Nathalie LOISEAU voting in plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Election of the President of the Commission - Statement by the Newly Elected President of the Commission

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EP Plenary - Election of the President of the Commission - Ursula VON DER LEYEN is elected President of the EC

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on a new law to forbid the sale of single-use plastic products such as cutlery, cotton bud sticks, plates, straws, beverage stirrers and balloon sticks within the EU from 2021. Statements by Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE), Rapporteur, and Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. The results are: 571 in favour, 53 against and 34 abstention. Illustrative shots on the use of plastic products, such as plastic cups, plastic straws, cuttlery, cotton buds and coffee capsules, and of plastic products disposed in nature.

Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment: extracts from the vote and from the debate (22/10) and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on Schengen Information System on the return of illegally staying third-country nationals. The results are: 489 in favour, 105 against and 41 abstentions. Statements by the rapporteur Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL).

Schengen Information System on the return of illegally staying third-country nationals: extracts from the vote and statement by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), rapporteur

During the Plenary session (22-25/10/2018) MEPs vote on the report by Daniele VIOTTI (S&D, IT) and Paul RÜBIG (EPP, AT) on the General budget of the European Union for 2019. The results are: 389 in favour, 158 against and 123 abstentions.

General budget of the European Union for 2019: extracts from the vote on the report by Daniele VIOTTI (S&D, IT) and Paul RÜBIG (EPP, AT)

During the plenary session (22-25/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on plans to improve consumers’ trust in drinking water from the tap by tightening the maximum limits for certain pollutants. They also propose setting up free water fountains where feasible and providing tap water for free, or for a low service fee, in restaurants, canteens and catering services. Statements by Michel DANTIN (EPP, FR), Rapporteur, and Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.The results are: 300 in favor, 98 against and 274 abstention. Illustrative shots: small local river in Beligum, woman drinking tap water, drinking water site in France including the pumping station.

Quality of water intended for human consumption: extracts from the vote on the report by Michel DANTIN (EPP, FR) and extracts from the debate (22/10) and illustration shots

The Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) vote on new binding reduction targets for CO2 emissions produced by heavy-duty vehicles, in the European Parliament in Brussels. CO2 emissions from trucks represent 6% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions (2015). Without EU action, this share is expected to increase. Statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteur Final vote tesults: total voters 53; in favour 47; against 6; abstentions 0. Adopted.

CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles: extracts from the vote, statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteur

The Committee on Employment (EMPL) vote on EU rules to protect precarious workers, including on-demand, voucher-based and platform workers, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Proposals include more information on contractual terms, making work schedules more predictable, length of probationary periods and cost-free training. It aims at addressing recent digital developments that led to the so-called Gig economy and the rise of platforms such as Uber and Deliveroo. Statement by Enrique CALVET CHAMBON (ALDE, ES), Rapporteur. Illustrations of on-demand services such as food deliveries.

Transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union: extracts from the vote, statement by Enrique CALVET CHAMBON (ALDE, ES), Rapporteur, and illustrative shots

As a follow-up to the meeting with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and three Cambridge Analytica hearings, the Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) propose ways to better protect EU citizens’ privacy, in the European Parliament in Brussels. MEPs may call on national and European data protection authorities to investigate Facebook and for online platforms to be held accountable for political advertising and campaigns. The results are 41 votes in favour, 10 against and 1 abstention. Statement by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), rapporteur

Use of Facebook users' data by Cambridge Analytica and the impact on data protection: extracts from the vote and statement by Claude MORAES (S&D, UK)

New EU rules to reduce marine litter are voted on by the Environment and Public Health Committee (ENVI) in the European Parliament in Brussels. They target the main sources of macro-plastics found in Europe’s seas and beaches, which account for 70% of marine litter, and would ban products such as single-use cutlery, plates, plastic cotton buds and straws by 2021. Statements by Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE) rapporteur

Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment: extracts from the vote on the report by Frédérique RIES (ALDE, BE) and illustrative shots

Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Committee on Development (DEVE) vote, in a closed meeting, to shortlist the three finalists for the 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Eight nominees were presented by MEPs on 27 September. The final winner will be announced on 25 October. Statement by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Chair

Vote on a shortlist of 3 candidates for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2018: statement by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Chair

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote and debate on Health technology assessment (HTA), a report by Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ (S&D, ES), extracts from the debate (1/10/2018) and illustrative shots on medicines. The results from the voteare: 576 in favor, 56 against and 41 abstentions. Statements by Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR). Illustrative shots: medicines production.

Health technology assessment: extracts from the vote, from the debate (01/10) and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on a new law setting a 45% target, proposed by the Environment Committee, for reducing carbon dioxide emissions for new cars by 2030, with an intermediate target of 20% by 2025. Carmakers would also have to increase the market share of electric cars and low- emission vehicles. Statements by Miriam DALLI (S&D, MT) and Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy. The results from the vote are: 389 in favour, 239 against and 41 abstentions. Illustration footage: traffic jam in Paris, electrical cars in Brussels, the autoshow in Heysel.

Emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles: extracts from the debate (02/10), from the vote and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote to cancel €70 million in pre-accession funds earmarked for Turkey, as no improvements in the fields of rule of law, democracy, human rights and press freedom have been made. Statement by Siegfried MURESAN (EPP, RO), rapporteur

Vote on the Reserve related to the support to Turkey: extracts from the vote and statement by Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), rapporteur

During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on updated rules on audiovisual media services, ensuring better protection for children and a 30% quota of European works in online platforms’ catalogues. The new rules will apply to broadcasters, but also to platforms such as Netflix, YouTube or Facebook, as well as to live streaming on video-sharing platforms. Statements by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE) and Petra KAMMEREVERT (S&D, DE), Rapporteurs and illustrative shots.

Provision of audiovisual media services: extracts from the vote, statements by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE) and Petra KAMMEREVERT (S&D, DE), Rapporteurs and illustrative shots

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on dual quality of products in the Single Market. Statements by Olga SEHNALOVÁ (S&D, CZ), Rapporteur, Biljana BORZAN (S&D, HR), Rapporteur from ENVI, Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS, Member of the EC in charge of Health and Food Safety, and Nicola DANTI (S&D, IT). Vote. Illustrative shots: supermarket in Estonia, meat products, fish fingers and beauty products, supermarket in Croatia, chocolate spread, coffee, baby food, detergents.

Dual quality of products in the Single Market: extracts from the debate, from the vote and illustrative pictures

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on visa liberalization for Kosovo, a report by Tanja FAJON (S&D, SI). Statement by Tanja FAJON (S&D, SI) and results from the vote: 420 in favour, 186 against and 22 abstentions.

Visa liberalization for Kosovo: extracts from the vote on the report by Tanja FAJON (S&D, SI)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament (10-13/09/2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on Parliament’s position on copyright rules for the digital sphere, following the debate and after the House decided in July to reopen the proposal made by the Legal Affairs Committee. Parliament’s position for talks with member states to hammer out a final deal was approved by 438 votes to 226, with 39 abstentions. Illustrative shots: young man browsing on different websites, reading content on tablet. Screens on You Tube and Google news. Woman using her smartphone, social media and browsing.

Copyright in the Digital Single Market: extracts from the vote on the report by Axel VOSS (EPP, DE)

During the meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), MEPs vote on the report by Sylvia-Yvonne KAUFMANN (S&D, DE), on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment: extracts from the vote on the report by Sylvia-Yvonne KAUFMANN (S&D, DE), at LIBE Committee

During the meeting of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), MEPs vote on the reports by Nicola DANTI (S&D, IT) and Ivan ŠTEFANEC (EPP, SK) , on goods package and on Safer products, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT, IMCO Chair, opens the vote. The results from the vote on Nicola DANTI's are: 28 votes in favour, 5 against and 1 abstention. Statement by Nicola DANTI (S&D, IT). The results from the vote on Ivan ŠTEFANEC's report are: 31 votes in favour, 1 against and 1 abstention. Statement by Ivan ŠTEFANEC (EPP, SK).

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