EP Plenary session - Substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (Green Claims Directive)

EP Plenary session - Report on the Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - The case of Dentsu tracking and the lack of transparency of the European Commission with the tobacco industry

EP Plenary session - Empowering consumers for the green transition

EP Plenary session - Common rules promoting the repair of goods

IMCO trilogue on Empowering consumers

IMCO - Public Hearing Toy safety

EP Plenary session - Public access to documents – annual report for the years 2019-2021

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Pegasus spyware

EP Plenary session - Empowering consumers for the Green transition

EP Plenary session - General product safety

EP Plenary session - Activities of the European Ombudsman - annual report 2021

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, by Eric ANDRIEU (S&D,FR) and by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR) on the 1st European team at the Parliamentary Rugby World Cup

EP Plenary session - Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities

MEPs debate on a directive which improves product labelling and ban the use of misleading environmental claims. The new rules make product labelling clearer and more trustworthy by banning the use of general environmental claims like “environmentally friendly”, “natural”, “biodegradable”, “climate neutral” or “eco” without proof. The directive allows the use of sustainability labels that are based on official certification schemes or established by public authorities. MEPs debate

Empowering consumers for the green transition: MEPs debate

Parliament adopts its negotiating position on new rules promoting the right to repair and more sustainable consumption of consumer goods. MEPs debate on draft legislation to make it easier for consumers to repair defective goods even after the expiration of the guarantee. The proposal complements other ongoing EU initiatives that pursue the European Green Deal objective of sustainable consumption and the circular economy.

Common rules promoting the repair of goods: MEPs debate

MEPs are set to adopt recommendations to tackle and prevent spyware abuse in Europe, based on the inquiry into illicit use of Pegasus and other spyware. The recommendations set out a range of proposals, including investigations into suspected abuse; EU standards for the deploy of spyware; legal remedies for people who have been targeted; strict enforcement of the EU’s export control rules; an EU Tech Lab to conduct technical investigations; and co-ordination with third countries. Second part of the debate.

Pegasus spyware: MEPs debate (part 2)

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.

General Product Safety Regulation: MEPs debate

MEPs vote on the following topics: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Ioannis Lagos; Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nicolaus Fest; Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund – application EGF/2022/002 BE/TNT - Belgium; Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified oilseed rape MON 94100; Law enforcement information exchange; Ro-ro passenger ships: inclusion of improved stability requirements and its alignment with stability requirements defined by the International Maritime Organisation; Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States; Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF); Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System; Energy performance of buildings; Data Act; Activities of the European Ombudsman - annual report 2021; Policy Coherence for Development

Voting session, including the Energy performance of buildings

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is scheduled to take place in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Eric ANDRIEU (S&D,FR) hold a press conference on the first European team at the Rugby World Cup. Q&A session with the press.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, by Eric ANDRIEU (S&D, FR) and by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR) on the 1st European team at the Parliamentary Rugby World Cup: Q&A session

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is scheduled to take place in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Eric ANDRIEU (S&D,FR) hold a press conference on the first European team at the Rugby World Cup.

Press conference on the first European team at the Parliamentary Rugby World Cup: opening remarks by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR) and Eric ANDRIEU (S&D, FR)

The draft report tackles intersectional discrimination including gender-based violence, people being denied access to sexual and reproductive health facilities, denial of informed consent regarding the use of contraceptives, and forced sterilisation, as well as people being deprived of their legal capacity to make their own decisions. Statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER, (The Left, FR), rapporteur, on her intervention in the plenary using the sign language which is not an EU official language. She also mentions the upcoming disability card.

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities: statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER, (The Left, FR), rapporteur and extract from the vote

European Parliament votes on the following topics: Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) - Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP,HR); Report on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC as regards the notification of offsetting in respect of a global market-based measure for aircraft operators based in the Union - Roman HAIDER (ID, AT); Civil aviation: repealing Council Directive 89/629/EEC - Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR); Administrative cooperation in the field of excise duties - Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT); Application of Articles 93, 107 and 108 of the TFEU to certain categories of State aid in the rail, inland waterway and multimodal transport sector - Eva Maria POPTCHEVA (Renew, ES); Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities - Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR).

Voting session (part 1)

Parliament demands measures that enable people with disabilities to participate socially and in the labour market, and propose ways to address discrimination. MEPs reaffirm that the right of persons with disabilities to live independently has to be fully guaranteed through policies and legislation focused on inclusion that will eradicate stereotypes and ableism. Closing statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR), Rapporteur and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities: closing statements by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR), Rapporteur and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

Parliament demands measures that enable people with disabilities to participate socially and in the labour market, and propose ways to address discrimination. MEPs reaffirm that the right of persons with disabilities to live independently has to be fully guaranteed through policies and legislation focused on inclusion that will eradicate stereotypes and ableism. Opening statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR), Rapporteur, Jordi CANAS (Renew, ES), Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, Ulrike MÜLLER (Renew, DE), Committee on Petitions and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities: opening statement by Anne-Sophie PELLETIER (The Left, FR), Rapporteur, Jordi CANAS (Renew, ES), Ulrike MÜLLER (Renew, DE), and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

Parliament debates the new law establishing a single charging solution for mobile phones, tablets and other portable electronics in the EU. From autumn 2024, a whole range of small and medium-sized portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras and headphones, will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port. This law is part of a broader effort to make products in the EU more sustainable, reduce e-waste and make consumers’ lives easier. MEPs debate.

Radio Equipment Directive - common charger for electronic devices: MEPs debate (part 1)

Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee MEPs discusses the impact of the recently agreed Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen. The discussion focuses in particular on how the Digital Services Act could set the global benchmark for regulating online platforms in the future.

EP Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection with Frances HAUGEN, Facebook whistleblower: exchange of views with MEPs

During a key debate proposed by the Greens/EFA, MEPs discuss the use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights. Fourth part of the debate.

Use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights: MEPs debate (part 4/4)

A new “right to repair” must encompass long-lasting products that can be fixed, labelling to better inform consumers and extending guarantee rights. The draft text stresses that an effective right to repair should address a product’s lifecycle and take into account product design, ethical production, standardisation, labelling on reparability and on the expected lifespan of a product. First part of the debate

Right to repair: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

The debate focuses on key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: MEPs debate

Parliament debates on its position on the Digital Markets Act, which sets rules on what big online platforms will be allowed to do and not do in the EU. First part of the debate.

Digital Markets Act (DMA): MEPS debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate for more to be done to stop gender-based cyberviolence, in light of the worrisome increase in those affected by it during the COVID-19 pandemic. MEPs will consider offline and online gender-based violence as facets of the same problem.

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