EP Plenary session - Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being

EP Plenary session - Tackling abusive subcontracting and labour market intermediaries

EP Plenary session - Promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining and the right to strike in the EU

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Ceremony of the 2024 Sakharov Prize

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

EU - Australia Interparliamentary Committee meeting

EP Plenary session - Strengthening children’s rights in the EU - 35th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

EP Plenary session - Presentation by the Commission President elect of the College of Commissioners and its programme

EP Plenary session - The Autumn 2024 Economic Forecast: a gradual rebound in an adverse environment

EMPL - Public Hearing ' Loneliness in the European Union '

Extraordinary plenary session - 1000 days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

EMPL CULT -  Confirmation hearing of Roxana MÎNZATU, European Commissioner-designate forPeople, Skills and Preparedness

ITRE EMPL - Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing

INTA AFCO - Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, European Commissioner-designate for Trade, Economic Security, and Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency

Press conference on Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties

EP Plenary session - Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability

AFCO extraordinary committee meeting - Vote on the European Council decision endorsing Parliament’s proposal to increase the number of seats by 11 ahead of the European elections in June 2024

AFCO Committee - Vote on defence of privileges and immunity and Rule 9 on procedures on immunity

Conference on the Future of Europe - Feedback Event - Afternoon session

Portrait of Gabriele BISCHOFF in the EP in Brussels

CCC extraordinary meeting

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Czech Republic Presidency: Roberta METSOLA, EP President and CoP meet with Petr FIALA, Prime Minister of Czech Republic.

Conference on the Future of Europe- Plenary session

AFCO Committee - Revision of the rules for European elections, containing provisions for a pan-European constituency (transnational lists), gender equality in candidate lists, and rules for electoral campaigns etc.

EP LIBE and AFCO delegations to Poland, Warsaw - Visit at the European Parliament's liaison office.

AFCO Committee -  Presentation of the priorities of the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU

AFCO committee meeting

Hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President-designate, Democracy and Demography - Q&A session

Gabriele BISCHOFF in the EP in Strasbourg

AFCO  Constitutive meeting - Election of Chair and Vice-Chairs

MEPs debate on challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being.

Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being: MEPs Debate

Roxana MÎNZATU, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for People, Skills and Preparedness, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committees on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Culture and Education (CULT). Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Roxana MÎNZATU, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for People, Skills and Preparedness: Questions / Answers (part 2)

Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committees. Committees on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Regional Development (REGI), Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Dan JØRGENSEN, European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Housing: Questions / Answers (Part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner-designate, Trade and Economic Security & Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the International Trade (INTA) and Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) Committees. Committees on Foreign Affairs (AFET), on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), on Petitions (PETI), on Development (DEVE) and on Legal Affairs (JURI) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner-designate, Trade and Economic Security & Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency: Questions / Answers (part 3)

MEPs debate on Empowering the Single Market to deliver a sustainable future and prosperity for all EU citizens following the address by Enrico Letta, EU Rapporteur on the future of the Single Market. The Parliament looks into strategies to modernise the EU’s single market and support employees while ensuring inclusive growth and competitiveness. Enrico Letta presents his report on strengthening the EU’s internal market, with a focus on supporting a fair digital and green transition, security, fostering jobs, cohesion and the social dimension.

Empowering the Single Market to deliver a sustainable future and prosperity for all EU citizens: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and call for increased action to support those living in poverty as well as for measures to eradicate poverty in Europe.The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, marked annually on 17 October, fosters dialogue and understanding for people living in poverty. It acknowledges the efforts and the struggles of people living in poverty and provides them with an opportunity to make their voices heard.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: one round of political group speakers

MEPs discuss with the Commission ways to encourage public and private investment in decent and affordable housing in Europe. Ahead of her confirmation as Commission President, Ursula VON DER LEYEN said in a statement before Parliament on 18 July that Europe faces a housing crisis and announced she would appoint a Commissioner to be directly responsible for this issue. Former Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan JØRGENSEN is the Commissioner-designate for Housing and Energy. First part of MEPs debate.

Ensuring sustainable, decent and affordable housing in Europe - encouraging investment, private property and public housing programmes: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs address the ongoing crisis in the EU’s automotive industry, focusing on enhancing competitiveness and preventing potential plant closures. This discussion arises as the sector grapples with challenges stemming from the shift to low-carbon technologies, supply chain disruptions, heightened competition from Asia, and a decline in demand for electric vehicles. MEPs engage with representatives from the Commission and the Hungarian Presidency to explore measures aimed at revitalizing the automotive sector.

The crisis facing the EU’s automotive industry, potential plant closures and the need to enhance competitiveness and maintain jobs in Europe: MEPs debate (part 1)

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

MEPs debate on the future of European competitiveness. Parliament debate the findings of the Draghi's report on a blueprint for boosting Europe’s competitiveness after his address. The report calls the challenge facing policy makers an “existential” one and warns that procrastination will lead to hard choices having to be made. It proposes far-reaching changes to numerous areas such as an “unprecedented” boost to public investment, including through the issuance of new EU common debt, a reform of the EU’s cohesion policy, an overhaul of competition policy, and a new industrial policy with at its core a strategy for reducing Europe’s high energy prices.

The future of European competitiveness: MEPs debate

This news items shows Mario DRAGHI's meeting with EP President Roberta METSOLA, his address to the European Parliament, and the MEPs' debate on Draghi's report. The report looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market. The findings of the report contribute to the new Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness, notably to the development of the new Clean Industrial Deal for competitive industries and quality jobs.

Report on the Future of European competitiveness, address by Mario DRAGHI, Special Advisor in charge of the report on the future of European competitiveness: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, extracts from the address and from the debate

The Body would develop and interpret common minimum standards of ethical conduct, as well as publish reports on how these have been applied in internal rules. Parliament decides on Thursday whether to approve the agreement to establish an Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards, which aims to set up a framework for cooperation for the EU’s institutions and bodies. Even though Parliament’s negotiators managed to improve the Commission’s proposal significantly, which was described as “unsatisfactory” by MEPs in July 2023, MEPs are set to raise issues related to the scope and powers of the envisioned body (including Council’s limited participation) in the debate preceding the vote. MEPs debate.

EP Plenary session - Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards: MEPs debate

Parliament gives its final green light to the reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules. The new rules ensure responsibility sharing among Member States in the management of migrant arrivals, a more efficient response in case of crisis, and respect of fundamental rights. Before the vote, MEPs review the ten legal acts in a debate with Council and Commission. First part of MEPs debate.

Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the creation of a European initiative for an annual designation of European capitals for children. MEPs debate.

EP Plenary session - Creation of a European initiative for an annual designation of European capitals for children: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The special summit was about finding an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. First part of the debate.

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss the December European Council, the 1 February Special summit and assess the situation in Hungary with the European Council's and Commission's presidents. During their meeting on 14 - 15 December, heads of state or government agreed, among other things, to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and grant candidate status to Georgia. First part of MEPs debate.

Joint debate on European Council meetings: MEP debate (part 1)

As President of the Council, Belgium leads the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States in the following six months. Their aim is to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as rule of law, democracy, green and just transition or social and health agenda. MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January. MEPs debate

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency: MEPs debate

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography, Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE), Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE) and Helmut SCHOLZ (The Left, DE), Rapporteurs.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, VP of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography, and Rapporteurs

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