Today: the EU nature restoration law, new EU rules to protect journalists and activists, and Frankfurt’s selection as the seat of the AMLA, the EU’s new Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.

News in Brief – 26/02/2024 - English

On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented a package of legislative proposals in the area of anti-money-laundering efforts and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). The package includes a proposal for a regulation on preventing the use of the financial system for money laundering or terrorist financing. The proposed regulation would be the central element of what is commonly referred to as an EU 'single rulebook' on AML/CFT. Its detailed and directly applicable provisions would replace the minimum rules of the EU AML directives currently in force. In this podcast, we’ll examine the European Commission proposal to strengthen the EU's anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules, which is vital to ensure financial stability and security in our continent.

EPRS policy podcast - Fighting money laundering and counter terrorist financing

Torn by climate change, food insecurity, uncontrolled population growth, political instability and terrorism, the Sahel poses an evolving threat on Europe’s doorstep, as the August coup in Mali has once again shown. With more or less success, the EU’s strategy for the region has tried to address the multiple factors of instability but the new action plan for the region will need to take the EU’s and Africa’s new geopolitical interests on board if it is to be more successful than its predecessor

EPRS policy podcast - Understanding the EU Strategy for the Sahel

Fighting terrorism and protecting our way of life and our safety are top priorities for the EU. Here are some of the measures taken to fight terrorism.

This is what Europe does for people concerned about terrorism

On 24 February 2022,&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;began a&nbsp;military invasion&nbsp;of Ukraine, in a major escalation of the conflict that had begun in 2014. Shortly before, on 21 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.&nbsp;

Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. This support has resulted in unprecedented levels of financial aid, assistance, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova.

On 1&nbsp;March&nbsp;the European Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels to assess Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;and the Speaker of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) Ruslan Stefanchuk spoke live from Kiev.&nbsp;The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was in Kyiv on 1 April&nbsp;to express the European Union´s support of&nbsp;the Ukrainian people and to condemn the Russian attack. On&nbsp;8 June&nbsp;Stefanchuk adressed Parliament in the Strasbourg hemicycle.

Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, the European Parliament has&nbsp;recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism in a resolution on November 2022.

On 9th February 2023, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy&nbsp;addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels.

In March 2024, &nbsp;MEPs voted to to amend the Commission’s proposal to suspend import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for another year, from 6 June 2024 to 5 June 2025.&nbsp;

Russian aggression against Ukraine

Israel is a key and strategic ally of the European Union. Political, economic and social cooperation - as well as trade, cultural and scientific exchanges - with Israel date almost to the origins of the EU itself.&nbsp;

President of the EP Roberta Metsola reacted to the attacks launched by Hamas on Israel&nbsp;during the first weekend of October by stressing that the EP condemned&nbsp;&nbsp;the terror and violence waged against innocent people.

In the statement by MEPs David McAllister and Antonio López-Istúriz White declared:

“We follow with utmost concern the news of terrible violence in Israel. We strongly condemn the heinous attack launched against Israel by Hamas terrorists on this Sabbath morning. We affirm the right of Israel to defend itself, and express our solidarity with Israel in these difficult moments.

We must not let opponents of peace ruin the chances of reconciliation and peaceful co-existence in Israel and Palestine. We call on all partners for peace to be present and active in order to bring the peace process back on track.”

EU - Israel

Faced with a growing international terrorist threat, the European Union (EU) is playing an ever more ambitious role in counter-terrorism.&nbsp;Even though primary responsibility for combating crime and ensuring security lies with the Member States, the EU provides cooperation, coordination and (to some extent) harmonisation tools, as well as financial support, to address this borderless phenomenon.

EU spending in the area of counter-terrorism has increased over the years and is set to grow in the future, to allow for better cooperation between national law enforcement authorities and enhanced support by the EU bodies in charge of security, such as Europol and eu-LISA.

The action plan to reinforce the fight against the financing of terrorism focuses on two main strands of action: tracing terrorists through financial movements and preventing them from moving funds or other assets and disrupting the sources of revenue used by terrorist organisations, by targeting their capacity to raise funds.

In April the European Parliament adopted a new regulation that will target content such as texts, images, sound recordings or videos, including live transmissions, that incite, solicit or contribute to terrorist offences, provide instructions for such offences or solicit people to participate in a terrorist group. It will also cover material that provides guidance on how to make and use explosives, firearms and other weapons for terrorist purposes.

Hosting service providers will have to remove or disable access to flagged terrorist content in all member states within one hour of receiving a removal order from the competent authority. Member states will adopt rules on penalties, the degree of which will take into account the nature of the breach and the size of company responsible.

Fight against terrorism

The EU and NATO have founded their long-standing partnership, in an environment shaped by common principles and values. The European Parliament and NATO engage frequently in active dialogue in order to deepen mutual understanding and consolidate cooperation. In an increasingly volatile and unstable geopolitical context, the dynamic of cooperation has intensified to face new threats ranging from terrorism to climate change to hybrid warfare.&nbsp;

EU - NATO relations

Nearly all European countries have been affected by terrorism in one form or another and tackling it has never been easy.

 
The attacks in Nice, Brussels and Paris demonstrated once again the challenge of finding a rapid and effective response to those who would destroy us, while safeguarding our freedom and way of life. In the unfolding battle against terror, Parliament has an active role to play.

Fight against terrorism - 8th parliamentary term

EP President Metsola made&nbsp;a statement at the opening of the February session, followed by a full debate on the emergency humanitarian aid the EU can provide to Türkiye and Syria after the catastrophic earthquake, which cost the lives of more than 30 000&nbsp;people and destroyed tens of thousands of buildings, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless.

Turkey has been candidate for EU membership since 1999. Accession negotiations started in 2005. In recent years the EU is often criticizing the backsliding of the country in certain areas. As a major emerging economy and a member of NATO and G20, Türkiye&nbsp;is recognised as an active regional foreign policy player, with a strategic location, including for the EU's energy security. Turkey is a key strategic partner of the EU on issues such as migration, security, counter-terrorism, and the economy, but according to the EU has been backsliding in the areas of democracy, rule of law and fundamental right.

EU - Türkiye

Faced with a growing international terrorist threat, the European Union (EU) is playing an ever more ambitious role in counter-terrorism.

Even though primary responsibility for combating crime and ensuring security lies with the Member States, the EU provides cooperation, coordination and (to some extent) harmonisation tools, as well as financial support, to address this borderless phenomenon. EU spending in the area of counter-terrorism has increased over the years and is set to grow in the future, to allow for better cooperation between national law enforcement authorities and enhanced support by the EU bodies in charge of security, such as Europol and eu-LISA.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/fight-against-terrorism-8th-parliamentary-term_2802_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

Fight against terrorism (2019-2020)

EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss further coordination on COVID-19, climate change, trade, security and external relations. On 11 December the leaders also meet for the Euro Summit.

They discuss the overall coordination effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including work on vaccines and testing, they aim to agree a new EU emissions reduction target for 2030, they exchange views on the trade agenda, they address security issues and in particular the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. In line with its conclusions of October 2020, the European Council come back to the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and relations with Turkey. Leaders also discuss EU relations with the Southern Neighbourhood.

European Council, 10-11 December 2020

In 2017, some of the major challenges faced by the European Union, and notably by the European Parliament, were the fight against terrorism, the negotiations on the arrangements for the UK's withdrawal from the EU - the Brexit, or even the response to the migration and the refugee crisis.

Among the significant achievements, we can highlight the end of roaming charges and the provisional entry into force of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - the CETA.

 
So what does the future hold for 2018?&nbsp; The presentation of the White Paper by the European Commission on March 2017, has set out possible paths for the future of Europe. The debate will end with the European Parliament elections in 2019.

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Click on the links above to see the story of 2017 through videos, photos and audio.

Year in review 2017

The Special Committee on Terrorism (TERR) was set up in July 2017 and started its work in September 2017 to evaluate how to better fight terrorism. The two co-rapporteurs Ms Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE) and Ms Helga STEVENS (ECR, BE) together with the other TERR Members presented a final report to address the practical and legislative deficiencies in the fight against terrorism. Their recommendations show a way to overcome these deficiencies and to improve the fight against terrorism in the European Union. Meanwhile, the DALTON report asks Internet companies to remove terrorist content within one hour after receiving an order from the authorities to combat radicalisation and contribute to public security.

#EUelections2019 - Fight against terrorism

Security, fight against terrorism and defence are topics of utmost importance and where the European Parliament has been active in passing new laws to help us face challenges in these fields. Important to name in this regard is the PNR directive. This directive regulates the use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data in the EU for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime.

#EUelections2019 -  PNR

Ingrid Betancourt is a former Colombian presidential candidate who was freed in July 2008 after six years in captivity at the hands of FARC guerrillas. Ms Betancourt, who has frequently spoken out against terrorism, had decided to campaign in an area with a strong guerrilla presence despite warnings not to do so. Along with 14 other hostages, she was rescued by Colombian security forces on 2 July 2008 in Operation Jaque, having spent a total of 2,321 days in captivity.

Addressing a formal sitting of the EP, in a passionate speech, Ingrid Betancourt spoke in depth about others around the world incarcerated against their will and the task of raising awareness of human rights violations globally. Ms Betancourt's key message was one of the power of discourse; "the only weapon we can believe in, is the force of words, there is nothing stronger than words." Ms Betancourt expressed her thanks to the EP's efforts in creating a public consensus for her plight.

Ingrid Betancourt is one of the eight women highlighted at the occasion of the International Women’s Day (IWD) which is held every year on 8 March.

Discover also the other portraits:

#IWD2019 - Ingrid Betancourt

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Islamist terrorist attack on French schools and the need to protect people and promote social cohesion

Proposals for Union acts

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

Resumption of the sitting

Formal sitting – 20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement

Voting time

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The attack on climate and nature: far right and conservative attempts to destroy the Green Deal and prevent investment in our future (topical debate)

Amending Directive 2013/36/EU as regards supervisory powers, sanctions, third-country branches, and environmental, social and governance risks - Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as regards requirements for credit risk, credit valuation adjustment risk, operational risk, market risk and the output floor (joint debate - Banking Union)

The sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive - Anti-Money Laundering Regulation - Establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (joint debate - Anti-money laundering)

The European Parliament's right of inquiry (debate)

Voting time (continuation)

La Hulpe declaration on the future of social Europe (debate)

Forging a sustainable future together: economic, social and territorial challenges for a competitive, cohesive and inclusive Europe (debate)

Recent attempts to deny dictatorships and the risk of Europe returning to totalitarianism (debate)

Azerbaijan, notably the repression of civil society and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu and Ilhamiz Guliyev

The proposed repeal of the law banning female genital mutilation in The Gambia

The new security law in Hong Kong and the cases of Andy Li and Joseph John

The anti-LGBTIQ bill passed by the Ghanaian parliament with implications for human rights, freedom of expression and democratic principles (debate)

Advance passenger information: enhancing and facilitating external border controls - Advance passenger information: prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime (joint debate - Advance passenger information)

Explanations of vote

Agenda of the next sitting

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Closure of the sitting

Plenary session

Solemn Moment on the EP Esplanade in Solidarity with the Victims of the Terror Attacks in Israel

Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly - Working Group Meeting on Security, Organized and Transnational Crime and Terrorism

DLAT

Keep the bills down: social and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine and the introduction of a windfall tax (debate)

Mental health (debate)

Composition of committees and delegations

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 - all sections (debate)

Amendment of the agenda

Commission Work Programme 2023 (debate)

Question Time (Commission) - Protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks

Growing hate crimes against LGBTIQ people across Europe in light of the recent homophobic murder in Slovakia (debate)

Continued internal border controls in the Schengen area in light of the recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (C-368/20) (debate)

UN Climate Change Conference 2022 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt (COP27) (debate)

Impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine on migration flows to the EU (debate)

Setting up a comprehensive framework for missing children and missing persons at risk (debate)

Recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism (debate)

Announcement of voting results: see Minutes

European Citizens&#39; Initiative &#34;End the cage age&#34; (debate)

First voting session (continuation)

European Citizens&#39; Initiative &#34;End the cage age&#34; (continuation of debate)

Future EU financing of the radio network Euranet Plus (debate)

Breach of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child and the use of minors by the Moroccan authorities in the migratory crisis in Ceuta

The situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act

The listing of German NGOs as &#39;undesirable organisations&#39; by Russia and the detention of Andrei Pivovarov

Second voting session

Autism and inclusive employment (debate)

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

Closure of the sitting 

Adjournment of the session 

Preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online (debate)

Preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online

Statements by the President

Approval of the minutes of the previous sittings: see Minutes

Composition of Parliament: see Minutes

Request for waiver of immunity: see Minutes

Composition of committees and delegations: see Minutes

Election of a Vice-President of the European Parliament (announcement of nominations): see Minutes

Negotiations ahead of Council&#39;s first reading (Rule 71): see Minutes

Corrigenda (Rule 241): see Minutes

Signature of acts adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure (Rule 78): see Minutes

Order of business

Multiannual Financial Framework (including Own Resources), Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism and the Recovery Fund for Europe (debate)

Multiannual Financial Framework (including Own Resources), Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism and the Recovery Fund for Europe (continuation of debate)

The outcome of the US presidential elections (debate)

Fighting Terrorism and the right to freedom of expression and education (debate)

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 - all sections (debate)

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 - all sections (continuation of debate)

Agenda of the next sitting : see Minutes

Plenary Session

Press Conference on “the new list of high risk third countries in the area of money laundering and/or terrorist financing”

Press conference on "Terrorism in EU"

Opening of the sitting

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018 (debate)

Results of the Eurogroup and preparation of the EURO Summit (debate)

Corrections to votes and voting intentions : see Minutes

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting : see Minutes

Amendment of the agenda : see Minutes

Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on Terrorism (debate)

EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement - EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (resolution) - EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement - EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement (resolution) - Adequacy of the protection of personal data afforded by Japan (debate)

The ruling of the European Court of Human Rights on the case of Selahattin Demirtas (debate)

Annual report on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy - Annual report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (debate)

Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the European Union’s policy on the matter (debate)

EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (debate)

Composition of political groups : see Minutes

New general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2019 (debate)

Establishing the Connecting Europe Facility (debate)

Establishing the European Defence Fund (debate)

Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination - Programme implementing Horizon Europe (debate)

Plenary

EYE 2018 - Europe’s fight against terror: Die another day

Special Committee on Terrorism

TERR

Prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (debate)

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza

European, Swedish and Belgian flags at half-mast at the EP headquarters in Brussels, following the attack in Brussels

European and Belgian flags at half-mast at the EP headquarters in Strasbourg, following the attack in Brussels

AFET - Exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel, the response and the consequences in the region

Moment of remembrance to pay tribute to the victims of acts of terrorism with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

EP Plenary session - Need for urgent update of the EU list of high-risk third countries for anti-money laundering and terrorist financing purposes

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

EP Plenary session- Recognising the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism

SEDE Subcommittee - Exchange of views with Ilkka SALMI, new EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator

Ceremony conferring an honorary degree in European and International Studies to Antonio Megalizzi, University of Trento: - Press Point by David SASSOLI, EP President.

Plenary Session - The situation in Sri Lanka, in particular the arrests under the Prevention of Terrorism Act

EP Plenary session - Preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online

European and Italian flags at half-mast as a tribute to Italian Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Luca ATTANASIO following his assassination

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with the parents of Giulio REGENI, young Italian killed in Egypt.

EP Plenary session - EU Security Union Strategy - MEPs debate

LIBE - EP Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsSecurity Dialogue on the recent terrorist attacks and the ways to combat terrorism - Presentation and exchange of views with Ylva JOHANSSON,  European Commissioner for Home Affairs

EP Plenary session - Fighting Terrorism and the right to freedom of expression and education

MEPs vote on the following topics: Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as regards requirements for credit risk, credit valuation adjustment risk, operational risk, market risk and the output floor; Mechanisms to be put in place by the Member States for the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing and repealing Directive (EU) 2015/849; Prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing; Establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and amending Regulations (EU) No 1093/2010, (EU) 1094/2010, (EU) 1095/2010; Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen Rule of Law and its budgetary implications; Simplification of certain CAP rules; Approval and market surveillance of non-road mobile machinery circulating on public; and other topics.

Voting session: Simplification of certain CAP rules; Establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism; and Article 7(1) TEU regarding Hungary to strengthen Rule of Law and its budget

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, opens the plenary session in Strasbourg, speaking about the 20th year anniversary of the Madrid attacks. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the 20th year anniversary of the Madrid attacks

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, addresses the plenary and gives her introductory speech on the fifth anniversary of the 2018 terrorist attack at the Christmas market of Strasbourg.

Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the fifth anniversary of the 2018 terrorist attack at the Christmas market of Strasbourg

This news item shows extracts from the MEPs debate on the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Parliament advocates peace in the territory. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, give a statement during the debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: extracts from the debate

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: closing statements

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. Third part of the MEPs debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 3)

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. Second part of the MEPs debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 2)

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. First part of the MEPs debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 1)

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission in the hemicycle.Introductory remark by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and opening statements by José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: opening statements

On 16th October 2023, two Swedish citizens are killed by a terrorist in Brussels. The next day, in the hemicycle, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Political groups speakers pay tribute to the victims and asks MEPs to hold a minute of silence.

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, one round of political group speakers, and minute of silence in tribute to the victims of the Brussels attack

Following the shooting in Brussels on 16th October and the death of two Swedish citizens, the Swedish, Belgian and European flags are put half-mast in front of the EP buidings in Brussels and Strasbourg. Roberta Metsola, EP President, pays tribute to the victims and MEPs hold a minute of silence.

Tribute to the victims of the Brussels attack: Swedish, Belgian and European flags at half-mast in Brussels and Strasbourg and statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and minute of silence

MEPs vote on the following motions for resolution: Recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo; The despicable terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel.

Voting session, including the motion for resolution on the despicable terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel

Following the terrorist attacks in Israel by the Hamas, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, invites Members of the EP, Charles Michel, European Council President and Ursula Von Der LEYEN, European Commission President, to gather on the Esplanade in front of the EP building in Brussels, for a solemn moment "to remember all the victims, to show solidarity with all those targeted and to call for the immediate realse of all hostages". Extracts.

Solemn Moment in Solidarity of the Victims of the Terror Attacks in Israel in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council: extracts

Following the terrorist attacks in Israel by the Hamas, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, invites Members of the EP, Charles Michel, European Council President and Ursula Von Der LEYEN, European Commission President, to gather on the Esplanade in front of the EP building in Brussels, for a solemn moment "to remember all the victims, to show solidarity with all those targeted and to call for the immediate release of all hostages".

Solemn Moment in front of the EP in Solidarity of the Victims of the Terror Attacks in Israel in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

Following the terrorist attacks in Israel by the Hamas, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, invites Members of the EP, Charles Michel, European Council President and Ursula Von Der LEYEN, European Commission President, to gather on the Esplanade in front of the EP building in Brussels, for a solemn moment "to remember all the victims, to show solidarity with all those targeted and to call for the immediate realse of all hostages".

After the terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas on 8th October, MEPs discuss and condemn this act of terrorism and hatred during an extraordinary AFET committee meeting. Extracts of the arrival and the exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel and the consequences in the region. David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), gives a statement after the meeting, reaffirming the EU support to Israel.

Exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel, the response and the consequences in the region: arrivals and statement by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of AFET

This news item shows extracts from the signature of 3 COD LEX texts by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, and by José Manuel ALBARES, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, on behalf of the Spanish Presidency of the Council. "Fishing in the GFCM Agreement Area", the digital information exchange in terrorism cases "CTR", alignment with Union rules on the protection of personal data "Alignment Directive"

LEX signing ceremony: signature of 3 COD LEX texts by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and José Manuel Albares Bueno, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Spanish Presidency of the Council

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, officially visit to New York (USA). The footage shows her visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City where she pays tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack which took place in 2001. Extracts from the visit.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to New York (United States): visit of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

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