EP Plenary- Voting session

EP Plenary session - Urgent need to tackle the gender pay gap

ECON JURI - Confirmation hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, European Commissioner-designate for Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification

ENVI ITRE ECON - Confirmation hearing of Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, European Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth

ECON - Confirmation hearing of Maria Luís ALBUQUERQUE, European Commissioner-designate for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union

EP Plenary session - Taxing the super-rich to end poverty and reduce inequalities: EU support to the G20 Presidency’s proposal

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences

FISC Committee constitutive meeting

Danish MEPs group photo

EP Plenary session - Role of tax policy in times of crisis

FISC - Exchange of views with Paolo GENTILONI, Commissioner responsible for Economy, on Tax Matters

FISC - Public hearing on ' New EU common system for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of tax abuse in the area of withholding taxes '

First Inter-Committee meeting of the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Equal pay for equal work between men and women (pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms)

FEMM Committee - vote on the approval of the Pay Transparency Directive trilogue result

Trilogue on Pay Transparency

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Copenhagen, Danemark: Meeting with Meps

Constitutive meeting of 5 new Special Committees - Tax Matters (FISC)

Interview with Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN MEP

Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Commissioner-designate, Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) of the European Parliament. Committee on Budgets (BUDG), Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO), Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), and Subcommittee on Tax Matters (FISC) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Commissioner-designate, Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification: questions / answers (part 5)

Confirmation hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Commissioner-designate, Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification: questions / answers

Ambience shots of the Confirmation hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Commissioner-designate, Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification.

Confirmation hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Commissioner-designate, Economy and Productivity, Implementation and Simplification: ambience shots

Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committees. Committees on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and Tax Matters (FISC) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers

Confirmation hearing of Wopke Bastiaan HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate for Climate, Net-Zero and Clean Growth: Questions / Answers (part 2)

Maria Luís ALBUQUERQUE, European Commissioner-designate for Financial Services and the Savings and Investment Union, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament. Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Maria Luís ALBUQUERQUE answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Maria Luís ALBUQUERQUE, European Commissioner-designate for Financial Services and the Savings and Investment Union: questions / answers (Part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

MEPs debate on the historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences. MEPs discuss the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that deemed Ireland’s tax arrangements with Apple as illegal state aid. The court's decision requires Ireland to recover €13 billion in taxes from Apple and overturns a previous General Court ruling that was favorable to Apple. This ruling is final and definitive. Representatives from the Commission and Council will provide insights on the potential impact of the ECJ’s verdict. The Chair of Parliament’s tax subcommittee has described the ruling as "historic," highlighting its significance for European tax policy. This debate explores the broader implications of the ruling for EU state aid regulations and international tax practices.

The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences: MEPs debate

Plenary discusses the latest ruling by the International Court of Justice regarding Israel and the alleged involvement of UNRWA staff in the 7 October attacks The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take a series of measures to prevent any acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, after South Africa filed an application against Israel at the court in December 2023. It also ordered Israel to take immediate and effective measures to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza. During the debate with the Council and the European Commission on Tuesday afternoon, MEPs also discuss the allegations that 12 staff members of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA ) were involved in the 7 October attacks against Israel. While several donor countries have suspended their UNRWA funding, the EU said it will take a decision in light of the outcome of the investigation announced by the UN and its subsequent actions.

Debate - War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region: MEPs debate part 1

The European Climate Law instructs the Commission to propose an EU climate target for 2040 at the latest within six months of the first global stocktake carried out under the Paris Agreement that took place at the COP28 in December 2023. Plenary debates proposals for setting the EU 2040 climate target, shortly after the Commission publishes a Communication and an impact assessment to initiate the process of setting a 2040 climate target. Second part of the MEPs debate

EU2040 climate target: MEPs debate (part 2)

Following the appointment of Fiona Scott Morton as Chief Competition Economist at the Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP), the members of the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) exchange with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition. Questions and answers, first round of political group speakers

Exchange of views with Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive VP of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, and Commissioner for Competition: Questions and answers, first round of political group speakers

MEPs vote on the following subjects: Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings - Tiemo Wölken; Management, conservation and control measures in the area covered under the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) - João Pimenta Lopes; European Chips Act - Dan Nica; Protection of journalists around the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter - Isabel Wiseler-Lima; The electoral law, the investigative committee and the rule of law in Poland - Motions for resolutions (debate on 14/06/2023); Implementation of "passerelle" clauses in the EU Treaties - Giuliano Pisapia; Banking Union - annual report 2022 - Kira Marie Peter-Hansen; Fostering and adapting vocational training as a tool for employees' success and a building block for the EU economy in the new industry 4.0 - Anna ZALEWSKA

Voting session: Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings; European Chips Act; The electoral law, the investigative committee and the rule of law in Poland

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs signs various COD LEX texts. Equal Pay Directive, Proposal for a Regulation on general product safety, amending Regulation Social Climate Fund (Fit for 55 package), greenhouse gas emission trading system,EU ETS Directive (Fit for 55 package), MRV Regulation (Fit for 55 package), Regulation establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism, CBAM (Fit for 55 package), Directive on the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities of Member States and repealing Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA, Information exchange between law enforcement authorities, Directive amending Directive 2003/25/EC as regards the inclusion of improved stability requirements and the alignment of that Directive with the stability requirements defined by the International Maritime Organisation, Ro-Ro passenger ships, Decision the European Parliament and the Council on a European Year of Skills.

Lex Signing ceremony: signature of Eleven COD LEX texts by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Jessika ROSWALL, Minister for EU Affairs, on behalf of the Swedish Presidency of the Council.

Parliament debates and approves an agreement with EU Ministers on new legislation requiring EU companies to disclose salary information of their employees. With the aim of closing the gender pay gap, the new law includes dissuasive penalties for employers that do not comply with equal pay rules. Extracts from the debate and from the vote.

Equal pay for equal work between men and women: extracts from the debate and the vote

Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL), Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs on the pay transparency directive, and by Robert BIEDROŃ (S&D, PL), FEMM Chair and by Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), EMPL Chair give a joint press conference in the European Parliament in Brussels, after the votes in the hemicycle. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Press conference by Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL), Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs on Pay transparency directive Robert BIEDROŃ (S&D, PL), FEMM Chair and by Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), EMPL Chair

During the plenary session in Brussels, MEPs vote on several initiatives: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Anna Júlia Donáth - Sergey LAGODINSKY (Greens/EFA,DE); Joint Investigation Teams collaboration platform - Malik AZMANI (Renew, NL); European Year of Skills 2023 - Loucas FOURLAS (EPP, CY); General Product Safety Regulation - Dita CHARANZOVÁ (Renew, CZ); Equal pay for equal work between men and women (pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms) - Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK) and Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL); Fluorinated gases regulation - Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL); Ozone depleting substances - Jessica POLFJÄRD (EPP, SE); Rule of law situation in the European Union - Motions for Resolutions.

Plenary session - Voting session, including Equal pay for equal work between men and women

Parliament debates an agreement with EU Ministers on new legislation requiring EU companies to disclose salary information of their employees. With the aim of closing the gender pay gap, the new law includes dissuasive penalties for employers that do not comply with equal pay rules. Closing statements by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality, Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs

Equal pay for equal work between men and women (pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms): Closing statements by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality, Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs

Parliament debates an agreement with EU Ministers on new legislation requiring EU companies to disclose salary information of their employees. With the aim of closing the gender pay gap, the new law includes dissuasive penalties for employers that do not comply with equal pay rules. Opening statements by Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and by Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs. The transcript is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

Equal pay for equal work between men and women (pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms): Opening statements by Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and by Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), Rapporteurs

Arrivals, roundtable and statements by Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), co-rapporteurs on the trilogue on Pay Transparency.

Trilogue on Pay Transparency: arrivals and roundtable and statements by Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK), co-rapporteurs

Votes on requests for urgent procedure, including: Medicinal products made available in the UK with respect to Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Ireland and Malta - Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR); Increased pre-financing from REACT-EU resources; Security of gas supply and conditions for access to natural gas transmission networks; Strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms - Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL) and Kira Marie PETER-HANSEN (Greens/EFA, DK); Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System - Cyrus ENGERER (S&D, MT); Use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road - Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR (EPP, PT); The future of fisheries in the Channel, North Sea, Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean in the light of the UK's withdrawal from the EU - Manuel PIZARRO (S&D, PT);

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