Commemoration of the Victims of Soviet Mass Deportations

EP Plenary session - Need to impose sanctions on the import of Russian and Belarusian food and agricultural products to the EU and to ensure stability of EU agricultural production

EP Plenary session - European Media Freedom Act

CULT Committee meeting.

CULT - Presentation of the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council

EP Plenary Session - EU sports policy: assessment and possible ways forward

Tomasz FRANKOWSKI in the EP in Strasbourg

MEPs are set to give their final green light on Wednesday to new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference. Plenary will discuss the draft European Media Freedom Act, agreed provisionally with the EU ministers in December 2023, on Tuesday afternoon. The new law will oblige member states to protect media independence from governmental, political, economic or private interference. It will ban all forms of interventions in editorial decisions and prevent the external pressuring of journalists to force them to disclose their sources or by targeting them with spyware. To increase media ownership transparency, all outlets regardless of their size will have to publish information about their owners and report on their receipt of state funding. MEPs debate.

EP Plenary session - European Media Freedom Act: MEPs debate

During the trophy presentation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in August, president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) Luis Rubiales kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips, which she has stated she did not consent to. Mr Rubiales subsequently refused to resign - he has since been suspended by FIFA (the international governing body of association football), which has launched an investigation into his conduct. After the final of the Women’s Football World Cup was marred by harassment, MEPs quiz the Commission on how to counter violence and discrimination in sports.

Violence and discrimination in the world of sports after the FIFA Women’s World Cup: MEPs debate

The Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) hold a joint public hearing with Ms Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. Ivanova has been named by the Bulgarian Government to substitute the former Commissioner Maryia Gabriel who left the office on the 15th of may 2023. Second part of the questions and answers session with the MEPs.

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: questions and answers (part 2)

MEPs discuss the legacy of the European Year of Youth together with the Commission. Questions and answers (part 2) with Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

Question Time to Commission - Legacy of the European Year of Youth: Questions and answers (part 2) with Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

The FIFA’s decision to give the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has sparked controversy among human rights organisations and football fans alike. Data cross-checked by several human rights groups with diplomatic missions in Doha indicate that thousands of foreign workers have died on construction sites or as a result of construction-related activities in the country ahead of the tournament. MEPs take stock of the human rights situation in Qatar in the context of the country hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Extracts from the debate.

Situation of human rights in the context of the upcoming FIFA world cup in Qatar: extracts from the debate (21/11)

Parliament demands measures to boost EU-based video-game development and increase efforts to develop and retain European talent. A draft report by the Culture Committee says the criteria to receive funding from the “Creative Europe” and “Horizon Europe” programmes do not always match the needs of small and medium-sized video game developers. MEPs also suggest exemptions in EU state aid rules to allow member state support for video game developers. Statement by Laurence FARRENG (Renew, FR), rapporteur and extracts from the debate.

E-sports and video games: statement by Laurence FARRENG (Renew, FR), rapporteur, and extracts from the debate (09/11)

Parliament demands measures to boost EU-based video-game development and increase efforts to develop and retain European talent. A draft report by the Culture Committee says the criteria to receive funding from the “Creative Europe” and “Horizon Europe” programmes do not always match the needs of small and medium-sized video game developers. MEPs also suggest exemptions in EU state aid rules to allow member state support for video game developers. MEPs debate.

E-sport and videogames: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss what the EU can do to protect children fleeing war in Ukraine, in particular from trafficking and exploitation, following the activation on 3 March of the temporary protection status for refugees from Ukraine, which gives them temporary residence rights and access to education and the labour market. Third part of the debate.

EU Protection of children and young people fleeing the war against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 3/3)

The report by Salima YENBOU (Greens/EFA, FR) intends to be a first step towards the full realisation of a fair, inclusive and just society by tackling racism and discrimination in the field of culture, education, sports and media.

Role of culture, education, media and sport in the fight against racism: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the Council’s recently-adopted recommendation to move from country-based travel rules to ones based on personal health status. They are also expected to highlight the need for a coordinated and harmonised approach to guarantee free and safe travel.

Harmonised EU approach to travel measures: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the programme, challenges and opportunities of the European Year of Youth 2022. In particular, they will address the devastating effect of the COVID-19 crisis on young Europeans’ employment, education and mental health, MEPs urged the prioritization of the needs of young people. In particular MEPs demanded the EU make mental health an integral part of Europe’s socio-economic recovery from the pandemic, as well as making it an occupational health priority.

Topical debate - One youth, one Europe: MEPs debate

MEPs confirm that next year the EU will put the needs of young people at the forefront of its political action. According to the deal reached by the co-legislators, the 2022 European Year of Youth will focus on creating positive prospects for young people after the pandemic and including youth priorities in all relevant EU policy areas.

European Year of Youth 2022: MEPs debate

MEPs hold a debate with Council and Commission on the security and humanitarian consequences of the situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU. Second part of the debate.

Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU and the security and humanitarian consequences: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Plenary discusses and votes on how to enhance the EU’s involvement in sports to encourage a more equitable model that aligns with EU values of inclusiveness and fairness. Statement by Tomasz FRANKOWSKI (EPP, PL), rapporteur on EU sports policy.

EU sports policy; assessment and possible ways forward: extracts from the vote and statement by Tomasz FRANKOWSKI (EPP,PL), rapporteur

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (17-20 May 2021), MEPs debate on the Creative Europe Programme, the European Commission's framework programme for support to the culture and audiovisual sectors. With a budget of €1.46 billion (9% higher than its predecessors), it will support Europe's cultural and creative sectors.

Creative Europe Programme: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (8-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the impact of Covid-19 on youth and on sport. MEPs call on the Commission and member states to increase their efforts to prevent the pandemic from having lasting negative effects on young people and the sports sector. Extracts from the statement during the debate by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), rapporteur (08/02), statement by former football player and MEP, Tomasz FRANKOWSKI (EPP, PL), vote and illustration part.

The impact of Covid-19 on youth and on sport: extracts from the debate (08/02), statement by Tomasz FRANKOWSKI (EPP, PL) and extracts from the vote

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the de facto abortion ban in Poland. MEPs debate 1/2

The de facto abortion ban in Poland: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (18-21 January 2021), the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, debate with the MEPs the arrest of Alexei NAVALNY, Founder of the Russian Foundation for the fight against corruption and Leader of the Party Russia of the Future, the 17.01.2021 in Moscow. MEPs debate Part 2 of 2

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