&lt;p>More than any other continent, Europe's biodiversity has been shaped by human activities and is under constant pressure from human production and consumption. Changes in ecosystem services that are essential to human life affect livelihoods, incomes and local migration, and can even cause or exacerbate political conflict. Despite significant efforts, the latest European Environment Agency assessment shows that the vast majority of EU habitats (81 %) and species (63 %) have poor or bad conservation status.&lt;/p>

EPRS policy podcast - Future shocks 2023: Biodiversity loss or collapse

The fit for 55 package is part of the Commission's European Green Deal, which aims to set the EU firmly on the path towards net zero GHG emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050. The fit for 55 package includes a regulation establishing a new social climate fund (SCF). The aim of the SCF is to help vulnerable households, micro-businesses and transport users meet the costs of the green energy transition in the buildings and road transport sector. The SCF is designed to counter the additional costs that vulnerable consumers may face when the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive is revised to cover these two sectors, as proposed in the fit for 55 package. The SCF aims to provide over €72 billion in EU funding over the 2025-2032 period, to be paid for mainly by ETS credits in the buildings and road transport sectors. In this podcast, we’ll talk about the ‘social climate fund’: a new tool with which the EU aims to support lower-income groups through [...]

EPRS policy podcast - Social climate fund: Fit for 55 package

Are you a farmer or someone with a business in the countryside and hoping to develop some type of tourist activity to improve your income? The EU supports sustainable rural tourism. Here are a few examples of how.

This is what Europe does for rural tourism

Launched on 20 May 2020, the 'Farm to Fork' strategy put forward the EU’s ambition for making its food system a model of sustainability at all stages of the food value chain.

This strategy is at the heart of the Green Deal. It addresses comprehensively the challenges of sustainable food systems and recognises the inextricable links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet. Ensuring a sustainable livelihood for primary producers, who still lag behind in terms of income, is essential for the success of the recovery and the transition.

The Farm to Fork strategy aims to accelerate our transition to a sustainable food system that should have neutral and positive environmental impact, help mitigate climate change and adapt to its impact. It should also reverse the loss of biodiversity, ensure food security, nutrition and public health, making sure that everyone has access to sufficient, safe nutritious, sustainable food, preserve affordability of food while generating fairer economic returns, fostering competitivness of the EU supply sector and promoting fair trade.

A shift to a sustainable food system can bring environmental, health and social benefits, offer economic gains and ensure that the recovery from the crisis puts us onto a sustainable path.

Farm to fork

Official portraits selection of incoming during the 8th Parliamentary term.

The European Parliament is made up of 751 Members elected in the 28 Member States of the enlarged European Union. Since 1979 MEPs have been elected by direct universal suffrage for a five-year period.

Official portraits of MEPs - 8th Parliamentary term

The Treaty of Nice (2003) has amended the procedure for appointing a new European Commission.

The team of European Commissioners - proposed by its President designate - 'shall be subject as a body to a vote of approval by the European Parliament'. Before taking this vote, European Parliament committees conduct hearings with the proposed Commissioners in accordance with Parliament's internal Rules of Procedure.

At the end of the term of Romano Prodi's European Commission, these Hearings of the Commissioners designate - the team nominated by incoming President José Manuel Barroso - took place between 27 September and 8 October 2004. On 4 November 2004 José Manuel Barroso received approval from the European Council for his team of Commissioners after he had revised it on three positions. Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini and Latvian Andris Piebalgs were added and the Hungarian Commissioner designate, László Kovács, was moved to another protfolio.

2004 - Hearings of the Commissioners-designate

The European Parliament elects the President of the European Commission. First opportunity is the July II session (15-18 July).

After the elections, one of the first tasks of an incoming Parliament is to elect a new President of the European Commission (the EU’s executive body). Member States have already nominated a candidate for the post: Ursula VON DER LEYEN, former German Federal Minister for Defense.

Moreover, Parliament needs to approve the new President of the Commission by an absolute majority (half of the existing MEPs plus one). If the candidate does not obtain the required majority, the Member States need to propose another candidate within a month's time (European Council acting by qualified majority).

Appointment of the President of the European Commission

The shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic affects everyone. However, there are big differences in the extent of the harm caused, and the long-term development of the pandemic and associated crises are highly uncertain.

Inequalities have been on the rise, particularly in case of certain vulnerable groups, those who remained all the time at work, but often had low income: health workers, grocery store workers, delivery workers, Amazon factory workers, or street cleaners, among others. Lower income individuals run greater health risks, and many of them are women.

Not all work is suited to transition to teleworking. This is particularly the case for precarious workers. Other factors have also contributed to the increase of social divides across generations and regions. Beside the closure of businesses, school closures have put enormous pressure on families. Aspects of this situation may cause lifelong harm, such in the case of the youngest children who might never recuperate the benefits for their personal development and social integration, school children who miss the opportunity to learn foundational lifelong skills, and those secondary school students who were about to take their exams.

The pandemic has also deeply affected quality of life, including mental wellbeing, trust and employment prospects. Finally, many households have been facing the prospect of falling into poverty due to a drop in their income linked to the coronavirus crisis and their limited resources to cope with the financial shocks.

Concrete measures the EU took to support the economic recovery are: the EU's recovery plan, Next Generation EU, SURE: temporary support for workers, amendments to the EU budget to address urgent issues,re-direction of EU funds to help member states most in need, support to most affected sectors

Coronavirus outbreak: impact on social life (2020)

The European Union's&nbsp;cooperation with Ghana is being adapted to the specific needs of an aspiring middle income country (MIC).

The development cooperation focuses on 4 priority areas:&nbsp;security,&nbsp;migration,&nbsp;climage change/resilienceand&nbsp;private sector development.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gender equality remains a transversal priority. Our aim is to help Ghana implement an achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs).&nbsp;The EU also aim to pursue a strong, long-term partnership with Ghana and promote its role as a beacon of stability in the West African region.

EU - Ghana

The shock caused by the coronavirus pandemic affects everyone. However, there are big differences in the extent of the harm caused, and the long-term development of the pandemic and associated crises are highly uncertain.

Inequalities have been on the rise, particularly in case of certain vulnerable groups, those who remained all the time at work, but often had low income: health workers, grocery store workers, delivery workers, Amazon factory workers, or street cleaners, among others. Lower income individuals run greater health risks, and many of them are women.

Not all work is suited to transition to teleworking. This is particularly the case for precarious workers. Other factors have also contributed to the increase of social divides across generations and regions. Beside the closure of businesses, school closures have put enormous pressure on families. Aspects of this situation may cause lifelong harm, such in the case of the youngest children who might never recuperate the benefits for their personal development and social integration, school children who miss the opportunity to learn foundational lifelong skills, and those secondary school students who were about to take their exams.

The pandemic has also deeply affected quality of life, including mental wellbeing, trust and employment prospects. Finally, many households have been facing the prospect of falling into poverty due to a drop in their income linked to the coronavirus crisis and their limited resources to cope with the financial shocks.

Concrete measures the EU took to support the economic recovery are: the EU's recovery plan, Next Generation EU, SURE: temporary support for workers, amendments to the EU budget to address urgent issues,re-direction of EU funds to help member states most in need, support to most affected sectors.

Coronavirus outbreak: impact on social life

Demographic change can pose a major challenge for the EU. Regions with a rapidly shrinking population are affected by a severe gap in the provision of social services (healthcare, cultural), physical (transport) and ICT connectivity, education and labour opportunities.

Depopulated regions are often low-income rural or post-industrial areas, with fewer job opportunities. The exodus of younger, skilled workers has further affected ageing, generation renewal and agricultural development. The economic crisis of 2008 led to young educated professionals from Southern and Eastern Europe moving to North-Western Europe. The Covid-19 crisis is likely to encourage this trend. Reduced economic activity and unemployment are expected to generate a new wave of migration by young people both within and between EU countries.

The European Parliament wants the demographic challenge to be a priority for the EU, alongside climate issues and the digital transition. A coordinated approach - integrating the principles of sustainability, greening and digitalisation across different EU policies - would also contribute to reversing negative demographic trends.

Demography in the EU

Portraits of incoming MEPs for the 9th Parliamentary term are presented on this page.

The European Parliament is made up of 751 Members elected in the 28 Member States of the European Union.

Since 1979 MEPs have been elected by direct universal suffrage for a five-year period.

Official portraits of MEPs - 9th Parliamentary term

Parliament is set to approve new rules aiming to protect the environment in the EU through criminal law.

Following a debate on Monday, MEPs are expected to give their final green light to a new directive on environmental crime, as agreed with the member states in November 2023, on Tuesday. The new law provides an updated list of environmental crimes including illegal timber trade, depletion of water resources or breaches of EU chemicals legislation. It also introduces the so-called qualified offence of causing the destruction of an ecosystem, such as large-scale forest fires, and thus comparable to ecocide.

Individual offenders, including company representatives, can face prison sentences of up to five or ten years depending on the severity of the crime. They will also be required to reinstate the environment they destroyed and compensate for the damage. Companies can also face fines of up to 5% of their worldwide turnover or 40 million euro.

Background

The new legislation aims to tackle the rising number of environmental crimes in the EU. Environmental crime is the fourth largest criminal activity in the world and is one of the main sources of income for organised crime alongside drugs, weapons and human trafficking.

Press conference -  Environmental crime directive

Beatrice COVASSI official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Teofilo MARTINS ARAUJO DOS SANTOS official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Vania NETO official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Anabela RODRIGUES official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Vasco BECKER-WEINBERG official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Jan OVELGÖNNE official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Patricia CARO MAYA - Official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Henk Jan ORMEL official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term.

Linus GLANZELIUS official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Niels GEUKING official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Krzysztof BREJZA official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Guy LAVOCAT official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Esther SANZ SELVA - Official portrait- 9th Parliamentary term

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

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

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023 and preparation of the Special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024 - Situation in Hungary and frozen EU funds (joint debate – European Council meetings)

Resumption of the sitting

Review of the economic governance framework (debate)

Voting time

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

Quality jobs in a competitive future-oriented social market economy (topical debate)

Norway's recent decision to advance seabed mining in the Arctic

Improving the socio-economic situation of farmers and rural areas, ensuring fair incomes, food security as well as a just transition

Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime (debate)

Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2022 and 2023 (debate)

Rule of Law and media freedom in Greece (debate)

Situation in Serbia following elections (debate)

Geothermal energy (debate)

Gender aspects of the rising cost of living and the impact of the energy crisis (debate)

Addressing urgent skills shortages and finding the right talents to boost job creation (European Year of Skills) (debate)

The ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande

The threat of famine following the spread of conflict in Sudan

Tajikistan: state repression against the independent media

Explanations of vote

Agenda of the next sitting

Approval of the minutes of the sitting

Closure of the sitting

Plenary session

Opening of the session

Opening of the sitting

Data Act (debate)

This is Europe - Debate with the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda (debate)

European Semester for economic policy coordination 2023 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: Employment and social priorities for 2023 (debate)

Adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion (debate)

Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023

Question Time (VPC/HR) - Strengthening the Trans-Atlantic ties in an ever challenging multilateral world

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories (debate)

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

Situation in Georgia (debate)

The challenges facing the Republic of Moldova (debate)

Implementation report on the Agreement on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU - The Windsor Framework (debate)

EU-Armenia relations (debate)

EU-Azerbaijan relations (debate)

Press Conference by David SASSOLI, EP President and Jean CASTEX, French Prime Minister on the incoming French Presidency of the Council

Resumption of the session 

Approval of the minutes of the previous sittings : see Minutes

Composition of political groups 

Composition of committees and delegations 

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

Order of business 

Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU

Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches (debate)

The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach

An intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience (short presentation)

One-minute speeches (Rule 172)

Agenda of the next sitting 

Closure of the sitting 

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 (debate)

Review of the Juncker Commission (debate)

Negotiations ahead of Council's first reading (Rule 72): see Minutes

Explanations of vote : see Minutes

Corrections to votes and voting intentions : see Minutes

Composition of committees and delegations : see Minutes

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting : see Minutes

General budget of the European Union for 2020 - all sections

Corrigenda (Rule 241) (follow-up): see Minutes

Discharge 2017: European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (debate)

Discharge 2017: EU general budget - European Council and Council (debate)

Taking forward the Horizontal anti-discrimination Directive (debate)

State of play of the disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches - public country-by-country reporting

Agenda of the next sitting : see Minutes

Plenary

The rule of law in Romania (debate)

Debate with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Jüri Ratas, on the Future of Europe (debate)

Composition of Parliament

Negotiations ahead of Parliament's first reading (Rule 69c)

Corrigendum (Rule 231): see Minutes

Minimum income for a fair Europe: a right for citizens (debate)

EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) (debate)

Mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders (debate)

Free flow of non-personal data in the European Union (debate)

Risks of money laundering in the EU banking sector (debate)

Humanitarian emergency in the Mediterranean: supporting local and regional authorities (debate)

Fighting customs fraud and protecting EU own resources

EYE 2018 - Basic income: Return of Robin Hood?

Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches (2016/0107(COD)) (debate)

Cutting the sources of income for Jihadists - targeting the financing of terrorism (debate)

Minimum income policies as a tool for fighting poverty (short presentation)

Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches

Minimum income schemes in the EU (debate)

Taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments: repealing the Savings Directive - EU-Switzerland agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information - Mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation (debate)

Development aspects of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - Role of minimum income in combating poverty and promoting an inclusive society in Europe (debate)

Taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments - Common system of VAT as regards tax evasion linked to import and other cross-border transactions (debate)

Francois THIOLLET - official portrait

Witold PAHL official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Wolfram PIRCHNER official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Jorge BUXADE VILLABA - Official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Anja HAGA official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Henna VIRKKUNEN official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

PECH public hearing ' The future of fishing - How to promote income diversification and facilitate access to EU funding for fishers'

EP Plenary session - Adequate minimum income ensuring active inclusion - O. Q.

Katarina ROTH NEVEDALOVA official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Erik POULSEN official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Matjaz NEMEC - 9th Parliamentary term

Marianne VIND official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Matthias ECKE official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Czech Republic Presidency : 
Roberta METSOLA, EP President and the CoP debate with students

MEPs vote on the following topics: Election of a VP of the European Parliament (to replace Nicola Beer); Proposal for a Regulation of the EP and of the Council amending regulations on targets for fixing fishing opportunities; Exceptional trade measures for countries participating linked to the Stabilisation and Association process; Debt-equity bias reduction allowance and limiting the deductibility of interest for income tax purposes; Implementation of the Erasmus+ programme 2021-27; Implementation of the Creative Europe programme 2021-2027; Implementation of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme 2021-2027; Implementation of territorial development and its application in the EU Territorial agenda 2030; Competition policy – annual report 2023; Banking Union – annual report 2023; Role of the EP in the EU’s foreign and security policy; Electric aviation; and Challenges regarding cross-border cooperation with neighbouring countries.

Voting session

MEPs discuss on a revision of Parliament’s internal rules, prompted by the President’s 14-point reform plan addressing allegations of corruption.The draft changes were finalised by the Constitutional Affairs Committee on Thursday 7 September, based on the guidelines endorsed by Parliament’s political leadership earlier this year. They relate primarily to MEPs’ code of conduct and other relevant parts of Parliament’s rules of procedure, including new provisions for declarations of gifts, income, conflicts of interest, meetings, and input on parliamentary work.

Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss on a revision of Parliament’s internal rules, prompted by the President’s 14-point reform plan addressing allegations of corruption.The draft changes were finalised by the Constitutional Affairs Committee on Thursday 7 September, based on the guidelines endorsed by Parliament’s political leadership earlier this year. They relate primarily to MEPs’ code of conduct and other relevant parts of Parliament’s rules of procedure, including new provisions for declarations of gifts, income, conflicts of interest, meetings, and input on parliamentary work. Opening statement by Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE), Rapporteur. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability: opening statement by Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE), Rapporteur

The Conference of Presidents (Roberta METSOLA, EP President and leaders of political groups) meet in Stockholm to prepare the Swedish Council Presidency, starting from 1 January 2023. Extracts from the meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and the meeting with Kenneth G. FORSLUND, Deputy Speaker of the Swedish Parliament (Riksdag).

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Swedish Presidency of the Council: meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, and with Kenneth G. FORSLUND, Deputy Speaker of Riksdag

The Conference of Presidents (Roberta METSOLA, EP President and leaders of political groups) meet in Stockholm to prepare the Swedish Council Presidency, starting from 1 January 2023. Extracts from the meeting with Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister, the Swedish Government and the on-site visit to Stockholm Exergi.

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Swedish Presidency of the Council: meeting with Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister, meeting with the Swedish Government and On-site visit to Stockholm Exergi

The Conference of Presidents (Roberta METSOLA, EP President and leaders of political groups) meet in Stockholm to prepare the Swedish Council Presidency, starting from 1 January 2023. Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister hold a joint press conference.

Joint Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister on the the incoming Swedish Presidency of the Council

Extracts from the signing ceremony by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

Lex Signing ceremony: extracts from the signing ceremony by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs on behalf of the Czech Presidency of the Council

In a wider economic climate of rising prices, but recognising member state traditions of wage-setting and collective bargaining, the EU directive on adequate minimum wages is set to be a major milestone in European social policy. Under the new rules, national minimum wages would have to enable workers to lead a decent life, taking into account the cost of living and wider pay levels. To facilitate an adequacy assessment of existing statutory minimum wages, EU countries may establish a basket of goods and services at real prices, or set it at 60% of the gross median wage and 50% of the gross average wage. Closing statements by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Rapporteurs, Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs.

Adequate minimum wages in the European Union: closing statements by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Rapporteurs

Following the last successful trilogue on the Directive "Adequate minimum wages in the EU", the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs votes on the provisional agreement that was reached, aiming to tackle in-work poverty and raise standards of living, foster collective bargaining, and enhance workers' rights to minimum wage protection. Votes and statements by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Rapporteurs.

Adequate minimum wages in the European Union: extracts from the votes and statements by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), Rapporteurs

The Conference of Presidents (Roberta METSOLA, EP President and leaders of political groups) meet in Prague to prepare with the Czech Council Presidency, starting from 1 July this year. Roberta METSOLA, EP President and the Conference of President delegation are invited to hold an exchange of views with an audience of students at Charles University.

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Czech Republic Presidency: Roberta METSOLA, EP President, CoP delegation debate with students at Charles University

The Conference of Presidents (Roberta METSOLA, EP President and leaders of political groups) meet in Prague to prepare with the Czech Council Presidency, starting from 1 July this year. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, the Conference of President delegation with Markéta Pekarová, speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and with Miloš Vystrčil, Senate President arrive at the Lichtenstein Palace and walk along the Lennon wall, in Prague.

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Czech Republic Presidency: Arrival at the Liechtenstein Palace and Walkabout along the Lennon wall

The Conference of Presidents (Roberta METSOLA, EP President and leaders of political groups) meet in Prague to prepare with the Czech Council Presidency, starting from 1 July this year. Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Petr FIALA, Prime Minister of Czech Republic, hold a joint press conference to explain the main priorities of the incoming Czech presidency.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Petr FIALA, Prime Minister of Czech Republic on the incoming Czech Republic presidency

The Conference of Presidents (Roberta METSOLA, EP President and leaders of political groups) meet in Prague to prepare with the Czech Council Presidency, starting from 1 July this year. Roberta METSOLA and the leaders of political groups start by meeting with Petr Fiala, Prime Minister of Czech Republic. The Conference of Presidents delegation and Czech Ministers pose together in front of the incoming Czech Presidency backdrop.

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming Czech Republic Presidency: Roberta METSOLA, EP President and CoP meet with Petr Fiala, Prime Minister of Czech Republic: arrival to the Liechtenstein Palace, roundtable, family photo

Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), rapporteurs on the Minimum wage trialogue deal, hold a press conference in the European Parliament, in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Dennis RADTKE (EPP, DE) and Agnes JONGERIUS (S&D, NL), co-Rapporteurs on the Minimum wage trilogue deal

EP President and political groups’ leaders (Conference of Presidents) meet in Paris the speaker and members of the National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale), to prepare the upcoming six-month Presidency of the EU Council, starting in 2022.

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming French Presidency of the Council: Meeting with Richard FERRAND, Speaker of the French Assembly and with Members of the French Parliament

Following their meeting, David SASSOLI, EP President, Richard FERRAND, President of the National Assembly, and Roger KAROUTCHI, First Vice-Preisdent of the Senate, hold a press conference on the priorities of the French Presidency of the EU Council starting on January 2022.

Press conference by Richard FERRAND, President of the National Assembly; David SASSOLI, President of the EP and Roger KAROUTCHI, First Vice-President of the Senate on the incoming French Presidency of the Council

EP President and political groups’ leaders (Conference of Presidents) meet in Paris with ministers from the French government, including Prime Minister Jean Castex to prepare the upcoming six-month Presidency of the EU Council, starting in 2022.

EP Conference of Presidents meets with the incoming French Presidency of the Council: Bilateral meeting between David SASSOLI, EP President and Jean CASTEX, French Prime Minister, arrival and roundtable, Meeting with French Governement

General budget: 2022 budgetary procedure - Karlo RESSLER (EPP,HR) and Damian BOESELAGER (Greens/EFA, DE); Draft amending budget No 5/2021; Humanitarian support to refugees in Turkey - Pierre LARROUTUROU (S&D, FR); Draft amending budget No 6/2021; Additional vaccines doses to low and lower-middle income countries, UCPM reinforcement and other adjustments to expenditure and revenue - Pierre LARROUTUROU (S&D,FR)

Voting session Announcement of the results of the votes: general budget 2022

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Beatrice COVASSI official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Teofilo MARTINS ARAUJO DOS SANTOS official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Vania NETO official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Anabela RODRIGUES official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Vasco BECKER-WEINBERG official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Jan OVELGÖNNE official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Patricia CARO MAYA - Official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Patricia CARO MAYA - Official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Henk Jan ORMEL official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term.

Linus GLANZELIUS official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Niels GEUKING official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Krzysztof BREJZA official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Guy LAVOCAT official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Esther SANZ SELVA - Official portrait- 9th Parliamentary term

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 - 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 - 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 - 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