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REGI-  Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, European Commissioner-designate for Cohesion and Reforms

PECH - Confirmation hearing of Constantinos KADIS, European Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans - Press point

PECH - Confirmation hearing of Constantinos KADIS, European Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and János BOKA, Hungarian Minister for European Affairs, on behalf of the Hungarian Presidency

Conference of Committee Chairs meeting

PECH Committee constitutive meeting

In response to the devastating floods in Spain that have claimed over 200 lives, the European Parliament debates measures to strengthen the EU’s resilience to extreme weather events and provide support to those impacted by the disaster. This new item, added to the agenda plenary approval, is discussed by MEPs following a tribute to the victims. The debate focuses on enhancing the EU’s crisis response, particularly in regions increasingly vulnerable to such climate-driven events. This session underscores the EU's commitment to improving climate adaptation efforts across member states.

The devastating floods in Spain, the urgent need to support the victims, to improve preparedness and to fight the climate crisis: MEPs debate

Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Regional Development (REGI). Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Raffaele FITTO, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms: Questions / Answers (part 4 - Invited committees)

Carmen CRESPO DÍAZ (EPP, ES), Chair of the Committee on Fisheries (PECH) holds a press point after the Confirmation hearing of Commissioner-designate Costas KADIS. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Confirmation Hearings - Press point by Carmen CRESPO DÍAZ (EPP, ES), Chair of the Committee on Fisheries (PECH)

Costas KADIS, European Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Fisheries (PECH) Committee. Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) is also invited to participate as joint committee. Questions / Answers (part 2).

Confirmation hearing of Costas KADIS, European Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans: Questions / Answers (part 2)

Costas KADIS, European Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Fisheries (LIBE) Committee. Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) is also invited to participate as joint committee. Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statement by Carmen CRESPO DÍAZ (EPP, ES), Chair of the Committee on Fisheries (PECH), and a minute of silence in commemoration of the victims of the floods in Spain.

Confirmation hearing of Costas KADIS, European Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans: arrivals and opening statement by Carmen CRESPO DÍAZ (EPP, ES), Chair of the Committee on Fisheries (PECH)

Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (AGRI). Committees on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI ) and on Fisheries (PECH) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food: Questions / Answers (part 4)

Confirmation hearing of Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food: Questions / Answers (part 2)

MEPs debate on droughts and extreme weather events as a threat to local communities and EU agriculture in times of climate change. Droughts and extreme weather events pose significant threats to local communities and EU agriculture amid climate change. Increasingly frequent and severe droughts are straining water resources, impacting crop yields, and threatening food security across Europe. Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall, further exacerbate these challenges by causing crop failures, soil erosion, and damage to infrastructure. Addressing these issues is essential not only for protecting the livelihoods of communities dependent on farming and rural economies but also for safeguarding agricultural productivity.

Droughts and extreme weather events as a threat to local communities and EU agriculture in times of climate change: MEPs debate (part 1)

EP President Roberta METSOLA and representative of the Hungarian Presidency sign various legislative acts, on "Digital labeling of EU fertilisers", on "Conservation, management and control measures on fisheries in the North-East Atlantic" and on "Serbian passports"

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and representative of the Hungarian Presidency

MEPs debate on the outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture. In January 2024, the EU launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, following EC President von der Leyen's announcement in her September 2023 State of the Union address. The initiative brought together 29 key stakeholders from the agri-food sector, rural communities, and academia to shape a shared vision for EU farming and food systems. On 4 September 2024, EC President von der Leyen received the group's final report, "A Shared Prospect for Farming and Food in Europe," from Chair Professor Peter Strohschneider. The report outlines challenges, opportunities, and recommendations that will guide the European Commission's Vision for Agriculture and Food during von der Leyen's second term.

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