EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act

EP Plenary session - EU initiatives to address the cost of living, including the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights

EP Plenary session - Implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 30-31 May 2022

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Fit for 55

EP Plenary session - Key debate - The social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine - reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act

Press conference on Ukraine sanctions

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation

Press briefing Renew Europe group

The Commission adopted the Taxonomy Delegated Act on 9 March 2022. It proposes the inclusion, under certain conditions, of specific nuclear and gas energy activities in the list of environmentally sustainable economic activities covered by the so-called EU Taxonomy. First part of the debate.

Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs quiz the Commission and the Council on the best use of EU funds to help citizens cope with the rising cost of living. The debate comes amid strong inflation, rising interest rates and rocketing energy prices, triggered by the post-COVID-19 recovery and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

EU initiatives to address the cost of living, including the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate and vote on key EU draft laws to combat climate change by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to protect jobs and citizens. Parliament is set to adopt its position on eight proposals that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and have net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050, in line with the European Climate Law. The texts approved will be Parliament’s mandate for negotiations with EU governments on the final laws.

Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 4/5)

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. First 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 1/3)

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. Second part of the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

MEPs assess the 10-11 March informal summit’s outcome in Versailles, where leaders decided on further measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also outline their priorities for this week’s 24-25 March spring summit, which will again be dominated by the war in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden is set to participate. COVID-19 and economic recovery as well as the European Semester will also be on the agenda. Second part of the debate.

Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 / Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (Part 2/3)

MEPs look into the EU’s role in a changing world and Europe’s security situation in the wake of the Russian aggression and invasion of Ukraine. Continuation of the third part of the debate.

The EU's role in a changing world and the security situation of Europe following the Russian aggression and invasion on Ukraine: MEPs debate (continuation of part 3/3)

MEPs debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the EU Council's French Presidency. The motto of the French Presidency is “Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging”, to underline that, in order to fight the health crisis, the rise of aggressive foreign powers and climate disruption, the best response is a European response. First part of the debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs discuss whether national recovery plans meet the agreed targets as well as the situation in countries that have not yet had their plans approved. First part of the debate.

State of play of the RRF (Recovery and Resilience Facility): MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate with the Commission and the Slovenian Presidency the 16th December European Council agenda, in particular the coordinated fight against COVID-19. First part of the debate.

Preparation of the European Council and EU's response to the global resurgence of COVID: MEPs debate (part 1/3)

Parliament debates on its position on the Digital Markets Act, which sets rules on what big online platforms will be allowed to do and not do in the EU. First part of the debate.

Digital Markets Act (DMA): MEPS debate (part 2/2)

MEPs hold a debate on “The EU’s Role in Combatting the COVID-19 Pandemic: How to Vaccinate the World” during the plenary session in Strasbourg. First part of the debate.

The EU's Role in combatting the Covid-19 Pandemic - How to Vaccinate the World: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Following the deal reached in Glasgow at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), MEPs debate the outcome of the negotiations. Second part of the debate.

Outcome of the COP26 in Glasgow: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

MEPs discuss with the Commission efforts and rules that should be beefed up to better fight money-laundering, another practice which the Pandora papers also shows is thriving.

Increased efforts to fight money laundering: MEPs debate

MEPs will outline their expectations for the 21-22 October EU summit in Brussels. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission. First part of the debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21-22 October 2021: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the implications of the efforts to combat money laundering, tax evasion and avoidance (after the publication of the so-called journalistic investigation 'Panama Papers'). First part of the debate.

Pandora Papers - implications on the efforts to combat money laundering, tax evasion and avoidance: MEPs debate (Part 1/2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers, especially the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty. Second part of the debate.

European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: MEPs debate (part 2/4)

Debate following the publication of the Pandora Papers by a consortium of journalists and the implications on the efforts to combat money laundering, tax evasion and avoidance.

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