Medal Award Ceremony for Outgoing Members

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint debate - Reform of the energy and electricity markets

Former Members Association roundtable discussion - Librorum

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

Press conference on the trilogue agreement on gas storage

David-Maria SASSOLI, EP President meets with Jerzy BUZEK, former EP President

Lex signing

ITRE committee meeting

Interview of Andrzej GRZYB

Science Week at the European Parliament - ' The Role of Science in 21st Century Policy-Making '

Committee on Industry, Research and Energy- Visit of the Romanian Presidency

EP plenary session - Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027

Annual meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs with the College of Commissioners

Committee on ITRE - Exchange of views with European Commissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, as part of the Structured Dialogue, including on the newly adopted MFF legislative programmes

ITRE - Exchange of views with Mr Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, as part of the Structured Dialogue, incl. on the newly adopted MFF legislative programmes (VA)

STOA-ERC event 'Investing in Young Researchers – Shaping Europe's Future'

ITRE committee meeting. Exchange of views with Jyrki KATAINEN, EC Vice-President for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness

ITRE Committee meeting. Statement by rapporteur Jerzy BUZEK.

Jerzy BUZEK (EPP,PL) was President of the European Parliament from 14 July 2009 to 17 January 2012. He served as Prime Minister of Poland from 1997 to 2001, and was elected to the European Parliament in 2004 with the largest popular vote in Poland. After serving as its President 2009-2012, Jerzy Buzek continued his work in the European Parliament as Chair of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy 2014-2019. He remained a member of Committee on Industry, Research and Energy until 2024.He is a professor and holds a degree in chemical engineering from the Technical University of Silesia. Buzek was involved in the Solidarity movement and in 1981, he was President of the First Congress of Solidarity. This memoclip shows his official visit to the European Parliament as Prime Minister of Poland, key moments of his EP Presidency and his continued work in the EP until 2024 when his final mandate ended, after 20 years as MEP.

Memoclip: Jerzy BUZEK, former President of the European Parliament (2009-2012)

MEPs debate and take a final vote on the reform of the EU electricity market to protect consumers from sudden price shocks and on new rules to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market. Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), and Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES (S&D, ES), Rapporteurs.

Reform of the energy and electricity markets: Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), and Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES (S&D, ES), Rapporteurs

MEPs debate and take a final vote on the reform of the EU electricity market to protect consumers from sudden price shocks and on new rules to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, on the EU’s gas market. Opening statements by Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES (S&D, ES), Rapporteurs, Maria GRAPINI (S&D, RO) on behalf of IMCO Committee, Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Reform of the energy and electricity markets: opening statements by Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES (S&D, ES), Rapporteurs, Maria GRAPINI (S&D, RO) IMCO Committee and Didier REYNDERS, EU Commissioner for Justice

This Memoclip shows Joe BIDEN's official visits to the European Parliament in Brussels in 2010 and 2015; a meeting between Joe BIDEN and Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament, at the White House, in Washington DC, in 2010; and a meeting between Joe BIDEN and Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament at the White House, in Washington DC in 2015. Joe BIDEN served as the Vice President from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Since 2021, he has been President of the United States.

Memoclip: Joe BIDEN, President of the United States, and the European Parliament

MEPs debate on the Fit for 55 package. The new law on new energy saving targets requires an 11.7% reduction in primary and final energy consumption by 2030 (relative to 2020 projections). Every year until 2030, 1.5% of energy savings must be made, starting at 1.3% until 2025 and increasing to 1.9% by the end of 2030. MEPs debate (part 2)

Joint debate - Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 2)

European Parliament is at the origin of a resolution in 2009 to establish the commemoration of 11 July as a day of remembrance for the victims of the massacre in Srebrenica. This Memoclip illustrates the occupation of Srebrenica area by Bosnian Serb troops (July 1995), statement by the Council of the EU on the situation in Srebrenica (July 1995), the vote on the resolution to establish the commemoration of 11 July (01/2009), the Visit of Jerzy BUZEK, EP President, to Srebrenica (11/2011), the ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the massacre (07/2015), and Roberta METSOLA, EP President, pays tribute to Munira Subašić, Srebrenica massacre survivor and president of Mothers of Srebrenica Association, during LUX Audience Awards ceremony in 2022.

Memoclip: Commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide - 28 years Anniversary

MEPs debate with the Commission the energy situation in the EU and preparations to refill gas reserves ahead of next winter. First part of MEPs debate.

Energy storage: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law. First part of the debate.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEP's debate and vote on a new law to accelerate the granting of permits for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar panels or windmill. The plan is to reduce the maximum length of the approval process for new installations. The "renewable acceleration areas" are defined by each Member State depending on wether they are able to install renewable at a faster pace. MEPs debate (part 2)

Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives (REPowerEU): MEPs debate (part 2)

Jacques Delors, President of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995.

Memoclip: Jacques DELORS and the European Parliament

&lt;p>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. second part of the debate.&lt;/p>

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

Plans to refill Europe’s gas reserves more quickly to ensure supply during the cold season will be voted on by MEPs, in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine.The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%.

Gas storage: MEPs debate

The new regulation, already agreed upon with EU ministers, sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities of 80% by 1 November 2022, but member states and operators should strive to reach 85%. The target will rise to 90% in subsequent years, to protect Europeans from possible supply shocks. The text urges EU countries to diversify gas supply sources and boost energy efficiency. Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Lead negotiator explain the new regulation on gas storage.

Gas storage: statement by Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), Lead negotiator

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 3/5)

Press conference on the security of gas supply in the EU by Cristian BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur, and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), head of the EP negotiation team.

Press conference on the security of gas supply in the EU by Cristian BUŞOI (EPP, RO), rapporteur, and Jerzy BUZEK (EPP, PL), head of the EP negotiation team

MEPs discuss the energy security and the recent cuts to gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria. Second part of the debate.

European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs quiz the Commission on the EU’s energy autonomy and the strategic importance of renewables, energy interconnections and efficiency. Question Time to Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

Europe’s Energy Autonomy: the strategic importance of renewables and energy interconnections and efficiency - Question Time to Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (Part 3/3)

The draft law, already agreed with EU Ministers, is debated and put to the vote in plenary. It sets the criteria and the methodology for selecting energy projects of common interest (PCIs), such as high-voltage transmission lines, pipelines, energy storage facilities or smart grids, which would benefit from fast-track administrative procedures and be eligible to receive EU funds. Second part of the debate.

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