EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Plenary session - Commission Statement - Attempts to reintroduce a foreign agent law in Georgia and its restrictions on civil society

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

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 - Council and Commission statements - The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia

EP Plenary session - Joint Debate - European Security and Defence

EP Plenary session - Debate - Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the situation in Syria

Action of the Yellow Ribbon civil resistance movement, a recipient of the 2023 Sakharov Prize on behalf of the brave people of Ukraine

Press confrence on political prisoners ordered to die: Kara-Murza, Gorinov and Saakashvili

ECR event : ' The Imperial Russia: Conquer, Genocide & Colonisation ' - Press conference

ECR event : ' The Imperial Russia: Conquer, Genocide & Colonisation '

AFET/SEDE Delegation to Moldova - Visit of the Palanca border crossing point and refugee center

AFET/SEDE Delegation to Moldova - Meeting with Natalia GRAVRILITA, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova.

EP Plenary session - The Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges

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Maritime Security and the Blue Economy - ECR Event

EP Plenary session - Burundi, notably the case of imprisoned journalists

Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) - The proposed new Criminal Code of Indonesia

ECR Conference - ' The EU and trafficking of cultural goods: closing the gaps '

ECR Conference - 'The Surkov leaks'

Anna Elzbieta FOTYGA in the EP in Strasbourg

Subcommittee on Security and Defence- Family picture

Subcommittee on Security and Defence - Public Hearing on Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny on EU Defence Affairs

Plenary session  - Joint debate - EU-Afghanistan

SEDE committee meeting - Exchange of views with Sylvia KAINZ-HUBER - Deputy Head of Unit for Defence, Aeronautic and Maritime industries, DG for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission, Dirk TIETELBUERGER - Head of Unit, Preparatory Action/EU-funded Defence Research, European Defence Agency (EDA) and with General Sir James Rupert EVERARD, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), NATO

MEPs debate Mr Navalny’s death with Commission and Belgian Presidency representatives. They are expected to condemn the Russian regime and President Vladimir Putin, and discuss the dangerous situation facing opposition figures, journalists and human rights defenders in Russia. First part of the debate.

The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

Amidst significant geopolitical uncertainty and threats, MEPs are set to call for decisive action to strengthen and protect the international rules-based order. EP Plenary holds a joint debate on how to strengthen European security and defence with the Council and Commission.In the draft report on the implementation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy for 2023, MEPs urge the EU to develop robust strategic alliances, to accelerate EU enlargement and reform decision-making processes in response to a new geopolitical context. Parliament also assesses the implementation of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy report in the context of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Both reports will be put to a vote on Wednesday.

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: MEPs debate part 1

The recent media revelations, which outlined how a European Parliament lawmaker has allegedly collaborated and shared information with Russian security service FSB, has prompted the institution to open an investigation, with President Roberta Metsola referring the specific matter to the Advisory Committee on the Code of Conduct. Following allegations that an MEP colluded with Russian security services, Parliament discusses this case and other interference attempts. First part of the debate.

Russiagate - Allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs reaffirm the need for the EU to stand firmly and united behind Ukraine after almost two years of war. During the debate with the Council and Commission, MEPs assess the latest developments in the war and the efforts to provide more financial support to Ukraine. First part of the debate

The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the EU to live up to its commitments and deliver more military assistance to war-torn Ukraine. With Russian air attacks intensifying across Ukraine and with American military support currently held up by the U.S. congress, MEPs call on European countries to do more to help the Kyiv government defend its territory for as long as necessary. They urge EU heads of state or government to use the upcoming special European Council summit on 1 February to come to an agreement on a proposed €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. MEPs debate

Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine: MEP debate

MEPs discuss the outcomes of the 20 October EU-US summit, where EU leaders, including the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, met with US President, Joe Biden, and the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Washington DC. During the summit, the leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East, developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as trade, economy, climate change and energy issues, among other topics.

Outcome of the EU-US summit: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss with Commission and Council representatives whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow. Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. First part of the debate.

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

Moldova, one of Europe’s poorest countries, has suffered severe political and economic collateral damage due to Russia’s war against neighbouring Ukraine, with soaring inflation, food costs, and energy prices, street protests in the capital Chișinău, electricity blackouts and disinformation campaigns. MEPs debate on a resolution taking stock of Moldova’s path to the European Union. First part of the debate.

Taking stock of Moldova's path to the EU: MEPs debate (part 1)

Parliament debates the dire situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, following Azerbaijan’s recent military seizure of the mountainous South Caucasus enclave. Azerbaijan’s latest offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September saw Baku regain military control of the long-disputed region and has resulted in a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians from their homes. First part of the debate.

Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack: MEPs debate (part 1)

Arrested by the morality police on 13 September 2022 for allegedly ignoring Iran’s strict veiling laws, Jina Mahsa Amini died in a Tehran hospital three days later following physical abuse while in custody. Her death sparked protests that spread around the country with at least 500 people killed after the Iranian authorities clamped down on the demonstrations with brutal force. MEPs discuss the situation in Iran and mark Amini’s death that sparked months of mass protests in the county.

Iran: one year after the murder of Jina Mahsa Amini: MEPs debate (part 1)

Lukas MANDL (EPP, AT), Chair of the Security and Defence subcommittee delegation and Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL) hold a press point by the delegation Chair of SEDE Subcommittee is held in Warsaw, after a fact-finding visit to assess the EU Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine. The EU Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine), launched in November 2022 for a period of two years, is designed to strengthen the military capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces so that they can defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders, and protect the civilian population. The mission has a non-executive mandate to provide individual, collective and specialised training for the Ukrainian armed forces in the territory of EU member states.

Press conference by Lukas MANDL (EPP, AT), Chair of the Security and Defence subcommittee delegation, and Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL), on the fact-finding visit to assess EUMAM Ukraine - EU military support to Ukraine

MEPs debate the 2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) m by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET). The report welcomes the European Council's decision to grant candidate status to BiH in the context of a changed geopolitical reality, on the understanding that a number of steps are taken to strengthen the country’s readiness for accession negotiations; reiterates its clear support for BiH’s EU integration, grounded in unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The report also recognises the importance of the Western Balkans in the EU’s enlargement policy, and urges the EU to accelerate the accession process for BiH, based on its own merits. MEPs debate

2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina: MEPs debate

The joint debate will address various topics, focusing on the recent destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. This dam was located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces and Kyiv and Moscow have been blaming each other for the destruction. Due to the dam collapse and subsequent massive flooding, thousands of people from nearby communities have been evacuated. High-level UN officials have warned of the grave and far-reaching humanitarian and ecological consequences. MEPs will also outline their view on how to sustainably reconstruct Ukraine and integrate it into the Euro-Atlantic community. First part of the debate.

Humanitarian and environmental consequences of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam / Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate the challenges facing EU candidate country Moldova following recent street protests and warnings of a coup d’état. MEPs debate

The challenges facing the Republic of Moldova: MEPs debate

MEPs and Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement (for VPC/HR) debate the aftermath of the protests that have rocked Georgia over a new “foreign influence” law. MEPs debate.

Situation in Georgia: MEPs debate

MEPs look back at a year marked by Russia’s assault on Ukraine and set out what the EU must do in support of Kyiv. Russia began its full-scale military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. This support has resulted in unprecedented levels of financial aid, assistance, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. First part of the debate.

Key debate - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine. MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate with the Commission the EU’s emergency and humanitarian response to the catastrophic earthquake. On 6th of February, a massive magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit near the south-eastern Turkish city of Gaziantep, followed by a magnitude 7.6 aftershock later the same day. International estimates suggest the devastation caused by the earthquake could claim up to 20 000 lives. It has destroyed tens of thousands of buildings in the region, and left hundreds of thousands without a home.

EU response to the humanitarian situation following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: MEPs debate

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the EU-Ukraine summit in a debate with the Commission and Council. They expect to reiterate their call that the EU should continue to support the country, for a special tribunal to punish Russian crimes and support to immediately deploy modern weapons and a next-generation air defence system to Ukraine. First part of the debate.

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