EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Forging a sustainable future together: economic, social and territorial challenges for a competitive, cohesive and inclusive Europe

Resumption of the session

Opening of the sitting

Statements by the President

Approval of the minutes of the previous sittings

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

Composition of Parliament

Request for the defence of immunity: see Minutes

Calendar of Parliament’s part-sessions – 2024

Composition of committees and delegations

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

Order of business

Resumption of the sitting

Marking the World Day against Child Labour (debate)

Electronic evidence in criminal proceedings: legal representatives directive - Electronic evidence regulation: European production and preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters (debate)

EU Day for the victims of the global climate crisis (debate)

Commission statement - EU Day for the victims of the global climate crisis

Competition policy - annual report 2022 (debate)

Report: René Repasi (A9-0183/2023) - Competition policy - annual report 2022

Report: Andrey Novakov (A9-0181/2023) - Large transport infrastructure projects in the EU

Large transport infrastructure projects in the EU (debate)

Report: Isabel Santos (A9-0289/2022) - European Union Drugs Agency

Report: Álvaro Amaro (A9-0156/2023) - Assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions

European Union Drugs Agency (short presentation)

Report: Loránt Vincze (A9-0182/2023) - Implementation of the Regulations on the European citizens' initiative

Assessment of the new Commission communication on outermost regions (short presentation)

Implementation of the Regulations on the European citizens' initiative (short presentation)

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

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

Verification of credentials

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

10 year anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (debate)

Breaches of the Rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds (debate)

Threat to democracy and the rule of law in Poland, in particular through the creation of an investigative committee (debate)

Social and economic costs of climate change in light of the floods in Emilia Romagna, Marche and Toscana and the urgent need for European solidarity (debate)

Geographical Indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products (debate)

Sexual harassment in the EU and MeToo evaluation (debate)

Strengthening social dialogue (debate)

Amendment of the agenda

Revision of the Stability and Growth Pact (debate)

Statement by the President

This is Europe - Debate with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz (debate)

Voting time

Discharge 2021 (debate)

Discharge 2021 (continuation of debate)

Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: institutions and public administration of the Union - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence - EU accession: judicial cooperation in criminal matters, asylum and non-refoulement (debate)

Situation in Sudan (debate)

2022 Report on Serbia (debate)

2022 Report on Kosovo (debate)

Start of the European Year of skills (debate)

Empowering consumers for the green transition (debate)

Explanations of vote

Methane emissions reduction in the energy sector (debate)

Establishing the Act in support of ammunition production (debate)

Impact on the 2024 EU budget of increasing European Union Recovery Instrument borrowing costs - Own resources: a new start for EU finances, a new start for Europe (debate)

Implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (short presentation)

School's scheme for fruit, vegetables, milk and dairy products (short presentation)

Co-management of fisheries in the EU (short presentation)

Report: Clara Aguilera (A9-0119/2023) - Co-management of fisheries in the EU

Composition of political groups

Children forcibly deported from Ukraine and the ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin (debate)

This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel (debate)

Statement by the President - 80th anniversary of the Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto

Keeping people healthy, water drinkable and soil liveable: getting rid of forever pollutants and strengthening EU chemical legislation now (topical debate)

Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCa) - Information accompanying transfers of funds and certain crypto-assets (recast) (debate)

Digital euro (debate)

Dieselgate: suspected widespread use of defeat devices in cars to reduce effectiveness of pollution control systems (debate) (debate)

EU Global Health Strategy (debate)

Universal Decriminalization of Homosexuality, in light of recent developments in Uganda (debate)

The crackdown on the right to education and education rights activists in Afghanistan, including the case of Matiullah Wesa

Repression in Russia, in particular the cases of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Aleksei Navalny

The risk of death penalty and execution of singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu for blasphemy in Nigeria

Request for waiver of immunity: see Minutes

Interpretation of the Rules of Procedure(action taken)

Deforestation Regulation (debate)

Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Social Climate Fund - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (debate)

Institutional relations between the EU and the Council of Europe (short presentation)

Sustainable carbon cycles (short presentation)

eGovernment accelerating digital public services that support the functioning of the single market (short presentation)

The implementation of civilian CSDP and other EU civilian security assistance (short presentation)

Formal sitting - Ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Request for waiver of immunity

Interpretation of the Rules of Procedure

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023 (debate)

Fluorinated gases regulation - Ozone depleting substances (debate)

General Product Safety Regulation (debate)

The Rights of children in Rainbow Families and same sex parents in particular in Italy (debate)

The Rights of children in Rainbow Families and same sex parents in particular in Italy (continuation of debate)

Press conference opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the European Council

Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 72)

Delegated acts (Rule 111(6))(action taken)

Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)

Activities of the European Ombudsman - annual report 2021 (debate)

Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (debate)

Policy Coherence for Development (short presentation)

The functioning of the EEAS and a stronger EU in the world (debate)

Press statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Corrigendum (Rule 241)(action taken)

EU response to the humanitarian situation following the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria (debate)

REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (debate)

Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections - Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in municipal elections (debate)

EU funding allocated to NGOs incriminated in the recent corruption revelations and the protection of EU financial interests (debate)

Following up on measures requested by Parliament to strengthen the integrity of European institutions (debate)

Union Secure Connectivity Programme 2023-2027 (debate)

Joint statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Isaac HERZOG, President of Israel

Opening of the debate by Christa SCHWENG, EESC President and Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the EU's responses to (geo-) political challenges in 2023 – the perspective of the European P

Opening of the debate by Christa SCHWENG, EESC President and Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the EU's responses to (geo-) political challenges in 2023 – the perspective of the European Parliament European Economic and Social Committee

Resumption of the session 

Opening of the session 

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Election of a Vice-President of the European Parliament (deadline for submitting nominations)

Ceremony on the 30th Anniversary of the Single Market

30th Anniversary of the Single Market (debate)

Rules to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes (debate)

Shipments of waste (debate)

The creation of a European Capital of Local Trade (short presentation)

The creation of a European Capital of Local Trade

Composition of political groups: see Minutes

Composition of the Advisory Committee on the Conduct of Members

Council positions at first reading (Rule 63)

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities (debate)

Outcome of COP27 (debate)

A long-term vision for the EU's rural areas

Addressing persistent challenges in the aviation sector and the impacts on passengers, workers, capacity and safety (debate)

Action plan to boost long-distance and cross-border passenger rail (short presentation)

Delegated acts (Rule 111(6))

Assessment of Hungary's compliance with the rule of law conditions under the Conditionality Regulation and state of play of the Hungarian RRP (debate)

Prevention, management and better care of diabetes in the EU on the occasion of World Diabetes Day (debate)

Situation of human rights in the context of the FIFA world cup in Qatar

Borrowing strategy to finance NextGenerationEU

Implementation report on the European Innovation Council

One-minute speeches (Rule 172)

Closure of the sitting 

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)

Outcome of the modernisation of the Energy Charter Treaty (debate)

EU response to the increasing crack-down on protests in Iran (debate)

REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (debate) (debate)

Communication on ensuring availability and affordability of fertilisers

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (debate)

Digital finance: Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) - Digital Finance: Amending Directive regarding Digital Operational Resilience requirements (debate)

Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in Croatia (debate)

Esports and video games (debate)

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of play of the implementation of the Global Gateway and its governance two years after its launch

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Further repression against the democratic forces in Venezuela: attacks on presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Quality traineeships in the EU

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Russiagate: allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - EU2040 climate target

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statement - Two years of Russian's war of aggression against Ukraine

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Situation in Haiti on the eve of the deployment of the United Nations Multinational Security Support Mission

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of the EU solar industry in the light of unfair competition

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Situation of prisoners in Hungarian jails, including the case of Ilaria Salis

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Recent ecological catastrophe involving plastic pellet losses and its impact on micro plastic pollution in the maritime and coastal habitats

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Addressing urgent skills shortages and finding the right talents to boost job creation (European Year of Skills)

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements- Situation in Serbia following elections

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Rule of Law and Media freedom in Greece

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Improving the socio-economic situation of farmers and rural areas, ensuring fair incomes, food security as well as a just transition

EP Plenary session - Commission statement- Norway's recent decision to advance seabed mining in the Arctic

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Review of the economic governance framework

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Joint debate European Council meetings

Rapporteur on the Cyber Solidarity Act Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ (S&D, ES), made a press statement following the final adoption of the legislation in plenary session on Wednesday. The legislation, already informally agreed upon with the Council, will bolster the European Union's ability to detect, prepare for, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents.

Press statement by Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ (S&D, ES), rapporteur, on the Cyber Solidarity Act

The Body would develop and interpret common minimum standards of ethical conduct, as well as publish reports on how these have been applied in internal rules. Parliament decides on Thursday whether to approve the agreement to establish an Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards, which aims to set up a framework for cooperation for the EU’s institutions and bodies. Even though Parliament’s negotiators managed to improve the Commission’s proposal significantly, which was described as “unsatisfactory” by MEPs in July 2023, MEPs are set to raise issues related to the scope and powers of the envisioned body (including Council’s limited participation) in the debate preceding the vote. Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE)

EP Plenary session - Interinstitutional Body for Ethical Standards: Closing statements by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE)

Lara WOLTERS (S&D, NL), Rapporteur, holds a press conference on the first EU Due diligence rules for companies. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Lara WOLTERS (S&D, NL), Rapporteur, on the first EU Due diligence rules for companies

Mounir SATOURI (Greens/EFA, FR), Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteurs and Karen MELCHIOR (Renew, DK) hold a press conference on EU-Egypt partnership. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Conference by Mounir SATOURI (Greens/EFA, FR), Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteurs and Karen MELCHIOR (Renew, DK) on EU-Egypt: a strategic partnership for whom?

EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participate in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement round along with representatives from the ten countries, that joined the EU 20 years ago. During the ceremony, the guests answer questions from a group of young people born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new Member States, who are invited to attend the sitting.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: One round of Political group leaders

EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participate in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement round along with representatives from the ten countries, that joined the EU 20 years ago. During the ceremony, the guests answer questions from a group of young people born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new Member States, who are invited to attend the sitting. Three young guests ask questions Georgios IACOVOU, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Antanas VALIONIS, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Pavel TELIČKA, former Chief Negotiator for the Czech Republic's EU accession negotiations.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: Young guests ask questions Georgios IACOVOU, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Antanas VALIONIS, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania and Pavel TELIČKA, former Czech Chief Negotiator

EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participate in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement round along with representatives from the ten countries, that joined the EU 20 years ago. During the ceremony, the guests answer questions from a group of young people born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new Member States, who are invited to attend the sitting. Four young guests ask questions to Leszek MILLER, former Prime Minister of Poland, Anton ROP, former Prime Minister of Slovenia, Mikuláš DZURINDA, Former Prime Minister of Slovakia and Christina OJULAND, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: Guests ask questions to Leszek MILLER, former Polish PM, Anton ROP, former Slovenian PM, Mikuláš DZURINDA, Slovak Former PM and Christina OJULAND, former Estonian Minister

EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participate in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement round along with representatives from the ten countries, that joined the EU 20 years ago. During the ceremony, the guests answer questions from a group of young people born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new Member States, who are invited to attend the sitting. Three young guests ask questions to Vaira VĪĶE-FREIBERGA, former President of Latvia, Péter MEDGYESSY, former Prime Minister of Hungary and Lawrence GONZI, former Prime Minister of Malta.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: Three young guests ask questions to Vaira VĪĶE-FREIBERGA, former President of Latvia, Péter MEDGYESSY, former Prime Minister of Hungary and Lawrence GONZI, former Prime Minister of Malta

EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participate in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement round along with representatives from the ten countries, that joined the EU 20 years ago. During the ceremony, the guests answer questions from a group of young people born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new Member States, who are invited to attend the sitting. Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President; and clip Born European - 20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Clip "Born European - 20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement"

MEPs discuss Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the need for de-escalation and for an EU response and vote on a resolution on Thursday. EP President Roberta Metsola described Iran’s direct drone and missile attack on Israel on 20 and 21 April as a major escalation in the region and warned it risks igniting further chaos across the Middle East. Closing statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response: Closing statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and VP of the European Commission

MEPs discuss Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the need for de-escalation and for an EU response and vote on a resolution on Thursday. EP President Roberta Metsola described Iran’s direct drone and missile attack on Israel on 20 and 21 April as a major escalation in the region and warned it risks igniting further chaos across the Middle East. Second part of the debate.

Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the need for de-escalation and for an EU response and vote on a resolution on Thursday. EP President Roberta Metsola described Iran’s direct drone and missile attack on Israel on 20 and 21 April as a major escalation in the region and warned it risks igniting further chaos across the Middle East. First part of the debate.

Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel, the need for de-escalation and for an EU response and vote on a resolution on Thursday. EP President Roberta Metsola described Iran’s direct drone and missile attack on Israel on 20 and 21 April as a major escalation in the region and warned it risks igniting further chaos across the Middle East. Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Iran’s unprecedented attack against Israel, the need for de-escalation and an EU response: Opening statement by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

Have you ever felt like shying away from a discussion because the tone was too aggressive and your opinion seemed to get lost between extreme statements?

This is what usually happens when the most extreme points of view are artificially boosted.

By polarising the debate, disinformation spreaders want to make us believe that the differences between us are much greater than they really are and make it difficult to make compromises and reach solutions.

Watch this video to see how this is done and how you can avoid falling into this trap.

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Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (Renew, PL) holds a press conference on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

Press Conference by Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (Renew, PL) on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

MEPs discuss the EU’s response to the repeated killing of humanitarian aid workers, journalists and civilians by the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza. In March, Parliament adopted a resolution warning about the desperate food insecurity and impending starvation in Gaza. First part of MEPs debate.

EU’s response to the repeated killing of humanitarian aid workers, journalists and civilians by the Israel Defence Forces in the Gaza Strip: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction during the plenary session. Opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction: Opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs debate on the use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction during the plenary session. MEPs debate

The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction: MEPs debate

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