EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - War in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle-East

EP Plenary session - The future of European competitiveness

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Global measures towards social media platforms - Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting the democracy and freedom in the online sphere

FISC Committee constitutive meeting

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission (2024-2029)

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Digital Finance

Billy Kelleher in the EP in Strasbourg

Billy KELLEHER in the EP in Strasbourg

MEPs debate on the historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences. MEPs discuss the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that deemed Ireland’s tax arrangements with Apple as illegal state aid. The court's decision requires Ireland to recover €13 billion in taxes from Apple and overturns a previous General Court ruling that was favorable to Apple. This ruling is final and definitive. Representatives from the Commission and Council will provide insights on the potential impact of the ECJ’s verdict. The Chair of Parliament’s tax subcommittee has described the ruling as "historic," highlighting its significance for European tax policy. This debate explores the broader implications of the ruling for EU state aid regulations and international tax practices.

The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the war in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle-East. MEPs debate the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and the broader Middle East situation with the Commission. EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has described the Gaza crisis as “catastrophic both from a humanitarian and political point of view,” with no positive outlook. The European Parliament has consistently called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the unconditional release of all hostages. MEPs are also expressing deep concern about the potential for further escalation, particularly in Lebanon. Second part of the debate.

War in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle-East: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on lobal measures towards social media platforms - Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting the democracy and freedom in the online sphere. MEPs are discussing global social media platform regulations, focusing on the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its role in protecting democracy and online freedom. The DSA, in effect since February 2024, applies to all platforms, and MEPs question the Commission on its enforcement measures, including ongoing investigations into potential violations by TikTok, Meta, X, and AliExpress. There may also be calls for stricter scrutiny of Telegram following recent developments. Since the DSA's adoption, countries like the UK, Canada, Australia, and the US are considering similar laws to hold platforms accountable for user safety.

Global measures towards social media platforms - Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting the democracy and freedom in the online sphere: MEPs debate (1)

MEPs discuss social media platform regulation and the role of the Digital Services Act in protecting democracy and freedom online. The debate with the Commission focus on the enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which has applied to all platforms since February 2024.

Global measures towards social media platforms, strengthening the role of Digital Service Act and protecting democracy and freedom in the online sphere: extracts from the debate

Plenary discusses the latest ruling by the International Court of Justice regarding Israel and the alleged involvement of UNRWA staff in the 7 October attacks The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take a series of measures to prevent any acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, after South Africa filed an application against Israel at the court in December 2023. It also ordered Israel to take immediate and effective measures to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza. During the debate with the Council and the European Commission on Tuesday afternoon, MEPs also discuss the allegations that 12 staff members of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA ) were involved in the 7 October attacks against Israel. While several donor countries have suspended their UNRWA funding, the EU said it will take a decision in light of the outcome of the investigation announced by the UN and its subsequent actions.

Debate - War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region: MEPs debate part 3

MEPs debate with Christine LAGARDE, President of the ECB, inflation, efforts to curb it, and possible interest rate cuts. During the annual plenary debate, MEPs concentrate on what happens next once inflation settles at the ECB’s 2% target and pay particular attention to the continuing significant divergences in inflation rates between member states. This is the last debate in the European Parliament for Christine LAGARDE before the 6-9 June European elections. MEPs debate. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Central Bank – annual report 2023: MEPs debate

MEPs debate the position of the Parliament for negotiations with EU countries on EU rules on new genomic techniques to make our food system more sustainable and resilient.

Plants obtained by certain genomic techniques and their food and feed: MEPs debate (Part 2)

After the opening statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, MEPs debate on the need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution.

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: MEPs debate part 2

KELLEHER, Billy (Renew, IE)

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The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences: MEPs debate

War in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle-East: MEPs debate (part 2)

Global measures towards social media platforms - Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting the democracy and freedom in the online sphere: MEPs debate (1)

Global measures towards social media platforms, strengthening the role of Digital Service Act and protecting democracy and freedom in the online sphere: extracts from the debate

Debate - War in the Gaza Strip and the need to reach a ceasefire, including recent developments in the region: MEPs debate part 3

European Central Bank – annual report 2023: MEPs debate

Plants obtained by certain genomic techniques and their food and feed: MEPs debate (Part 2)

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: MEPs debate part 2

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EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - War in the Gaza Strip and the situation in the Middle-East

EP Plenary session - The future of European competitiveness

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Global measures towards social media platforms - Strengthening the role of DSA and protecting the democracy and freedom in the online sphere

FISC Committee constitutive meeting

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission (2024-2029)

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission (2024-2029)

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Candidate for the Presidency of the European Commission (2024-2029)

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EP Plenary session - Joint debate - Digital Finance

Billy Kelleher in the EP in Strasbourg

Billy KELLEHER in the EP in Strasbourg

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