EP Plenary session - Oral question - Promised revision of the EU animal welfare legislation and the animal welfare-related European citizens’ initiatives

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - The time the European Commission takes to deal with requests for public access to documents

EP Plenary session - Session Commission statement - Rising anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric and violence: recent attacks in Thessaloniki

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session - The adoption of the Special Measure in favour of Tunisia for 2023

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - State of play of the corporate sustainability due diligence directive

EP Plenary session - The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press

EP Plenary session - Need for an urgent Council Decision in favour of amending the protection status of wolves in the Bern Convention

EP Plenary session - Debate - Statement by the VPC/HR - The current situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Situation in Haiti on the eve of the deployment of the United Nations Multinational Security Support Mission

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Implementation of the Treaty provisions

EP Plenary session - Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2022 - In the presence of Emily O'Reilly, European Ombudsman

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - One year after Morocco and QatarGate – stocktaking of measures to strengthen transparency and accountability in the European institutions

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Attempt of coup d’Etat in Guatemala

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Judicial cooperation

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) Latest attacks against women, women's rights defenders in Iran, and its arbitrary detention of EU nationals

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - Political crisis in Sudan

Plenary session - Votes followed by explanations of votes

Plenary session week 47 2016 in Strasbourg  -Explanations of votes

Plenary session in Strasbourg - Week 40  2016 - Explanations of votes : The future of ACP-EU relations beyond 2020.

Plenary session week 19 2016 in Strasbourg.   Explanations of votes

MEPs discuss the extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press.

The extradition and prosecution of Julian Assange and implications on freedom of the press: one round of political group speakers

MEPs ask the Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry BRETON, about the state of implementation of the EU's commitment to provide 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024. Questions and answers session.

The state of implementation of the EU's commitment to provide 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024: questions and answers with Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

MEPs debate the European Citizens’ Initiative “Fur Free Europe” to ban the rearing and killing of animals exclusively for fur production in the EU. The initiative calls for an EU ban on the keeping and killing of animals for the sole or main purpose of fur production. The organisers also seek to prohibit selling fur from these animals, as well as products containing this fur across the Union. The initiative “Fur Free Europe” collected 1,502,319 valid signatures from all EU countries.

European Citizens' Initiative "Fur Free Europe": MEPs debate

The Parliament debates on the current situation in Afghanistan, whereas the human rights situation continues to deteriorate alarmingly, with high levels of human rights violations including torture and killings and attacks against minority groups. Moreover, Afghanistan continues to be the most repressive country in the world for women and girls after the Taliban takeover.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144): Human rights situation in Afghanistan, in particular the persecution of former government officials

MEPs debate the proposal to extend the authorisation to use glyphosate in the EU for ten more years.Glyphosate is currently approved in the EU until 15 December 2023 and can therefore be used as an active substance in plant protection products (pesticides) until that date, if authorised by national authorities. On 19 September 2023, the Commission put forward a draft regulation proposing to renew the approval of glyphosate, subject to certain conditions, for another ten years with a view to making a final decision by 15 December 2023. MEPs debate (part 2)

The proposed extension of glyphosate in the EU: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate the 2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) m by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET). The report welcomes the European Council's decision to grant candidate status to BiH in the context of a changed geopolitical reality, on the understanding that a number of steps are taken to strengthen the country’s readiness for accession negotiations; reiterates its clear support for BiH’s EU integration, grounded in unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The report also recognises the importance of the Western Balkans in the EU’s enlargement policy, and urges the EU to accelerate the accession process for BiH, based on its own merits. MEPs debate

2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina: MEPs debate

MEPs are set to adopt recommendations to tackle and prevent spyware abuse in Europe, based on the inquiry into illicit use of Pegasus and other spyware. The recommendations set out a range of proposals, including investigations into suspected abuse; EU standards for the deploy of spyware; legal remedies for people who have been targeted; strict enforcement of the EU’s export control rules; an EU Tech Lab to conduct technical investigations; and co-ordination with third countries. Second part of the debate.

Pegasus spyware: MEPs debate (part 2)

Parliament holds urgent debates on human rights issues such as democracy, media freedom and rule of law. Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The situation in Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka

MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. In particular, on the risk of death penalty and execution of singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria. Closing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

The risk of death penalty and execution of singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria

Parliament discusses the current situation in Uganda in relation to recent developments in law to pass new anti-lgtbi laws.

Universal Decriminalization of Homosexuality, in light of recent developments in Uganda: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on 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.

Adoption of the Cyber package proposals: MEPs debate

Parliament hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics. Iran: in particular the poisoning of hundreds of school girls. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The situation of the poisoning of hundreds of school girls in Iran

MEPs debate on the establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body after cases of corruption have involved some members of the EP.

Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss on recent revelations concerning Uber’s lobbying practices in the EU. In particular, the plenary debate inquires about the situation of Uber drivers in Europe, and the extent to which Uber’s former lobbying activities have affected their labour and social rights.

Revelations of Uber lobbying practices in the EU: MEPs debate

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”. Second part of the debate.

Risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the EU is founded: MEPs debate (part 2)

During a key debate proposed by the Greens/EFA, MEPs discuss the use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights. Third part of the debate.

Use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights: MEPs debate (part 3/4)

MEPs debate on the The situation of marginalized Roma communities in the EU. Second part of the debate.

The situation of marginalized Roma communities in the EU: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Parliament hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics and votes on three related resolutions.

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