Le inondazioni, le ondate di calore e la siccità sono le calamità più frequenti, ma altri milioni di persone vivono in zone a rischio sismico o vicino a un vulcano attivo. Quindi è bene sapere che in caso di catastrofe, l'UE è pronta a prestare aiuto.

Cosa fa l'Europa per i residenti di regioni colpite da calamità

Not all Europeans live on the mainland or close to it. You might be living in a French overseas territory, in Madeira or the Azores, or even the Canary Islands if you’re lucky. But however beautiful these outermost regions may be, they all have to deal with their own specific challenges. Here are three examples of how the EU helps:

This is what Europe does for citizens living in the EU’s outermost regions

Poplave, toplinski valovi i suše najčešće su prirodne katastrofe u Uniji, no ne treba zaboraviti ni milijune ljudi koji žive u trusnim područjima ili blizu aktivnih vulkana. Dobro je stoga znati da Unija pomaže kada do takvih katastrofa dođe.

Evo što Europa čini za stanovnike regija pogođenih elementarnim nepogodama

Inundaciones, olas de calor y sequías son las catástrofes naturales más comunes en la UE, pero millones de personas viven además en zonas con riesgo de terremotos o cerca de un volcán activo. En estas circunstancias, está bien saber que cuando la catástrofe estalla, la UE prestará ayuda.

Esto es lo que Europa hace por los habitantes de las regiones golpeadas por catástrofes

Oversvømmelser, hedebølger og tørke er de mest almindelige naturkatastrofer i EU, men millioner af mennesker bor også i områder med risiko for jordskælv eller tæt på aktive vulkaner. Så det er godt at vide, at EU er klar med hjælp, når katastrofen rammer.

Dette er, hvad EU gør for ofre for katastroferamte regioner

K nejčastějším přírodním katastrofám v EU patří záplavy, vlny veder a sucho. Miliony lidí ale rovněž žijí v oblastech ohrožených zemětřesením nebo v blízkosti aktivních sopek. Proto je dobré vědět, že EU obětem katastrof pomáhá.

Co dělá Evropa pro obyvatele regionů zasažených katastrofami?

Flooding, heatwaves and droughts are the most common natural disasters in the EU, but millions of people also live in areas at risk of earthquakes or near active volcanos. So it’s good to know that when disaster strikes, the EU is there to help.

This is what Europe does for residents in disaster stricken regions

Az Unióban az áradások, a hőhullámok és az aszályok a leggyakoribb természeti katasztrófák, de sok millió ember él földrengés kockázatának kitett területeken vagy aktív tűzhányók közelében. Ezért jó tudni, hogy katasztrófa esetén az Unió segítséget nyújt.

Ezt teszi Európa a katasztrófa sújtotta régiók lakóiért

Dans l’Union européenne, inondations, canicules et sécheresses sont les risques les plus courants. Mais des millions de personnes vivent également sous la menace de tremblements de terre ou à proximité d’un volcan en activité. Toutefois, la bonne nouvelle, c’est qu’en cas de catastrophe, l’Union est là pour vous aider.

Voici ce que l’Europe fait pour aider les habitants de régions frappées par une catastrophe

Do you want to start a new business, or maybe you already have one? Are you thinking of borrowing money from a financial institution? You have access to EU funds. Here are two things that you stand to benefit from as a business owner or a financial intermediary.

This is what Europe does for local and regional banking providers

EP Plenary session - The important role of cities and regions in the EU – for a green, social and prosperous local development

Committee on Regional Development - Interparliamentary committee meeting

REGI

Committee on Regional Development

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

Composition of Parliament

Composition of Parliament's political bodies

Composition of committees and delegations

Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 71)

Corrigenda (Rule 241)

Announcement by the President - Sakharov Prize

Signing of acts adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 79)

Order of business

Resumption of the sitting

Establishing the Ukraine Facility (debate)

Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (debate)

Fisheries control (debate)

Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward (short presentation)

Report: Pierre Karleskind (A9-0282/2023) - Implications of Chinese fishing operations for EU fisheries and the way forward

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Agenda of the next sitting

Approval of the minutes of the sitting

Closure of the sitting

Plenary session

State of the Union (debate)

Formal sitting – Address by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Negotiations ahead of Parliament's first reading (Rule 71) (action taken)

Voting time

Reviewing the protection status of wolves and other large carnivores in the EU (topical debate)

Presentation by the Council of its position on the draft general budget - 2024 financial year (debate)

Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)

Opening of negotiations of an agreement with the United States of America on strengthening international supply chains of critical minerals (debate)

Amending the proposed mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (debate)

SME Relief Package (debate)

Guatemala: the situation after the elections, the rule of law and judicial independence (debate)

The case of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, imprisoned in Azerbaijan (debate)

Human rights situation in Bangladesh, notably the case of Odhikar (debate)

Regulation of prostitution in the EU: its cross-border implications and impact on gender equality and women’s rights (debate)

The future of the European book sector (debate)

Explanations of vote

Report: Nacho Sánchez Amor (A9-0247/2023) - 2022 Report on Türkiye

Verification of credentials

Request for waiver of immunity

Corrigendum (Rule 241)

Proposals for Union acts

Announcement

Industrial Emissions Directive - Industrial Emissions Portal - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure - Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Energy efficiency (recast) (joint debate - Fit for 55 and Industrial Emissions)

Protection of journalists and human rights defenders from manifestly unfounded or abusive court proceedings (debate)

European Citizens' Initiative Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without animal testing' (debate)

Management, conservation and control measures in the area covered under the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) (debate)

Protection of workers from extreme heat and other extreme weather phenomena resulting from the climate crisis (debate)

Implementation of passerelle' clauses in the EU Treaties (short presentation)

Banking Union - annual report 2022 (short presentation)

Fostering and adapting vocational training as a tool for employees' success and a building block for the EU economy in the new industry 4.0 (short presentation)

EUSC conference: The role of the EU in the global cooperation of democracies and the problem of member states’ dependence on totalitarian regimes

AFET - Exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel, the response and the consequences in the region

REGI -  Presentation of the Spanish Presidency of the Council programme

REGI Committee

REGI - Votes on Amending the proposed mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context

REGI Committee - Presentation of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) with Elisa Ferreira, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms

REGI Committee - Presentation of the mid-term review of the Multiannual Financial Framework.(MFF) 2021-2027 with Stéphanie Riso, Director-General, DG Budget

REGI mission to Marseille, France

REGI - Exchange of views with Laura Kövesi, European Chief Prosecutor, on frauds linked to ESI funds and on the cooperation with EU institutions

REGI Committee - Exchange of views with Lyliana Pavlova, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank responsible for cohesion policy

REGI Committee - mission to Romania

CONT delegation  fact-finding mission to Budapest, Hungary - Meeting with Dr Tibor NAVRACSICS, Minister for Regional Development

REGI Committee - Exchange of views with Vaughan Gething, Minister for Economy of Wales on Brexit and the cooperation of Wales with the European Union

AFET Committee - Exchange of views with David O'SULLIVAN, International Special Envoy for the Implementation of EU Sanctions on the impact of third countries' behaviour on the effectiveness of EU sanctions regimes against Russia

CULT Committee - Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions - Exchange of views with Commissioner Elisa FERREIRA

REGI Committee - Exchange of views with Àngel Victor Torres, President of the Conference of Presidents of Outermost Regions and the President of the Canary Islands

REGI Committee Meeting - Votes

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. Statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: opening statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

Belgium is taking up the Presidency in the first 6 months of 2024, and the first piece exhibited is L’Aire d’un Souffle by world-renowned Belgian artists Ann Veronica Janssens and Michel François. The Aire d'un Souffle will remain for 5 months, freely accessible 24 hours a day on the Esplanade Solidarność. This news item shows extracts from the inauguration ceremony of the artwork L’Aire d’un Souffle in presence of Rainer WIELAND, Vice President of the European Parliament, Karine LALIEUX, Minister of Pensions and Social Integration, and Rudi VERVOORT, Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region.

Inauguration of the artwork “L’Aire d’un Souffle” in presence of Rainer WIELAND, EP Vice President, Karine LALIEUX, Minister of Pensions and Social Integration, and Rudi VERVOORT, Minister-President of the Brussels-Capital Region: extracts

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, attends a simulation of the Emergency System 112 and gives a statement to the press with Antonio TAJANI, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Matteo PIANTEDOSI, Italian Minister for the Interior and Roberto OCCHIUTO, President of the Region of Calabria, during her official visit to Catanzaro (Italy). This news item shows extracts from the attendance of the European President to the Emergency System 112 and from the meeting with Antonio TAJANI, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Roberto OCCHIUTO, President of the Region of Calabria.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Catanzaro (Italy): visit to a simulation of the Emergency System 112 and meeting with Antonio TAJANI, Italian Deputy Prime Minister, and Roberto OCCHIUTO, President of the Region of Calabria

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, pays a visit to Catanzaro (Italy). The footage shows her visit to the Control Room of "Operation Zero Tolerance" at Calabria Region headquarters, a project that has been launched to fight against environmental crimes. Metsola also has a roundtable meeting and a press statement with Roberto OCCHIUTO, President of the Region of Calabria.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Catanzaro (Italy): extracts from the visit to the Control Room of "Operation Zero Tolerance", and extracts from the statement to the press with Roberto OCCHIUTO, President of the Region of Calabria

An ambulance from Kharkiv region, damaged by bullets and shrapnel, has gone on display in front of the Station Europe of the European Parliament in Brussels. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the opening of the exhibition with Iryna YEFREMOVA, Deputy Head of the Mission and other members of the Ukrainian civil society. This footage shows the extracts of the opening of the exhibition.

Exhibition of "War-damaged Ukrainian ambulance from the Kharkiv region”, at Station Europe: extracts from the opening with Roberta METSOLA, EP President

This infoclip shows The Malta Life Sciences Park (MLSP). It offers 13 5002 square meters of space, including state-of-the-art laboratories, offices, seminar and meeting rooms and a range of shared facilities, all adjacent to some of the country’s leading hospitals and universities. Here, nearly 30 companies of all sizes have access to experienced and professional business and financial advice, as well as assistance for taking their products and services to the global market. Over 25 pharma and medical device companies use the centre to successfully build their product portfolios. Total investment for the project “BioMalta – Setting up a Life Sciences Centre” is EUR 18 000 000 with the EU’s European Regional Development Fund contributing EUR 15 300 000 through the “Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life” Operational Programme for the 2007-2013 programming period.

Infoclip: Malta Life Sciences Park - European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - Msida (Malta)

This Infoclip show the St. Thomas Tower in Malta. The project consists of the restoration of two historical coastal forts situated along the South Eastern coast of Malta which will be restored to their former glory for the enjoyment of cultural enthusiasts. The scope of the project, which also consists of the conversion of St. Thomas Tower into a Piracy Museum which will exhibit the piracy era in the Mediterranean, is to restore and conserve these cultural assets with the scope of enhancing the cultural tourism portfolio which Malta has to offer to visiting tourists.

Infoclip: St. Thomas Tower - European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - Wied il-Ghajn (Malta)

This infoclip shows the Malta’s Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre. It offers advanced diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Opened in 2013, it has tripled the number of beds available for cancer patients on the island. The Centre is part of the new acute general hospital in Msida, close to the island's capital Valletta. It aims to treat 60 % of all Malta's cancer patients and is in keeping with Malta's National Cancer Plan that aims to reduce waiting times for patients and provide better therapeutic practice. Total investment for the project “Mater Dei Hospital Oncology Centre” is EUR 48 802 700, of which the EU’s European Regional Development Fund is contributing EUR 41 482 300 from the Operational Programme “Investing in Competitiveness for a Better Quality of Life” for the 2007 to 2013 programming period.

Infoclip: Sir Antony Mamo Oncology centre - European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - Msida (Malta)

After the terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas on 8th October, MEPs discuss and condemn this act of terrorism and hatred during an extraordinary AFET committee meeting. Extracts of the arrival and the exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel and the consequences in the region. David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), gives a statement after the meeting, reaffirming the EU support to Israel.

Exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel, the response and the consequences in the region: arrivals and statement by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of AFET

MEPs debate on the Fit for 55 package. The new law on new energy saving targets requires an 11.7% reduction in primary and final energy consumption by 2030 (relative to 2020 projections). Every year until 2030, 1.5% of energy savings must be made, starting at 1.3% until 2025 and increasing to 1.9% by the end of 2030. Opening statements by Alexandr VONDRA - ENVI Committee; Bas EICKHOUT - ENVI Committee; Michael BLOSS - ITRE Committee; Tom BERENDSEN - TRAN Committee; Niklas NIENASS - REGI Committee; Alice KUHNKE - FEMM Committee; Sara SKYTTEDAL - ITRE Committee. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: Opening statements by the Alexandr VONDRA - ENVI; Bas EICKHOUT- ENVI; Michael BLOSS - ITRE; Tom BERENDSEN - TRAN; Niklas NIENASS - REGI; Alice KUHNKE - FEMM; Sara SKYTTEDAL - ITRE

EP Budgetary Control committee (CONT) visit Budapest in order to look into the ongoing issues with the protection of EU budget. The Members of the Fact-finding mission meet with Tibor Navracsics, Minister for Regional Development and János BÓKA, State Secretary for European Union Affairs of the Ministry of Justice.

Fact-finding mission of the Budgetary Control Committee (CONT) to Budapest (Hungary): Meeting with Tibor Navracsics, Minister for Regional Development and János BÓKA, State Secretary for European Union Affairs of the Ministry of Justice

This infoclip illustrates the extension of tramway T2 connecting the Florence's city centre (Piazza dell'Unità) with Peretola Airport of Florence. The project consists of a line of 5 km and 483 metres, a total coverage of 12 stops. It has been realised also thanks to the contribution of the Cohesion Policy, born from the synergies between local authorities, the state and the European Union, in which the EU invested € 26 million through the European Regional Development Fund.

Infoclip: Extension of tramway - European Regional Development Fund - Florence (Italy)

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) aims to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion in the European Union by correcting imbalances between its regions. The funding for the period 2014-2020 allowed investments in a smarter, greener, more connected and more social Europe that is closer to its citizens. The specific investment allocated to the Milan's Municipality is of 4 million euros creates a cycling axis that crosses the city from the centre northward, from City Hall 1 to City Hall 8, attractive and safe. This infoclip shows the Eurovelo 5 cycling itinerary in the area of Milan (Italy). In particular, the footage illustrates the construction works of the bicycle line next at Naviglio Pavese, Duomo Sempione, Molino Dorino, and Percorso Nord.

Infoclip: Construction of Eurovelo 5 cycling itinerary - European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - Milan (Italy)

This infoclip illustrates the extension of tramway line no. 41 in Bucharest (Romania), thanks to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Twelve new, 36 m long, modern trams were purchased, leading to lowering the travel times for commuters, raising the average speed of local public transport during rush hours and transferring a part of private car transport to the public transport sector. The total amount awarded to Romania through ERDF was 363.97 million euros, out of which 25.3 million were used for the acquisition of the trams.

Infoclip: Extension of tramway - European Regional Development Fund - Bucharest (Romania)

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. Statements by Evin INCIR (S&D,SE), DEVE Committee, Damien CARÊME (Greens/EFA, FR), Henrike HAHN (Greens/EFA, DE), ECON Committee, Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG), Leila CHAIBI (The Left, FR), Jan-Christoph OETJEN (Renew, DE); TRAN Committee, Tom BERENDSEN (EPP, NL), REGI Committee; Zbigniew KUŹMIUK (ECR, PL), AGRI Committee.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: remarks by Evin INCIR (S&D,SE), Damien CARÊME (Greens/EFA, FR), Henrike HAHN (Greens/EFA, DE), Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG), Leila CHAIBI (The Left, FR), Jan-Christoph OETJEN, Tom BERENDSEN (EPP, NL), Zbigniew KUŹMIUK (ECR, PL)

MEPs debate new rules on land use, land use change and forestry, member states’ emission reductions and the revision of the Market Stability Reserve. In particluar are discussed the deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on three 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 by Henna VIRKKUNEN (EPP, FI), ITRE; Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), ITRE, Angel DZHAMBAZKI (ECR, BG), TRAN; Andris AMERIKS (S&D, LV), TRAN and by Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ (Renew,RO), REGI Committee.

Joint debate - Outcome of the negotiations on Fit for 55: opening statements by Henna VIRKKUNEN (EPP, FI), ITRE; Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), ITRE, Angel DZHAMBAZKI (ECR, BG), TRAN; Andris AMERIKS (S&D, LV), TRAN and by Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ (Renew,RO),

MEPs discuss on a deal reached with the Council in December 2022. Under the agreement, member states applying to receive additional funds through an amended recovery and resilience plan will be required to include measures to save energy, produce clean energy and diversify energy supplies, as foreseen in the EU’s REPowerEU plan. Opening statements by Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES) by Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), co-Rapporteurs; by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), ENVI; Dan NICA (S&D, RO), ITRE; Pascal ARIMONT (EPP, BE), REGI; Daniel BUDA (EPP, RO), AGR and by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans: opening statements by Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES) by Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), Dragoş PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), co-Rapporteurs and by Janez LENARČIČ, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management

Ahead of each new rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (every 6 months), the ministers of the holding country present their priorities in a series of meetings with parliamentary committees related to their political area. On January 2023, the committees of FEMM (Women’s Rights and Gender Equality), REGI (Regional Development) and DEVE (Development) welcomed the Sweden's ministers, including Paulina Brandberg, Minister for Gender Equality and Deputy Minister for Employment, Peter Kullgren, Minister for Rural Affairs, Johan Forssel, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade.

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