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ECON LIBE joint Committee - Votes on  money laundering

EP Plenary session - Combatting organised crime in the EU

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EP Plenary session - Joint debate - European Semester

EP Plenary session - European Central Bank - annual report 2022

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - The erosion of the rule of law in Greece: the wiretapping scandal and media freedom

EP Plenary session - Amendments to the European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) Regulation

EP Plenary session - Need for urgent update of the EU list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing purposes

EP Plenary session - Protection of the EU’s financial interests - combating fraud - annual report 2021

The 4 components of the Conference on the Future of Europe (European Parliament, Commission, Council and representatives of the Citizens Panels) are set to finalise their work in a two-day session that will revolve around the adoption of the Conference’s proposals. Statements by the MEPs.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary: Expressions of Consensus by the European Parliament

The Plenary session of the Conference on the Future of Europe debate concrete proposals from the Working Groups. The proposals will be based on the recommendations made by the European Citizens’ Panels, national panels, and ideas gathered through the Multilingual Digital Platform, as well as the exchanges held during the Conference Plenary and Working Group sessions. Second part of the debate.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary on EU in the World: Debate (part 2)

MEPs quiz the Council and the Commission about their response so far to the democratic backslide in Hungary and Poland. However, despite the deterioration of the situation in both countries over the last few years, the Council has avoided holding a vote to determine whether there is “a clear risk of a serious breach” of the EU’s common values, the next step in the procedure set out in Article 7. MEPs urge the French Presidency of the Council to move forward, and quiz the Commission on other measures to ensure rule of law is respected.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

The current Commission assumed office on 1 December 2019, following the approval of the European Parliament. Next week, MEPs evaluate the Commission’s work in the first two years. This “Question Time” gives MEPs the possibility to question the Commission on specific topical issues decided upon by the Conference of Presidents and communicated to the Commission and the High Representative. Third part of the questions.

Question Time to Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission - Two years on, implementation of the political priorities: third part of the questions

MEPs assess the 10-11 March informal summit’s outcome in Versailles, where leaders decided on further measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also outline their priorities for this week’s 24-25 March spring summit, which will again be dominated by the war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is set to participate. COVID-19 and economic recovery as well as the European Semester will also be on the agenda. First part of the debate.

Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (Part 1/3)

Silicon Valley Bank (SB) was shut down on Friday 10th March 2023. This was the largest failure of a US bank since the financial crisis in 2008. MEPs request a debate on the implications of the failure and the impcations for financial stability in Europe. MEPs debate. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The failure of the Silicon Valley Bank and the implications for financial stability in Europe: MEPs debate

Joined by Ukrainian citizens and MPs for the ‘EU in the world’ debate, the Conference Plenary hold thematic discussions based on ideas from European Citizens’ Panels.

Conference on the Future of Europe: EU in the World: Plenary debate (part 4)

MEPs debate the issue of rising energy prices, after last October the European Commission issued a "toolbox" that the EU and its member states can use to address the immediate impact of current prices increases, and further strengthen resilience against future shocks. First part of the debate.

Rising energy prices and market manipulation in the gas market: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

During the Conference on the future of Europe plenary session, politicians debate with the European citizens on their reccommendations on the topics of values & rights, rule of law and security. First part of the debate.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary I: VALUES & RIGHTS, RULE OF LAW, SECURITY: presentation of the recommendations by the European and National Citizens' Panels followed by a debate (part 1/2)

Parliament hold urgent debates on the human rights, democracy and rule of law topics and especially on the continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial. Closing statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

Continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia - The case of human rights organisation Memorial: closing statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

MEPs discuss whether national recovery plans meet the agreed targets as well as the situation in countries that have not yet had their plans approved. First part of the debate.

State of play of the RRF (Recovery and Resilience Facility): MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Parliament hold urgent debate on the human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner Group during the debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The situation of human rights violations by private military and security companies: the case of the Wagner Group

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Second part of the debate.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate new law obliging multinationals to publically declare what taxes they pay in each EU country for the benefit of the public and tax authorities, also known as public country-by-country reporting.

Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss with the Commission efforts and rules that should be beefed up to better fight money-laundering, another practice which the Pandora papers also shows is thriving.

Increased efforts to fight money laundering: MEPs debate

Parliament debates the recent ruling of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal during the plenary session in Strasbourg. MEPs discuss the contentious verdict of Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal, which states that cornerstone provisions of the Treaty on the EU (Art. 1 and 19) are unconstitutional under Polish law. Second part of the debate.

The Rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the implications of the efforts to combat money laundering, tax evasion and avoidance (after the publication of the so-called journalistic investigation 'Panama Papers'). First part of the debate.

Pandora Papers - implications on the efforts to combat money laundering, tax evasion and avoidance: MEPs debate (Part 1/2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the state of play of the Recovery and Resilience Facility plans (RRF) of member states awaiting for approval.

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