State of the Union - Statement by the President of the Commission at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

A delegation of six Members, led by chair of Budgetary Control committee Monika Hohlmeier (EPP, DE), looks into ongoing issues with the protection of the EU budget and the rule of law conditionality mechanism in Hungary. Members also want to check the control systems and procedures in place to manage the recovery and resilience funding. Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE), makes a preliminary statement on the program and expectations of the delegation.

Fact-finding mission of the EP CONT Committee to Budapest (Hungary): opening statement by Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE), Head of the delegation

The International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2023 is awarded to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and to the People of Ukraine in Aachen. Zelensky is committed to the goals of the European Union and pursues European ideals and values, according to the Executive Board's statement. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, take part to a pontical mass and the ceremony in Aachen (Germany). She also does a public address at the Katschhof.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Aachen (Germany): extracts from the Charlemagne Prize (Karlspreis) ceremony to Volodymyr ZELENSKYY and the People of Ukraine and participation to side events

MEPs debate a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) calling for the end of trade in shark and ray fins in the EU. Closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Citizens' Initiative "Stop Finning – Stop the trade": closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

MEPs debate a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) calling for the end of trade in shark and ray fins in the EU. Opening statements by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA,NL), ENVI and Asger CHRISTENSEN (Renew, DK), FISH and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Citizens' Initiative "Stop Finning – Stop the trade": opening statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), and by Asger CHRISTENSEN (Renew, DK)

Parliament holds urgent debates on human rights issues such as democracy, media freedom and rule of law. Myanmar, notably the dissolution of democratic political parties. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The situation in Myanmar, notably the dissolution of democratic political parties

Parliament holds urgent debates on human rights issues such as democracy, media freedom and rule of law. Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The situation in Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka

&lt;p>Parliament holds urgent debates on human rights issues such as democracy, media freedom and rule of law. Media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria, the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.&lt;/p>

Media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria, the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi

MEPs debate the US-EU data privacy framework, an attempt to create a legal framework to allow the transfer of personal data to the US, while ensuring an adequate level of protection equivalent to the GDPR. Closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs.

Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: closing statements by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

MEPs debate the US-EU data privacy framework, MEPs debate the US-EU data privacy framework, an attempt to create a legal framework to allow the transfer of personal data to the US, while ensuring an adequate level of protection equivalent to the GDPR.

Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: MEPs debate

MEPs debate the US-EU data privacy framework, MEPs debate the US-EU data privacy framework, an attempt to create a legal framework to allow the transfer of personal data to the US, while ensuring an adequate level of protection equivalent to the GDPR. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

MEPs debate the newly proposal which aims to improve existing anti-corruption frameworks, proactively tackle corruption at the policy-making level, support EU countries in their efforts and leverage the annual rule of law report. Closing statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.

Update of the anti-corruption legislative framework: closing statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

MEPs debate the newly proposal which aims to improve existing anti-corruption frameworks, proactively tackle corruption at the policy-making level, support EU countries in their efforts and leverage the annual rule of law report. Opening statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Update of the anti-corruption legislative framework: opening statement by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights

MEPs debate the measures that the Commission has adopted to alleviate the pressure on farmers in states bordering Ukraine after the banner the entry of Ukrainian grain and food products into their respective markets. Closing statements by Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture; and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs.

Ukrainian cereals on the European market: Closing statements by Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, European Commissioner for Agriculture; and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

Marcelo Rebelo de SOUSA, President of Portugal, addresses the Plenary at a formal sitting. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal Sitting - Address by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal: address by Marcelo Rebelo de SOUSA, President of Portugal

Marcelo Rebelo de SOUSA, President of Portugal, addresses the Plenary at a formal sitting. Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal Sitting - Address by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal: opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President holds a press point with Marcelo Rebelo de SOUSA, President of Portugal at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Marcelo Rebelo de SOUSA, President of Portugal

MEPs debate the role of farmers in the green transition and how to ensure food security in Europe, especially in the light of the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability, and Capital Markets Union. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The role of farmers as enablers of the green transition and a resilient agricultural sector: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial Services

MEPs debate Kosovo’s work to secure candidate country status and urge Serbia and Kosovo to engage in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue to make progress on this. Closing statements by Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement and by Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL (Greens/EFA,DE), Rapporteur.

2022 Report on Kosovo: closing statements by Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement and by Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL (Greens/EFA,DE), Rapporteur

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