COP27 UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt

Trilogue on the Fit for 55 file related to CO2 emissions for cars and vans

Press conference on proposals for an emergency intervention to address high energy prices

Live Replay of the debate on the debate of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU during the plenary session in Strasbourg (14-17 January 2019)

The UK’s withdrawal from the EU: closing statement by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC (10:11 - 10:18)

Live Replay of the debate on the future of Europe with Pedro SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister during the plenary session in Strasbourg (14-17 January 2019)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Pedro SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister: opening statement by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC (11:02 - 11:15)

During the plenary session (14-17 January 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs exchange views about the future of Europe with Pedro SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister. Statements by Pedro SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Future of Europe: extracts from the debate with Pedro SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister

During the Party of European Socialists (PES) Congres in Lisbon on the 7 and 8th December 2018, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of the Better Regulation, Interinstitutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, was endorsed as the lead candidate for the PES for the European Elections on the 26th of May 2019. The event welcomed Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of the Energy Union, Pedro SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister, Antonio COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister and Sergei STANISHEV, President of the Party of European Socialists.

Announcement of lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - Party of European Socialists (PES)

Read-out of the College meeting of 13/11/2018, during the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, gives elements about the progress of the UK's negotiations on EU withdrawal (Brexit). He shares the EC's point of view about the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism for Bulgaria and Romania.

Read-out of the College meeting of 13/11/2018

Live replay of the Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights and by Donald TUSK, European Council

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC and Donald TUSK, European Council (11:51 - 12:00)

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs assess the outcome of the 17/18 October summit, in a debate with Donald TUSK, President of the European Council. The main topics of the leaders’ meeting were migration, internal security and Brexit. Statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: extracts from the debate (other topics)

Live replay of the Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: Ambiance shots of the arrivals

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: Ambiance shots of the arrivals and opening by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (9:07 - 9:12)

Live replay of the Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: Statements by Donald TUSK , President of the European Council and Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental RightS.  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Debate on the Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: Statements by Donald TUSK , President of the European Council and Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC (9:12 - 9:28)

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs assess the outcome of the 17/18 October summit, in a debate with Donald TUSK, President of the European Council. The main topics of the leaders’ meeting were migration, internal security and Brexit. Statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK), Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, and Nigel FARAGE (EFDD, UK);

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018: extracts from the debate (Brexit)

At the Albert Hall in Brussels, Socialist leaders meet ahead the European Council 18-19/10/2018. Arrivals of Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC, Sergei STANISHEV, PES President, Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC, Tanja FAJON (S&D, SI), Jean ASSELBORN, Deputy Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Fofi GENNIMATA, Greek Leader of PASOK, Maria Joao RODRIGUES (S&D, PT), Maurizio MARTINA, Italian Leader Democratic Party, Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-Presidednt of the EC, Elio DI RUPO, Belgian Leader of PS, Corina CRETU, Member of the EC, Stefan LOFVEN, Swedish Prime Minister, Joseph MUSCAT, Maltese Prime Minister, Pedro SANCHEZ, Spanish Prime Minister, Antonio COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister and Pierre MOSCOVICI, Member of the EC.

Socialist leaders meet ahead the European Council: arrivals and statements

Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the EC speaks to the press in his hometown of Heerlen in the Netherlands, declaring his decision to candidate to be the next President of the EC.

Visit of Frans Timmermans, First Vice-President of the EC, to The Netherlands

Live replay of the Debate on The rule of law in Romania: Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Council

Debate on The rule of law in Romania: Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Council (10:20 - 10:27)

Live replay of Debate on The rule of law in Romania: Opening statements by Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Council and by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights

Debate on The rule of law in Romania: Opening statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Council (9:08 - 09:19)

During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss the latest judicial reforms in Romania and their impact on the separation of powers, in the presence of Viorica DANCILA, Romanian Prime Minister. Statements by Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Federal Minister for Women, Families and Youth, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Viorica DĂNCILĂ, Romanian Prime Minister, Esteban GONZÁLEZ PONS (EPP, ES), Monica MACOVEI (ECR, RO), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE), Gunnar HÖKMARK (EPP, SE) and Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT).

Rule of law in Romania: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, President in office of the Council of the EU

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2018. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Council

The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) exchange views on the situation in Romania, including the independence of judiciary, with Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Cornelia ERNST (GUE/NGL, DE), Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA, NL), Monica MACOVEI (ECR, RO), Michał BONI (EPP, PL), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL), Traian UNGUREANU (EPP, RO) and Renate WEBER (ALDE, RO).

The situation in Romania, including the independence of judiciary: extracts from the exchange of views with Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC

Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Karoline EDTSTADLER, Austrian Presidency, and by Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA,NL), Rapporteur

Debate on the situation in Hungary: Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC, Karoline EDTSTADLER, Austrian Presidency and and by Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA,NL), Rapporteur (17:38 - 17:47)

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