Plenary session week 40 2017 in Strasbourg - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017 - Council and Commission statements

MEPs present their demands and expectations one day ahead of the EU summit on 14-15 December. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support for the country and its people, on the situation in the Middle East and on EU enlargement policy, including the stabilisation and association process. They also discuss the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget with a view to reaching an agreement, security and defence issues as well as external relations.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023: MEPs debate

MEPs present their demands and expectations one day ahead of the EU summit on 14-15 December. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support for the country and its people, on the situation in the Middle East and on EU enlargement policy, including the stabilisation and association process. They also discuss the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget with a view to reaching an agreement, security and defence issues as well as external relations. Opening statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023: opening statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission

The Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Joseph BORRELL FONTELLES, delivers a closing statement on the need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution. Closing statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: Closing statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the EU

After the opening statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, MEPs debate on the need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution.

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: MEPs debate part 1

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: MEPs debate part 2

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution. Opening statement Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: Opening statement Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the EU

Ambiance shots prior to the ceremony and video on the laureate during the Sakharov Prize 2023 ceremony. The video played during the ceremony is under copyright, editorial use only no exclusive. For any further uses please contact medialibray@europarl.europa.eu.

Award of the Sakharov Prize 2023: Ambiance shots prior to the ceremony, introductory statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and video* on the laureate

The laureate of this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, Saleh Nikbakht, the lawyer of the family of Jina Mahsa Amini, delivers a statement in the award ceremony in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Award of the Sakharov Prize 2023: Statement by Saleh Nikbakht, the lawyer of the family of Jina Mahsa Amini

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is the highest tribute paid by the European Union to human rights work. It gives recognition to individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to protecting freedom of thought. Through the prize and its associated network the EU assists laureates, who are supported and empowered in their efforts to defend their causes. This year, the award goes to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran. Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Award of the 2023 Sakharov Prize: Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D, holds a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

S&D press briefing by Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Chair of S&D

Commissioner and Rapporteur Nicola BEER (Renew, DE) deliver closing statements on the Framework for Ensuring a Secure and Sustainable Supply of Critical Raw Materials in a plenary session in Strasbourg. Closing statements by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Nicola BEER (Renew, DE), Rapporteur.

Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials: closing statements by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Nicola BEER (Renew, DE), Rapporteur

A delegation of MEPs participates in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change which is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December 2023. The conference concludes the first globalstocktake of climate action under the Paris Agreement, a two-year process to review progress and outline the way forward. This news item shows extracts from the meetings with delegations in Dubai and a statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation, giving his conclusive view on the participation of the delegation to the conference.

European Parliament Delegation to COP28: meetings with delegations and closing statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation

MEPs debate on proposals for the lead candidate system ahead of the 2024 elections, after the vote was postponed at November’s plenary session, to allow for more time for deliberation. The proposition includes a mechanism to elect the Commission President, as well as ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. Opening statements by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs and Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

The European Elections 2024: opening statements by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs and Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

MEPs debate on proposals for the lead candidate system ahead of the 2024 elections, after the vote was postponed at November’s plenary session, to allow for more time for deliberation. The proposition includes a mechanism to elect the Commission President, as well as ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. Closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy, Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs .

The European Elections 2024: closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy, Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, addresses the plenary and tributes to Michèle RIVASI, a French politician who served as a member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2009 until her death in 2023, followed by a minute of silence in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Tribute to Michèle RIVASI by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, minute of silence and tribute by David CORMAND (Greens/EFA, FR)

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, addresses the plenary and gives her introductory speech on the fifth anniversary of the 2018 terrorist attack at the Christmas market of Strasbourg.

Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the fifth anniversary of the 2018 terrorist attack at the Christmas market of Strasbourg

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, addresses the plenary and gives her introductory speech on the Freedom Prize awarded to the European Parliament by the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania in Strasbourg. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the Freedom Prize awarded to the European Parliament by the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania

An official delegation led by Chair Peter Liese (EPP, DE) is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to participate in the COP28. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change concludes the first globalstocktake of climate action under the Paris Agreement, a two-year process to review progress and outline the way forward. This video shows a statement by Jutta PAULUS (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Rapporteur on EU strategy to reduce methane emissions following her participation to the EP Side event: "Methane pledge two years on" and different meetings with participating delegations.

European Parliament Delegation to COP28: statement by Jutta PAULUS (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Rapporteur on EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, meetings with delegations and EP Side event: "Methane pledge two years on"

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