EP Plenary session - EU financing through the LIFE programme of entities lobbying EU institutions and the need for transparency

EP Plenary session - Uniting Europe against actors hostile to the EU: time to strengthen our security and defence

EP Plenary session - Need to detect and to counter sabotage by the Russian shadow fleet, damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

EP Plenary session - Heat record year 2024 - the need for climate action to fight global warming

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents in the presence of Henna VIRKKUNEN, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy

EP Plenary session - The urgent need for EU action to preserve nature and protect biodiversity to avoid the extinction of species

EP Plenary session - Restoring the EU’s competitive edge - the need for an impact assessment on the Green Deal policies

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the European Council of 19-20 December 2024

EP Plenary session - Deplorable escalation of violence around the football match in the Netherlands and the unacceptable attacks against Israeli football fans

EP Plenary session - EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US presidential elections

BUDG CONT - Confirmation hearing of Piotr Arkadiusz SERAFIN, European Commissioner-designate for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration

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

EP Plenary session - EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia

Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY in the EP in Strasbourg

Globe EU event on Circular Economy

UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland: ambiance shots of the MEPs arrival

EP Delegation to UN Climate Conference COP23 in Bonn, Germany

Vote on Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions for a resilient Energy Union

EMIS committee - Press point following the vote on the final inquiry report and draft European Parliament recommendation

Plenary session week 17 2016 in Brussels: Joint debate ' Discharge 2014 '

GERBRANDY, Gerben-Jan (ALDE, NL); IN'T VELD, Sophia (ALDE, NL); SCHAAKE, Marietje (ALDE, NL); van MILTENBURG, Matthijs (ALDE, NL)

Dutch MEPs and their assistant in the European Parliament in Brussels

Plenary session week 51 2015 in Strasbourg    Outcome of the COP 21 - Council and Commission statements

Plenary session week 28 2015 in Strasbourg - Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy

ENVI Committee meeting

plenary session week 47 2013 - Programme for the environment and climate action (LIFE)

Gerben Jan GERBRANDY, Beatrice KLOSE, Jori RINGMAN-BECK

European Recycling Awards

ENVI committee meeting

Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY, Matthias GROOTE, Simon COVENEY

ENVI Committee - Exchange of views with Simon COVENEY, Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine

Sofia In'T VELD  Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY, Marietje SCHAAKE

Family picture

Portrait of MEP Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY

Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY, Sophia in 't VELD and Marietje SCHAAKE

Meeting with MEPs

MEPs debate on the need to detect and to counter sabotage by the Russian shadow fleet, damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. In recent months, there has been an increase in in instances of ships damaging undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The latest incident occurred in late December 2024 with the severing of an electricity cable running between Finland and Estonia. Shortly after, the Finnish Coast Guard boarded the oil tanker Eagle S and steered it to a Finnish port. Although officially sailing under a Cook Islands flag, there are suspicions the vessel is part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”. Following these incidents, NATO has launched a new mission to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the mission dubbed “Baltic Sentry” would involve more patrol aircraft, warships and drones. Second part of MEPs debate.

Need to detect and to counter sabotage by the Russian shadow fleet, damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea: MEPs debate (part 2)

In a debate with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Barna Zsigmond, Hungary’s Deputy-Minister for European Union Affairs, MEPs outline their expectations for the European Council meeting taking place on Thursday 19 December, focusing on the situation in the Middle East, the EU’s support to Ukraine in its war against Russia, and crisis prevention and migration management. First part of MEPs debate.

Preparation of the European Council of 19-20 December 2024: MEPs Debate part 1

With hate speech and hate crime consistently rising in Europe, the deteriorating situation in Israel and Gaza has prompted a surge in islamophobic and anti-Semitic incidents across member states, according to media and civil society reports. MEPs discuss the deplorable escalation of violence around the football match in the Netherlands and the unacceptable attacks against Israeli football fans. MEPs debate

Deplorable escalation of violence around the football match in the Netherlands and the unacceptable attacks against Israeli football fans: MEPs debate

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which sees Donald Trump and JD Vance defeating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debates the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. With Trump set to be inaugurated in January 2025, MEPs assess how this shift affects shared priorities. As the EU seeks stable transatlantic relations, MEPs consider how to engage with the new administration to address challenges and leverage opportunities for both regions. MEPs debate.

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US Presidential elections: MEPs debate (Part 2)

Piotr SERAFIN, European Commissioner-designate for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Budgets (BUDG) and Budgetary Control (CONT) Committees. Committees on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Legal Affairs (JURI) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Piotr SERAFIN, European Commissioner-designate for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration: Questions / Answers (part 5 - Political groups in reverse order)

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)

MEPs discuss with Viktor ORBÁN, Hungarian Prime Minister, the programme for Hungary’s six-month Council Presidency that started on 1 July 2024. The Hungarian government has announced the following priorities for its six month Presidency: a new European competitiveness deal; boosting European defence policy; a consistent and merit-based enlargement policy; stemming illegal migration; shaping the future of cohesion policy; a farmer-oriented EU agricultural policy; and addressing demographic challenges. MEPs debate (part 1)

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Hungarian Presidency: 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. Second part of MEPs debate.

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 2)

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

MEPs debate on the outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture. In January 2024, the EU launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture, following EC President von der Leyen's announcement in her September 2023 State of the Union address. The initiative brought together 29 key stakeholders from the agri-food sector, rural communities, and academia to shape a shared vision for EU farming and food systems. On 4 September 2024, EC President von der Leyen received the group's final report, "A Shared Prospect for Farming and Food in Europe," from Chair Professor Peter Strohschneider. The report outlines challenges, opportunities, and recommendations that will guide the European Commission's Vision for Agriculture and Food during von der Leyen's second term.

Outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate after the speech by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029. She presented her political priorities and outlined her vision and plans as Commission President.

Statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029: MEPs debate (part 1)

During the plenary session (25-28 March 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the recent developments on the Dieselgate scandal on 25th March and vote on 28th. Statements by Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

Recent developments on the Dieselgate scandal: extracts from the debate (25/03) and from the vote

During the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14 March 2019), MEPs debate the long-term reduction targets of greenhouse gas emissions with theCommission. Statements by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy. Shots of young climate activists present in the Chamber during the debate.

Climate change: extracts from the debate

At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland, the EP Delegation meets with Mr Mohamed NASHEED, Special Envoy of the President, Maldives Head of Delegation, with members of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA). Statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA,NL) and by Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE,NL)

UN Climate Change Conference (COP24) in Katowice, Poland: meetings with Mr Mohamed NASHEED, Special Envoy of the President, Maldives Head of Delegation, with members of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)

During the plenary session (10-13/12/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE). Statements by Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Pilar AYUSO (EPP, ES), Maria Gabriela ZOANĂ (S&D, RO), Arne GERICKE (ECR, DE), Davor ŠKRLEC (Greens/EFA, HR) and Jan HUITEMA (ALDE, NL).

Establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE): extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (28-29/11/2018) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate with Miguel ARIAS CANETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, on the new EU strategy for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction to meet Paris Agreement targets. Statements by Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Energy Union, Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&D, BE), Jadwiga WIŚNIEWSKA (ECR, PL), Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL) and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction in accordance with the Paris agreement: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027- Parliament's position with a view to an agreement : MEPs debate

Debate on Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027- Parliament's position with a view to an agreement : round of EP Committees representatives (09:34 - 09:49)

Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL) and Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), rapporteurs, speak to the press on climate change: legislations on effort sharing and LULUCF during the EP plenary session in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL) and Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), rapporteurs, on climate change: legislations on effort sharing and LULUCF

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