EP Plenary session - Need to update the European strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities

EP Plenary session - Strengthening children’s rights in the EU - 35th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism - Award Ceremony

EP Plenary session - Seven years from the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: lack of progress in restoring the rule of law in Malta

EMPL Committee constitutive meeting

EP Plenary session - Election of the new EP President

Maltese MEPs official portraits - 10th Parliamentary term.

EP Plenary session - Joint Debate - Disability cards

EP Plenary session - European Media Freedom Act

EMPL - Final trilogue on disability card

Interview of David CASA

EMPL Committee - Voting session

Press conference by David CASA and the EP Former Members' Association on their Proposals to the Conference on the Future of Europe

Press Conference of Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism

EP Plenary session - European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) 2021-2027

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with parents of murdered Slovak journalist Ján KUCIAK and Maltese journalist Daphne CARUANA

20th anniversary of the LOW (Louise Weiss) building in Strasbourg

EP Quaestors Presentation

David CASA in the EP in Brussels

EP Quaestors for the 9th parliamentary term

David SASSOLI - EP President meets with David CASA

David CASA in the EP in Strasbourg

Lex signing

Plenary session - Work-life balance for parents and carers

Recording in Voxbox of a programme for Net TV Malta.Topics discussed will be various such as latest developments in the European Parliament, priorities for EU elections and political developments in Malta

Press conference on the last trilogue on the Work Life Balance

Maltese MEPs of the EPP group take part in a TV programme recording

Seven years after the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the European Parliament discusses the state of the rule of law in Malta. MEPs assess the country's recent developments in upholding European values, focusing on media freedom and anti-corruption efforts. Daphne Caruana Galizia, who exposed corruption, money laundering, and organized crime in Malta, was murdered in a car bomb attack in 2017. Her assassination sparked widespread outrage, leading to political upheaval and the resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. In the same session on Wednesday, the winner of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism will be announced, honoring her legacy in the fight for transparency and justice. The debate underscores the EU's broader commitment to promoting democracy and the rule of law, not only within its borders but also in candidate countries as part of the 2024 Rule of Law Report.

Seven years from the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: lack of progress in restoring the rule of law in Malta: MEPs debate

MEPs adopt the first EU-wide Disability Card and Parking Card for persons with disabilities during the plenary session in Strasbourg. The new rules, already agreed on by the Parliament and the Council, establishes an EU-wide disability card to make sure that, when travelling for a short period, people with disabilities have equal access to preferential conditions, such as reduced or zero entry fees, priority access and access to reserved parking. MEPs debate

Joint Debate - Disability cards: MEPs debate

MEPs are set to give their final green light on Wednesday to new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference. Plenary will discuss the draft European Media Freedom Act, agreed provisionally with the EU ministers in December 2023, on Tuesday afternoon. The new law will oblige member states to protect media independence from governmental, political, economic or private interference. It will ban all forms of interventions in editorial decisions and prevent the external pressuring of journalists to force them to disclose their sources or by targeting them with spyware. To increase media ownership transparency, all outlets regardless of their size will have to publish information about their owners and report on their receipt of state funding. MEPs debate.

EP Plenary session - European Media Freedom Act: MEPs debate

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.

International Day on the Rights of the Child: MEPs debate

Following harassment and threats, Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered in a car bomb explosion on 16 October 2017. The outcry over the authorities’ handling of her murder investigation ultimately prompted the resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. Critical of failings in the investigation, in December 2019, MEPs called on the European Commission to take action. Parliament takes stock of the state of the rule of law in Malta and speaks up for the safety and independence of journalists. First part of the MEPs debate.

Rule of Law in Malta, 6 years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia and the need to protect journalists: MEPs debate

The 2023 Rule of Law Report, including its 27 country chapters, examines developments across all Member States, both positive and negative, in four key areas for the rule of law: the justice system, the anti-corruption framework, media pluralism and freedom, and other institutional issues related to checks and balances. The country chapters, which rely on a qualitative assessment carried out by the Commission, analyse new developments since the previous Report and the follow-up to the challenges and developments identified in the 2022 edition.

2023 Annual Rule of law report: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on their position on rules to protect journalists, activists, academics, artists and researchers against legal actions aimed at silencing them. The draft directive provides minimum standards of protection from lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) in the EU through early dismissal of these cases, obliging the claimant to cover the costs of proceedings and not recognising third country judgements. The rules should apply in cross-border cases when the claimant and defendant are not based in the same country as the court or when the case is relevant to more than one member state and the disputed work can be accessed electronically. MEPs are also set to call on member states to ensure that SLAPP victims get legal, financial and psychological assistance. MEPs debate

Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings: MEPs debate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs signs various COD LEX texts. Equal Pay Directive, Proposal for a Regulation on general product safety, amending Regulation Social Climate Fund (Fit for 55 package), greenhouse gas emission trading system,EU ETS Directive (Fit for 55 package), MRV Regulation (Fit for 55 package), Regulation establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism, CBAM (Fit for 55 package), Directive on the exchange of information between the law enforcement authorities of Member States and repealing Council Framework Decision 2006/960/JHA, Information exchange between law enforcement authorities, Directive amending Directive 2003/25/EC as regards the inclusion of improved stability requirements and the alignment of that Directive with the stability requirements defined by the International Maritime Organisation, Ro-Ro passenger ships, Decision the European Parliament and the Council on a European Year of Skills.

Lex Signing ceremony: signature of Eleven COD LEX texts by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Jessika ROSWALL, Minister for EU Affairs, on behalf of the Swedish Presidency of the Council.

After the adoption by the European Parliament of the 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”, Roberta METSOLA, EP President; Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL), David CASA (EPP, MT), Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), rapporteurs give a press conference. 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.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President; Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL), David CASA (EPP, MT), Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL), rapporteurs, on The revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and related files

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

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. Opening statements

Joint debate - Fit for 55: opening statements by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE); Mohammed CHAHIM (S&D, NL); David CASA (EPP, MT); Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL); Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR); Rapporteurs

MEPs debate and vote on the latest Commission report on the respect for core EU values across member states. MEPs are set to confirm that the Commission’s reporting has improved, but that rule of law is deteriorating and that specific concerns persist in several EU countries.

2022 Rule of Law report - the Rule of Law situation in the European Union: MEPs debate

Parliament will review the developments in the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s death and the ensuing political reforms, five years after her murder. In particular, MEPs will look into the situation of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights in the country.

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: MEPs debate (part 1)

Parliament reviews the developments in the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s death and the ensuing political reforms, five years after her murder. Parliament has followed closely the Maltese authorities’ response to Ms Caruana Galizia’s murder and the rule of law shortcomings it revealed in the judicial system, the protection of journalists, corruption and the country’s citizenship and residence by investment schemes.

The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia: extracts from the debate

External and internal shots of the EP buildings in Strasbourg during the plenary session (3-6/10).

EP Plenary session (3-6/10): editing shots

MEPs vote on the Emissions Trading System reform, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund to combat climate change. Following a plenary debate on 7 June 2022, and the rejection of the report on the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System on 8 June 2022 at the Plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs vote again on 22nd June on three draft laws, 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. Extract from the voting session on the ETS report, by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE).

Fit for 55 - Voting session: Social Climate Fund - David CASA (EPP, MT) and Esther de LANGE (EPP, NL)

MEPs vote on three draft laws that are part of the “Fit For 55” package - the Revision of the Emissions Trading System (ETS), the Social Climate Fund and the Carbon Border Adjustment Fund - following their postponement during the previous session.

Fit for 55: extracts from the voting session on 3 reports - Revision of the EU trading system, Social climate fund and Carbon border adjustment

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. Opening statements by the rapporteurs.

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