María Corina Machado e Edmundo González Urrutia sono i vincitori del premio Sacharov del Parlamento europeo per la libertà di pensiero 2024. Istituito nel 1988, il Premio Sacharov per la libertà di pensiero rende omaggio a persone e organizzazioni che difendono i diritti umani e le libertà fondamentali.

Premio Sacharov per la libertà di pensiero 2024

Quando pensiamo al Parlamento europeo, il più delle volte immaginiamo i deputati che votano nell'emiciclo. In realtà, le votazioni si svolgono solo una volta al mese, durante le sessioni plenarie. Ma cosa sono queste tornate e come si svolgono?

Fuori dal gergo: la sessione plenaria

Fuori dal gergo - Funzioni e poteri della Presidente del Parlamento europeo

La funzione di Presidente del Parlamento europeo

On 19 March 1958, the European Parliamentary Assembly hold a first meeting in Strasbourg. Luciano GRANZOTTO BASSO, Oldest member of the Assembly leads the election. The representatives elect Robert Schuman as President. He is the single candidate at the function.

Constitutive session of the European Parliamentary Assembly: election of Robert SCHUMAN, as President of the Assembly

A formal sitting is&nbsp;held to mark an official visit to the European Parliament, made at the President’s invitation after consulting with the Conference of Presidents.

The official guest is seated to the right of the President on the podium. After the welcoming remarks by the President, the official guest addresses the&nbsp; Parliament from the central rostrum in the Chamber.

The address for a formal sitting of Parliament&nbsp;usually lasts 30 minutes and generally takes place before the voting session.

Formal Sittings

On certain occasions, David SASSOLI, President of the European Parliament, gives a speech during plenary sessions highlighting the news, a special event or pays tribute to a personality and asks for a minute of silence.

Statements of David SASSOLI, EP President in Plenary

EP Plenary session - EU funding of physical border protection structures such as walls, fences or other barriers at the external border

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Cryptocurrencies - need for global standards

EP Plenary session - Combating Desertification: 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention

EP Plenary session - Stepping up international action to protect whales following Iceland’s decision to extend commercial whaling until 2029

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session - EU financing through the LIFE programme of entities lobbying EU institutions and the need for transparency

EP Plenary session - Links between organised crime and smuggling of migrants in light of the recent UN reports

EP Plenary session - Failure of the negotiations in Busan for a UN plastic treaty and the urgent need to tackle plastic pollution at international and Union level

EP Plenary session - Addressing EU demographic challenges: towards the implementation of the 2023 Demography Toolbox

EP Plenary session - Uniting Europe against actors hostile to the EU: time to strengthen our security and defence

EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Polish Presidency

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 December 2024

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens . Week 4

EP Plenary session - Humanitarian crisis in Sudan

EP Plenary session - Situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China. Against the backdrop of China’s continued rise as a political and economic powerhouse on the world stage, the plenary debate zooms in on a broad range of issues linked to the EU’s relationship with Beijing. Extracts from the debate where MEPs focus on the recent sanctions from China towards members, the situation in Taiwan and the working condiitons of the Uyghurs. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: extracts from the debate

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China. opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), David CASA (EPP, MT), Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL) and by Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR), Rapporteurs.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), David CASA (EPP, MT), Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL) and by Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR), Rapporteurs

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Second part of the debate.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. First part of the debate.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Statements by Evin INCIR (S&D,SE), DEVE Committee, Damien CARÊME (Greens/EFA, FR), Henrike HAHN (Greens/EFA, DE), ECON Committee, Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG), Leila CHAIBI (The Left, FR), Jan-Christoph OETJEN (Renew, DE); TRAN Committee, Tom BERENDSEN (EPP, NL), REGI Committee; Zbigniew KUŹMIUK (ECR, PL), AGRI Committee.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: remarks by Evin INCIR (S&D,SE), Damien CARÊME (Greens/EFA, FR), Henrike HAHN (Greens/EFA, DE), Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG), Leila CHAIBI (The Left, FR), Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Tom BERENDSEN (EPP, NL), Zbigniew KUŹMIUK (ECR, PL)

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Statements by José Manuel FERNANDES (EPP, PT), Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), Izabela-Helena KLOC (ECR, PL) and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: statements by José Manuel FERNANDES (EPP, PT), Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), Izabela-Helena KLOC (ECR, PL) and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. Opening statements

Joint debate - Fit for 55: opening statements by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE); Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL); David CASA (EPP, MT); Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL); Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR); Rapporteurs

MEPs debate on a new law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested land anywhere in the world.The new regulation, already agreed with EU member states, helps fight climate change and biodiversity loss by preventing deforestation related to EU consumption of products from cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm-oil, soya, wood, rubber, charcoal and printed paper. Before such products can be placed on the EU market, companies must verify and issue a so-called “due diligence” statement that the products have not led to deforestation and forest degradation anywhere in the world. Extracts from the debate and statement by Christophe HANSEL (EPP, LU), Rapporteur.

Deforestation regulation: statement by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur, extracts from the debate

MEPs debate on a new law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested land anywhere in the world. The new regulation, already agreed with the EU member states, helps fight climate change and biodiversity loss by preventing deforestation related to EU consumption of products from cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm-oil, soya, wood, rubber, charcoal and printed paper. Closing statement by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

Deforestation Regulation: closing statement by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety

MEPs debate on a new law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested land anywhere in the world. The new regulation, already agreed with the EU member states, helps fight climate change and biodiversity loss by preventing deforestation related to EU consumption of products from cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm-oil, soya, wood, rubber, charcoal and printed paper.

Deforestation Regulation: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on a new law obliging companies to ensure products sold in the EU do not come from deforested land anywhere in the world. The new regulation, already agreed with the EU member states, helps fight climate change and biodiversity loss by preventing deforestation related to EU consumption of products from cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm-oil, soya, wood, rubber, charcoal and printed paper. Opening statements by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur, Karin KARLSBRO (Renew, SE), ITRE Committee; Anna CAVAZZINI (Greens/EFA, DE), INTA Committee, Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), DEVE; Petri SARVAMAA (EPP, FI) AGRI Committee.

Deforestation Regulation: opening statement by Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), Rapporteur, Karin KARLSBRO (Renew, SE), Anna CAVAZZINI (Greens/EFA, DE), Stella KYRIAKIDES, EU Commissioner for Health, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), Petri SARVAMAA (EPP, FI)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives her opening remarks on the current situation in Sudan. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Resumption of session and order of business: introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, on the current situation in Sudan

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives her opening remarks on the beheaded Ukrainian prisoner. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Resumption of session and order of business: introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the respect of the Geneva Convention for war prisoners

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, gives her opening remarks on the safe release of the American journalist Evan Gershkovich jailed in Russia and on the worrying reports on the deteriorating health situation of the Sakharov Price winner Alexej Navalny. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Resumption of session and order of business: introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the safe release of the American journalist Evan Gershkovich, and on the worrying reports on the deteriorating health of Alexej Navalny

Markus PIEPER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on the revision of the renewable energy directive holds a press conference in the European Parliament, in Brussels. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Press conference by Markus PIEPER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on the revision of the renewable energy directive

Parliament debates and approves 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. Extracts from the debate and from the vote.

Equal pay for equal work between men and women: extracts from the debate and the vote

Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL), Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs on the pay transparency directive, and by Robert BIEDROŃ (S&D, PL), FEMM Chair and by Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), EMPL Chair give a joint press conference in the European Parliament in Brussels, after the votes in the hemicycle. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Press conference by Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL), Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs on Pay transparency directive Robert BIEDROŃ (S&D, PL), FEMM Chair and by Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), EMPL Chair

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