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

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2025

AGRI - Presentation of the study 'The next reform of the CAP: The variables in the equation'

EP Plenary session - EU financing through the LIFE programme of entities lobbying EU institutions and the need for transparency

EP Plenary session - Ceasefire in Gaza - the urgent need to release the hostages, to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to pave the way for a two-state solution

46th European Parliament/Knesset Inter-Parliamentary Meeting

D-IL Delegation meeting - Exchange of views on EU - Israel cooperation on water management and climate action in the context of the EU’s Green Deal

Delegation for relations with Israel - Exchange of views on the 75th Independence Day of the State of Israel and on EU-Israel longstanding relations and recent developments

Delegation for relations with Israel - Exchange of views on the EU cooperation with Israel in the field of agriculture

Isaac HERZOG, President of Israel meets with EP Vice Presidents

EU - Israel Interparliamentary Meeting

Meeting of the Delegation for relations with Israel - Exchange of views on the Open Skies Agreement between the European Union and Israel as a Facilitator for Tourism and People-to-People Exchanges

Meeting of the Delegation for relations with Israel - Exchange of views on EU-Israel relations during the Czech Presidency

Ursula von der Leyen will present the Commission’s 2025 work programme, outlining its key policy actions and legislative initiatives planned for this year. The work programme sets out in detail how the Commission intends to implement the political guidelines presented by Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament in July 2024. They focused on sustainable prosperity and competitiveness, defence and security, strengthening the EU’s social model, quality of life, protecting democracy and upholding EU values, a global Europe, and future-proofing the EU.

Commission Work Programme 2025: MEPs debate part 3

The latest developments in Gaza are discussed by MEPs. One round of political group speakers.

Ceasefire in Gaza - the urgent need to release the hostages, to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to pave the way for a two-state solution: one round of political group speakers

The European Parliament assesses the latest developments in Gaza, including ceasefire which began on 19 January, the urgent need to release all Israeli hostages, and ending the humanitarian crisis. MEPs the European Union can actively engage which all actors in the Middle Eat to work towards a two-state solution to the conflict.This news item shows extracts from the debate in the hemicycle.

Ceasefire in Gaza: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate on challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being.

Challenges facing EU farmers and agricultural workers: improving working conditions, including their mental well-being: MEPs Debate

MEPs assess the latest developments in Syria, its geopolitical implications, and the humanitarian situation in the region in debate with Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Third part of MEPs debate.

Toppling of the Syrian regime, its geopolitical implications and the humanitarian situation in the region: MEPs Debate (part 3)

MEPs debate with European Commission President-elect von der Leyen on her team and programme. Any political group or at least one-twentieth of MEPs (low threshold) may table a motion for a resolution. Once elected by Parliament and after its formal appointment by the European Council via a qualified majority, the new European Commission is expected to take up its duties on 1 December 2024. MEPs debate (part 2)

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and its programme: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs and the the Commission will discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, the role of UNRWA, and the need to release all hostages. With violence in the Middle East intensifying with Israel’s attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, humanitarian organizations are warning of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. According to UN sources, the number of aid shipments into the Gaza Strip is now lower than at any time over the past year and there is “a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas within the northern Gaza Strip.”

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region and the need to release all hostages: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs approve a deal on 2025’s EU budget to address current challenges and managing repayment costs for the EU’s recovery plan. During negotiations with member states, Parliament obtained more than €230 million in funding beyond the Commission's initial draft proposal, to better focus on key EU programmes and policies aimed at improving people's lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing challenges like climate, health, migration or defence. Negotiators also agreed on a solution to cover repayment costs for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI). The preliminary figures are €199.44 billion in commitment appropriations and €155.21 billion in payment appropriations.

RUISSEN, Bert-Jan (ECR, NL)

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