EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Threat to rule of law as a consequence of the governmental agreement in Spain

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - A true geopolitical Europe now

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

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack

EP Plenary session - Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - EU-Tunisia Agreement - aspects related to external migration policy

EP Plenary session - Renewable energy directive

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Tax the rich

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission Statement - The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean

EP Plenary session - Make Europe the place to invest

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Externalising asylum applications and making funding to third countries conditional on the implementation of return agreements

EP Plenary session - The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations

EP Plenary session - Rule of law report 2022

EP Plenary session - Deaths at sea: a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways

ENF group press conference on the Lega victory in the Italian elections

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)

Parliament debates the dire situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, following Azerbaijan’s recent military seizure of the mountainous South Caucasus enclave. Azerbaijan’s latest offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September saw Baku regain military control of the long-disputed region and has resulted in a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians from their homes. First part of the debate.

Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack: MEPs debate (part 1)

Following the Commission’s proposal for a mid-term revision on the EU’s long-term budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) the full house debate on the proposal of the Committee on Budgets to demand an extra €10 billion for 2024-2027. MEPs want to boost areas linked to external challenges, especially the Russian war against Ukraine and growing migration issues, the EU’s strategic autonomy, and enhance the EU’s crisis-response capabilities. First part of the debate.

Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027: MEPs debate (part 1)

The Parlamentarians discuss the strengthening of EU cooperation with Tunisia on migration. Following an increase in arrivals of migrants by boat from Tunisia via the Central Mediterranean route, MEPs will with the Spanish Council Presidency and the Commission the recent memorandum of understanding between the EU and Tunisia. MEPs are expected to raise questions about the scope of the cooperation and its legal status. They are also interested in the measures to fight smuggling and to improve cooperation on search and rescue at sea.

EU-Tunisia Agreement - aspects related to external migration policy: MEPs debate (part 1)

The Parliament debate on a new legislation to increase the use of renewable energy in line with the EU’s Green Deal and REPowerEU initiatives. The directive, already informally agreed with the Council, is intended to raise the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030. Member states are urged to aim for 45%. The new law will also speed up the approval process for new renewable energy power plants, such as solar and wind farms, as well as the adaptation of existing ones.

Renewable energy directive: MEPs debate

In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea and prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. They also debate the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by Member States, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya. First part of MEPs debate.

The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean: MEPs debate (part 1)

Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, discuss with MEPs his views on Europe’s challenges and future on the occasion of the "This is Europe" debate in Strasbourg. MEPs debate

This is Europe - Debate with Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus: MEPs debate

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China. First part of MEPs debate.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs take stock of solidarity and responsibility sharing in Europe as regards migration and asylum policy. The debate focuses on how to advance on the reform of the common EU migration and asylum rules, following the November 2022 action plan by the Commission for the Central Mediterranean route and the February extraordinary European Council. First part of the debate.

Deaths at sea - a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways: MEPs debate (part 1)

The President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda addresses MEPs and shares his views on Europe’s current situation, challenges, and future direction. One round Political group leaders and MEPs debate.

This is Europe - Debate with Gitanas NAUSEDA, President of Lithuania: one round Political group leaders and MEPs debate

MEPs votes on the following topics: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nadine Morano - Angel DZHAMBAZKI (ECR,BG), Request for the defence of immunity of Helmut Geuking - Ibán GARCÍA DEL BLANCO (S&D,ES), Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nicolas Bay - Andrzej HALICKI (EPP,PL).

Voting session: request for the waiver of the immunity of Nadine Morano and Nicolas Bay; Request for the defence of immunity of Helmut Geuking

MEPs present their migration and asylum priorities ahead of the 9th-10th February special European Council. The focus of this debate is on the progress of the legislative proposals included in the Asylum and Migration Pact, as well as the recently proposed strategy to ease the return of migrants asylum-seekers without the right to remain in the EU. First part of the debate.

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs are discussing with Prime Minister Ulf KRISTERSSON the programme of Sweden's six-month Presidency of the Council, which started on 1 January. The four priorities of the Swedish Presidency are security, competitiveness, the green energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law. First part of the debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency: MEPs debate (part 1)

Plenary quiz the Czech Presidency and the Commission about guaranteeing solidarity and burden sharing in the management of migration flows into Europe. First part of the debate.

Key debate - The need for a European solution on asylum and migration including search and rescue: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs in a debate discuss on how democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary have further deteriorated since Parliament triggered the Article 7 procedure in 2018, through the “deliberate and systematic efforts of the Hungarian government”. First part of the debate.

Risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the EU is founded: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss the energy security and the recent cuts to gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria. Second part of the debate.

European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs quiz the Council and the Commission about their response so far to the democratic backslide in Hungary and Poland. However, despite the deterioration of the situation in both countries over the last few years, the Council has avoided holding a vote to determine whether there is “a clear risk of a serious breach” of the EU’s common values, the next step in the procedure set out in Article 7. MEPs urge the French Presidency of the Council to move forward, and quiz the Commission on other measures to ensure rule of law is respected.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Ahead of the 17-18 February European Union-African Union summit in Brussels, MEPs review the EU’s relations with Africa on Tuesday afternoon. The discussion focuses on the common challenges facing both continents, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, boosting vaccination and stimulating investments. First part of the debate.

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EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Threat to rule of law as a consequence of the governmental agreement in Spain

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - A true geopolitical Europe now

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

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s attack

EP Plenary session - Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - EU-Tunisia Agreement - aspects related to external migration policy

EP Plenary session - Renewable energy directive

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Tax the rich

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Tax the rich

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission Statement - The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission Statement - The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission Statement - The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean

EP Plenary session - Make Europe the place to invest

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Externalising asylum applications and making funding to third countries conditional on the implementation of return agreements

EP Plenary session - The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations

EP Plenary session - Rule of law report 2022

EP Plenary session - Deaths at sea: a common EU response to save lives and action to ensure safe and legal pathways