EP Plenary session - EU support for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EU-Saudi Arabia Interparliamentary meeting

EP Plenary session - Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20 March 2025

EP Plenary session - The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria

EP Plenary session - White paper on the future of European defence

AFET - Exchange of views with Dubravka Šuica, Commissioner for the Mediterranean

AFET - Presentation of the Priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council

SEDE - Hearing on Hybrid War: protection of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2025

EP Plenary session - Wider comprehensive EU-Middle East Strategy

EP Plenary session - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: the need for the European Union to contribute to resolving the humanitarian crisis of missing persons from wars and conflicts

EP Plenary session - Uniting Europe against actors hostile to the EU: time to strengthen our security and defence

Delegations for relations with Iran Constitutive meeting

8th EU-UAE Inter-Parliamentary meeting

DROI ICM - Coordination between EU delegations and EU Member State embassies on human rights in third countries

EP Plenary session - The EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders

Hannah NEUMANN in the EP in Strasbourg

ING2 AFET SEDE DARP DMAG joint extraordinary meeting - Hearing on ' Recent Cases of Foreign Interference in the European Parliament - Allegations of Corruption '

EU-Saudi Arabia Inter-parliamentary meetings - Group photo

Press conference - Protecting human rights defenders: The Pegasus Committee

Afghan Women Days - High-level Conference - Solidarity with Afghan women parliamentarians

Hannah, NEUMANN (Greens/EFA, DE) - 9th Parliamentary term

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula

MEPs discuss with the Council and the Commission how the EU can contribute to achieving a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace deal for Ukraine. The debate focus on the EU’s political, financial and military support for Ukraine, and its role in efforts to secure a peace settlement that preserves Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and is based on international law. MEPs underline the importance of long-term commitment to Ukraine and the need for international coordination in building a lasting peace.

EU support for a just, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs and the High Representative discuss the EU's common foreign, defence, and security policy objectives for 2025. MEPs demand more investment in defence, including more military and political support for Ukraine. They are also aiming for greater EU presence in the Middle East, closer ties with like-minded partners, and support for EU candidate countries. The two related reports – Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) – are put to a plenary vote on Wednesday. First par of MEPs debate.

Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP): MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs evaluate the outcome of the 20 March European Council in a plenary debate with Presidents António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. At their meeting in Brussels, the EU’s heads of state or government focused on how the EU can continue supporting Kyiv against Russia’s aggression, how to strengthen the EU’s security and defence capabilities, how to respond to the situation in the Middle East but also ways to bolster the EU’s competitiveness and discussed migration and multilateralism. MEPs debate (part 1)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20 March 2025: MEPs debate (part 1)

Parliament discusses how the EU can contribute to a just transition and reconstruction in Syria, followed by a vote on a resolution. As part of the efforts to assist Syria's path to recovery and this inclusive political transition, the EU suspended a number of restrictive measures against the former regime in February 2025. MEPs debate

The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria: MEPs debate

MEPs and representatives of the Polish Council Presidency and the European Commission discuss the upcoming white paper on the future of European defence, set to be unveiled by the Commission and the European External Action Service in mid-March 2025. The white paper addresses defence sector capability issues, industrial competitiveness and investment needs. It should also frame the overall approach to EU defence integration, and outline how best the EU can respond to security threats. MEPs debate (part 1).

White paper on the future of European defence: MEPs debate (part 1)

Ursula von der Leyen will present the Commission’s 2025 work programme, outlining its key policy actions and legislative initiatives planned for this year. The work programme sets out in detail how the Commission intends to implement the political guidelines presented by Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament in July 2024. They focused on sustainable prosperity and competitiveness, defence and security, strengthening the EU’s social model, quality of life, protecting democracy and upholding EU values, a global Europe, and future-proofing the EU.

Commission Work Programme 2025: MEPs debate part 3

In summer 2024, while presenting her political programme to Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen said that active EU engagement with the Middle East would be one of her priorities if re-elected as Commission President. In President von der Leyen’s mission letter to Kaja Kallas, published in autumn 2024, she tasked the new EU foreign policy chief with presenting a comprehensive EU Middle East strategy, “with a view to the day after the war in Gaza”. The focus of the strategy should, she said, be the promotion “of all the steps needed for the two-state solution and strengthening partnerships with key regional stakeholders”. MEPs debate (Part 1)

Wider comprehensive EU-Middle East Strategy: MEPs debate (Part 1)

MEPs discuss the programme of Poland’s six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 January, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The Polish government has stated that its second EU Presidency comes “at a time of uncertainty and concern” with regard to the consequences of Russia’s three-year-long war against Ukraine, rising geopolitical tensions, migration pressure and declining European competitiveness. The presidency’s slogan "Security, Europe!" expresses Poland’s objective to strengthen European security in all dimensions: external, internal, information, economic, energy, food and health. MEps debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Polish Presidency: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the need to detect and to counter sabotage by the Russian shadow fleet, damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. In recent months, there has been an increase in in instances of ships damaging undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The latest incident occurred in late December 2024 with the severing of an electricity cable running between Finland and Estonia. Shortly after, the Finnish Coast Guard boarded the oil tanker Eagle S and steered it to a Finnish port. Although officially sailing under a Cook Islands flag, there are suspicions the vessel is part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet”. Following these incidents, NATO has launched a new mission to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the mission dubbed “Baltic Sentry” would involve more patrol aircraft, warships and drones. First part of MEPs debate.

Need to detect and to counter sabotage by the Russian shadow fleet, damaging critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs assess the latest developments in Syria, its geopolitical implications, and the humanitarian situation in the region in debate with Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. First part of MEPs debate.

Toppling of the Syrian regime, its geopolitical implications and the humanitarian situation in the region: MEPs Debate (part 1)

MEPs debate the increasing and systematic repression against women in Iran with closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The increasing and systematic repression against women in Iran: MEPs debate

Commission statement on Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea.

Critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and hybrid threats in the Baltic Sea: MEPs debate

MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. A statement issued by Parliament’s leaders on 19 November 2024 called on the EU to “step up support for Ukraine in every way, including politically, financially, militarily and with humanitarian aid” and reiterated that “we stand with and support Ukraine in every possible way until its victory". Second part of MEPs debate.

Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia: MEPs debate (part 2)

The EU’s recent report on strengthening Europe’s civilian and defense preparedness addresses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, and climate impacts. It emphasizes a unified approach to crisis management, with stronger cooperation across EU member states and greater integration of civilian and military roles. To enhance security across Europe, the report recommends improving cross-border coordination, speeding up crisis response, and increasing public awareness and engagement. It also stresses the importance of partnerships, particularly with NATO and allies like Ukraine, in facing multifaceted threats. Citizens and private sectors are crucial in building resilience, whether through voluntary involvement or the provision of critical infrastructure.

Presentation of the report on how to enhance Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness: MEPs debate (part 1)

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which sees Donald Trump and JD Vance defeating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debates the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. With Trump set to be inaugurated in January 2025, MEPs assess how this shift affects shared priorities. As the EU seeks stable transatlantic relations, MEPs consider how to engage with the new administration to address challenges and leverage opportunities for both regions. MEPs debate.

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US Presidential elections: MEPs debate (Part 2)

Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Development (DEVE), Committee on International Trade (INTA), Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Kaja KALLAS answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission: questions / answers (part 1 - Political groups coordinators)

Andrius KUBILIUS, European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committees. Committees on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and Security and Defence (SEDE) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Andrius KUBILIUS, European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space: Questions / Answers (part 5 - Political groups in reverse order)

Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Dubravka ŠUICA answers questions by committee members.

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