FEMM Committee - Situation of Women in Belarus

Photo action in solidarity and memory of Ukrainian prisoner of war Timofey Shadura

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - The lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution

EP Plenary session - Question Time (with the Commission and Council) - Revised pollinators initiative - a new deal for pollinators

EP Plenary session - Sustainable use of plant protection products

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - EU enlargement policy 2023

EP Plenary session - Oral question - New European innovation agenda

EP Plenary session - Oral question - Mental health at work

EP Plenary session - General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Taking stock of Moldova's path to the EU

EP Plenary session - Economic coercion by third countries

AGRI - Presentation of the Spanish Presidency of the Council programme

EP Plenary session.- Relations with Belarus

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Ukrainian grain exports after Russia's exit from the Black Sea Grain

The European Union has found new impetus for enlargement in the wake of Russia’s war on Ukraine, leading to progress in the long-stalled process that was once known as the EU’s most successful policy. A year ago, the EU granted Ukraine and Moldova official EU candidate status, and also opened this possibility for Georgia. MEPs debate on the EU enlargement policy 2023 during the plenary session in Brussels. MEPs debate

Commission statement - EU enlargement policy 2023: MEPs debate

Moldova, one of Europe’s poorest countries, has suffered severe political and economic collateral damage due to Russia’s war against neighbouring Ukraine, with soaring inflation, food costs, and energy prices, street protests in the capital Chișinău, electricity blackouts and disinformation campaigns. MEPs debate on a resolution taking stock of Moldova’s path to the European Union. First part of the debate.

Taking stock of Moldova's path to the EU: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate new trade rules seek to deter foreign powers from bullying the EU or member states into policy changes using economic coercion and enable the EU to take countermeasures. The Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI) seeks to protect the EU’s and member states’ sovereignty in a geopolitical environment where trade and investment are increasingly weaponised by foreign powers. The regulation would enable the EU to respond, in line with international law and as a last resort, if the EU or a member state is blackmailed economically by a non-EU country trying to influence a particular policy choice or stance.

Economic coercion by third countries: MEPs debate

Following Russia’s unilateral decision in July to terminate the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allowed agricultural products to be exported from Ukrainian ports, transit through the Solidarity Lanes established in states bordering Ukraine is expected to increase significantly (from three to five million tonnes of commodities per month). Almost all of the exported commodities via these corridors remain on the EU market due to the high transport costs for re-export. MEPs debate with the Commission the impact of Ukrainian grain exports on EU farmers after Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Ukrainian grain exports after Russia's exit from the Black Sea Grain: MEPs debate (part 2)

The joint debate will address various topics, focusing on the recent destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. This dam was located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces and Kyiv and Moscow have been blaming each other for the destruction. Due to the dam collapse and subsequent massive flooding, thousands of people from nearby communities have been evacuated. High-level UN officials have warned of the grave and far-reaching humanitarian and ecological consequences. MEPs will also outline their view on how to sustainably reconstruct Ukraine and integrate it into the Euro-Atlantic community. Second part of the debate.

Humanitarian and environmental consequences of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam / Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community: MEPs debate (part 2)

Parliament holds urgent debates on human rights issues such as democracy, media freedom and rule of law. Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

The situation in Belarus: the inhumane treatment and hospitalisation of prominent opposition leader Viktar Babaryka

MEPs debate the measures that the Commission has adopted to alleviate the pressure on farmers in states bordering Ukraine after the banner the entry of Ukrainian grain and food products into their respective markets. First part of MEPs debate.

Ukrainian cereals on the European market: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on a European citizens’ initiative on phasing out synthetic pesticides and creating bee-friendly agriculture. MEPs debate (part 2)

European Citizens’ Initiative "Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment": MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate the challenges facing EU candidate country Moldova following recent street protests and warnings of a coup d’état. MEPs debate

The challenges facing the Republic of Moldova: MEPs debate

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 debate new rules on land use, land use change and forestry, member states’ emission reductions and the revision of the Market Stability Reserve. Following a debate on Monday, Parliament will vote on Tuesday on the deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on three pieces of legislation that are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”. This is the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels in line with the European Climate Law.

Joint debate - Outcome of the negotiations on Fit for 55: MEPs debate

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The recent deterioration of the inhuman imprisonment conditions of Alexey Navalny and other political prisoners in Russia. Closing statement by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management:

The recent deterioration of the inhuman imprisonment conditions of Alexey Navalny and other political prisoners in Russia

MEPs are quiz Commission representatives on the prospects of establishing a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The plenary debate is set to echo the demands of a Parliament resolution adopted in May 2022, in which MEPs called on the EU to take all necessary action in international proceedings and courts to support the prosecution of the Russian and Belarussian regimes for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. All Russian armed forces personnel and government officials involved in war crimes should be subject to investigation and prosecution. One round political group leaders.

The establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine: one round political group leaders

MEPs quiz Commission representatives on the prospects of establishing a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Extracts from the debate and the vote on the resolution, which is adopted.

The establishment of a tribunal on the crime of aggression against Ukraine: extracts from the debate (17/01) and extracts from the vote

MEPs debate the humanitarian situation in Ukraine due to Russia’s attacks against critical infrastructure as well as the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor mass killing.

The humanitarian situation in Ukraine due to Russia’s attacks against critical infrastructure and civilian areas: MEPs debate

Under the auspices of President Metsola, a booth is set up next to the hemicycle in Strasbourg, where each Member can send an individual letter to one of Belarus’ 1,400 political prisonerssend a letter to a Belarusian political prisoner. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, attends the event and makes a statement.

Support to Belarusian political prisoners - #EPStandsBYyou #DemocraticBelarus: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144). The continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus.

The continuing repression of the democratic opposition and civil society in Belarus

MEPs discuss the role Belarus has played in supporting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.

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