EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Council and Commission Statement - Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen Rule of Law and its budgetary implications

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

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

EP Plenary session - Definition of criminal offences and penalties for the violation of Union restrictive measures

Thijs REUTEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Press conference on Did Hungary fulfil the necessary milestones to unfreeze EU funds?

Press conference - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

Press conference on short-stay visa freedom between the EU and Kosovo

FHRO event ' Beyond the Hirak - A New Vision for the Rif '

Recording of the online serie ' Talk with a Progressive '

MEPs quiz the Council and the Commission on the ongoing Article 7 hearings regarding the state of democracy in Hungary, with a focus on the implications for the EU budget. MEPs debate.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen Rule of Law and its budgetary implications: MEPs debate

MEPs debate Mr Navalny’s death with Commission and Belgian Presidency representatives. They are expected to condemn the Russian regime and President Vladimir Putin, and discuss the dangerous situation facing opposition figures, journalists and human rights defenders in Russia. First part of the debate.

The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

Amidst significant geopolitical uncertainty and threats, MEPs are set to call for decisive action to strengthen and protect the international rules-based order. EP Plenary holds a joint debate on how to strengthen European security and defence with the Council and Commission.In the draft report on the implementation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy for 2023, MEPs urge the EU to develop robust strategic alliances, to accelerate EU enlargement and reform decision-making processes in response to a new geopolitical context. Parliament also assesses the implementation of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy report in the context of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Both reports will be put to a vote on Wednesday.

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: MEPs debate part 1

MEPs reaffirm the need for the EU to stand firmly and united behind Ukraine after almost two years of war. During the debate with the Council and Commission, MEPs assess the latest developments in the war and the efforts to provide more financial support to Ukraine. Second part of the debate

The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss the December European Council, the 1 February Special summit and assess the situation in Hungary with the European Council's and Commission's presidents. During their meeting on 14 - 15 December, heads of state or government agreed, among other things, to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and grant candidate status to Georgia. Second part of MEPs debate.

Joint debate on European Council meetings: MEP debate (part 2)

After the opening statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, MEPs debate on the need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution.

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: MEPs debate part 2

MEPs discuss with Commission and Council representatives whether the EU’s sanctions against Russia are working, and how to prevent their circumvention by Moscow. Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union swiftly adopted unprecedentedly tough sanctions against Moscow. There have since been 11 sanctions packages in total, Moscow has however found ways to bypass these measures, including through loopholes in trade restrictions and with the help of third-country intermediaries. Third part of the debate.

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: MEPs debate (part 3)

MEPs debate on the establisment of the Ukraine Facility, a €50 billion package to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024 to 2027. MEPs have improved the proposal by strengthening transparency and democratic accountability. One of the key demands is that Russian assets should be used to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction. Second part of MEPs debate.

REUTEN, Thijs (S&D, NL)

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Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen Rule of Law and its budgetary implications: MEPs debate

The murder of Alexei Navalny and the need for EU action in support of political prisoners and oppressed civil society in Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: MEPs debate part 1

The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 2)

Joint debate on European Council meetings: MEP debate (part 2)

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: MEPs debate part 2

The effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia: MEPs debate (part 3)

Establishing the Ukraine Facility: MEPs debate (part 2)

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EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144)

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Council and Commission Statement - Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen Rule of Law and its budgetary implications

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

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

Belarus postcards to political prisoners

EP Plenary session - Definition of criminal offences and penalties for the violation of Union restrictive measures

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Belarus postcards to political prisoners

Thijs REUTEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Press conference on Did Hungary fulfil the necessary milestones to unfreeze EU funds?

Press conference - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

Press conference on short-stay visa freedom between the EU and Kosovo

FHRO event ' Beyond the Hirak - A New Vision for the Rif '

Recording of the online serie ' Talk with a Progressive '

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