Briefing Renew Europe

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents on the State of the Union 2021:.- with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, political group leaders debate on the presentation made by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President-elect of the Commission, on the College of Commissioners and their programme. One round.

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and their programme: one round political group leaders

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, political group speakers in reverse order make a statement before the vote on the VON DER LEYEN Commission 2019-2024.

Election of the Commission: one round of political group speakers in reverse order

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, MEPs, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and a representative of the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the EU, discuss Parliament’s priorities in anticipation of the European Council meeting (Brussels, 12-13 December). The main topics on the summit agenda are the EU long-term budget, EU climate change strategy, and external relations. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President-designate, European Green Deal, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Eero HEINÄLUOMA (S&D, FI), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO) and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019: extracts from the debate (EU climate change strategy and external relations)

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019: MEPs debate. First round of political group speakers

Debate on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, during the plenary session (13-14/11/2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE).

30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the Formal sitting on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall during the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (13-14 November 2019). One round of political group speaker: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Jörg MEUTHEN (ID, DE), Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL), Martin SCHIRDEWAN (GUE/NGL, DE), and Mislav KOLAKUŠIĆ (NI, HR).

Formal sitting - 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall: One round of political group speakers

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs take stock of the work done by the outgoing Commission during its five-year mandate. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Manon AUBRY (GUE/NGL, FR).

Review of the Juncker Commission: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the EP Plenary session on Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019. Round of political group speakers

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: Round of political group speakers

Dacian CIOLOȘ (RE, RO), RE Group Leader, speaks to the press in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Dacian CIOLOȘ (RE, RO), RE Group Leader: RE press briefing

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate take stock of the outcome of the 17-18 October meeting of EU heads of state or government in a debate with Donald TUSK, President of the Council, and Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC. The summit focussed on Brexit, negotiations for a long-term EU budget, strategic priorities for the next five years, climate change, enlargement and foreign affairs. Statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES) and Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO) on Turkey’s unilateral military action in North East Syria, on enlargement negociations with North Macedonia and Albania, on multiannual financial framework and on UE being climate neutral by 2050.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: extracts from the debate on other topics

Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, Dacian CIOLOŞ and Pedro SILVA PEREIRA make a statement after the extraordinary meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents on State of play of the UK withdrawal from the EU, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Extraordinary meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents on State of play of the UK withdrawal from the EU: MEPs statements

MEPs reactions following the outcome of the European Council and the new agreement on Brexit. Statements by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO).

European Council: MEPs statements

During the plenary session (9-10 October 2019) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the 17-18 October EU summit, the agenda of which includes the EU long-term budget, Brexit and follow-up to the UN Climate Action Summit. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: extracts from the debate (2/2)

Live Replay of the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 during the plenary session in Brussels ( 09-10 October 2019).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019: First round of political group leaders

Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture, is heard for the second time by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) in association with the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture, Paolo DE CASTRO (S&D, IT), Ulrike MÜLLER (RE, DE) and Dacian CIOLOŞ (RE, RO)

Resumed hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture: extracts from the hearing

On 8th October, the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) in association with the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament invited Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, from Poland, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture, to resume his hearing. Round 2 - Questions by the Political MEPs.

Resumed hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture AGRI (envi) Committees: Questions and answers (Part 3)

On 1st October, Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, from Poland, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture, is heard by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) in association with the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Second round of questions.

Hearing of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, Commissioner-designate, Agriculture: Questions and answers (Part 3)

The EP Conference of Presidents holds an exchange of views with Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President-elect of tge EC, and approve the detailed schedule for the hearings of Commissioners-designate, in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

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