers in the EU

EP Plenary session - Threats to EU sovereignty through strategic dependencies in communication infrastructure

EP Plenary session - Silent crisis: the mental health of Europe’s youth

EP Plenary session - Competitiveness Compass

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2025

IMCO - Presentation of the Priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council

EP Plenary session- The need to enforce the Digital Services Act to protect democracy on social media platforms against foreign interference and biased algorithms

EP Plenary session.- Misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms, such as TikTok, and related risks to the integrity of elections in Europe

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

EP Plenary session - Voting session

IMCO Committee - Vote on harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act)

Round table on exchange of best practices : Sustainable hunting and conservation

Press conference on the final vote on Common charger in the European Parliament

EP Plenary session - Radio Equipment Directive: common charger for electronic devices

Alex AGIUS SALIBA meets with Julia FARRUGIA PORTELLI, Maltese Minister for Inclusion, Voluntary Organisations and Consumer Rights - Conference on autism

Alex AGIUS SALIBA meets with Julia FARRUGIA PORTELLI, Maltese Minister for Inclusion, Voluntary Organisations and Consumer Rights - Press conference

IMCO Committee - Voting session

Press conference on the outcome of the trilogue on common charger

IMCO Committee -  Amending Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment

Alex AGIUS SALIBA in the EP in Strasbourg

Alex AGIUS SALIBA in the EP in Brussels

EP plenary session - The right to disconnect

Webinar Digital Services Act - The European Parliament’s priorities

Press conference Digital services act

Workshop on ' E-commerce rules, fit for the digital age '

Alex AGIUS SALIBA in the European Parliament in Brussels

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. Closing statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D,MT), Rapporteur.

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: closing statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. MEPs debate.

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: MEPs debate (part 1)

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. Opening statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition.

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: opening statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), Rapporteur and by Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age

MEPs debate on the annual State of the European Union after the speech of Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission. First part of the debate.

State of the Union debate - SOTEU 2022: MEPs debate (part 1)

The landmark EU digital rules oblige online companies to protect users from illegal content, increase accountability and limit the market power of tech giants. Parliament holds the final vote on the new Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), two key bills aiming to address the societal and economic effects of the tech industry by setting standards for a safer, more open digital space for users and fairer digital market for businesses.

Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine back in February, MEPs debate the impact of the war on the EU’s transport and tourism sectors, as well as the EU’s preparedness for cyber-attacks.

EU preparedness to cyber-attack following Russia invasion on Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate and vote on the final report by the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age. The text says the EU must set global AI standards and unlock its enormous potential to address challenges in the fields of health, the environment and climate change.

Artificial intelligence in a digital age: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

A new “right to repair” must encompass long-lasting products that can be fixed, labelling to better inform consumers and extending guarantee rights. The draft text stresses that an effective right to repair should address a product’s lifecycle and take into account product design, ethical production, standardisation, labelling on reparability and on the expected lifespan of a product. Second part of the debate

Right to repair: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

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 debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the EU Council's French Presidency. The motto of the French Presidency is “Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging”, to underline that, in order to fight the health crisis, the rise of aggressive foreign powers and climate disruption, the best response is a European response. First part of the debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Parliament debates on its position on the Digital Markets Act, which sets rules on what big online platforms will be allowed to do and not do in the EU. First part of the debate.

Digital Markets Act (DMA): MEPS debate (part 2/2)

Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), rapporteur, following the first discussion at the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, explains the EU plans to make life easier for consumers and reduce waste by making USB-C the common charger for smartphones and other mobile devices.

Common Chargers: statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D,MT), rapporteur

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate the role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries.

The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate the protection of persons with disabilities through petitions. Opening statements by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), rapporteur, Radan KANEV (EPP, BG) (EMPL) and by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The protection of persons with disabilities through petitions - lessons learnt: opening statements by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), rapporteur, Radan KANEV (EPP, BG) and by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers - New forms of employment linked to digital development. (Second part of the debate)

Fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers - New forms of employment linked to digital development: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the aviation.

Joint debate - Impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the aviation: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Autism and inclusive employment.

Autism and inclusive employment: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties.

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