Press conference on Migration Pact files

AFETY DEVE -  Geopolitical dialogue with Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021), MEPs debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Portuguese Presidency. Part 2

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Portuguese Presidency: MEPs debate (part 2)

The committees on Foreign Affairs (AFET), on Development (DEVE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) vote on a shortlist of three finalists for the 2020 Sakharov Prize, in the European Parliament in Brussels. The three nominees are: the democratic opposition in Belarus led by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Archbishop of Mosul Mgr Najeeb Moussa Michaeel, and the Guapinol activists and Berta Cáceres in Honduras.

Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2020 - Vote on a shortlist of 3 candidates: arrivals, roundtable and statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Chair, by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP,SE), DEVE Chair and Maria ARENA (S&D,BE), DROI Chair

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), joint debate on the 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. First round Political group leaders. MEPs (part 2)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020 and Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the UK and Northern Ireland: MEPs (part 2)

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (13-16 May 2020), MEPs debate on the Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan. MEPs debate (part 4)

Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan: MEPs debate (part 4)

During the plenary session (10-13 February 2020) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on a new comprehensive EU-Africa strategy. Statements by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE) and Charles GOERENS (RE, LU).

New comprehensive EU-Africa strategy: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (13-16 Junuary 2020) in the EP in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe.

European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe: MEPs debate (3rd part)

During the plenary session (13-16 January 2020) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, David SASSOLI, opens the session wtih the changes to the agenda: the title of the debate on “Burundi, notably the case of imprisoned journalists” is changed into “Burundi, notably the freedom of expression”. David SASSOLI annouces the incoming Members: Oriol JUNQUERAS I VIES (Greens/EFA, ES) as of 2 July 2019; Carles PUIGDEMONT I CASAMAJÓ (NI, ES) as of 2 July 2019; Antoni COMÍN I OLIVERES (NI, ES) as of 2 July 2019; and the outgoing Members: Karoline EDTSTADLER (EPP, AT) as of 6 January 2020, and Oriol JUNQUERAS I VIES (Greens/EFA, ES) as of 3 January 2020.

Resumption of session: order of business and statement by David SASSOLI, EP President, on incoming and outgoing MEPs

During the extraordinary EP plenary sitting in Brussels, MEPs debate the “European Green Deal” to make the EU the first climate-neutral continent.

Debate on the European Green Deal: MEPs debate (2/2)

The Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Committee on Development (DEVE) hold an exchange of views with Oleg SENTSOV, 2018 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, in the EUropean Parliament in Strasbourg. Oleg Sentsov is a Ukrainian film director who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison for "plotting terrorist acts" against the Russian "de facto" rule in Crimea. After spending more than five years behind bars, he was released from prison in September this year as part of a major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Statements by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), David McALLISTER (EPP, DE) and Oleg SENTSOV, 2018 Sakharov Prize Laureate.

Exchange of views with Oleg SENTSOV, 2018 Sakharov Prize laureate: extracts of AFET/DEVE/DROI committees joint meeting

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law such as Uganda, notably the proposed bill to impose capital punishment of homosexual acts, Egypt, and the proposed new Criminal Code of Indonesia. Statements by Maria ARENA (S&D, BE), Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Alice BAH KUHNKE (Greens/EFA, SW), Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development, Miguel URBÁN CRESPO (GUE/NGL, ES), Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL) and Katalin CSEH (RE, HU).

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

Live replay of the EP Plenary session on Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019. MEPs debate (part 2)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: MEPs debate (part 2)

On 2nd October, Janez LENARČIČ, Commissioner-designate, Crisis Management, from Slovenia, is heard by the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament in association with the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food safety (ENVI) in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Ambiance shots of the arrivals and presentation by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee.

Hearing of Janez LENARČIČ, Commissioner-designate, Crisis Management: ambiance shots of the arrivals and presentation by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee

On 2nd October, Janez LENARČIČ, Commissioner-designate, Crisis Management, from Slovenia, is heard by the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament in association with the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food safety (ENVI) in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio.

Hearing of Janez LENARČIČ, Commissioner-designate, Crisis Management: closing statement

Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee, speaks to the press following the hearing of Janez LENARČIČ, Commissioner-designate, for Crisis Management, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Press point by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee, following the hearing of Janez LENARČIČ, Commissioner-designate, Crisis Management

On 1st October 2019, Jutta URPILAINEN, from Finland, Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships, is heard by the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Closing statements by Jutta URPILAINEN and Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee

Hearing of Jutta URPILAINEN, Commissioner-designate, International Partnerships: closing statements by Jutta URPILAINEN and Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee

On 1st October 2019, Jutta URPILAINEN, from Finland, Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships, is heard by the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion, Jutta URPILAINEN has the opportunity to make an opening statement. Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statement by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee.

Hearing of Jutta URPILAINEN, Commissioner-designate, International Partnerships: ambiance of the arrivals and opening statement by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee

Ylva JOHANSSON, Commissioner-designate for Home Affairs, is heard by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the European Parliament in Brussels for a hearing to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. Statements by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Dragoș TUDORACHE (RE, RO), Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL), Nicola PROCACCINI (ECR, IT) and lva JOHANSSON, Commissioner-designate for Home Affairs.

Hearing of Ylva JOHANSSON, Commissioner-designate, Home Affairs: extracts from the hearing

On 1st October, Ylva JOHANSSON, from Sweden, Commissioner-designate for Home Affairs, is heard by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. On this occasion, Ms Ylva JOHANSSON has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Questions by the Political group coordinators - First round of questions.

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