IMCO - Exchange of views on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act: compliance, with a focus on self-preferencing and app stores.

Opening of Art exhibition opening  ' VOICES ' as part of the Belgian Presidency Exhibition

Quaestors' meeting

Quaestors' handover ceremony

Quaestors family  photo

Quaestors ceremony

Opening of a contemporary art exhibition on the occasion of the Council of the European Union Swedish Presidency

MEPs debate on new rules to ensure artificial intelligence is trustworthy, safe and respects EU fundamental rights, while supporting innovation. MEPs are expected to approve tomorrow an agreement reached with EU countries establishing obligations for AI based on its potential risk and level of impact. AI applications that pose a clear risk to fundamental rights - such as biometric categorisation systems based on sensitive characteristics, social scoring, or AI used to manipulate human behaviour. Opening statements by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT) and Dragoş TUDORACHE (Renew, RO), Rapporteurs, Thierry BRETON, Commissioner for Internal Market, Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), on behalf of JURI Committee, Susana SOLÍS PÉREZ (Renew, ES), on behalf of the ENVI Committee, and Rovana PLUMB (S&D, RO), on behalf of the TRAN Committee. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery. MAYDELL Eva

Artificial Intelligence Act: Opening statements by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT) and Dragoş TUDORACHE (Renew, RO), Rapporteurs, and Thierry BRETON, Commissioner for Internal Market

The recent media revelations, which outlined how a European Parliament lawmaker has allegedly collaborated and shared information with Russian security service FSB, has prompted the institution to open an investigation, with President Roberta Metsola referring the specific matter to the Advisory Committee on the Code of Conduct. Following allegations that an MEP colluded with Russian security services, Parliament discusses this case and other interference attempts. First part of the debate.

Russiagate - Allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union: MEPs debate (part 1)

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians, and participates in a reception hosted by Him in the Royal Palace. This news item shows extracts from the bilateral meeting and reception attended by President Metsola.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President attends the New Year's reception hosted by Philippe, King of the Belgians with EP Vice-Presidents and Questors

Parliament calls on the Council to finally act to tackle hate speech and hate crime in the EU. The draft report asks for progress on classifying hate speech and hate crime as “EU crimes” - a process stalled in Council since 2022. MEPs highlight the need to ensure all individuals and groups that can become targets of hate are protected, and to ensure that freedom of expression is not exploited to protect hate speech and hate crimes. They are also set to call for an “open-ended” approach whereby incidents would be assessed based on their contextual circumstances. MEP's debate

Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime: MEP's debate

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Other proposals touch upon the election of the Commission President, citizens’ participation including EU-wide referendums, and more EU powers in areas such as environment and biodiversity, security and defense, civil protection, public health, energy, and cross-border-infrastructure.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: MEPs debate

MEPs ask the Commission about allegations that Member States are issuing visas in return for bribes in the Schengen area. In a debate with the European Commission, MEPs discuss recent allegations that Polish overseas consulates are accepting bribes in return for issuing Schengen visas, and their impact on the EU’s common visa policy and the Schengen free-travel area. First part of the debate.

Commission statement - Corrupt large scale sale of Schengen visas: MEP's debate (part 1)

In response to growing threats to editorial independence and the industry’s viability, MEPs adopt their position on a draft law to strengthen the independence of EU media. Parliament wants the European Media Freedom Act, on which MEPs debate a to oblige Member States to ensure media plurality and protect media independence from governmental, political, economic, or private interference. Second part of MEPs debate

European Media Freedom Act: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs are set to adopt recommendations to tackle and prevent spyware abuse in Europe, based on the inquiry into illicit use of Pegasus and other spyware. The recommendations set out a range of proposals, including investigations into suspected abuse; EU standards for the deploy of spyware; legal remedies for people who have been targeted; strict enforcement of the EU’s export control rules; an EU Tech Lab to conduct technical investigations; and co-ordination with third countries. Second part of the debate.

KOLAJA, Marcel (Greens/EFA, CZ)

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Artificial Intelligence Act: Opening statements by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT) and Dragoş TUDORACHE (Renew, RO), Rapporteurs, and Thierry BRETON, Commissioner for Internal Market

Russiagate - Allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union: MEPs debate (part 1)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President attends the New Year's reception hosted by Philippe, King of the Belgians with EP Vice-Presidents and Questors

Extending the list of EU crimes to hate speech and hate crime: MEP's debate

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: MEPs debate

Commission statement - Corrupt large scale sale of Schengen visas: MEP's debate (part 1)

European Media Freedom Act: MEPs debate (part 2)

Pegasus spyware: MEPs debate (part 2)

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IMCO - Exchange of views on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act: compliance, with a focus on self-preferencing and app stores.

IMCO - Exchange of views on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act: compliance, with a focus on self-preferencing and app stores.

IMCO - Exchange of views on the implementation of the Digital Markets Act: compliance, with a focus on self-preferencing and app stores.

Opening of Art exhibition opening ' VOICES ' as part of the Belgian Presidency Exhibition

Opening of Art exhibition opening ' VOICES ' as part of the Belgian Presidency Exhibition

Opening of Art exhibition opening ' VOICES ' as part of the Belgian Presidency Exhibition

Opening of Art exhibition opening ' VOICES ' as part of the Belgian Presidency Exhibition

Opening of Art exhibition opening ' VOICES ' as part of the Belgian Presidency Exhibition

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Opening of Art exhibition opening ' VOICES ' as part of the Belgian Presidency Exhibition

Quaestors' meeting

Quaestors' handover ceremony

Quaestors family photo

Quaestors ceremony

Quaestors' meeting

Opening of a contemporary art exhibition on the occasion of the Council of the European Union Swedish Presidency

Quaestors' handover ceremony

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