EP Plenary session - State of play of implementation of the European Media Freedom Act in Member States

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Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents in the presence of Antonio COSTA, President of the European Council

EP Plenary session - US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the World Health Organisation and the suspension of US development and humanitarian aid

EP Plenary session - Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration

EP Plenary session  - The abuse of new technologies to manipulate and radicalise young people through hate speech and antidemocratic discourse

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EP Conference of Presidents meets the upcoming Belgian Presidency - Family Photo with the Belgian Federal Parliament

EP Conference of Presidents meets the upcoming Belgian Presidency - Family Photo with the Belgian Government

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Parliament discuss the need for member states and media service providers to make sure they apply in full the rules designed to protect journalists and press freedom. With the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) due to enter into application on 8 August 2025, Parliament wants to highlight the importance of EU countries working to protect media sources and confidential communications. This means not detaining or sanctioning journalists, and not conducting unwarranted office searches or installing surveillance software. Members states will need to guarantee the editorial independence of public service media operators, and publish all media ownership details on national databases, among other initiatives to ensure transparency.

State of play of implementation of the European Media Freedom Act in Member States: MEPs debate

The EP Conference of Presidents meets with Antonio COSTA, President of the European Council

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents in the presence of Antonio COSTA, President of the European Council: arrivals and roundtable

Following his inauguration on 20 January 2025, President Trump signed a large number of executive orders setting the priorities of the new US administration, including the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Paris Agreement on climate change mitigation. Alongside Commission representatives, MEPs discuss the impact of these decisions internationally and on the EU’s future involvement in these global initiatives.

US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the World Health Organisation and the suspension of US development and humanitarian aid: MEPs debate (part 1)

The day after Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, MEPs discuss the implications of his second term for transatlantic relations, with representatives from the Polish Council Presidency and the Commission. The debate focus on support for Ukraine, relations with Russia, China, the Middle East, climate change, and trade. MEPs bring up security issues, in light of Donald Trump’s repeated demands that Europe spend more on defence. Speaking in the Committee on Foreign Affairs recently, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned MEPs that “NATO’s current two percent defence spending target is not nearly enough (...) to stay safe.”

Geopolitical and economic implications for the transatlantic relations under the new Trump administration: MEPs debate (part 3)

Before the European summit, Patriots.eu leaders meet in Brussels. Arrivals and statements by jordan BARDELLA (PfE, FR), Group Leader of the Patriots for Europe at the European Parliament.

Patriot.eu leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

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

As President of the Council, Belgium leads the European agenda and promote cooperation among the Member States in the following six months. Their aim is to strengthen the European Union and make progress in several areas, such as rule of law, democracy, green and just transition or social and health agenda. MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo the programme of Belgium’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January. Round of the Political Group Leaders.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency: Round of the Political Group Leaders

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Other proposals touch upon the election of the Commission President, citizens’ participation including EU-wide referendums, and more EU powers in areas such as environment and biodiversity, security and defense, civil protection, public health, energy, and cross-border-infrastructure.

ANNEMANS, Gerolf (PfE, BE)

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