EP Plenary session - Commission statement - The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029

Press Conference by Siegfried MUREŞAN, Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL, and Dragoș PÎSLARU, rapporteurs - on Recovery and Resilience Facility

Press Conference by Paolo DE CASTRO, rapporteur - on Deal on €8bn recovery aid for EU farmers and food producers

Opening of the sitting

Announcement of voting results: see Minutes

Resumption of the sitting

First voting session

Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (debate)

Amendment of the agenda

Second voting session

Commission Work Programme 2021 (debate)

Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the VPC/HR on relations with Belarus (debate)

Recommendation to the VPC/HR and to the Council in preparation of the 2020 Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) review process, nuclear arms control and nuclear disarmament options (debate)

Police brutality within the EU (debate)

Third voting session

Agenda of the next sitting : see Minutes

Closure of the sitting 

Plenary Session

Press conference by Paolo DE CASTRO, rapporteur, on “COVID-19: Financing recovery of EU farmers”

International Democracy Day -A New Democracy in the making? - Belarus Reborn

Resumption of the sitting


Combatting the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children

Combatting the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children (continuation of debate)

The importance of urban and green infrastructure - European Year of Greener Cities 2022 (debate)

The need for an immediate and humanitarian EU response to the current situation in the refugee camp in Moria (debate) (debate)

The situation in the Philippines, including the case of Maria Ressa

The case of Dr. Denis Mukwege in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

The humanitarian situation in Mozambique

Approval of the minutes of the part-session and forwarding of texts adopte: see Minutes

Press Conference by David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament on the recovery package and next MFF following his intervention at the EU Summit on 17 July

Webinar for journalists - What is at stake for the EU recovery and beyond Trends and Expectations

Négociations avant la 1ère lecture du Parlement (article 71 du règlement)

Commemorating Srebrenica - 25 years anniversary

Cultural recovery of Europe

The role of cohesion policy in tackling the socio-economic fallout from COVID-19

 Second voting session

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

Approval of the minutes of the part-session and forwarding of texts adopted: see Minutes

Dates of forthcoming sittings

Closure of the sitting

Adjournment of the session

Press conference by Johan Van Overtveldt, Chair of BUDG, on Parliament's work on the EU-long-term budget, Own Resources and the recovery package: Expectations from the German Council Presidency

Webinar for journalists - Next Generation EU recovery plan and the revised EU long-term budget

Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President on the new MFF and the recovery plan proposals and on the meeting with the German Presidency

Webinar for journalists: The EU long-term budget and Europe's economic recovery plan

Opening of the session

Statement by the President

Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)

Council position at first reading: see Minutes

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting : see Minutes

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial framework (debate)

Calendar of part-sessions : see Minutes

Request for waiver of immunity: see Minutes

Composition of committees and delegations : see Minutes

Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it (debate)

Delegated acts (Rule 111(6)): see Minutes

Approval of the minutes of the sitting and forwarding of texts adopted: see Minutes

Plenary session

Farm to Fork Strategy - the key role of farmers and rural areas (debate)

Guinea Conakry, notably violence towards protesters

Child labour in mines in Madagascar

Composition of committees and delegations

Voting time

Explanations of vote

Corrections to votes and voting intentions : see Minutes

Road safety (debate)

Dates of forthcoming sittings : see Minutes

Plenary

Resumption of the session

Approval of the minutes of the previous sittings : see Minutes

Composition of Parliament : see Minutes

Order of business

Commission communication on the Review of the economic governance (debate)

Assessment of the revised enlargement methodology proposal of the European Commission (debate)

Automated decision-making processes: Ensuring consumer protection, and free movement of goods and services (debate)

SMEs and better regulation (debate)

Revision of the guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure - Objection pursuant to Rule 111: Union list of projects of common interest (debate)

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Commission Work Programme 2020 (debate)

EU response to devastation following floods in Spain (debate)

Composition of committees and delegations: see Minutes

Nicolas SCHMIT – EU Commissioner - read-out of the College meeting

EP Plenary session - Formal Sitting - Address by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal - Press Point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal

Othmar KARAS and   Pedro SILVA PEREIRA  welcome Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal

Press briefing Renew Europe

Pressconference of the PEGA committee on the adoption of its report and recommendations in committee

AFET - The Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience of Ukraine: assessing the feasibility of a Marshall Plan-style facility and of enhanced coordination of defence related support

EP Plenary session - Universal Decriminalization of Homosexuality, in light of recent developments in Uganda

EP Plenary session - Dieselgate: suspected wide-spread use of defeat devices in cars to reduce effectiveness of pollution control systems

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

Time to screen! - Implementing new EU cancer screening recommendations

Action of the Yellow Ribbon civil resistance movement, a recipient of the 2023 Sakharov Prize on behalf of the brave people of Ukraine

Renew Europe leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting

EP Plenary session - Energy performance of buildings (recast)

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents with Maroš ŠEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight on the state of play regarding the relationship with the United Kingdom and recent developments in respect of the Northern Ireland Protocol

Event ' Without rebirth, nothing is fully alive '

Parliament debate on its final recommendations to improve EU crisis management and preparedness for future health emergencies. The report, prepared by the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic (COVI), analyses the impact of the crisis, evaluates the effectiveness of EU and national measures and makes specific proposals to address gaps and weaknesses in the response to the pandemic. The recommendations focus on four areas: health, democracy and fundamental rights, social and economic impact, and global aspects related to the pandemic. First part of the debate

COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future: MEPs debate (part 1)

Parliament debate on its final recommendations to improve EU crisis management and preparedness for future health emergencies. The report, prepared by the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic (COVI), analyses the impact of the crisis, evaluates the effectiveness of EU and national measures and makes specific proposals to address gaps and weaknesses in the response to the pandemic. The recommendations focus on four areas: health, democracy and fundamental rights, social and economic impact, and global aspects related to the pandemic. Opening statements by Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP, ES), Rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission.

COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future: opening statements by Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP, ES), Rapporteur and by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission

Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ (Renew, FR), President of the Renew Europe Group of the European Parliament, together with María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS (Renew, ES), Shadow Rapporteur, Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), Chair of the ENVI Committee, and Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI), coordinator ENVI Committee, hold a press conference on Renew's efforts regarding the vote on the Nature Restoration Law, during the plenary session in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ (Renew, FR), Renew Europe Group Leader, with María Soraya RODRÍGUEZ RAMOS (Renew, ES), Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), Chair ENVI Committee, and Nils TORVALDS (Renew, FI) - Renew Europe Press Briefing

Before the two-day European summit in Brussels, Renew Europe leaders meet in Brussels.

Renew Europe leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting (29/06): arrivals and doorsteps

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in a reception hosted by His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians for the 70th Anniversary of the European Parliament. The Bureau of the EP and the Chairs of the Committees are also invited. Extracts from the reception and from the speeches by King Philippe and Roberta Metsola.

Reception hosted by His Majesty the King of the Belgians on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the European Parliament: arrivals and extracts from the address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Evelyn REGNER, Vice-President of the European Parliament announces and hands the trophy to the winner of the LUX Audience Award, followed by a photo with Sabine VERHEYEN, Chair of Committee on Culture and Education (CULT). Organised by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy in partnership with the European Commission and Europa Cinema, the LUX Audience Award celebrates European cinema and aims to raise awareness about social, political and cultural issues in Europe. This year’s nominees offer an eclectic mix of themes, approaches and visual thrills. The five films are co-produced by more than 10 countries, further displaying European cultural richness.

LUX Audience Award 2023 ceremony: Lux Award history, presentation of the Lux trophy, announcement of the winner by Evelyn REGNER, Vice-President of the European Parliament, winner receives the trophy, and photo with Evelyn REGNER and Sabine VERHEYEN

Interview with Lord Henry PLUMB, EP President (1987-1989) on the Red Baron versus Blue Knight.

DE Subtitles - The story of the EP by its Presidents: Lord Henry PLUMB, EP President 1987 - 1989 - 2. Red Baron versus Blue Knight

MEPs vote on the following topics: The torture and criminal prosecution of Ukrainian minors Tihran Ohannisian, Mykyta Khanhanov by the Russian Federation; The humanitarian situation in Sudan, in particular the death of children trapped by fighting; The deterioration of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, notably the case of Jimmy Lai; Composition of the European Parliament - Loránt VINCZE (EPP, RO) and Sandro GOZI (Renew, FR); Proposal for a recommendation by the PEGA committee; EU day for the victims of the global climate crisis; Ukraine's accession to Convention of 2 July 2019 on recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters; Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community; Situation in Nicaragua; Lessons learnt from the Pandora Papers - Niels FUGLSANG (S&D, DK); Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals - Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE) and Petros KOKKALIS (The Left, EL)

Voting session: Proposal for a recommendation by the PEGA committee; Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community; Composition of the European Parliament

MEPs debate with the Commission the Ukraine’s accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters. Opening statements by Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA (Renew, ES), Author and by Kadri SIMSON, European

Oral question - Ukraine’s accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters: opening statements by Adrián VÁZQUEZ LÁZARA (Renew, ES), Author and by Kadri SIMSON, European

EP President Roberta Metsola joins co-rapporteurs Brando Benifei (S&D, IT) and Dragoş Tudorache (Renew, RO) to present the outcome of the plenary vote on the AI Act, ahead of talks with the Council. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT) and Dragoş TUDORACHE (RE, RO), rapporteurs on the AI Act plenary vote

During its year-long mandate, the Committee of Inquiry to investigate the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (PEGA) commissioned studies, held hearings with experts and people targeted with spyware, and organised several fact-finding visits. Pegasus is a hacking tool designed to secretly turn mobile phonesinto 24-hour surveillance devices, as it grants complete and unrestricted access to all sensors and information of the targeted device. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL) chair of the PEGA Committee and Sophie IN 'T VELD (RE, NL), rapporteur on the adoption of the PEGA Inquiry conclusions

MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government are set to focus in particular on the steps on the Migration Pact recently reached within the Council of the EU, and EU relations with third countries. Extracts from the debate.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular in the light of recent steps towards concluding the Migration Pact: extracts from the debate

MEPs call on the EU to boost its food security and strategic autonomy. In the light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the draft text calls for the use of the EU’s strategic food stocks, a protein and feed strategy to allow farmers to become less reliant on third countries, new breeding techniques to decrease the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, and investments in digital technologies in agriculture. It also demands a dedicated EU programme for water management, the reduction of food waste and reciprocity in trade of agricultural products with third countries. MEPs also ask for safeguards to ensure that agricultural activity in the EU is maintained during the implementation of the Green Deal. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery

Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture: opening statements by Marlene MORTLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur; Anja HAZEKAMP (The Left, NL), Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and by Stéphane BIJOUX (RE, FR)

Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&D ,BE), Chair and Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP, ES) rapporteur, hold a press conference to present the results of the work of the Committee on collecting the evidence and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to give answers on the impact it had on citizens and their fundamental rights, the businesses, the health sector and international community. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&D ,BE), Chair and Dolors MONTSERRAT (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, on the Special Committee' report on lessons learned and recommendations for the future following the COVID-19 pandemic

The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is a temporary instrument that is the centrepiece of the NextGenerationEU, the EU’s plan to emerge stronger and more resilient from the current crisis. This program of interventions included in the Italian National RRF for the part under the Ministry of Education's responsibility. Thanks to a total investment of 17.59 billion schools have the opportunity to be able to really play that strategic educational role for the country's growth. It is at school that student accompanied in building competencies and acquiring skills, prepare for the future. This infoclip shows educational robotics, augmented reality and virtual reality, STEM/STEAM disciplines design thinking, modelling and craft 4.0, use of artificial intelligence in education, innovative teaching methodologies, solar-powered system and electrolysis of the last classroom, and pathway to study water cycle.

Infoclip: laboratories to enhance students' skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) – Recovery and Resilience Facility - Brindisi (Italy)

The joint debate will address various topics, focusing on the recent destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. This dam was located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces and Kyiv and Moscow have been blaming each other for the destruction. Due to the dam collapse and subsequent massive flooding, thousands of people from nearby communities have been evacuated. High-level UN officials have warned of the grave and far-reaching humanitarian and ecological consequences. MEPs will also outline their view on how to sustainably reconstruct Ukraine and integrate it into the Euro-Atlantic community. Closing statements by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive VP of the EC and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

Consequences of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam / Reconstruction of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community: closing statements by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive VP of the EC and by Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

The joint debate will address various topics, focusing on the recent destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. This dam was located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces and Kyiv and Moscow have been blaming each other for the destruction. Due to the dam collapse and subsequent massive flooding, thousands of people from nearby communities have been evacuated. High-level UN officials have warned of the grave and far-reaching humanitarian and ecological consequences. MEPs will also outline their view on how to sustainably reconstruct Ukraine and integrate it into the Euro-Atlantic community. Second part of the debate.

Humanitarian and environmental consequences of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam / Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community: MEPs debate (part 2)

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