AFET - Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, European Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean

EP Plenary session - Election of the President of the Commission

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission (2024-2029)

AFCO hearing on the CoFE follow-up

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo

Conference on the Future of Europe- Plenary session

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary session

Conference on the Future of Europe - Press points

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary I - Interactive presentations of National Events and stakeholders interventions

EMPL - FEMM joint public hearing

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary V, Migration

Conference on the Future of Europe [15161]

Conference on the Future of Europe - Panel 1 : Stronger economy, social justice, jobs, education, culture, sport, digital transformation, in Dublin.

AFCO Committee - Interparliamentary Committee Meeting - The expectation of National Parliaments for the Conference on the Future of Europe

FEMM Committee - Public hearing - Enhancing gender equality through common European action on care

Conference of the Future of Europe (CoFoE) -  Citizens' panel 4 - Plenary

EP Plenary session - Old continent growing older - possibilities and challenges related to ageing policy post 2020

Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) - Launch of the platform

Dubravka SUICA in the EP in Strasbourg

Hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President-designate, Democracy and Demography- Press point

Hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President-designate, Democracy and Demography- Opening speech - Arrival - Q&A

Hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President-designate, Democracy and Demography- Arrival

Plenary session Election of the President of the Commission

Dubravka SUICA official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

To improve road safety and support the digital transition, MEPs debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on updating driving licence rules, introducing mobile licences and mandatory health checks for drivers. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Directive on Driving Licenses: extracts from the debate

To improve road safety and support the digital transition, MEPs debate and vote (on Wednesday) on updating driving licence rules, introducing mobile licences and mandatory health checks.

Debate: Driving licences: Closing statements by Karima DELLI, Rapporteur, and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

To improve road safety and support the digital transition, MEPs debate and vote on updating driving licence rules, introducing mobile licences and mandatory health checks. Opening statements by Karima DELLI, Rapporteur, and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Debate: Driving licences: Opening statements by Karima DELLI, Rapporteur, and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

MEPs debate on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25). Plenary assesses the situation across the EU with Commission representatives. Parliament has repeatedly raised the issue of gender-based violence and is currently in negotiations with member states on draft EU legislation to tackle violence against women and domestic violence. Closing statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: closing statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

MEPs debate on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25). Plenary assesses the situation across the EU with Commission representatives. Parliament has repeatedly raised the issue of gender-based violence and is currently in negotiations with member states on draft EU legislation to tackle violence against women and domestic violence. Opening statements by by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: opening statements by by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography, Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE), Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE) and Helmut SCHOLZ (The Left, DE), Rapporteurs.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, VP of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography, and Rapporteurs

MEPs discuss the wellbeing and the protection of children in Europe, marking the International Day on the Rights of the Child. The Parliament also debate how to strengthen the Child Guarantee, two years after its adoption in 2021. MEPs discuss a report to reduce inequalities and increase social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families. In the text, Parliament calls for better integrated social, educational and employment services to help break the vicious circle of poverty and to protect children and their families at risk of poverty, in particular in times of crisis. Closing statement by Sandra PEREIRA, Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

International Day on the Rights of the Child: closing statement by Sandra PEREIRA, Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

MEPs discuss the wellbeing and the protection of children in Europe, marking the International Day on the Rights of the Child. The Parliament also debate how to strengthen the Child Guarantee, two years after its adoption in 2021. MEPs discuss a report to reduce inequalities and increase social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families. In the text, Parliament calls for better integrated social, educational and employment services to help break the vicious circle of poverty and to protect children and their families at risk of poverty, in particular in times of crisis. Opening statement by Sandra PEREIRA (The Left, PT), Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography and Ewa KOPACZ (EPP, PL), on behalf of the FEMM Committee. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint debate International Day on the Rights of the Child: opening statement by Sandra PEREIRA, Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, VP of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography and by Ewa KOPACZ, on behalf of the FEMM Committee

Ahead of the European Council meeting on 26-27 October, EPP leaders are meeting at the Stanhope Hotel to discuss the party's priorities. The situation in the Middle East, Ukraine, the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027, the economic situation or migration are among the topics on the Council's agenda. This news item shows excerpts from the arrival of the political leaders and the doors.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

MEPs debate on updated rules on the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater to better protect the environment and human health.The Environment Committee adopted its position in September. The report calls for treated wastewater from urban wastewater treatment plants to be reused more widely to prevent water scarcity. MEPs want chemical pollutants (including “forever chemicals”), microplastics, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance to be monitored more. They also agree that a system of extended producer responsibility (EPR) should be set up for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, which require additional treatment for micro-pollutants. Opening statements by Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please cehck agaisnt delivery.

Urban wastewater treatment: opening statements by Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), Rapporteur and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

Before the two-day European summit in Brussels, EPP leaders meet in Brussels. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support to Ukraine, as well as the economy, security and defense, migration and external relations.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting (29/06): arrivals and doorsteps

During her official visit to Zagreb (Croatia), Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the 10-years of Croatia's EU Membership event. Later she meets with Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister. Extracts of the event and of the meeting.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Zagreb (Croatia): extracts from the 10-years of Croatia's EU Membership event, and meeting with Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister

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. Closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), David CASA (EPP, MT), Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL) and by Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR), Rapporteurs.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: closing statements by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), David CASA (EPP, MT), Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL) and by Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR), Rapporteurs

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting on the 15th December, in Brussels.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and roundtable

Press point by Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography after the end of the Feedback Event of the Conference on the Future of Europe. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Feedback Event: Joint Press point by Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission

Parliament, Council and Commission host a feedback event in Parliament's premises in Brussels. In exchanges with representatives of the institutions, citizens who participated in the European Citizens' Panels during the Conference have the chance to review and comment on what the institutions have done since the Conference's proposals were delivered in May.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Feedback Event: extracts from the opening statements and atmosphere shots

Conference on the Future of Europe - Feedback Event: Sharing of Experience: sharing of experience by citizens, presentation of the feedback by the political representatives of the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Feedback Event: sharing of experience by citizens, presentation of the feedback by the political representatives of the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission

MEPs call for a first set of specific changes to the European Union’s founding documents, to ensure citizens’ expectations will be met. Throughout the 12 months of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a few key areas of institutional reform were brought up, such as the abolition of unanimity voting in the Council in most areas, and the expansion of EU powers in health and energy, among others. Extracts from the debate and from the vote.

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