EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session - Recent legislation targeting LGBTQI persons and the need for protecting the rule of law and a discrimination-free Union

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and new MFF, own resources and recovery plan

Henrike HAHN during EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and new MFF, own resources and recovery plan

Francesca DONATO during EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and new MFF, own resources and recovery plan

Nils UŠAKOVS during EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and new MFF, own resources and recovery plan

EP Plenary session - Joint debate Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 and new MFF, own resources and recovery plan

COVID-19 - Sanitary measures  to prevent the spread of the virus - Cleaning crews disinfect all surfaces between rounds of debates and votes

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business - Opening statement by David SASSOLI, EP President

EP Plenary pre-session briefing

Remote participation of MEP MAVRIDES, Costas (S&D, CY) to the Extraordinary Plenary session of 16 and 17 April 2020.

Remote participation of MEP FERBER, Markus (EPP, DE) to the Extraordinary Plenary session of 16 and 17 April 2020.

Remote participation of MEP GIESEKE, Jens (EPP, DE) to the Extraordinary Plenary session of 16 and 17 April 2020.

Remote participation of MEP FEDERLEY, Fredrick (Renew, SE) to the Extraordinary Plenary session of 16 and 17 April 2020.

Remote participation of MEP MÜLLER, Ulrike (Renew, DE) to the Extraordinary Plenary session of 16 and 17 April 2020.

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President on the extraordinary plenary session of 16-17 April

Due to strict sanitary measures to avoid COVID-19 spreading, Parliament has put in place temporary measures to allow members to fulfil their democratic rights and legislative duties. Parliament has put in place measures for Members to participate and vote in the plenary session from a distance.

EP Plenary session - EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences

Remote participation of MEP PAULUS, Jutta (Greens/EFA, DE) to the Extraordinary Plenary session of 16 and 17 April 2020.

A revision of the Renewable Energy Directive as amended by Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee would raise the share of renewables in the EU's overall energy consumption to 45% by 2030. Under the proposal, renewables deployment in the transport sector should lead to a 16% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through the use of higher shares of advanced biofuels and a more ambitious quota for renewable fuels of non-biological origin, like hydrogen.

Renewable Energy Directive: MEPs debate

A revision of the Renewable Energy Directive as amended by Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee would raise the share of renewables in the EU's overall energy consumption to 45% by 2030. Under the proposal, renewables deployment in the transport sector should lead to a 16% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, through the use of higher shares of advanced biofuels and a more ambitious quota for renewable fuels of non-biological origin, like hydrogen. Opening statement by Markus PIEPER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI) ENVI; Adina VĂLEAN, European Commissioner for Transport, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), Pina PICIERNO (S&D, IT).

Renewable Energy Directive: opening statement by Markus PIEPER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), Adina VĂLEAN, European Commissioner for Transport, Hildegard BENTELE (EPP, DE), Pina PICIERNO (S&D, IT)

In a wider economic climate of rising prices, but recognising member state traditions of wage-setting and collective bargaining, the EU directive on adequate minimum wages is set to be a major milestone in European social policy. Under the new rules, national minimum wages would have to enable workers to lead a decent life, taking into account the cost of living and wider pay levels. To facilitate an adequacy assessment of existing statutory minimum wages, EU countries may establish a basket of goods and services at real prices, or set it at 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage. Closing statements by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Rapporteurs, Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs.

Adequate minimum wages in the European Union: closing statements by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Rapporteurs

In a wider economic climate of rising prices, but recognising member state traditions of wage-setting and collective bargaining, the EU directive on adequate minimum wages is set to be a major milestone in European social policy. Under the new rules, national minimum wages would have to enable workers to lead a decent life, taking into account the cost of living and wider pay levels. To facilitate an adequacy assessment of existing statutory minimum wages, EU countries may establish a basket of goods and services at real prices, or set it at 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage. Second part of the debate.

Adequate minimum wages in the European Union: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

In a wider economic climate of rising prices, but recognising member state traditions of wage-setting and collective bargaining, the EU directive on adequate minimum wages is set to be a major milestone in European social policy.Under the new rules, national minimum wages would have to enable workers to lead a decent life, taking into account the cost of living and wider pay levels. To facilitate an adequacy assessment of existing statutory minimum wages, EU countries may establish a basket of goods and services at real prices, or set it at 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage.

Adequate minimum wages in the European Union: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

&lt;p>Ukrainian forces recently launched a counteroffensive in the southern part of the country to retake areas occupied by Russia, including around Kherson. Meanwhile the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted an inspection visit of the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant located in an area repeatedly hit by shelling. The nuclear watchdog has called for the setting up of a security zone around the power plant. Question time with Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, VPC/HR (part 2).&lt;/p>

Question time to Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, VPC/HR on The state of play of the war in Ukraine (Part 2)

In a wider economic climate of rising prices, but recognising member state traditions of wage-setting and collective bargaining, the EU directive on adequate minimum wages is set to be a major milestone in European social policy.Under the new rules, national minimum wages would have to enable workers to lead a decent life, taking into account the cost of living and wider pay levels. To facilitate an adequacy assessment of existing statutory minimum wages, EU countries may establish a basket of goods and services at real prices, or set it at 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage. Opening statements by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Rapporteurs, Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights and by Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ (S&D, ES) FEMM.

Adequate minimum wages in the European Union: opening statements by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Rapporteurs, Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and by Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ (S&D, ES)

Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister is invited to the European Parliament in Strasbourg to participate to the This is Europe debate. After the debate, Sanna MARIN and Roberta METSOLA, EP President, hold a joint press conference.

Joint press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister, following "This is Europe" debate

&lt;p>MEPs debate the EU’s response to the dramatic rise in energy prices with the Council and Commission. Second part of the debate.&lt;/p>

EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin shares her views on Europe’s current situation and future direction.The Prime Minister’s plenary address is followed by a round of responses by political group leaders. This will be the sixth “This is Europe” debate to take place at the European Parliament; previous iterations have featured Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (in March), Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (in May), Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin (in the first June plenary), Croatian PM Andrej Plenković (in the second June plenary) and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (in July). Closing statement by Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister.

This is Europe Debate: closing statement by Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin shares her views on Europe’s current situation and future direction.The Prime Minister’s plenary address is followed by a round of responses by political group leaders. This will be the sixth “This is Europe” debate to take place at the European Parliament; previous iterations have featured Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (in March), Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (in May), Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin (in the first June plenary), Croatian PM Andrej Plenković (in the second June plenary) and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (in July). One round of political groups' leaders.

This is Europe Debate with Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister: one round of political groups' leaders

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, welcomes Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister to the European Parliament in Strasbourg to participate to the "This is Europe" debate. Extracts from her arrival and from the debate with MEPs.

This is Europe - Debate with Sanna MARIN, Finnish Prime Minister: arrival, welcome and extracts from the debate

Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin shares her views on Europe’s current situation and future direction.The Prime Minister’s plenary address is followed by a round of responses by political group leaders. This will be the sixth “This is Europe” debate to take place at the European Parliament; previous iterations have featured Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (in March), Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi (in May), Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin (in the first June plenary), Croatian PM Andrej Plenković (in the second June plenary) and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (in July). Introduction by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statement by Sanna MARIN, Prime Minister of Finland. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

This is Europe Debate: Introduction by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statement by Sanna MARIN, Prime Minister of Finland

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming. Closing statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: closing statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for EU Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: extracts from the debate

In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming. Opening statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change: opening statements by Mikulas BEK, Czech Minister for EU Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

&lt;p>In light of this summer’s devastating droughts and forest fires across Europe, MEPs discuss how to increase EU efforts to fight climate change. In a debate. MEPs quiz the Commission and Council on the EU’s immediate support to national and regional authorities, including through the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, following severe droughts and forest fires, which hit several European countries this summer. These disasters caused loss of life and have had a devastating impact on people’s homes and livelihoods, as well as on sectors like farming.&lt;/p>

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