EP Plenary session - Deplorable escalation of violence around the football match in the Netherlands and the unacceptable attacks against Israeli football fans

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Consequences of the devastating forest fires in the Amazon and the importance of the Amazon for climate change

EP Plenary session - World Mental Health Day - need for a comprehensive EU strategy on mental health

EP Plenary session - The rise of religious intolerance in Europe

EP Plenary session - Prevention of drug-related crimes, their effect on European citizens and the need for an effective European response

EP Plenary session - EU preparedness to cyber-attack following Russia invasion on Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - One youth, one Europe

EP Plenary session - Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive

Third High-Level Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum

EP Plenary Session - Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU and the security and humanitarian consequences

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and Christos STYLIANIDES, EC Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU

ENVI Committee - Drawing the early lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President to Athens for the 40 anniversary of Greece's accession to the EEC: - Ceremony on the occasion of the 40 anniversary of Greece s accession to the EEC

EP Plenary session - New Avenues for Legal Labour Migration

Children in Migration: unaccompanied minors - Opening speech by David SASSOLI, EP President

ART17 Dialogue - Migration and Children - The Situation of unaccompanied Minors

EP Plenary session - Preparation of an EU Strategy on COVID-19 vaccination, including its external dimension

CULT Meeting Committee on Culture and Education - Exchange of views with Commission Vice-President Margaritis SCHINAS

David SASSOLI EP President meets with Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life

EP Plenary session - Cultural recovery of Europe

EP Plenary session - Vaccines and therapeutics in the contexte of Covid-19

Article 17 TFEU - The European Green Deal - Preserving our Common Home

LIBE Committee - Structured dialogue with Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, European Commission

MEPs ask the Commission about allegations that Member States are issuing visas in return for bribes in the Schengen area. In a debate with the European Commission, MEPs discuss recent allegations that Polish overseas consulates are accepting bribes in return for issuing Schengen visas, and their impact on the EU’s common visa policy and the Schengen free-travel area. Closing statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life

Commission statement - Corrupt large scale sale of Schengen visas: closing statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life

MEPs ask the Commission about allegations that Member States are issuing visas in return for bribes in the Schengen area. In a debate with the European Commission, MEPs discuss recent allegations that Polish overseas consulates are accepting bribes in return for issuing Schengen visas, and their impact on the EU’s common visa policy and the Schengen free-travel area. Opening statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Commission statement - Corrupt large scale sale of Schengen visas: opening statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life

In her 2023 State of the Union address, European Commission President von der Leyen outlines the main priorities and flagship initiatives for the year to come, building on the European Union's successes and achievements of the past years. This is the last address in this legislative mandate, ahead of the 2024 European elections. Ahead of the State of the European Union address, Commissioners and political group leaders give a statement on the Parliament's expectations before the SOTEU address.

Doorsteps by Commissioners and political groups Chairs ahead the State of the European Union 2023

Parliament debate on its final recommendations to improve EU crisis management and preparedness for future health emergencies. The report, prepared by the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic (COVI), analyses the impact of the crisis, evaluates the effectiveness of EU and national measures and makes specific proposals to address gaps and weaknesses in the response to the pandemic. The recommendations focus on four areas: health, democracy and fundamental rights, social and economic impact, and global aspects related to the pandemic. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by and Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP, ES).

COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by and Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP, ES)

Parliament debate on its final recommendations to improve EU crisis management and preparedness for future health emergencies. The report, prepared by the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic (COVI), analyses the impact of the crisis, evaluates the effectiveness of EU and national measures and makes specific proposals to address gaps and weaknesses in the response to the pandemic. The recommendations focus on four areas: health, democracy and fundamental rights, social and economic impact, and global aspects related to the pandemic. Opening statements by Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP, ES), Rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission.

COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future: opening statements by Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP, ES), Rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEP’s adopt the Cyber package proposals of the Commision which establishes common cybersecurity measures across the European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. It aims to bolster the institutions’ resilience and response capacities against cyber threats and incidents, as well as to ensure a resilient, secure EU public administration, amidst rising malicious cyber activities in the global landscape. The legislative package covers a broad range of devices, including hardware, software and applications and would impose obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors of these products across their whole life cycle. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

MEPs debate the Cyber package proposals of the Commision which establishes common cybersecurity measures across the European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. It aims to bolster the institutions’ resilience and response capacities against cyber threats and incidents, as well as to ensure a resilient, secure EU public administration, amidst rising malicious cyber activities in the global landscape. The legislative package covers a broad range of devices, including hardware, software and applications and would impose obligations on manufacturers, importers, and distributors of these products across their whole life cycle. Opening statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: opening statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

Parliament, Council and Commission host a feedback event in Parliament's premises in Brussels. In exchanges with representatives of the institutions, citizens who participated in the European Citizens' Panels during the Conference have the chance to review and comment on what the institutions have done since the Conference's proposals were delivered in May. Closing remarks by Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs, Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Feedback Event: closing remarks by Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs, Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

Plenary quiz the Czech Presidency and the Commission about guaranteeing solidarity and burden sharing in the management of migration flows into Europe. Extracts from the debate.

The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue: extracts from the debate

Plenary quiz the Czech Presidency and the Commission about guaranteeing solidarity and burden sharing in the management of migration flows into Europe. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Key debate - The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

Plenary back Croatia’s Schengen accession. MEPs agree that the country already fulfils the necessary conditions to join the free-travel zone, and the Council must now take a unanimous decision to lift the remaining border controls between the Schengen area and Croatia. Extracts from the debate in the plenary.

Council decision on Schengen acquis in Croatia: extracts from the debate and the vote

Draft Council Decision on the full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the Republic of Croatia closing statements. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT).

Draft Council Decision on the full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the Republic of Croatia: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

Opening statements by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life on the draft Council Decision on the full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the Republic of Croatia.

Draft Council Decision on the full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in the Republic of Croatia: opening statements by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

Question Time to Commission: Protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks

MEPs debate on protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks. First part of the Questions and Answers.

Question Time to the European Commission: protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks (part 1)

Given the tense geopolitical situation, MEPs asks the European Commission to specify its plans to protect EU infrastructure more robustly. Extracts from the Question Time session with Margaritis SCHINAS, vice-president of the European Commission.

Protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks: extracts from the Question Time to Commission

In the debate with the Commission and Council, MEPs call for the Schengen passport-free travel area to be completed swiftly by extending it to all EU member states who wish to participate. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area: closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

In the debate with the Commission and Council, MEPs call for the Schengen passport-free travel area to be completed swiftly by extending it to all EU member states who wish to participate. Opening statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area: opening statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

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