EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

European Refugee Fund 2008 to 2013 (debate)

EU support to refugees in Tunisia (debate)

Eritrean refugees held hostage in Sinai

European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 (amendment of Decision No 573/2007/EC). - Migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (amendment of Regulation (EC) No 1104/2008) - Migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (amendment of Decision 2008/839/JHA) - The establishment of a joint EU resettlement programme (debate)

European Refugee Fund for the period 2008-2013 (amendment of Decision No 573/2007/EC) - Minimum standards for the reception of asylum seekers (recast) - Application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by third-country nationals or stateless persons (recast) - Establishment of 'Eurodac' for the comparison of fingerprints (recast) - Establishment of a European Asylum Support Office (debate)

Situation of Burmese refugees in Thailand (vote)

Illustration picture in Riga, Latvia .

Meeting of the Asylum and migration Contact Group

Migrants settlement in Grande Synthe, northern France

Press conference on the draft report on Crisis and force majeure in the field of migration and asylum

EP Plenary Session - Legal migration policy and law

EP Plenary session - Address by Filippo GRANDI, UN High Commissioner for refugees

Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) delegation in Greece, November 2-4, 2021

LIBE mission to Greece - Briefing meeting with European Commission, Frontex, EASO, FRA, Europol in the EP office in Athens, Greece, November 2, 2021

LIBE Committee - Migration package

Press conference - Draft report on Amended Asylum Procedure

Press conference by Tomas TOBE (EPP,SV), rapporteur, on Asylum Management Regulation

EP Plenary session - Implementation report on the EU Trust Funds and the Facility for Refugees in Turkey

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The situation in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya

Lesbos (Lesvos) - Molyvos military post overlooking Aegean Sea, some 10 kilometres away from Turkish Coast.

Second High-Level Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum:.- Closing ceremony

Second High-level Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum - Closing session

Second High-level Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum.- second session

Second High-Level Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum: - Opening Speech by David SASSOLI, EP President

Second High-level Interparliamentary Conference on Migration and Asylum- Opening session

In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea and prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. They also debate the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by Member States, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya. Closing by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union.

The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean: closing by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union

This stockshot shows refugees arriving in the Port of Lampedusa in Italy and being transferred to the hotspot on the island to be registered and given food and shelter. Scopes : Non-commercial use, Information and education only

Migration routes – Lampedusa, Italy /

MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea. In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs debate the prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. Extracts from the debate.

The need on EU action on search an rescue in the Mediterranean: extracts from the debate

In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea and prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. They also debate the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by Member States, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya. Second part of MEPs debate.

The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean: MEPs debate (part 2)

In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea and prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. They also debate the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by Member States, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya. First part of MEPs debate.

The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean: MEPs debate (part 1)

In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea and prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. They also debate the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by Member States, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya. Opening statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean: opening statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

MEPs of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) discuss with Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, and Hans LEIJTENS, Frontex's Executive director, about the migrant boat shipwreck off the coastal town of Pylos (Greece), where on June 14 at least 79 migrants drowned and hundreds more were missing.

Exchange of views on the migrant boat shipwreck off the coast of Greece: extracts

&lt;p>This infoclip shows refugees arriving in the Port of Lampedusa in Sicily (Italy) and being transferred to the hotspot on the island to be registered and given food and shelter.&lt;/p>

Infoclip: Migration routes - Lampedusa - Sicily (Italy)

A delegation of the Civil Liberties Committee, led by the Chair Juan Fernando Lopez Aguilar (S&D, Spain, Head of the Delegation, as well as Pietro Bartolo (S&D, Italy), Sylvie Guillaume (S&D, France), Nadine Morano (EPP, France), Cornelia Ernst (The Left, Germany), Yana Toom (Renew, Estonia), Laura Ferrara (non-attached, Italy), Karlo Ressler (EPP, Croatia), Alessandra Mussolini (EPP, Italy), Giuseppe Milazzo (ECR, Italy) and Annalisa Tardino (ID, Italy) is visiting Lampedusa (Italy) from 19 to 22 June. The delegation visits the Lampedusa hotspot and meets with Filippo MANNINO, Mayor of Lampedusa and Linosa.

LIBE delegation to Sicily (Lampedusa), Mission on Search And Rescue: visit of Lampedusa hotspot , meeting with Filippo MANNINO, Mayor of Lampedusa and Linosa

As Russia’s full-on invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, many refugees have picked up the pieces of their shattered lives and are rebuilding them in the European Union. Their stories are a tale of strength, resilience and solidarity. Here, four of them, living in Germany, Poland and Spain, tell their stories.        
      
The European Parliament continues to stand by Ukraine and its people. Learn more: http://epyoutube.eu/UkraineOneYearOn

Meet Ukrainian refugees who fled the war

MEPs vote on the following legislative texts before starting insteristitutional negotiations with the Council of the EU: addressing situations of crisis and force majeure in the field of migration and asylum - Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES); Introducing a screening of third country nationals at the external borders and amending Regulations - Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE); Establishing a centralised system for the identification of Member States holding conviction information on third-country nationals and stateless persons - Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE); Asylum and migration management and amending Council Directive - Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE).

Voting session (part 2)

MEPs debate on the current situation in Italy regarding the management of migrants who arrived in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route from Northern Africa. Second part of the debate.

The need for a European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the current situation in Italy regarding the management of migrants who arrived in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route from Northern Africa. First part of the debate.

The need for a European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the current situation in Italy regarding the management of migrants who arrived in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route from Northern Africa. Opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and Commission and by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The need for a European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy: opening statements by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs and by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget

This infoclip shows the activities at the centre for asylum seekers and refugees of Casa Suraya (Milan, Italy). The centre currently hosts 99 people from African and Asian Countries who sought refuge in Europe in the 2023. The footage includes: accommodation, food, distribution of clothing and personal hygiene products, health care, legal and psychological assistance, language classes, educational and recreational activities for kids.

Infoclip: Immigration and asylum – Milan (Italy)

The Civil Liberties Committee votes on four key legislative proposals of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. MEPs vote on their negotiation mandates for the following legislative proposals: Screening regulation, rapporteur Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE), Asylum and migration management regulation, rapporteur Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Crisis and force majeure regulation, rapporteur Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES) and Asylum procedure regulation - update of an existing mandate, rapporteur Fabienne KELLER (Renew, FR).

Pact on migration and asylum: extracts from the vote and from the press conference - LIBE Committee

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Filippo GRANDI, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Extracts from the arrival, welcome and roundtable.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Filippo GRANDI, UN High Commissioner for Refugees: arrival, welcome and roundtable

MEPs take stock of solidarity and responsibility sharing in Europe as regards migration and asylum policy. The debate focuses on how to advance on the reform of the common EU migration and asylum rules, following the November 2022 action plan by the Commission for the Central Mediterranean route and the February extraordinary European Council.

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EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Joint Debate - Migration and Asylum package