Parliament debates an agreement with EU Ministers on new legislation requiring EU companies to disclose salary information of their employees. With the aim of closing the gender pay gap, the new law includes dissuasive penalties for employers that do not comply with equal pay rules. Closing statements by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality, Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs

Equal pay for equal work between men and women (pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms): Closing statements by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality, Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs

Parliament debates an agreement with EU Ministers on new legislation requiring EU companies to disclose salary information of their employees. With the aim of closing the gender pay gap, the new law includes dissuasive penalties for employers that do not comply with equal pay rules. Opening statements by Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and by Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs. The transcript is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

Equal pay for equal work between men and women (pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms): Opening statements by Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and by Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs

MEPs debate on the current situation of children in Rainbow Families and same sex parents in Italy. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The rights of children in Rainbow Families and same sex parents in particular in Italy: closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

MEPs debate on the current situation of children in Rainbow Families and same sex parents in Italy. Opening statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The rights of children in Rainbow Families and same sex parents in particular in Italy: opening statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

MEPs debate on an agreement on new rules to ensure that products in the EU, whether sold online or in traditional shops, comply with the highest safety requirements. The new law includes more effective procedures for product recalls and the removal of dangerous goods online. Closing statements by Dita CHARANZOVÁ (Renew, CZ), Rapporteur, and by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission.

General Product Safety Regulation: closing statements by Dita CHARANZOVÁ (Renew, CZ), Rapporteur, and by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs debate and vote on an agreement on new rules to ensure that products in the EU, whether sold online or in traditional shops, comply with the highest safety requirements. The new law includes more effective procedures for product recalls and the removal of dangerous goods online. Extracts from the debate, the vote and statement by Dita CHARANZOVÁ (Renew, CZ).

General Product Safety Regulation: extracts from the debate, from the vote and statement by Dita CHARANZOVÁ (Renew, CZ)

MEPs debate on an agreement on new rules to ensure that products in the EU, whether sold online or in traditional shops, comply with the highest safety requirements. The new law includes more effective procedures for product recalls and the removal of dangerous goods online. Opening statements by Dita CHARANZOVÁ (Renew, CZ), Rapporteur. Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy and by René REPASI (S&D, DE) JURI Committee.

General Product Safety Regulation: opening statement by Dita CHARANZOVÁ (Renew, CZ), Rapporteur, Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and by René REPASI (S&D, DE)

MEPs debate an ambitious reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases emissions, to further contribute to the EU’s climate neutrality goal, and new legislation for additional cuts of the emissions of substances that damage the ozone layer, in line with the European Green Deal and international agreements. Closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, and Commissioner for Climate Action Policy and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and by Jessica POLFJÄRD (EPP, SE), Rapporteurs.

Joint debate - Fluorinated gases and ozone depleting substances: closing statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and by Jessica POLFJÄRD (EPP, SE), Rapporteurs

During the summit of the 23-24 March European Council, heads of state or government focussed on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, competitiveness, the single market, how to boost the EU’s economy, trade, migration and energy-related issues. MEPs discuss the result of the summit in a debate with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

A ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement is organised during the plenary session in the European Parliament, in Brussels. The GFA, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 by the British and Irish governments, and confirmed by referendums in Ireland and Northern Ireland in May the same year. The agreement established devolved political power-sharing structures for the nationalist and unionist communities in Northern Ireland, and brought the 30-year period of violent conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, to an end.

Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: extracts

During the summit of the 23-24 March European Council , heads of state or government focussed on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, competitiveness, the single market, how to boost the EU’s economy, trade, migration and energy-related issues. MEPs discuss the result of the summit in a debate with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen. Opening statements by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

C﻿onclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: opening statements by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

Ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: one round of political group speakers

A ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement is organised during the plenary session in the European Parliament, in Brussels. The GFA, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 by the British and Irish governments, and confirmed by referendums in Ireland and Northern Ireland in May the same year. The agreement established devolved political power-sharing structures for the nationalist and unionist communities in Northern Ireland, and brought the 30-year period of violent conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, to an end. Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

A ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement is organised during the plenary session in the European Parliament, in Brussels. The GFA, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 by the British and Irish governments, and confirmed by referendums in Ireland and Northern Ireland in May the same year. The agreement established devolved political power-sharing structures for the nationalist and unionist communities in Northern Ireland, and brought the 30-year period of violent conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, to an end. Statement by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: statement by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

A ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement is organised during the plenary session in the European Parliament, in Brussels. The GFA, also known as the Belfast Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998 by the British and Irish governments, and confirmed by referendums in Ireland and Northern Ireland in May the same year. The agreement established devolved political power-sharing structures for the nationalist and unionist communities in Northern Ireland, and brought the 30-year period of violent conflict in Northern Ireland, known as The Troubles, to an end. Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement: opening of the ceremony by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Video clip on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

The statement of Eero HEINÄLUOMA (S&D, FI), the co-rapporteur for the Anti-money laundering regulation on behalf of the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee.

Anti-Money Laundering regulation: statement by Eero HEINÄLUOMA (S&D, FI), co-rapporteur, on behalf of the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee

The statement of Luděk NIEDERMAYER (EPP, CZ) the co-rapporteur for the 6th Anti-Money laundering Directive on behalf of the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee.

Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive: statement by Luděk NIEDERMAYER (EPP, CZ), co-rapporteur, on behalf of the Economic and Monetary Affairs committee

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