EP Plenary session - Cohesion policy 2014-2020 – implementation and outcomes in the Member States

EP Plenary session - Rule 162 - Regaining our competitive edge - a prosperous EU in a fragmented global economy

EP Plenary session - Joint debate on Patents

EP Plenary session - European Central Bank – annual report 2023

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Multilateral negotiations in view of the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, 26-29 February 2024

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of the EU solar industry in the light of unfair competition

ITRE - Presentation of the Belgian Presidency's priorities

Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Brussels

Nils TORVALDS, Elsi KATAINEN and Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

REGI Mission to Finland

Elsi KATAINEN and Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Mauri PEKKARINEN and Elsi KATAINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Renew Europe Finnish delegation

Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Evelyne GEBHARDT, Mauri PEKKARINEN, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, Arlene McCARTHY

Public signature of the Services Directive, with Finnish Trade and Industry Minister in Strasbourg

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future. Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed). Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates.

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri ORPO: MEPs debate

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. Second part of the debate.

Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027: MEPs debate (part 2)

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

MEPs debate with the Commission the energy situation in the EU and preparations to refill gas reserves ahead of next winter. First part of MEPs debate.

Energy storage: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the reform of Emissions Trading System including for aviation and the maritime sector, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a new Social Climate fund. In particular, during the debate they discuss deals reached with EU countries in late 2022 on several key 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. Statements by José Manuel FERNANDES (EPP, PT), Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), Izabela-Helena KLOC (ECR, PL) and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy.

Joint debate - Fit for 55: statements by José Manuel FERNANDES (EPP, PT), Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), Izabela-Helena KLOC (ECR, PL) and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

MEPs debate new rules on land use, land use change and forestry, member states’ emission reductions and the revision of the Market Stability Reserve. In particluar are discussed 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. Opening statements by Henna VIRKKUNEN (EPP, FI), ITRE; Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), ITRE, Angel DZHAMBAZKI (ECR, BG), TRAN; Andris AMERIKS (S&D, LV), TRAN and by Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ (Renew,RO), REGI Committee.

Joint debate - Outcome of the negotiations on Fit for 55: opening statements by Henna VIRKKUNEN (EPP, FI), ITRE; Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), ITRE, Angel DZHAMBAZKI (ECR, BG), TRAN; Andris AMERIKS (S&D, LV), TRAN and by Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ (Renew,RO),

MEPs debate on the goal to make the building sector climate neutral by 2050, all new buildings should be zero-emission from 2028. Existing residential buildings would have to be classified as at least E on their energy performance by 2030, and D by 2033 - on a scale going from A to G, the latter corresponding to the 15% worst-performing buildings in the national stock of a member state. Non-residential and public buildings would have to achieve the same by 2027 and 2030 respectively.

Energy performance of buildings (recast): MEPs debate

MEPs discuss on a deal reached with the Council in December 2022. Under the agreement, member states applying to receive additional funds through an amended recovery and resilience plan will be required to include measures to save energy, produce clean energy and diversify energy supplies, as foreseen in the EU’s REPowerEU plan. Second part of the debate.

PEKKARINEN, Mauri (Renew, FI)

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EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri ORPO: MEPs debate

Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027: MEPs debate (part 2)

Renewable energy directive: MEPs debate

Energy storage: MEPs debate (part 2)

Joint debate - Fit for 55: statements by José Manuel FERNANDES (EPP, PT), Valérie HAYER (Renew, FR), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), Izabela-Helena KLOC (ECR, PL) and by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

Joint debate - Outcome of the negotiations on Fit for 55: opening statements by Henna VIRKKUNEN (EPP, FI), ITRE; Mauri PEKKARINEN (Renew, FI), ITRE, Angel DZHAMBAZKI (ECR, BG), TRAN; Andris AMERIKS (S&D, LV), TRAN and by Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ (Renew,RO),

Energy performance of buildings (recast): MEPs debate

REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans: MEPs debate (part 2)

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EP Plenary session - Cohesion policy 2014-2020 – implementation and outcomes in the Member States

EP Plenary session - Rule 162 - Regaining our competitive edge - a prosperous EU in a fragmented global economy

EP Plenary session - Joint debate on Patents

EP Plenary session - European Central Bank – annual report 2023

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Multilateral negotiations in view of the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, 26-29 February 2024

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - State of the EU solar industry in the light of unfair competition

ITRE - Presentation of the Belgian Presidency's priorities

ITRE - Presentation of the Belgian Presidency's priorities

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Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Brussels

Nils TORVALDS, Elsi KATAINEN and Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

REGI Mission to Finland

Elsi KATAINEN and Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Mauri PEKKARINEN and Elsi KATAINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Renew Europe Finnish delegation

Mauri PEKKARINEN in the EP in Strasbourg

Public signature of the Services Directive, with Finnish Trade and Industry Minister in Strasbourg

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