Interview with Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, EP President 2004 - 2007

The story of the EP by its Presidents: Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, EP President 2004 - 2007 - 7. Immigration

Immigration and asylum - Brussels.

Make-shift shelter. New jungle next to migrant reception centre Jules Ferry.

Commissioner Ylva JOHANSSON opens the plenary debate on the reintroduction of internal border controls in the Schengen area and its impact on EU free movement. The recent decisions taken by Germany and other Schengen members to reinstate checks have sparked concerns about the future of the Schengen zone.

The reintroduction of internal border controls in a number of Member States and its impact on the Schengen Area: Opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

A LIBE delegation (Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs) is on a mission on search and rescue in Lampedusa (Sicily - Italy). Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Chair of the LIBE delegation, holds a press point. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Press conference by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Chair of the LIBE delegation to Sicily (Lampedusa), Mission on Search And Rescue

&lt;p>This infoclip shows refugees arriving in the Port of Lampedusa in Sicily (Italy) and being transferred to the hotspot on the island to be registered and given food and shelter.&lt;/p>

Infoclip: Migration routes - Lampedusa - Sicily (Italy)

A delegation of the Civil Liberties Committee, led by the Chair Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar (S&D, Spain, Head of the Delegation, as well as Pietro Bartolo (S&D, Italy), Sylvie Guillaume (S&D, France), Nadine Morano (EPP, France), Cornelia Ernst (The Left, Germany), Yana Toom (Renew, Estonia), Laura Ferrara (non-attached, Italy), Karlo Ressler (EPP, Croatia), Alessandra Mussolini (EPP, Italy), Giuseppe Milazzo (ECR, Italy) and Annalisa Tardino (ID, Italy) is visiting Lampedusa (Italy) from 19 to 22 June. The delegation visits the Lampedusa hotspot and meets with Filippo MANNINO, Mayor of Lampedusa and Linosa.

LIBE delegation to Sicily (Lampedusa), Mission on Search And Rescue: visit of Lampedusa hotspot , meeting with Filippo MANNINO, Mayor of Lampedusa and Linosa

A delegation of the Civil Liberties Committee, led by the Chair Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar (S&D, Spain, Head of the Delegation, as well as Pietro Bartolo (S&D, Italy), Sylvie Guillaume (S&D, France), Nadine Morano (EPP, France), Cornelia Ernst (The Left, Germany), Yana Toom (Renew, Estonia), Laura Ferrara (non-attached, Italy), Karlo Ressler (EPP, Croatia), Alessandra Mussolini (EPP, Italy), Giuseppe Milazzo (ECR, Italy) and Annalisa Tardino (ID, Italy) is visiting Lampedusa (Italy) from 19 to 22 June. The delegation meets with state representatives and later meets with NGOs.

LIBE delegation to Sicily (Lampedusa), Mission on Search And Rescue: meeting with NGOs and state representatives

EP Vice-President, Marc ANGEL (S&D, LU), gives a statement on the migrants tragedy in Mediterranean sea nearby Greek coast. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery.

Statement by Marc ANGEL (S&D, LU), EP Vice-President, on the migrants tragedy in Mediterranean sea

MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government are set to focus in particular on the steps on the Migration Pact recently reached within the Council of the EU, and EU relations with third countries. Extracts from the debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular in the light of recent steps towards concluding the Migration Pact: extracts from the debate

MEPs vote on the following legislative texts before starting insteristitutional negotiations with the Council of the EU: addressing situations of crisis and force majeure in the field of migration and asylum - Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES); Introducing a screening of third country nationals at the external borders and amending Regulations - Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE); Establishing a centralised system for the identification of Member States holding conviction information on third-country nationals and stateless persons - Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE); Asylum and migration management and amending Council Directive - Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE).

Voting session (part 2)

MEPs debate on the current situation in Italy regarding the management of migrants who arrived in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route from Northern Africa. Closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs.

The need for a European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy: closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

MEPs debate on the current situation in Italy regarding the management of migrants who arrived in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route from Northern Africa. Second part of the debate.

The need for a European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the current situation in Italy regarding the management of migrants who arrived in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route from Northern Africa. First part of the debate.

The need for a European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the current situation in Italy regarding the management of migrants who arrived in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route from Northern Africa. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and Commission and by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The need for a European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget

This infoclip shows the activities at the centre for asylum seekers and refugees of Casa Suraya (Milan, Italy). The centre currently hosts 99 people from African and Asian Countries who sought refuge in Europe in the 2023. The footage includes: accommodation, food, distribution of clothing and personal hygiene products, health care, legal and psychological assistance, language classes, educational and recreational activities for kids.

Infoclip: Immigration and asylum – Milan (Italy)

MEPs take stock of solidarity and responsibility sharing in Europe as regards migration and asylum policy. The debate focuses on how to advance on the reform of the common EU migration and asylum rules, following the November 2022 action plan by the Commission for the Central Mediterranean route and the February extraordinary European Council.

Deaths at sea - a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways: extracts from the debate

Deaths at sea: a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways. Closing statements by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs.

Deaths at sea: a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways: closing statements by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

MEPs take stock of solidarity and responsibility sharing in Europe as regards migration and asylum policy. The debate focuses on how to advance on the reform of the common EU migration and asylum rules, following the November 2022 action plan by the Commission for the Central Mediterranean route and the February extraordinary European Council. Second part of the debate.

Deaths at sea: a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs take stock of solidarity and responsibility sharing in Europe as regards migration and asylum policy. The debate focuses on how to advance on the reform of the common EU migration and asylum rules, following the November 2022 action plan by the Commission for the Central Mediterranean route and the February extraordinary European Council. First part of the debate.

Deaths at sea - a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs take stock of solidarity and responsibility sharing in Europe as regards migration and asylum policy. The debate focuses on how to advance on the reform of the common EU migration and asylum rules, following the November 2022 action plan by the Commission for the Central Mediterranean route and the February extraordinary European Council. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs.

Deaths at sea - a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

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