EP Plenary session - Ousting of the Syrian regime, its geopolitical implications and the humanitarian situation in the region

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on the report Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES). Statements by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Rapporteur. The report is adopted by 429 votes in favour, 194 against and 41 abstentions. Illustrative shots of asylum center in Belgium.

Humanitarian visas: extracts from the vote on the report Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), and illustrative shots

MEPs vote on the humanitarian visas in the EP Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE). Statement by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D,ES), rapporteur. Results from the vote: 37 votes in favour, 10 against and 3 abstentions.

Vote on the humanitarian visas: extracts from the vote, statement by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), rapporteur

The Committee on Civil liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) holds a hearing on the Implementation of the Facilitation Directive and humanitarian assistance to irregular migrants in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statements by Claude MORAES (S&D,UK), Chair of the LIBE Committee; Constantin NESTLER, medical doctor and volunteer for the Search and Rescue missions Jugend Rettet Iuventa and Lifeline ships; Salam ALDEEN, Founder of Danish NGO team Humanity, cleared of smuggling charges by Lesvos court in May 2018. Illustration shots

Hearing on the Implementation of the Facilitation Directive and humanitarian assistance to irregular migrants: statements by Claude MORAES (S&D,UK), Constantin NESTLER and Salam ALDEEN, and illustration shots

During the plenary session (2-5 July 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the guidelines for Member States to prevent that humanitarian assistance is criminalised

Guidelines for Member States to prevent that humanitarian assistance is criminalised: extracts from the debate

The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the European Parliament is set to ask for further clarifications on the application of the EU Facilitation Directive - which provides for sanctions against anyone assisting people with irregular entry or irregular residence in the EU - to ensure that acts of humanitarian assistance to migrants and asylum-seekers are not criminalised. Statement by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Rapporteur

Guidelines for Member States to prevent that humanitarian assistance is criminalised: extracts from the vote and statement by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Rapporteur

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, makes the opening statement during the debate on the humanitarian emergencies in the Mediterranean and solidarity in the EU, in the plenary session in Strasbourg. This debate was added to the agenda of the EP Plenary at the light of the situation of the Aquarius rescue boat.

EP plenary session - Debate on the humanitarian emergencies in the Mediterranean and solidarity in the EU: opening statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

During the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on situation in Syria.

Situation in Syria: extracts from the vote

Live replay of the opening statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, on the humanitarian situation in Syria, in particular Ghuta.

EP plenary session - Humanitarian situation in Syria, in particular Ghuta: opening statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (15:33 - 15:38)

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the humanitarian situation in Syria, in particular Ghuta. Statements by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Christos STYLIANIDES, José Ignacio SALAFRANCA SÁNCHEZ-NEYRA (EPP, ES), Victor BOŞTINARU (S&D, RO), Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK) and Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL).

Humanitarian situation in Syria, in particular Ghuta: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session in Strasbourg MEPs debate on the Lethal US led air strikes against MSF hospital in Kunduz. Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Arnaud DANJEAN (EPP, FR), Afzal KHAN (S&amp;D, UK), Mark DEMESMAEKER (ECR, BE), and Jean LAMBERT (Greens/EFA, UK)

Lethal US led air strikes against MSF hospital in Kunduz: extracts from the debate

This infoclip illustrates examples of EU aid aimed to save and preserve life, prevent and alleviate human suffering and safeguard the integrity and dignity of populations affected by natural disasters and man-made crises. It features footage on humanitarian relief for refugees and internally displaced persons fleeing armed conflict in Ukraine, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also has examples of EU aid to fight epidemics such as Ebola and EU emergency assistance after natural disasters, such as the devastating Nepal earthquake.

Infoclip: EU Humanitarian Aid

The Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) in association with the Committee on Development (DEVE) and the EP Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia holds an exchange of views with Makhdoom Shah Mehmood QURESHI, Pakistani Foreign Minister.

Humanitarian aid for Pakistan: extracts from the exchange of views with Makhdoom Shah Mehmood QURESHI, Pakistani Foreign Minister

After having organised the Live Aid to raise funds for relief of the Ethiopian famine, Bob GELDOF, Irish singer and activist, came to the European Parliament in Strasbourg to discuss on the humanitarian aid for Africa and the distribution of the European surplus of the CAP.

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