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On Wednesday, MEPs debate the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, which have claimed lives and displaced thousands. The discussion focuses on the EU's preparedness for handling increasingly severe disasters driven by climate change. The floods, caused by torrential rain, have wreaked havoc across Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Austria, with entire neighborhoods submerged and widespread damage to infrastructure. Local authorities are describing the floods as the worst in decades, prompting emergency evacuations and calls for EU financial assistance.

The devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change: MEPs debate part 1

The statement by Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez LENARČIČ, and the debate among the MEPs focus on the devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, which have claimed lives and displaced thousands. At the heart or the discussion is the EU preparedness in handling increasingly severe disasters exacerbated by climate change. The floods, caused by torrential rain, have wreaked havoc across Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Austria, with entire neighborhoods submerged and widespread damage to infrastructure. Local authorities are describing the floods as the worst in decades, prompting emergency evacuations and calls for EU financial assistance.

The devastating floods in Central and Eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change: extracts from the debate

Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Renew Europe Group Leader, speaks to the press. She presents the priority of her group ahead of the plenary session but also reflects on the presentation of the structure of the new College of Commissioners.

Press briefing by Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Renew Europe Group Leader

This News items shows the arrivals Ursula VON DER LEYEN, Roberta METSOLA and political groups’ leaders, and a roundtable of the meeting of the Conference of Presidents. President of the Commission von der Leyen discusses with the suggested structure and portfolios of the college of Commissioners with Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and political groups’ leaders). This meeting opens the evaluation process, including the confirmation hearings, once Parliament receives all the necessary documentation.

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents in presence of Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission on the confirmation hearings process

Arrivals and roundtable at the extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents. EP President Roberta METSOLA and the political group leaders have an exchange of views with Mario DRAGHI, in his capacity as special adviser to the President of the Commission, on the report on the future of European Union competitiveness.

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: arrivals and roundtable

Members of the Parliament vote on Ursula von der Leyen’s election for Commission President on Thursday, 18 July 2024. To be elected, von der Leyen needs the backing of an absolute majority of the Parliament (more than half of its members). The vote is held by secret paper ballot. If elected by MEPs, Ursula von der Leyen is set to return to the office of European Commission President for the next five years. This news item shows extracts from the statements by the political group leaders before the vote. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Election of the President of the European Commission: extracts from the political groups leaders statements and from the debate

Each political group leader makes a statement during the debate after the speech by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029. She presented her political priorities and outlined her vision and plans as Commission President.

Statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029: one round of political groups leaders

Arrivals and roundtable of the Conference of Presidents (CoP) following the election of the EP President and the Bureau.

Conference of Presidents (CoP): arrivals and roundtable

Political group leaders make statements on the need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine, followed by a vote on a resolution in Wednesday afternoon. With Russia intensifying its bombardment of Ukrainian civil infrastructure, including strikes on the country’s largest paediatric clinic, political group leaders will discuss the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine: one round of political groups speakers

On 20 June, the European Parliament's Conference of Presidents (CoP) meets with the participation of Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council. This news item shows the arrivals of political group leaders and cutaways of a roundtable discussion.

Conference of Presidents (CoP) with the participation of Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council: arrivals and roundtable

Arrivals and roundtable of the Conference of Presidents (CoP) following the European Elections 2024. This news item shows the leaders of political groups gathering for their first exchange of views on the outcome of the European Elections.

Conference of Presidents (CoP) following the European Elections 2024: arrivals and roundtable

This news item highlights some events of the Election days and night in the member states and in the European Parliament in Brussels. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. This news item compiles extracts of the announcement of the turnout (51%) and the projection of the upcoming European Parliament by Jaume DUCH, Spokesperson of the EP and Roberta METSOLA, EP President of the EP. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. They decide on the composition of Parliament's standing and sub committees - thereby launching the new legislative term.

European Elections 2024 - Highlights of the Election days and night in the member states and in the European Parliament in Brussels

This news item shows Valérie HAYER, a Leader of Renew Group and Lead Candidate Renew Europe Now voting in Laval, France. 720 Members of the European Parliament will be elected by the EU Member States in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024.

European Elections 2024 - Valérie HAYER, Renew Group Leader and Lead Candidate Renew Europe Now voting in Laval (France)

MEPs debate on the conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029, on foreign relations issues and the current unstable geopolitical situation - the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine and the EU’s support for Ukraine’s defense, as well as the latest developments regarding Israel’s operation in Gaza and the escalating tensions in the Middle East. First part of MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029: MEPs debate (part 1)

This news item shows extracts from the debate of MEPs with the European Commission's president, following the conclusions of the last European Council's meetings. In particular highlights of the discussion are on the EU’s competitiveness and its strategic agenda on Capital Markets Union, Energy infrastructure and Trade for the next 5 years.

Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate the new allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament, including in the upcoming EU elections and the impact on the Union

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Council and Commission statements - New allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament: MEPs debate

New allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament: extracts from the debate

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future. Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed). Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates. One round of political group speakers.

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