EP Plenary session - Commission Statement - EU’s response to the repeated killing of humanitarian aid workers, journalists and civilians by the Israel Defence Forces in the Gaza Strip

High level Schuman Security and Defence Partnership Forum - HIGH LEVEL PANEL DISCUSSION:  BUILDING SECURITY AND DEFENCE TOGETHER – LEVERAGING OUR PARTNERSHIPS

Opening of the sitting

Composition of a new subcommittee

Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023 (debate)

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

(International Women's Day)

Resumption of the sitting

Voting time

Composition of committees and delegations

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

More Europe, more jobs: we are building the competitive economy of tomorrow for the benefit of all (topical debate)

Failure of the Silicon Valley Bank and the implications for financial stability in Europe (debate)

Strengthening the EU Defence in the context of the war in Ukraine: speeding up production and deliveries to Ukraine of weapons and ammunitions (debate)

Deaths at sea: a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways (debate)

Need for immediate reform of the internal rules of the Commission to ensure transparency and accountability in light of alleged conflicts of interests (debate)

Combatting organised crime in the EU (debate)

Women activism - human rights defenders related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) (debate)

The EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders (debate)

Cross-border adoptions from third countries (debate)

Combating discrimination in the EU - the long-awaited horizontal anti-discrimination directive (debate)

Iran: in particular the poisoning of hundreds of school girls

Tunisia: Recent attacks against freedom of expression and association and trade unions, in particular the case of journalist Noureddine Boutar

Cambodia: the case of opposition leader Kem Sokha

Explanations of vote

Agenda of the next sitting

Approval of the minutes of the sitting

Closure of the sitting

Plenary session

Subcommittee on Security and Defence

SEDE

Press conference by David McALLISTER and Tom VANDENKENDELAERE, rapporteurs on the Parliament's yearly reports on foreign, security and defence policy

Request for waiver of immunity: see Minutes

Request for the defence of immunity: see Minutes

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

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022 (debate)

Announcement by the President 

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022 (continuation of debate)

An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs

Amendment of the agenda

Extension to the term of office of special committees

Voting time 

Protecting the Rule of Law against impunity in Spain (topical debate) (topical debate)

Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2021 (debate) (debate)

Protection of the EU’s financial interests - combating fraud - annual report 2021 (debate)

Terrorist threats posed by far-right extremist networks defying the democratic constitutional order

Verification of credentials

Composition of political groups: see Minutes

Revelations of Uber lobbying practices in the EU (debate)

Criminalisation of humanitarian assistance, including search and rescue (debate)

Humanitarian consequences of the blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh

The storming of the Brazilian democratic institutions

Situation of journalists in Morocco, notably the case of Omar Radi

Small-scale fisheries situation in the EU and future perspectives (debate)

Report: Tom Vandenkendelaere (A9-0296/2022) - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022

Announcement by the President: see Minutes

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency (debate)

Report: Lídia Pereira (A9-0293/2022) - Rules to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes

Consumer protection in online video games: a European Single Market approach (debate)

Surge of respiratory infections and the shortage of medication in Europe (debate)

Question Time (Commission) - Food price inflation in Europe

New developments in allegations of corruption and foreign interference, including those related to Morocco, and the need to increase transparency, integrity and accountability in the European institutions (debate)

Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022 (debate)

Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter - annual report 2022 (debate)

The EU’s response to the appalling attack against civilians in Dnipro : strengthening sanctions against the Putin regime and military support to Ukraine (debate)

The establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine (debate)

EU response to the protests and executions in Iran (debate)

“The Road to 2023” - Towards a stronger EU-Latin America partnership (debate)

Statements by the President

Approval of the minutes of the previous sittings

Composition of Parliament

Delegated acts (Rule 111(6))

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

Order of business

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 

SEDE Subcommittee - Hearing on ' The war in Ukraine: implications of the arms export policies at EU level '

SEDE Subcommittee - Enhancing Military Mobility in response to Russia’s war of aggression against

SEDE Subcommittee - Outcome of the European Defence Agency Steering Board and Annual reporting on the CARD process

SEDE Subcommittee  - The Security and Defence dimension of the Strategy for the Indo-Pacific: in preparation of the SEDE mission to South Korea and Japan

AFET SEDE extraordinary joint meeting Following yesterday's events in Poland

SEDE Subcommittee - Hybrid Warfare: the vulnerability of undersea networks and other critical European infrastructures

SEDE Subcommittee - Gender equality week: CSDP Missions and Operations – operational support to women, peace and security

SEDE Subcommittee- Defence Joint Procurement Task Force and the proposal for a Regulation establishing the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through Common Procurement Act (EDIRPA)

SEDE Subcommittee - Exchange of views with Toivo KLAAR, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus.

AFET SEDE Committees  in association with the Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Association Committee meeting - Exchange of views with Luc Pierre Devigne, Deputy Managing Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EEAS) on Russia's threats of escalation in its war of aggression against Ukraine

SEDE Subcommittee - Russia's war on Ukraine - EU and Member States responses

SEDE Subcommittee - Exchange of views with Jan JIRES, Deputy Minister of Defence for Defence Policy and Planning of the Czech Republic on Czech priorities in the area of the EU security and defence

AFET DEVE joint meeting - Exchange of views with Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, on EU-NATO cooperation and the outcome of the NATO summit

SEDE Subcommittee  - Exchange of views ahead of the SEDE ad hoc delegation to visit EU Training Mission in Mozambique

SEDE Subcommittee - Exchange of views on EU-NATO cooperation following the NATO Summit

SEDE Subcommittee .- Exchange of views on the Joint EU-UN strategic partnership on peace operations and crisis management: stock-taking and priorities for the period 2022-2024

SEDE Subcommittee - Exchange of views with Delphine PRONK, Ambassador, Chair of the Political and Security Committee of the European Union, Deputy Political Director, EEAS

SEDE Subcommittee - Exchange of views with General Robert BRIEGER, Chair of the EU Military Committee on his new mandate in the context of the Russian war against Ukraine

MEPs debate on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry. The new regulation, already agreed with member states, establishes a short-term instrument to boost the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA) through to 2025. The tool should help member states address their most urgent and critical defence needs, especially those which have been exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine, in a voluntary and collaborative way. Opening statement by Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL), Rapporteurs, Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Karlo RESSLER (EPP, HR), Rapporteur for BUDG. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA): opening statement by Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL), Rapporteurs, Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

MEPs debate on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry. The new regulation, already agreed with member states, establishes a short-term instrument to boost the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA) through to 2025. The tool should help member states address their most urgent and critical defence needs, especially those which have been exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine, in a voluntary and collaborative way. Closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL)

European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA): closing statement by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE) and Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL)

MEPs debate on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry. The new regulation, already agreed with member states, establishes a short-term instrument to boost the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA) through to 2025. The tool should help member states address their most urgent and critical defence needs, especially those which have been exacerbated by the transfer of defence products to Ukraine, in a voluntary and collaborative way.

European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA): MEPs debate

MEPs of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), jointly with the Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE), debate the ongoing and future challenges of the EU Common security and defence policy in the context of the war in Ukraine and the Alliance's enlargement with Jens STOLTENBERG, Secretary General of NATO. Extracts from the exchange of views.

Exchange of views with Jens STOLTENBERG, Secretary General of NATO: extracts from the joint meeting AFET/SEDE

Over the years the EU and European Parliament have consistently opposed Russian aggression against Ukraine. In a resolution adopted in December 2021, MEPs called on Russia to withdraw its troops threatening Ukraine and said any aggression by Moscow must come at a high economic and political price. The infoclip shows images of buildings destroyed by Russian shelling in Ukraine, security forces cleaning up the damage, Ukrainian citizens getting back to life, EU-funded food banks and medical equipment, military training and Zelensky's visit to the European Parliament.

Infoclip: Support to Ukraine and Europe of Defence

Lukas MANDL (EPP, AT), Chair of the Security and Defence subcommittee delegation and Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL) hold a press point by the delegation Chair of SEDE Subcommittee is held in Warsaw, after a fact-finding visit to assess the EU Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine. The EU Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine), launched in November 2022 for a period of two years, is designed to strengthen the military capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces so that they can defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders, and protect the civilian population. The mission has a non-executive mandate to provide individual, collective and specialised training for the Ukrainian armed forces in the territory of EU member states.

Press conference by Lukas MANDL (EPP, AT), Chair of the Security and Defence subcommittee delegation, and Anna FOTYGA (ECR, PL), on the fact-finding visit to assess EUMAM Ukraine - EU military support to Ukraine

MEPs vote on the following subjects: The political disqualifications in Venezuela; India, the situation in Manipur; Crackdown on the media and freedom of expression in Kyrgyzstan; Recommendations for reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption - Vladimír Bilčík and Nathalie Loiseau; The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean - Motion for resolution; State of the SME Union - Motion for resolution; Public access to documents - annual report for the years 2019-2021 - Evin Incir.

Voting session: recommendations for reform of the EP’s rules on transparency, The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean, State of the SME Union

MEPs discuss and assess the outcome of the 29 - 30 June European Council during the plenary session. During the summit, Heads of State or government focused on the latest developments in Russia, its war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, and on EU migration and asylum policy. They also discussed security and defence cooperation, the economic situation in the EU, as well as relations with China and the upcoming leaders’ meeting with Latin American and Caribbean states. Second part of MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular the recent developments in Ukraine and Russia: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss and assess the outcome of the 29 - 30 June European Council during the plenary session. During the summit, Heads of State or government focused on the latest developments in Russia, its war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, and on EU migration and asylum policy. They also discussed security and defence cooperation, the economic situation in the EU, as well as relations with China and the upcoming leaders’ meeting with Latin American and Caribbean states. First part of MEPs debate.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular the recent developments in Ukraine and Russia: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs vote on establishing the Act in Support of Ammunition Production to urgently deliver ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and to help Member States refill their stocks. By introducing targeted measures including financing, the Act aims at ramping up the EU's production capacity and addressing the current shortage of ammunition and missiles as well as their components.

Voting session: Act in Support of Ammunition Production

MEPs call for a coordinated strategy against foreign interference and information manipulation to protect the European elections and increase the EU’s resilience and discuss the report by the Special Committee on foreign interference. The report includes recommendations for a coordinated EU strategy and addresses issues such as interference on online platforms or protection of critical infrastructure and strategic sectors. MEPs receive answers from the Commission on how it plans to ensure that the existing tools against information manipulation and new initiatives, such as the defence of democracy package, will help protect the integrity of the 2024 elections. Opening statements by Sandra KALNIETE, Rapporteur, Raphaël GLUCKSMANN, Chair of ING2 Special Committee and by Věra JOUROVÁ, VP of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency. The transcript is the result of an automated process. Please check against delivery.

Joint Debate - Foreign interference in democratic processes and election integrity: Opening statements by Sandra KALNIETE, Rapporteur, Raphaël GLUCKSMANN, Chair of ING2 Special Committee and by Věra JOUROVÁ, VP of the European Commission

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

Meet Ukrainian refugees who fled the war

MEPs vote on the following topics: Modification of concessions on the tariff rate quotas as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal - Jordi CAÑAS (Renew, ES); Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2022/003 ES/Alu Ibérica - Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES); The New EU Urban Mobility Framework - Andrey NOVAKOV (EPP, BG); Critical technologies for security and defence - Riho TERRAS (EPP,EE); Co-management of fisheries in the EU for the implementation of management measures - Clara AGUILERA (S&D, ES); Standardisation strategy for the single market - Adam BIELAN (ECR,PL); Amending Council Decision (EU) 2019/1754 on the accession of the EU to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications - Marion WALSMANN (EPP,DE); Role of cohesion policy in addressing environmental challenges in the Mediterranean Basin - François ALFONSI (Greens/EFA,FR).

Voting session, including the New EU Urban Mobility Framework

Press conference by Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL) on and Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), rapporteurs on establishing the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Zdzisław KRASNODĘBSKI (ECR, PL) on and Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), rapporteurs on establishing the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act

MEPs welcomed the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. The Russian president stands accused of war crimes over the alleged deportation of Ukrainian children.  

Parliament has repeated its call to establish a special tribunal to hold Russian leaders accountable for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.

Parliament welcomes ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

MEPs quiz Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson on the work to ensure EU energy security in 2023. Further measures are expected to be tabled or adopted in the coming weeks, such as a reform the European electricity market, as well as to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy. Questions & answers (part 3)

Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023: questions & answers with Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (part 3)

MEPs quiz Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson on the work to ensure EU energy security in 2023. Further measures are expected to be tabled or adopted in the coming weeks, such as a reform the European electricity market, as well as to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy. Questions & answers (part 2)

Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023: questions & answers with Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (part 2)

MEPs quiz Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson on the work to ensure EU energy security in 2023. Further measures are expected to be tabled or adopted in the coming weeks, such as a reform the European electricity market, as well as to facilitate the deployment of renewable energy. Questions & answers (part 1) with Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy.

Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023: questions & answers with Kadri SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy (part 1)

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