Immediately after the opening of the session, EP President David Sassoli makes a statement on the 30th anniversary of the dissolution of the Soviet Union and its importance for the future of Russia and Europe. This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The 30th anniversary of the dissolution of the Soviet Union: opening statement by David SASSOLI, EP President

David SASSOLI, EP President, opens the plenary session with a statement to rembember the terrorost attack that caused, in 2018, 4 deaths and 11 people injured in the area of the Christmas market in the centre of Strasbourg. Follows one minute of silence. This transcript is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Minute of silence and introductory remarks on the 2018 terrorist attack at the Christmas market of Strasbourg by David SASSOLI, EP President

Statement by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education on the 2022 Lux European Audience Film Award.

Lux Audience Award 2022 - Statement by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP Committee on Culture and Education

MEPs and national parliamentarians gather for the third High-Level Conference on Migration and Asylum. They debate migration partnerships with non-EU countries and the state of play on the proposal for a Pact on Migration and Asylum. Speakers include Fabio Massimo CASTALDO, EP Vice-President, Igor ZORČIČ, Slovenia’s National Assembly President, Eduardo FERRO RODRIGUES, Portugal’s Assembly President and Bärbel BAS, Germany’s Bundestag President.

Third High-Level Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum in Europe : Opening statements

The EP rapporteur on Toy safety, Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), is proposing measures to ensure that toys sold on the EU market, including from third countries and online, are safe. For instance, it addresses how to tackle chemicals contained in toys and labelling issues, the challenges posed by the new technologies embedded in toys, the need to strengthen market surveillance and to enhance the involvement of online platforms.

Toy safety - Statement by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT), rapporteur

Closing statement by David SASSOLI, EP President, from Parliament’s Strasbourg hemicycle, during the tribute to President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, former President of France, Chair of the European Convention and former MEP followed European anthem: Symphony n° 9, op 125 “Ode à la joie” by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by the Schumann Quartet.

European Tribute to President Valéry GISCARD d’ESTAING: closing statement by David SASSOLI, EP President and European Anthem

Statements by Frank-Walter STEINMEIER, President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic, from Parliament’s Strasbourg hemicycle, during the tribute to President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, former President of France, Chair of the European Convention and former MEP.

European Tribute to President Valéry GISCARD d’ESTAING: statements by Frank-Walter STEINMEIER, President of the Federal Republic of Germany and Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

David SASSOLI, EP President, Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission open the tribute, from Parliament’s Strasbourg hemicycle, to President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, former President of France, Chair of the European Convention and former MEP.

European Tribute to President Valéry GISCARD d’ESTAING: opening of the ceremony

Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT), rapporteur, following the first discussion at the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, explains the EU plans to make life easier for consumers and reduce waste by making USB-C the common charger for smartphones and other mobile devices.

Common Chargers: statement by Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D,MT), rapporteur

The Women’s Rights and the Civil Liberties committees discussed a legislative initiative calling for a directive to establish the minimum rules concerning: the definition of the crime of gender-based cyber-violence and related sanctions; new measures to promote the prevention of this crime; and to ensure justice and support for victims. A panel was also organised for the yearly meeting on "Eliminating Violence against Women"which explored the current state of affairs in policy and practice in focused areas of gender-based violence.

Combating Gender based Violence - Cyber Violence: statement by Sylwia SPUREK (GREENS/EFA, PL), Rapporteur and extracts of the meeting on "Eliminating Violence against Women" panel on cyberviolence

The Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), Emer Cooke debates with the members of the Environment and Public Health Committee the latest developments in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign (including reviews, authorisations for paediatric use and boosters), as well as recent developments around COVID-19 therapeutics and the general epidemiological situation

Exchange of views with Emer COOKE, Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) - ENVI Committee: Opening statements

Parliament hold urgent debate on the human rights situation in Cameroon during the debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality; Minute of silence for the 27 deaths after migrant boat capsized in the English Channel.

The human rights situation in Cameroon and Minute of silence for the 27 deaths after migrant boat capsized in the English Channel

Parliament hold urgent debate on the human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner Group during the debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The situation of human rights violations by private military and security companies: the case of the Wagner Group

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Second part of the debate.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Continuation of the first part of the debate.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: MEPs debate (continuation of part 1/2)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. First part of the debate.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Opening statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: opening statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

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