Bureau Working Group on Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity and Information Security constitutive meeting.

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - The rise of religious intolerance in Europe

EP Plenary session - The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry, potential plant closures and the need to enhance competitiveness and maintain jobs in Europe

EP Plenary session - Facing fake news, populism and disinformation in the EU - the importance of public broadcasting, media pluralism and independent journalism

Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

Delegations for relations with Japan

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Situation in Venezuela

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - War in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle-East

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Global measures towards social media platforms - Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting the democracy and freedom in the online sphere

MEPs discuss new rules setting more restrictive cybersecurity obligations in terms of risk management, reporting obligations and information sharing for so-called “essential and important sectors” such as energy, transport, banking, health, digital infrastructure, chemicals, food or electronics.

A high common level of cybersecurity: MEPs debate

Extracts from the signing ceremony by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

Lex Signing ceremony: extracts from the signing ceremony by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

To help the EU become climate neutral, MEPs are set to demand that car-recharging stations be installed every 60 km and greenhouse gas emissions from ships be limited. Parliament is also set to adopt its negotiating position on new rules on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport. MEPs aim to promote sustainable maritime fuels by introducing requirements for ships arriving at or departing from EU ports. Opening statements by Jörgen WARBORN (EPP, SE) and Ismail ERTUG (S&D, DE), Rapporteurs, Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK), ENVI; Rasmus ANDRESEN (Greens/EFA, DE), ITRE, Adina VĂLEAN, European Commissioner for Transport, Alexandr VONDRA (ECR, CZ), ENVI; Michael BLOSS (Greens/EFA, DE), ITRE and by Bronis ROPĖ (Greens/EFA, LT), REGI.

Joint debate on Fuels: opening statements by Jörgen WARBORN (EPP, SE) and Ismail ERTUG (S&D, DE), Rapporteurs and Adina VĂLEAN, European Commissioner for Transport

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)

MEPs debate on the annual State of the European Union after the speech of Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission. Second part of the debate.

State of the Union debate - SOTEU 2022: Statement by MEPs debate (part 2)

Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK) and Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE) hold a joint press conference in Strasbourg on the outcome of the final vote of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Press conference by Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK) and Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE), rapporteurs on the outcome of the final vote of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA)

The landmark EU digital rules oblige online companies to protect users from illegal content, increase accountability and limit the market power of tech giants. Parliament holds the final vote on the new Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), two key bills aiming to address the societal and economic effects of the tech industry by setting standards for a safer, more open digital space for users and fairer digital market for businesses. Closing statements by Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK) and by Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs, Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Join Debate - Digital Single Market: closing statements by Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK) and by Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE), Margrethe VESTAGER, Vicepresident of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, EU Commissioner for Internal Market

The landmark EU digital rules oblige online companies to protect users from illegal content, increase accountability and limit the market power of tech giants. Parliament holds the final vote on the new Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), two key bills aiming to address the societal and economic effects of the tech industry by setting standards. The two rapporteurs, Andreas Schwab and Christel Schaldemose, explain the main changes in users and businesses' daily lives.

Final vote on Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA): extracts from the debate and the vote, statements by Andreas Schwab (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on DMA and by Christel Schaldemose (S&D, DK), Rapporteur on DSA

The landmark EU digital rules oblige online companies to protect users from illegal content, increase accountability and limit the market power of tech giants. Parliament holds the final vote on the new Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA), two key bills aiming to address the societal and economic effects of the tech industry by setting standards for a safer, more open digital space for users and fairer digital market for businesses. Opening statements by Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK) and by Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs, Stéphanie YON-COURTIN (Renew, FR), Henna VIRKKUNEN (EPP, FI), Carlos ZORRINHO (S&D, PT), Geoffroy DIDIER (EPP, FR), Patrick BREYER (Greens/EFA, DE), Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts: opening statements

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

MEPs debate and vote on the final report by the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age. The text says the EU must set global AI standards and unlock its enormous potential to address challenges in the fields of health, the environment and climate change.

Artificial intelligence in a digital age: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Artificial intelligence in a digital age: statement by Axel VOSS (EPP,DE), rapporteur), extracts from the debate and extracts from the vote

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)

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. Third part of the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (part 3/3)

On 10 February, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted its position on proposed new rules governing the entire battery product life cycle, from design to end-of-life. MEPs are set to demand stronger sustainability and performance requirements and more stringent targets for waste collection, recycling efficiency and material recovery. Second part of the debate.

Batteries and waste batteries: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

MEPs debate a series of recommendations aimed to beef up the EU’s capabilities on foreign interference, including a sanctions regime to fight foreign meddling and disinformation, general information campaigns spreading awareness about its dangers, and tightened rules for social media platforms serving as vehicles for foreign interference. Second part of the debate.

Foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU: MEPs debate (Part 2/4)

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

MEPs debate on the Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act). Opening statement by Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D,DK), rapporteur, Henna VIRKKUNEN (EPP, FI) ITRE; Geoffroy DIDIER (EPP,FR) JURI; Patrick BREYER (Greens/EFA,DE) LIBE; Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission; Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market; Mikuláš PEKSA (Greens/EFA,CZ) ECON; Roman HAIDER (ID,AT) TRAN; Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP,DE) CULT; Jadwiga WIŚNIEWSKA (ECR,PL) FEMM. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act): opening statement by Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK), rapporteur, Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vicepresident of the EU Commission and by Thierry BRETON, EU Commissioner for Internal Market

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