AFET - Exchange of views with Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro

ECON - Public Hearing with Claudia BUCH, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB

PETI Hearing on Greek train crash of February 2023 - ‘ Group of persons affected by the train accident at Tempi, Greece '

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024

EP Plenary session - Debate - HRVP statement - War in the Gaza Strip

EP Plenary session - Joint debate on MFF revision

AFET DROI joint meeting - Inhuman detention and death of Sakharov Price Laureate Alexei Navalny

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

ECON - Economic Dialogue and exchange of views with Vincent VAN PETEGHEM, ECOFIN President and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Rule of Law and Media freedom in Greece

EP Plenary session - Role of preventive diplomacy in tackling frozen conflicts around the world – missed opportunity or change for the future?

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Cyprus confidential - need to curb enabler of sanctions evasion and money laundering rules in the EU

ECON - Public Hearing with Andrea Enria, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB

EP Plenary session - 2022 Report on Montenegro

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Urgent need for a coordinated European response and legislative framework on intrusive spyware, based on the PEGA enquiry committee recommendations

EP Plenary session - Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia

Photo action in solidarity and memory of Ukrainian prisoner of war Timofey Shadura

Georgios KYRTSOS official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary AffairsPublic Hearing with Chairman of the European Systemic Risk Board

ECON - Public hearing with the Chair of the ECB supervisory board

Patrick LE HYARIC, Eugen FREUND, Jack BLACKWELL, Georgios KYRTSOS, Derk Jan EPPINK

Seminar with heads of journalism faculties Media coverage of the EU: the way ahead

Georgios KYRTSOS in plenary session week 43 2014 during his speech

Georgios KYRTSOS in plenary

delegation for relations with the NATO

ECON committee meeting

In a debate with the Commission and the Belgian Presidency, MEPs outline their expectations for the 21 -22 March EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for Ukraine. They also discuss the war in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle East as well as security and defence issues. In February, Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the EU to support Ukraine with whatever is needed for Kyiv to win its war against Russia, stressing that there should be “no self-imposed restriction on military assistance to Ukraine”.

Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024: MEPs debate

Plenary discusses the latest ruling by the International Court of Justice regarding Israel and the alleged involvement of UNRWA staff in the 7 October attacks The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take a series of measures to prevent any acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, after South Africa filed an application against Israel at the court in December 2023. It also ordered Israel to take immediate and effective measures to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza. During the debate with the Council and the European Commission on Tuesday afternoon, MEPs also discuss the allegations that 12 staff members of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA ) were involved in the 7 October attacks against Israel. While several donor countries have suspended their UNRWA funding, the EU said it will take a decision in light of the outcome of the investigation announced by the UN and its subsequent actions.

Debate - War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region: MEPs debate part 3

MEPs are set to approve long-term funding for Ukraine, the “Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform” (STEP), and associated major changes to the multi-year EU budget. The revision of the EU’s long-term budget – the multiannual financial framework (MFF) – includes the €50 billion Ukraine Facility and the “Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform” (STEP) which aims to support EU competitiveness and resilience in strategic sectors. It also bolsters the EU’s budget to deal with migration and external challenges as well as the EU's crisis preparedness and budgetary flexibility. Furthermore, in line with Parliament’s demands, the revision introduces a mechanism to tackle escalating costs linked to the repayment of the NextGenerationEU recovery plan amid rising interest rates. On Tuesday, Parliament will debate and vote on the corresponding texts recently agreed with the EU member states: MFF revision

Joint debate - MFF revision: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The special summit was about finding an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. Second part of the debate.

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: MEPs debate (part 2)

As President of the Council, Belgium leads the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States in the following six months. Their aim is to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as rule of law, democracy, green and just transition or social and health agenda. MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January. MEPs debate

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency: MEPs debate

The European Central Bank is the central institution of the Economic and Monetary Union and has been responsible for conducting monetary policy for the euro area since 1999. The President of the European Central Bank (ECB) takes part four times a year in a monetary dialogue with Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) to report on monetary policy. MEPs of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) debate with Christine LAGARDE the latest develepments of the monetary policies of the European Central Bank. Second part of the Q&As.

Monetary Dialogue with Christine LAGARDE, President of the European Central Bank: questions and answers with MEPs (part 2)

The Plenary discusses the need for a speedy adoption of a comprehensive European pact on asylum and migration as well as challenges in member states. In the context of continued arrivals of refugees and migrants to the EU by sea, MEPs will debate with the Spanish Council Presidency and the Commission the state of play of negotiations on the new European rules on migration and asylum. The situation in some countries, such as Italy –and particularly on the island of Lampedusa- could feature prominently. MEPs debate (part 3)

The need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package: MEPs debate (part 3)

In response to growing threats to editorial independence and the industry’s viability, MEPs adopt their position on a draft law to strengthen the independence of EU media. Parliament wants the European Media Freedom Act, on which MEPs debate a to oblige Member States to ensure media plurality and protect media independence from governmental, political, economic, or private interference. Second part of MEPs debate

European Media Freedom Act: MEPs debate (part 2)

In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea and prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. They also debate the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by Member States, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya. Second part of MEPs debate.

The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs welcome accession negotiations with Albania. In the 2022 draft report on Albania, MEPs welcome the country’s commitment to EU integration, and describe it as a reliable foreign policy partner and an important geopolitical ally. The accession negotiations with Albania were formally opened in July 2022. MEPs debate

2022 Report on Albania: MEPs debate

MEPs vote on the following subjects: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Georgios Kyrtsos; Temporary trade-liberalisation measures supplementing trade concessions applicable to Moldovan products under the EU/Euratom/Moldova Association Agreement; New Regulation on Construction Products; EU/Chile Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas; EU/Japan Agreement: air services - Recommendation; Objection pursuant to Rule 112(4) to the Commission implementing regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the food additives nitrites (E 249-250) and nitrates (E 251-252); Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3) to the Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards detailed production rules for organic sea salt and other organic salts for food and feed.

Voting session: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Georgios Kyrtsos; Temporary trade-liberalisation measures supplementing trade concessions applicable to Moldovan products under the EU/Euratom/Moldova Association Agreement

Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, discuss with MEPs his views on Europe’s challenges and future on the occasion of the "This is Europe" debate in Strasbourg. MEPs debate

This is Europe - Debate with Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus: MEPs debate

The joint debate will address various topics, focusing on the recent destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. This dam was located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces and Kyiv and Moscow have been blaming each other for the destruction. Due to the dam collapse and subsequent massive flooding, thousands of people from nearby communities have been evacuated. High-level UN officials have warned of the grave and far-reaching humanitarian and ecological consequences. MEPs will also outline their view on how to sustainably reconstruct Ukraine and integrate it into the Euro-Atlantic community. Second part of the debate.

Humanitarian and environmental consequences of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam / Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community: MEPs debate (part 2)

&lt;p>Parliament holds urgent debates on human rights issues such as democracy, media freedom and rule of law. Media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria, the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.&lt;/p>

Media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria, the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi

MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. In particular, on the risk of death penalty and execution of singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria. Closing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

The risk of death penalty and execution of singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria

MEPs debate and vote on the latest Commission report on the respect for core EU values across member states. MEPs are set to confirm that the Commission’s reporting has improved, but that rule of law is deteriorating and that specific concerns persist in several EU countries.

2022 Rule of Law report - the Rule of Law situation in the European Union: MEPs debate

MEPs and Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement (for VPC/HR) debate the aftermath of the protests that have rocked Georgia over a new “foreign influence” law. MEPs debate.

Situation in Georgia: MEPs debate

MEPs quiz Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson on the work to ensure EU energy security in 2023. Further measures are expected to be tabled or adopted in the coming weeks, such as a reform the European electricity market, as well as to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy. Questions & answers (part 3)

Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023: questions & answers with Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (part 3)

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