EP Plenary session - Combating discrimination in the EU – the long-awaited horizontal anti-discrimination directive - O.Q.

EP Plenary session - Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories

EMPL Interparliamentary Committee Meeting

EP Plenary session - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence: EU accession

EP Plenary session - EU response to the humanitarian situation following the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

EP Plenary session - Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

COVI Special Committee - Socio-economic impact on children

EP Plenary session - Eliminating violence against Women

EP Plenary session - Oral question - COVID-19 – Sustaining EU preparedness and response: looking ahead

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children

EP Plenary session - The EU’s strategic relationship and partnership with the Horn of Africa

EP Plenary session - Accessible EU Centre in support of accessibility policies in the EU internal market

MEPs take stock of the widespread public protests in Israel over the government’s attempts to limit the judiciary’s powers. First part of the MEPs debate.

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: MEPs debate (part 1)

Parliament demands measures that enable people with disabilities to participate socially and in the labour market, and propose ways to address discrimination. MEPs reaffirm that the right of persons with disabilities to live independently has to be fully guaranteed through policies and legislation focused on inclusion that will eradicate stereotypes and ableism.

Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities: MEPs debate

Representatives from Pfizer and Curevac share their views on past and present manufacturing, distribution and equitable access of the COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. The debate focuses on the activities undertaken to develop vaccines for new variants, the authorisation process, and transparency of contracts. Extracts from the exchange of views with Janine Small, President of International Developed Markets, Pfizer and and Dr Franz-Werner Haas, Chief Executive Officer, Curevac.

COVID-19 - Lessons learned and recommendations for the future: extracts from the exchange of views - EP Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic

MEPs quiz the Commission and the Council on the best use of EU funds to help citizens cope with the rising cost of living. The debate comes amid strong inflation, rising interest rates and rocketing energy prices, triggered by the post-COVID-19 recovery and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

EU initiatives to address the cost of living, including the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

MEPs debate and vote on key EU draft laws to combat climate change by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to protect jobs and citizens. Parliament is set to adopt its position on eight proposals that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and have net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (climate neutrality) by 2050, in line with the European Climate Law. The texts approved will be Parliament’s mandate for negotiations with EU governments on the final laws.

Fit for 55: MEPs debate (part 3/5)

MEPs discuss what the EU can do to protect children fleeing war in Ukraine, in particular from trafficking and exploitation, following the activation on 3 March of the temporary protection status for refugees from Ukraine, which gives them temporary residence rights and access to education and the labour market. Second part of the debate.

EU Protection of children and young people fleeing the war against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

The deal with the Council, reached in December 2021, aims to strengthen the rules to protect workers more robustly against carcinogenic and other hazardous substances by setting EU-wide exposure limits. Parliament succeeded in including reprotoxic substances in the scope of the Directive. Reprotoxic substances are harmful to reproduction and can cause impaired fertility or infertility.

Protection of workers from the risks relating to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxins at work: MEPs debate

The debate focuses on key points for the safety of toys in the EU’s market. It tackles issues such as the need to protect children from dangerous chemicals, the challenges posed by new technologies embedded in toys, and measures to strengthen market surveillance.

Implementation of the Toy Safety Directive: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate the protection of persons with disabilities through petitions.

The protection of persons with disabilities through petitions - lessons learnt: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (7-10 June 2021) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on Autism and inclusive employment.

Autism and inclusive employment: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (8-11 March 2021), MEPs debate and vote on the equal treatment in employment and occupation in light of the UNCRPD. Only 50% of people with disabilities are employed. To help change this, MEPs call on member states to ensure employers make reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities in the workplace; extracts from the debate (08/03) with Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality, Stelios KYMPOUROPOULOS (EPP, EL), Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, MT),Dragoș PÎSLARU (Renew, RO), Margarita de la PISA CARRIÓN (ECR, ES), Sandra PEREIRA (The Left, PT), Ádám KÓSA (EPP, HU), the final vote (10/03) and statement by Katrin LANGENSIEPEN (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur

Equal treatment in employment and occupation in light of the UNCRPD: extracts from the debate (08/03) and the final vote (10/03) and statement by Katrin LANGENSIEPEN (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), MEPs debate on the Syrian conflict - 10 years after the uprising (continuation of the debate).

The Syrian conflict - 10 years after the uprising: MEPs debate (continuation of the debate)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 March 2021), MEPs debate on the equal treatment in employment and occupation in light of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD): opening statement by Katrin LANGENSIEPEN (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur, Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality, Frances FITZGERALD (EPP, IE) FEMM and Kostas PAPADAKIS (NI, EL) PETI.

Equal treatment in employment and occupation in light of the UNCRPD: opening statement by Katrin LANGENSIEPEN (Greens/EFA, DE), rapporteur and by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, in particular the case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda. Closing session by Nicolas SCHMIT, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: Rwanda, the case of Paul RUSESABAGINA

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the corona crisis, in particular the homologation and distribution of transparent masks.

Homologation and distribution of transparent masks: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (08-11 February 2021), MEPs debate the state of play of the EU's COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy.

The state of play of the EU's COVID-19 vaccination strategy: MEPs debate (part 3)

Live replay of the debate on Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it during the plenary session in Brussels. The plenary session takes place in Brussels instead of Strasbourg because of concerns linked to the spread of the coronavirus. The session has been shortened to one day - Tuesday 10 March

Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it: MEPs debate (part 2)

On 2nd October 2019, Helena DALLI, from Malta, Commissioner-designate for Equality, is heard by the Committees on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) and on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test her general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to her portfolio. On this occasion,Helena DALLI has the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session. Secound round of questions.

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EP Plenary session - Combating discrimination in the EU – the long-awaited horizontal anti-discrimination directive - O.Q.

EP Plenary session - Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories

EMPL Interparliamentary Committee Meeting

EMPL Interparliamentary Committee Meeting

EP Plenary session - Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence: EU accession

EP Plenary session - EU response to the humanitarian situation following the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

EP Plenary session - Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities

EP Plenary session - Towards equal rights for persons with disabilities

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

COVI Special Committee - Socio-economic impact on children

EP Plenary session - Eliminating violence against Women

EP Plenary session - Oral question - COVID-19 – Sustaining EU preparedness and response: looking ahead

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The recent humanitarian and human rights situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, notably that of children

EP Plenary session - The EU’s strategic relationship and partnership with the Horn of Africa

EP Plenary session - Accessible EU Centre in support of accessibility policies in the EU internal market

EP Plenary session - Accessible EU Centre in support of accessibility policies in the EU internal market

EP Plenary session - Accessible EU Centre in support of accessibility policies in the EU internal market