EP Press conference - EU-United Kingdom future relations by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of the UK Coordination Group and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Bernd LANGE (S&D), Chair of the International Trade Committee, Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), and Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), co-rapporteurs

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Tackling Covid-19 disinformation and the impact on freedom of expression

EP Plenary session - Joint debate
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020. Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

EP Plenary session -

EP Plenary session - 
The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd - MEPs debate

EP Plenary session- Council and Commission statements - Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents

S&D conference ' The Hirak El-Rif Political show Trail in Morocco '

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate the consequences of the latest confrontation between the US and Iran with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL. Statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC in charge of a stronger Europe in the World, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Hilde VAUTMANS (RE, BE), Ernest URTASUN (Greens/ALE, ES) and Cornelia ERNST (GUE/NGL, DE).

Situation in Iran and Iraq following recent escalations: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the situation in Libya. Statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC in charge of a stronger Europe in the World, David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Javier NART (RE, ES) and Mounir SATOURI (Greens/EFA, FR).

Situation in Libya: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the programme of activities of the Croatian Presidency.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Croatian Presidency: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the devastating bushfires in Australia and other extreme weather events as a consequence of climate change. Statements by Petros KOKKALIS (GUE/NGL, EL), Michal WIEZIK (EPP, SK), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Miriam DALLI (S&D, FR), Ulrike MÜLLER (Renew Europe, DE), Pär HOLMGREN (Greens/EFA, SE), and Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

Devastating bushfires in Australia and other extreme weather events as a consequence of climate change: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as violations of human rights including religious freedoms in Burkina Faso, the allegations of sexual abuse of boys in the Logar Province in Afghanistan, and the Russian "Foreign Agents" Law. Statements by Assita KANKO (ECR, BE), Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President, Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL) and Antony HOOK (RE, UK).

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the situation of the Uyghur in China (China-cables). Statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC, Isabel WISELER-LIMA (EPP, LU), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Phil BENNION (RE, UK) and Reinhard BÜTIKOFER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Situation of the Uyghur in China (China-cables): extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the presentation made by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and their programme. Part 2

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and their programme: MEPs debate - Part 2

On 14th November 2019, Olivér VÁRHELYI, from Hungary, Commissioner-designate for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Questions & answers (part 5)

Hearing of Olivér VÁRHELYI, Commissioner-designate, Neighbourhood and Enlargement AFET Committee: Questions & answers (part 5)

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss the Turkish military operation in north-east Syria and how the EU should react. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Malik AZMANI (RE, NL) and Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL).

Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria and its consequences: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate with Council and Commission on whether to open accession talks with the two Western Balkan countries. Parliament has, in previous resolutions, expressed its strong support to start negotiations with both countries. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Andrey KOVATCHEV (EPP, BG) and Kati PIRI (S&D, NL).

Opening accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the plenary debate on the Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria and its consequences during the plenary session in Strasbourg (21-24 October 2019): MEPs debate part 1

The Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria and its consequences: MEPs debate (part 1)

During the plenary session (9-10 October 2019) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss Turkey’s military intervention in parts of north-east Syria controlled by Kurdish forces, as US troops withdrew from Northern Syria. The Turkish military started operations in that area against Kurdish-led forces. Kurdish militia played a significant role in helping the US defeat the Islamic terrorist group IS in Syria.Statements by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, Željana ZOVKO (EPP, HR), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Irina VON WIESE (RE, UK) and Alice KUHNKE (Greens/EFA, SE).

Situation in Northern Syria: extracts from the debate

Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate for A Stronger Europe In the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), Urmas PAET (RE, EE), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Markéta GREGOROVÁ (Greens/EFA, CZ) and Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate for A Stronger Europe In the World.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: extracts from the hearing (2/2)

On 7th October, Josep BORRELL, from Spain, High Representative / Vice President-designate for a Stronger Europe in the World, is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion,Josep BORRELL has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Second round.

Hearing of Josep BORRELL, High Representative / Vice President-designate, A Stronger Europe In the World: Questions & answers (Part 5)

During the plenary session (16-19 September 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs hold a debate on foreign electoral interference and disinformation in national and European democratic processes, as they threaten the stability of political systems in member states and the cohesion of EU integration. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, for the European Council, Vĕra JOUROVÁ, European Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Julian KING, Commissioner for the Security Union, Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL) and Pascal DURAND (RE, FR).

Foreign electoral interference and disinformation in national and European democratic processes: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on the election of the President of the European Commission: statement by Ursula von der LEYEN and MEPs debate during the plenary session in Strasbourg (15-18/07/2019)

Election of the President of the European Commission: MEPs debate - part 1 (10:27-11:27)

Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), rapporteur, speaks to the press on 2018 Commission Report on Turkey, during the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14 March 2019).

Press conference by Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), rapporteur, on 2018 Commission Report on Turkey

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on ruling of the European Court of Human Rights on the case of Selahattin Demirtas, Turkey's pro-Kurdish opposition candidate. Statements by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, and Kati PIRI (S&D, NL).

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