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

Plenary session - EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts: how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage

Plenary session - The Turkish military operation in northeast Syria and its consequences

Plenary session

Nikos ANDROULAKIS meets with Christos STYLIANIDES - European Commissioner in charge of Humanitarian Aid & Crisis Management

DEVE public hearing  on ' The Future of the EU's Humanitarian Aid '

Plenary session - Union Civil Protection Mechanism

Plenary session - Situation in Venezuela

Plenary session - Latest developments in the cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan

EP plenary session - Debate with the President of the Republic of CYPRUS, Nicos ANASTASIADES, on the Future of Europe

EP plenary session - Situation in Yemen

EP plenary session - Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines in relation to the situation in Chechnya

EP plenary session - Health technology assessment - Report: Soledad Cabezón Ruiz

Plenary session - The migration crisis and humanitarian situation in Venezuela and at its borders

EP Plenary session- Union Civil Protection Mechanism

Plenary session- Situation in Russia - Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Plenary session - Week 06  2018 in Strasbourg - Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Center Memorial

Plenary session Week 50 2017 in Strasbourg - EU civil protection mechanism with own operational capacities

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

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

During the plenary session (25-28 November 2019) in the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss on the EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts; how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (Venice case). Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Antonio TAJANI (EPP, IT), Simona BONAFÈ (S&D, IT), Pär HOLMGREN (Greens/EFA, SE) and Sabrina PIGNEDOLI (NI, IT).

EU response to extreme meteorological events and their impacts; how to protect European urban areas and their cultural heritage (Venice case): extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the assessment of the impact of plant protection products on honeybees. The results are: 700 total voters, 533 in favour, 67 against and 100 abstentions. Statement by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis. llustrative shots

Assessment of the impact of plant protection products on honeybees: extracts from the vote and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (21-24/10/2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss the Turkish military operation in north-east Syria and how the EU should react. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Malik AZMANI (RE, NL) and Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL).

Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria and its consequences: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the plenary debate on the Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria and its consequences during the plenary session in Strasbourg (21-24 October 2019): opening statements

The Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria and its consequences: Opening statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Presidency and by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management for VPC/HR

During the plenary session (15-18/07) of he European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law such as the situation in Hong Kong; the situation at the USA-Mexican border; and Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners. Statements by Reinhard BÜTIKOFER (Greens/EFA, DE), Antony HOOK (RE, UK), Miguel URBÁN CRESPO (GUE/NGL, ES), Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Dita CHARANZOVÁ, Vice-President of the EP, Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL), Isabel SANTOS (S&D, PT), and Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management.

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates

Live Replay of the debate on humanitarian assistance in the Mediterranean during the plenary session in Strasbourg (15-18/07/2019)

Humanitarian assistance in the Mediterranean: Opening statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Minister for European Affairs for the Finnish Presidency and Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge (15:00-15:17)

During the plenary session (15-18/07) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on clean air zone in EU cities. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Christel SCHALDEMOSE (S&D, DK), Caroline VOADEN (RE, UK) and Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR).

Clean air zone in EU cities: extracts from the debate

Humanitarian assistance in the Mediterranean: Closing statements statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge and Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Minister for European Affairs for the Finnish Presidency (17:21-17:28)xx

During the plenary session (11-14 February 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote an upgrade of the EU’s civil defence mechanism, tested to its limits in 2017 and 2018 by forest fires, storms and floods. The new law will help member states to respond faster and more effectively to natural and man-made disasters, by sharing civil protection assets more efficiently. Statements by Elisabetta GARDINI (EPP, IT), rapporteur, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and José Manuel FERNANDES (EPP, PT).

Union Civil Protection Mechanism: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate the situation in Venezuela during the plenary session (30-31 january 2019) in Brussels. The debate is to be wound up with a resolution, to be voted on Thursday where the EP will be the first EU institution to officially recognize Juan Guaidó as the only legitimate President of the country. Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Esteban GONZÁLEZ PONS (EPP, ES), Javier NART (ALDE, ES) and Ramón JÁUREGUI ATONDO (S&D, ES).

Situation in Venezuela: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (12-15/08/18) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Statements by Marek JUREK (ECR, PL), Barbara LOCHBIHLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT) and Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management on Vietnam that must immediately release all prisoners of conscience. Statements by Pavel SVOBODA (EPP, CZ) and Elena VALENCIANO (S&D, ES) on Cuba that must stop state attacks on peaceful dissidents and civil society. Statements by Miguel URBÁN CRESPO (GUE/NGL, ES) and Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL) on Bangladesh that must end crackdown on the media and political opposition.

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote and debate on Health technology assessment (HTA), a report by Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ (S&D, ES), extracts from the debate (1/10/2018) and illustrative shots on medicines. The results from the voteare: 576 in favor, 56 against and 41 abstentions. Statements by Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR). Illustrative shots: medicines production.

Health technology assessment: extracts from the vote, from the debate (01/10) and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (01-04/10/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on health technology assessment. Statements by Soledad CABEZÓN RUIZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur, Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR) and Biljana BORZAN (S&D, HR).

Health technology assessment: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate (29/05) and vote on the situation in Nicaragua. In a non-legislative resolution, MEPs denounce the decline in democracy and the rule of law in Nicaragua over the last decade, as well as increased corruption, often involving relatives of President Daniel Ortega. Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and Ramón JÁUREGUI ATONDO (S&D, ES).

The situation in Nicaragua: extracts from the vote and from the debate (29/05)

During the EP plenary session (28-31 May 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Statements by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Klaus BUCHNER (Greens/EFA, DE), Soraya POST (S&D, SE), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL) and Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, on the situation of imprisoned EU-Iranian dual nationals in Iran. Statements by Barbara LOCHBIHLER (Greens/EFA, DE), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL) and Bill ETHERIDGE (EFDD, UK) on Women's rights defenders in Saudi Arabia. Statements by Julie WARD (S&D, UK) and Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, on Sudan, notably the situation of Noura Hussein Hammad

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debate and extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the situation in Russia. Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), Anna Elżbieta FOTYGA (ECR, PL), Petras AUSTREVICIUS (ALDE, LT) and Rebecca HARMS (Greens/EFA, DE).

Situation in Russia: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate the case of two Greek soldiers arrested and detained in Turkey. Statements by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Manolis KEFALOGIANNIS (EPP, EL), Nikos ANDROULAKIS (S&D, EL), Cecilia WIKSTRÖM (ALDE, SE) and Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (GUE/NGL, EL).

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