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

Statements by Rapporteurs before AGRI Committee -  EU farm policy reform: trilateral talks -

Mary LAWLOR, United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders

FEMM - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality - Hearing on Women's Rights Defenders (WRD) – EU's role to combat the increasing attacks against WRD and women's rights

Press conference by René REPASI, rapporteur on The right to repair

Press conference by Christian EHLER, rapporteur on the Net-Zero Industry Act

Press conference by Bas EICKHOUT, rapporteur on CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles

Sustainable use of plant protection products (debate)

Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (debate)

Resumption of the sitting

Address by William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya

Composition of Parliament

Voting time

EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (debate)

Packaging and packaging waste (debate)

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

Amendment of the agenda

Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)

Composition of committees and delegations

2024 budgetary procedure: Joint text (debate)

Question Time (Commission) - The state of implementation of the EU’s commitment to provide 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Ukraine until March 2024

Continuing threat to the rule of law, the independence of justice and the non-fulfilment of conditionality for EU funding in Hungary (debate)

Strategic Compass and EU space-based defence capabilities (debate)

Recent developments at the EU’s external border between Finland and Russia and the need to uphold EU law (debate)

Innovative humanitarian aid strategy: spotlight on current and forgotten crises (short presentation)

Job creation  –  the just transition and impact investments (short presentation)

Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions (short presentation)

Explanations of vote

Agenda of the next sitting

Approval of the minutes of the sitting

Closure of the sitting

Plenary session

Resumption of the session

Opening of the sitting

Statements by the President

Approval of the minutes of the previous sittings

Proposal for a Union act: see Minutes

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

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

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

Order of business

Children first - strengthening the Child Guarantee, two years on from its adoption - Reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion in times of crisis for children and their families

UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (debate)

Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)

Common rules promoting the repair of goods

Union certification framework for carbon removals

Implementation of the Regulation establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel (short presentation)

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance

Press conference by Alexandr VONDRA, rapporteur on Euro 7 standards for road transport emissions

Outcome of the EU-US summit (debate)

System of own resources of the European Union (debate)

Approval of the minutes of the part-session and forwarding of texts adopted

Dates of forthcoming sittings

Adjournment of the session

Address by Cate Blanchett, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

Statement by the President

Verification of credentials

Composition of Parliament's political bodies

Urgent need for immediate measures against the rise of antisemitism (statement by the President)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023 - Humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause (joint debate - Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause)

EU enlargement policy 2023 (debate)

Composition of political groups

State of the Energy Union (debate)

Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) (debate)

Strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes (debate)

Report: Nacho Sánchez Amor (A9-0323/2023) - Strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes

Press conference by Javier ZARZALEJOS rapporteur, Paul TANG, Hilde VAUTMANS, Patrick BREYER and Cornelia ERNST shadows on The Proposal for a Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse

Press conference by Sarah WIENER, rapporteur on Sustainable use of pesticides

European Citizens' Initiative 'Fur Free Europe' (debate)

European protein strategy (debate)

Generational renewal in the EU farms of the future (debate)

Sakharov Prize 2023 (announcement of the winner)

Welcome

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Siegfried MUREȘAN and Nils UŠAKOVS, co-rapporteurs on Outcome of the vote on Parliament's position on the 2024 EU budget

Press conference by Clara AGUILERA, rapporteur on the new fisheries control rules

Press conference by Maria-Manuel LEITÃO-MARQUES and Samira RAFAELA,  co-rapporteurs on Prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market

Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia (debate)

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (debate)

Formal sitting - Address by Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections (debate)

Schengen area: digitalisation of the visa procedure - Schengen area: amending the Visa Sticker Regulation (Joint debate – Schengen area)

Commission Work Programme 2024 (debate)

Question Time with Commissioners - European measures to prevent and to fight the rise of organised crime

Composition of the Advisory Committee on the Conduct of Members

Corrigenda (Rule 241)(action taken)

Water scarcity and structural investments in access to water in the EU (debate)

Urgent need for a coordinated European response and legislative framework on intrusive spyware, based on the PEGA inquiry committee recommendations (debate)

Situation of Ukrainian women refugees, including access to SRHR support (debate)

2022 Report on Montenegro (debate)

Report: Clara Aguilera (A9-0016/2021) - Fisheries control

Corrigenda (Rule 241)

Announcement by the President - Sakharov Prize

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

Financial services contracts concluded at a distance (debate)

Urban wastewater treatment (debate)

Request for waiver of immunity

Action taken following a Parliament decision on immunity

The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+) (debate)

Poor sanitary conditions, low levels of security and lack of parking places in rest areas for truck drivers (debate)

Motions for resolutions - The new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

Approval of the minutes of the sitting and forwarding of texts adopted

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

Need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package (debate)

Formal sitting - Address by Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic

Decent Housing for All (topical debate)

European green bonds (debate)

The proposed extension of glyphosate in the EU (debate)

Energy Charter Treaty: next steps (debate)

Energy Charter Treaty: next steps (continuation of debate)

Need to complete new trade agreements for sustainable growth, competitiveness and the EU’s strategic autonomy (debate)

The spread of ‘anti-LGBTIQ’ propaganda bills by populist parties and governments in Europe (debate)

Human rights situation in Afghanistan, in particular the persecution of former government officials

The case of Zarema Musaeva in Chechnya

Egypt, in particular the sentencing of Hisham Kassem

Scheme of generalised tariff preferences (short presentation)

Report: Lukas Mandl (A9-0248/2023) - EU-Switzerland relations

Press conference by Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES), and Dragoș PÎSLARU (renew Europe, RO), rapporteurs - Recovery and Resilience Facility -

Done on behalf of the Political Committee on the adoption of a draft convention establishing the election of members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage - On 24 May 1973, the Bureau of the European Parliament instructs the Political Affairs Committee to draw up a report on the election of the Members of the Assembly by direct universal suffrage. On 13 January 1975, the Dutch rapporteur, Schelto PATJIN, submits the report which will be adopted by the House the following day.

Draft of the election of members of the EP by direct universal suffrage

Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs, hold a press conference on the European Elections 2024 report. The draft text adopted by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs calls for a binding agreement between Parliament and the European Council on the so-called lead candidate process for the election of the Commission President. MEPs say that lead candidates, jointly with the presidents of the European political parties and of their respective parliamentary groups, should engage in negotiations immediately after the elections to put forward a common candidate, before the European Council can make a proposal. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs, on the European Elections 2024 report

Commissioner and Rapporteur Nicola BEER (Renew, DE) deliver closing statements on the Framework for Ensuring a Secure and Sustainable Supply of Critical Raw Materials in a plenary session in Strasbourg. Closing statements by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Nicola BEER (Renew, DE), Rapporteur.

Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials: closing statements by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Nicola BEER (Renew, DE), Rapporteur

MEPs debate on proposals for the lead candidate system ahead of the 2024 elections, after the vote was postponed at November’s plenary session, to allow for more time for deliberation. The proposition includes a mechanism to elect the Commission President, as well as ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. Opening statements by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs and Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

The European Elections 2024: opening statements by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs and Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

MEPs debate on proposals for the lead candidate system ahead of the 2024 elections, after the vote was postponed at November’s plenary session, to allow for more time for deliberation. The proposition includes a mechanism to elect the Commission President, as well as ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. Closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy, Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs .

The European Elections 2024: closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy, Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs

Lara WOLTERS (S&D, NL), Rapporteur, Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice, and Gonzalo García Andrés, Secretary of State for Economy and Business Support, hold a press conference on the deal on due diligence rules for companies in Strasbourg. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Lara WOLTERS (S&D, NL), Rapporteur, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice on the deal on due diligence rules for companies

An official delegation led by Chair Peter Liese (EPP, DE) is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to participate in the COP28. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change concludes the first globalstocktake of climate action under the Paris Agreement, a two-year process to review progress and outline the way forward. This video shows a statement by Jutta PAULUS (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Rapporteur on EU strategy to reduce methane emissions following her participation to the EP Side event: "Methane pledge two years on" and different meetings with participating delegations.

European Parliament Delegation to COP28: statement by Jutta PAULUS (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Rapporteur on EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, meetings with delegations and EP Side event: "Methane pledge two years on"

The Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) votes its draft report on the Driving Licenses Directive, which is part of the Road Safety Package. The directive primarily seeks to improve the road safety through streamlined requirements for novice drivers, accompanied driving schemes as well as provisions related to physical and mental fitness. Another important goal of this piece of legislation is to improve the freedom of movement within the European Union.

Press conference by Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR), rapporteur after the vote on EU driving license rules

The Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) votes its draft report on the Driving Licenses Directive, which is part of the Road Safety Package. The directive primarily seeks to improve the road safety through streamlined requirements for novice drivers, accompanied driving schemes as well as provisions related to physical and mental fitness. Another important goal of this piece of legislation is to improve the freedom of movement within the European Union. This news item shows extracts from the vote and the statement by Karima DELLI, (Greens/EFA, FR), Rapporteur.

EU rules on driving license: extracts from the vote and statement by Karima DELLI, (Greens/EFA, FR), Rapporteur

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (Renew, PL), rapporteur, holds a press conference on Late Payments on Fostering a new payment culture. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (Renew, PL), rapporteur, on Late Payments on Fostering a new payment culture

Following a policy debate in December 2022, on 9 June 2023, the Council (Justice and Home Affairs) approved a General Approach (GA) which was the basis for trilogue negotiations with Parliament. Tiemo WÖLKEN (S&D, DE), Rapporteur, holds a press conference on the anti-slapp rules trilogue deal. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Tiemo WÖLKEN (S&D, DE), Rapporteur, on the anti-slapp rules trilogue deal

MEPs of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) vote on two reports from the Road Safety package: the Cross-Border Exchange of information Directive, and the one on Union-wide effect of driving disqualifications. This news item shows footage with extracts from the votes and the statements by Petar VITANOV (S&D, BG) and Kosma ZŁOTOWSKI (ECR, PL), Rapporteurs.

Cross-border exchange of information on road-safety and driving disqualifications: extracts from the votes statements by Petar VITANOV (S&D, BG) and Kosma ZŁOTOWSKI (ECR, PL), Rapporteurs

Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), Rapporteur, holds a press conference on the gas and hydrogen markets directive. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Jens GEIER (S&D, DE), Rapporteur, on the gas and hydrogen markets directive

Sarah WIENER (Greens/EFA, AT), Rapporteur on Sustainable use of pesticides holds a press conference. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Sarah WIENER (Greens/EFA, AT), Rapporteur on Sustainable use of pesticides

Daniel CASPARY (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on EU-New Zealand free trade agreement holds a press conference. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Conference on EU-New Zealand free trade agreement by Daniel CASPARY (EPP, DE), Rapporteur

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography, Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE), Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE), Daniel FREUND (Greens/EFA, DE) and Helmut SCHOLZ (The Left, DE), Rapporteurs.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: Closing statements Dubravka ŠUICA, VP of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography, and Rapporteurs

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Other proposals touch upon the election of the Commission President, citizens’ participation including EU-wide referendums, and more EU powers in areas such as environment and biodiversity, security and defense, civil protection, public health, energy, and cross-border-infrastructure.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: MEPs debate

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Opening statements by Rapporteurs and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Opening statements by Hilde VAUTMANS (Renew, BE), Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), Laurence FARRENG (Renew, FR), Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ (S&D, ES)

Proposal of the EP for the amendment of Treaties: opening by Rapporteurs and Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

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