Plenary session week 40 2017 in Strasbourg - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017 - Council and Commission statements

Plenary session Week 40 2017 in Strasbourg - EU-Egypt partnership priorities for 2017-2020 - Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

MEPs debate on a deal that secures the 2024 EU budget aimed at addressing global challenges and supporting young people and research. The Parliament obtained better support, totalling almost €670 million in funding, for its priorities on top of what the Commission had initially proposed in its draft budget for 2024. Negotiations between Parliament, Council and the Commission ended with an agreement on Saturday 11 November. The preliminary figures for 2024 are €189.4 billion in commitment appropriations and €142.6 billion in payment appropriations. This news includes extracts from the debate (21/11), extracts from the vote and signature ceremony.

2024 budgetary procedure: extracts from the debate (21/11), extracts from the vote and signature ceremony

This footage shows the extracts of the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Nikolai DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister. The selection includes also the extracts fo the address to the plenary of Nikolai DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

This is Europe with Nikolai DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and extracts from the address to the plenary

MEPs vote on sustainable use of plant protection products - Report: Sarah Wiener (A9-0339/2023). The report by the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee stands up for reducing the use of chemical plant protection products and to make them safer by at least 50%. It would also reduce the use of so-called “more hazardous products” by 65%, compared to the 2013-2017 average.

Voting session: Sustainable use of plant protection products

Daniel CASPARY (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on EU-New Zealand free trade agreement holds a press conference. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Conference on EU-New Zealand free trade agreement by Daniel CASPARY (EPP, DE), Rapporteur

MPES debate on the "This is Europe" debate after th address of Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister.

"This is Europe" debate with Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister: MEPs debate

MEPs debate with Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister, on his views on the challenges facing Europe and its future during the "This is Europe" debate. One round of political group speakers.

"This is Europe" debate with Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister: one round of political group speakers

Roberta Metsola gives a statement on the the situation in Israel-Gaza. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the situation in Israel and Gaza ahead of the press point with Nikolai DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister

Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister, gives an opening address in occasion of the "This is Europe" debate series. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

"This is Europe" debate: address by Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister

Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister, gives a closing statement during the "This is Europe" debate. Closing statement by Nikolai DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister.

"This is Europe" debate with Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister: closing statement by Nikolai DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives an opening statement ahead of the "This is Europe" debate with Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

"This is Europe" debate with Nikolay DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Nikolai DENKOV and EP President Roberta METSOLA hold a press point. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Nikolai DENKOV, Bulgarian Prime Minister

Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 11,000 Palestinians, including a large number of civilians, have so far been killed. MEPs take stock of the latest developments, and discuss the regional and global implications of the renewed hostilities as well as the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East. Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and 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.

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission

Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 11,000 Palestinians, including a large number of civilians, have so far been killed. MEPs take stock of the latest developments, and discuss the regional and global implications of the renewed hostilities as well as the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East.

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 2)

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 1)

Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 11,000 Palestinians, including a large number of civilians, have so far been killed. MEPs take stock of the latest developments, and discuss the regional and global implications of the renewed hostilities as well as the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East. Opening statements 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 and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

MEPs ask the Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry BRETON, about the state of implementation of the EU's commitment to provide 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024. Questions and answers session.

The state of implementation of the EU's commitment to provide 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024: questions and answers with Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography, Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE), Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE) and Helmut SCHOLZ (The Left, DE), Rapporteurs.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, VP of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography, and Rapporteurs

MEPs debates a deal on next year’s EU budget aimed at addressing global challenges and supporting young people and research. Parliament obtained better support, totalling almost €670 million in funding, for its priorities on top of what the Commission had initially proposed in its draft budget for 2024. The increases include €250 million for Humanitarian Aid, €150 million for the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument- Global Europe programme, €85 million for Horizon Europe, €30 million for transport infrastructure, €60 million to Erasmus+, €20 million to LIFE, €20 million for young farmers, €10 million for the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, and €10 million for Military Mobility. Opening statements by Siegfried MUREȘAN (EPP, RO) and Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV), Rapporteurs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Outcome of the Conciliation on 2024 budgetary procedure: opening statements by Johan VAN OVERTVELDT (ECR, BE), Siegfried MUREȘAN (EPP, RO) and Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV), Rapporteurs, Esperanza SAMBLAS, Secretary of State and Johannes HAHN, EC

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