EP Plenary session - Need to update the European strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities

EP Plenary session - Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being

EP Plenary session - Tackling abusive subcontracting and labour market intermediaries

EP Plenary session - Promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining and the right to strike in the EU

EP Plenary session - Towards a shared vision for European tourism, its sustainable growth and brand Europe

TRAN - Presentation of a study on Expected impacts of ‘Fit for 55’ legislation on connectivity and mobility in Europe

TRAN - Presentation of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) report on Reaching on EU road safety objectives

EMPL - Deinstitutionalisation and independent living of persons with disabilities

EMPL - Public Hearing ' Loneliness in the European Union '

TRAN Commitee  - Exchange of views with Mr Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

ITRE IMCO ENVI ECON -  Confirmation hearing of Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, European Commissioner-designate for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy

ENVI ITRE ECON - Confirmation hearing of Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, European Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth

DEVE Committee constitutive meeting

EMPL Committee constitutive meeting

TRAN Committee - Vote on Mobility package

Family picture of S&D Swedish MEPs in the EP in Strasbourg

Remote participation of MEP DANIELSON to the Extraordinary Plenary session of 16 and 17 April 2020.

MEPs debate on challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being.

Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being: MEPs Debate

Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament. Committee on International Trade (INTA), Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on Budgets (BUDG), and Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy: questions / answers (part 4)

Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committees. Committees on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and Tax Matters (FISC) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers

Confirmation hearing of Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth: Questions / Answers (part 4 - Invited Committees)

Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Dubravka ŠUICA answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean: questions / answers (part 4 - Invited Committees)

Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, Commissioner-designate, Sustainable Transport and Tourism, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) of the European Parliament. Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) participates as joint committee. During the confirmation hearing, Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, Commissioner-designate, Sustainable Transport and Tourism: (Part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Confirmation hearing of Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, Commissioner-designate, Sustainable Transport and Tourism.

Confirmation hearing of Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, Commissioner-designate, Sustainable Transport and Tourism: ambiance shots

Seventeen COD LEX texts are signed by President Metsola and Mr Barna Pál ZSIGMOND, State Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs, Ministry of European Union Affairs, on behalf of the Hungarian Presidency.

Lex Signing: extracts from the ceremony

MEPs discuss with the Commission ways to encourage public and private investment in decent and affordable housing in Europe. Ahead of her confirmation as Commission President, Ursula VON DER LEYEN said in a statement before Parliament on 18 July that Europe faces a housing crisis and announced she would appoint a Commissioner to be directly responsible for this issue. Former Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan JØRGENSEN is the Commissioner-designate for Housing and Energy. Second part of MEPs debate

Ensuring sustainable, decent and affordable housing in Europe - encouraging investment, private property and public housing programmes: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs address the ongoing crisis in the EU’s automotive industry, focusing on enhancing competitiveness and preventing potential plant closures. This discussion arises as the sector grapples with challenges stemming from the shift to low-carbon technologies, supply chain disruptions, heightened competition from Asia, and a decline in demand for electric vehicles. MEPs engage with representatives from the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency to explore measures aimed at revitalizing the automotive sector. Second part of MEPs debate.

The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry, potential plant closures and the need to enhance competitiveness and maintain jobs in Europe: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the Hungarian “National Card” scheme and its consequences for Schengen and the area of freedom, security and justice. MEPs review the Hungarian National Card residence permit scheme and its effects on the Schengen area with the Commission and Council. In July, Hungary expanded its National Card residence permit scheme to include nationals from Russia and Belarus. MEPs have expressed concerns that this could lower screening requirements for these individuals, potentially increasing security risks for the Schengen free-travel zone. On 4 September, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed to Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs that the Commission is requesting further details from the Hungarian government about this expansion.

The Hungarian “National Card” scheme and its consequences for Schengen and the area of freedom, security and justice: MEPs debate (part 2)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Opening statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: opening statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

MEPs discuss the protection of workers from asbestos during a plenary session debate in Strasbourg. MEPs debate.

Protecting workers from asbestos: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate the EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 – Recommendations on next steps towards "Vision Zero".

EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 – Recommendations on next steps towards "Vision Zero": MEPs debate

A month after the publication of the latest IPCC report confirming climate change is widespread, rapid, and intensifying, Parliament during the plenary session debate the “Fit for 55” package with Council and Commission. The European Climate Law adopted in June 2021 increases the EU’s target for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 40% to at least 55%, compared to 1990 level. MEPs debate (part 1)

Presentation of the Fit for 55 package after the publication of the IPCC report: MEPs debate (part 1)

During the plenary session (13-16 September 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers - New forms of employment linked to digital development. (Second part of the debate)

Fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers - New forms of employment linked to digital development: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the aviation. The MEPs stressed that a fair competition is needed in the sector, as well as ensuring that companies receive public financial support. Moreover the workers' rights and labour laws must be fully respected.

Impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the aviation: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (5-8 July 2021) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the aviation.

Joint debate - Impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the aviation: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the Impacts of EU rules on the free movements of workers and services (intra-EU labour mobility as a tool to match labour market needs and skills).

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