Holocaust Remembrance Day - Group photo with the leaders of political groups

EP Plenary session - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Polish Presidency

Press  briefing Greens/EFA

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the European Council of 19-20 December 2024

EP Plenary session  - Announcement of the winner of 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

Press bgriefing Greens/EFA

Press briefing Greens/EFA

Eurovision Debate 2024 with Lead Candidates

EP Plenary session - International Holocaust remembrance day - Leaders of political groups

Press briefing Greens_EFA

EP Plenary session - Voting session including 2024 budget procedure and signing ceremony

Leaders of political groups give a statement on on the ongoing investigations in Belgium involving some members and staff of the European Parliament.

One round Political group leaders: statements on the ongoing investigations in Belgium involving some members and staff of the European Parliament

In a debate with Presidents Charles MICHEL and Ursula von der LEYEN, MEPs assess the outcomes of the European Council meeting of 20 and 21 October. MEPs call on the Council and Commission fore more urgent measures, as families and companies are facing the energy and economic crisis and more investments on renewable energies. Ursula von der LEYEN warns that even if EU will have enough gas for winter, the EU risks falling short of some 30 billion cubic metres of gaz during the next storage filling season in 2023.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: extracts from the debate

The Council and Commission gives their concluding statements of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: one round of political group leaders

In a debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency, MEPs outline their expectations for the 20-21 October EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, and emergency energy measures. One round Political group leaders.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: one round Political group leaders

In a debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency, MEPs outline their expectations for the 20-21 October EU summit.During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, and emergency energy measures. Ursula von der LEYEN, President of EC, explains the legislative framework agreed by the European Commission to address the energy crisis. Political group leaders answer to the President.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: extracts from the debate

Prior to the plenary session, Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Presidents of Greens/EFA in the Parliament, give the piorities of the group. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Presidents of the Greens/EFA group - Press briefing

MEPs and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL discuss the countrywide protests against the Islamic regime in Iran after the nationwide demonstrations were triggered by the death in Tehran on 16 September of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, who assaulted her for, they claimed, incorrectly wearing her hijab. Second part of the debate.

The death of Mahsa AMINI and the repression of women's rights protesters in Iran: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs in a debate discuss on how democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary have further deteriorated since Parliament triggered the Article 7 procedure in 2018, through the “deliberate and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government”. First part of the debate.

Risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the EU is founded: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate the UK government’s controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which, if implemented, would breach the EU-UK Brexit agreement. The proposed bill, which passed the second reading stage in the UK House of Commons on Monday 27 June, would allow the UK government to unilaterally ignore EU-UK arrangements for Northern Ireland after Brexit, potentially risking a trade war while breaking international law.

The UK government’s unilateral introduction of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and respect for international law: MEPs debate

Jordi SOLÉ (Greens/EFA, ES), and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Vice-Presidents, hold a press conference ahead of the plenary session in Strasbourg (04-07 July 2022) and explains the priorities of their group.

Press conference by Jordi SOLÉ (Greens/EFA, ES), and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), Vice-Presidents

Following the US Supreme Court’s vote to overturn guaranteed nationwide protection of abortion rights on 24 June, MEPs reaffirm their support for both the provision of and advocacy for the right and access to legal and safe abortion care.

US Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights and the need to safeguard abortion rights and Women’s health including in the EU: MEPs debate

The voting session inclides: Temporary trade liberalisation supplementing trade concessions applicable to Ukrainian products under EU/Ukraine Association Agreement - Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV); Eurojust: collection, preservation and analysis of evidence relating to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes; Extension of the empowerment to adopt delegated acts; Annual implementation report on the EU association agreement with the Republic of Moldova - Dragoş TUDORACHE (Renew, RO); Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report - Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE); 2021 Report on North Macedonia - Ilhan KYUCHYUK (Renew, BG); 2021 Report on Albania - Isabel SANTOS (S&D, PT); Prosecution of opposition and detention of trade union leaders in Belarus; Minimum level of taxation for multinational groups - Aurore LALUCQ (S&D,FR); Establishing the European Education Area by 2025; The fight agains impunity of war crimes in Ukraine.

Voting session, including: Eurojust and the Resolution on the fight against impunity for war crimes in Ukraine

The draft report, which will be debated on Wednesday and put to the vote on Thursday, asks for more in-depth analysis, a broader scope, and a more effective approach from the Commission in its annual monitoring of the state of the rule of law in the European Union. MEPs are set to criticise the report’s failure to encompass EU values in their entirety, as well as its methodological shortcomings in highlighting the deliberate nature of the backsliding in Poland and Hungary. Closing statements by Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report: closing statements by Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

The draft report, which will be debated on Wednesday and put to the vote on Thursday, asks for more in-depth analysis, a broader scope, and a more effective approach from the Commission in its annual monitoring of the state of the rule of law in the European Union. MEPs are set to criticise the report’s failure to encompass EU valuesin their entirety, as well as its methodological shortcomings in highlighting the deliberate nature of the backsliding in Poland and Hungary. Opening statements by Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur, Petri SARVAMAA (EPP, FI), CONT; by Franco ROBERTI (S&D, IT), JURI, Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES), BUDG; Sophia in 't VELD (Renew, NL), AFCO; Isabel BENJUMEA BENJUMEA (EPP, ES), PETI.

Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law report: opening statements by Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

In the context of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on the 17th of May, Roberta METSOLA, EP President with Marc ANGEL (S&D, LU) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA, DE) discuss the LGBTIQ's rights in Europe. Plus, Tobias PELLICCIARI, Chief Executive Director of International Support Human Rights Transphobia and Biphobia is invited to exchange and debate with MEPs from Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI).

IDAHOBIT: ambiance shots from Facebook Live with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from DROI Subcommittee with, Tobias PELLICCIARI, Chief Executive Director of International Support Human Rights Transphobia and Biphobia

Following Russian invasion of Ukraine back in February, MEPs discuss how to deal with the social and economic consequences for the EU of Russia’s war in Ukraine with the Council and Commission, and how to reinforce the EU’s capacity to act. Second part of the debate.

The social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine - reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

MEPs quiz the Council and the Commission about their response so far to the democratic backslide in Hungary and Poland. However, despite the deterioration of the situation in both countries over the last few years, the Council has avoided holding a vote to determine whether there is “a clear risk of a serious breach” of the EU’s common values, the next step in the procedure set out in Article 7. MEPs urge the French Presidency of the Council to move forward, and quiz the Commission on other measures to ensure rule of law is respected.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs discuss how to handle the increasing number of refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian invasion. Second part of the debate.

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