EP Plenary session - Formal sitting with Petr PAVEL, President of Czech Republic

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Medicine shortages and strategic healthcare autonomy in the EU

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Global Convergence on Generative AI

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Greening transport package

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Statement by Sergey LAGODINSKY, Chair of the EP-Turkey delegation on the decision of Turkish President to expel western ambassadors after the support to Osman Kavala

Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland:- statement by David McALLISTER, AFET Chair

ENVI Committee - Vote on a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe - Statement by Dolors MONTSERRAT

Statements by Rapporteurs before AGRI Committee -  EU farm policy reform: trilateral talks -

Statement by Evelyn REGNER, FEMM Committee Chair on the entry into force of the abortion ban in Poland

Statement by Pascal CANFIN, Chair of ENVI Committee on Vaccine deliveries and contracts transparency

Statement on Alexei Navalny's arrest in Moscow

Plenary session - Statement by the candidate for President of the Commission

Statement by the candidate for President of the Commission- Statement by the candidate for President of the Commission

Antonio TAJANI, EP President on the state of play of the Brexit

Statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

Antonio TAJANI - EP President speaks about Taxation of digital economy, in the EP in Brussels

Statement between European Parliament / Baviere / Bas Rhin

After the parade that took place in Acca Larentia street in Rome on 7 January, marking the 46th anniversary of the killing of three neo-fascists in the Italian capital, in which participants gave fascist salutes, MEPs debate on how to prevent neo-fascism from resurfacing in Europe. MEPs debate

Fight against the resurgence of neo-fascism in Europe, also based on the parade that took place in Rome on 7 January: MEPs debate

After the parade that took place in Acca Larentia street in Rome on 7 January, marking the 46th anniversary of the killing of three neo-fascists in the Italian capital, in which participants gave fascist salutes, MEPs debate on how to prevent neo-fascism from resurfacing in Europe. Opening statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs and and Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Fight against the resurgence of neo-fascism in Europe, also based on the parade that took place in Rome on 7 January: Opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. Second part of the debate.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: MEPs debate (part 2)

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. First part of MEPs debate.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: MEPs debate (part 1)

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. Statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: opening statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

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. Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice and Biljana BORZAN (S&D, HR), Rapporteur.

Empowering consumers for the green transition: closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice and Biljana BORZAN (S&D, HR), Rapporteur

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

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. Opening statements by Biljana BORZAN (S&D, HR), Rapporteur, Edina TÓTH (NI, HU), ENVI Committee and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Empowering consumers for the green transition: opening statements by Biljana BORZAN (S&D, HR), Rapporteur, Edina TÓTH (NI, HU), ENVI Committee and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister hold a press conference on the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The key priorities of the Belgian Presidency are defending the of the rule of law, strengthening EU competitiveness, a green and just transition, and finally address address all remaining legislative files associated with the new European pact on migration and asylum. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister on the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

MEPs debate on the EU to live up to its commitments and deliver more military assistance to war-torn Ukraine. With Russian air attacks intensifying across Ukraine and with American military support currently held up by the U.S. congress, MEPs call on European countries to do more to help the Kyiv government defend its territory for as long as necessary. They urge EU heads of state or government to use the upcoming special European Council summit on 1 February to come to an agreement on a proposed €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions.

Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine: Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs

MEPs debate on the EU to live up to its commitments and deliver more military assistance to war-torn Ukraine. With Russian air attacks intensifying across Ukraine and with American military support currently held up by the U.S. congress, MEPs call on European countries to do more to help the Kyiv government defend its territory for as long as necessary. They urge EU heads of state or government to use the upcoming special European Council summit on 1 February to come to an agreement on a proposed €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. Opening statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine: Opening statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive VP of the European Commission

As President of the Council, Belgium leads the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States in the following six months. Their aim is to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as rule of law, democracy, green and just transition or social and health agenda. MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January. Closing remarks by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight and Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency: Closing remarks by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal and Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister

As President of the Council, Belgium leads the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States in the following six months. Their aim is to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as rule of law, democracy, green and just transition or social and health agenda. MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January. MEPs debate

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

As President of the Council, Belgium leads the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States in the following six months. Their aim is to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as rule of law, democracy, green and just transition or social and health agenda. MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January. Opening statements by Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency: opening statements by Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal

As President of the Council, Belgium leads the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States in the following six months. Their aim is to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as rule of law, democracy, green and just transition or social and health agenda. MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January. Round of the Political Group Leaders.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency: Round of the Political Group Leaders

As President of the Council, Belgium leads the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States in the following six months. Their aim is to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as rule of law, democracy, green and just transition or social and health agenda. MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January. Arrivals and opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency: opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament

Delors was President of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995 and was a crucial figure in the creation of the EU’s single market and the Economic and Monetary Union. The plenary session opens with a ceremony honouring the life and legacy of former Commission President Jacques Delors, who passed away on 27 December 2023. Each political group leader gives a statement during the ceremony.

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