Press briefing The Left

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents in presence of Mario DRAGHI, special adviser to the President of the Commission on the Future of European Competitiveness

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)

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Election of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament - Second ballot

EP Plenary session - Election of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament - First ballot

EP Plenary session - Election of the new EP President

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.

The call for a Convention for the revision of the Treaties: MEPs debate (Part 1)

MEPs debate and vote on key EU draft laws to combat climate change by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to protect jobs and citizens. Parliament is set to adopt its position on eight proposals that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and have net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050, in line with the European Climate Law. The texts approved will be Parliament’s mandate for negotiations with EU governments on the final laws. One round Poltical group leaders.

Fit for 55: one round Poltical group leaders

MEPs discuss the energy security and the recent cuts to gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria. First part of the debate.

European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate on Wednesday and vote on Thursday on the Commission proposal implementing the international agreement on a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%. The draft text calls for a review clause that would allow for the annual revenue threshold above which a multinational corporation would be subject to the minimum tax rate to be revised. MEPs debate and statement by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union.

Minimum level of taxation for multinational groups: MEPs debate and statement by Mairead MCGUINNESS, European Commissioner for Financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union

MEPs review the spring European Council and its outcomes with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen, and EU diplomacy chief Josep Borrell. EU leaders held an extensive discussion during their meeting on 24-25 March about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the international sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, and the overall consequences for the EU’s economy - with a particular focus on energy prices. First part of the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: MEPs debate (political group leaders)

Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), Co-Presidents, hold a press conference ahead of the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), Group Leader - The Left Press briefing

MEPs debate with the Council and the Commission the “REPowerEU” strategy, presented on 8 March, and designed to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas. The strategy also includes measures to tackle the surge in energy prices and to replenish gas stocks for next winter. First part of the debate.

The Power of the EU – Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Ahead of the plenary session in Strasbourg from 14th of February to 17th of February, Press conference by Manon AUBRY (The Left,FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left,DE), Co-Presidents hold a press conference to present the priorities of their group for the session.

Briefing The Left - Press conference by Manon AUBRY (The Left,FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left,DE), Co-Presidents

Political groups leaders debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the EU Council's French Presidency. The motto of the French Presidency is “Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging”, to underline that, in order to fight the health crisis, the rise of aggressive foreign powers and climate disruption, the best response is a European response.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency: one round of political groups' leaders

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Briefing The Left: press conference by Manon AUBRY (FR), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (DE), Co-Presidents of the Left group

MEPs debate on December’s summit and the EU’s response to the resurgence of COVID-19.

Preparation of the European Council and EU's response to the global resurgence of COVID: extracts from the joint debate

MEPs debate with the Commission and the Slovenian Presidency the 16th December European Council agenda, in particular the coordinated fight against COVID-19. First part of the debate.

Preparation of the European Council and EU's response to the global resurgence of COVID: MEPs debate (part 1/3)

Manon AUBRY (FR), Martin SCHIRDEWAN (DE), Co-Presidents of the Left group, and Sira REGO (The Left, ES) speak to the press on the priorities of The Left group for the EP plenary session of December in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Manon AUBRY (FR), Martin SCHIRDEWAN (DE), Co-Presidents of The Left group, and by Sira REGO (The Left, ES)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and in the framework of the 'Orange the world' initiative, the EP buildings is lit up in orange and MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: illumination of the EP buildings and extracts from the debate

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)

Following the deal reached in Glasgow, MEPs will debate the outcome of the negotiations on Wednesday morning.

Outcome of the COP26 in Glasgow: extracts from the debate

Following the deal reached in Glasgow at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), MEPs debate the outcome of the negotiations. First part of the debate.

Outcome of the COP26 in Glasgow: MEPs debate (part 1/3)

Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR), and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE) speak to the press on the priorities of the LEFT Group for the EP plenary session of November in Strasbourg.

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