PETI hearing ' Suspension of procedures for evictions and squatting based on Petitions '

EP Plenary session  - Announcement of the winner of 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

PETI Committee constitutive meeting

PETI  - End of term meeting

EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Allegations of corruption and misuse of EU funds in Spain during the pandemic

Spanish MEPs meet with Ivana ANDRES and Alba REDONDO, players of the national football team of Spain

PETI Committee meeting

Press briefing EPP

PETI Commitee - Cooperation with the Committees on petitions in National Parliaments Exchanging Best Practices and Reflecting on New Approaches

EP Plenary session - COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future

Press conference on COVI Special Committee' report on lessons learned and recommendations for the future following the COVID-19 pandemic

First Inter-Committee meeting of the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Maroš Šefcovic participates at the meeting of the Committee on Petitions in the framework of the Structured Dialogue

EP Plenary session.- Topical debate - Protecting the Rule of Law against impunity in Spain

EP Plenary session - Short presentation : Creation of a European capital of local trade

PETI - Votes

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with the Spanish Under-20 Women's Football Team

Dolors MONTSERRAT meets with the Spanish U20 women's national football team

EP Plenary session - Resilience and the need to improve the interconnection of energy grid infrastructure in the EU

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Commemoration 80th anniversary end of World War II in Europe

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

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

EP Plenary session - European Council meetings and European Security

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2025

PETI Interparliamentary Committee Meeting with National Parliaments on Strengthening cooperation for a timely and correct enforcement of EU law benefiting EU petitioners

MEPs debate on the resilience and the need to improve the interconnection of energy grid infrastructure in the EU and the first lessons from the blackout in the Iberian Peninsula.

Resilience and the need to improve the interconnection of energy grid infrastructure in the EU: the first lessons from the blackout in the Iberian Peninsula: MEPs debate

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)

In a joint debate on European security, MEPs assess the results of the 6 March special European Council convened by President António Costa and attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine and the need to bolster Europe’s security. At a critical time for Ukraine and European security, as President Donald Trump’s new US administration has paused support for Kyiv and raised questions about future US defence engagement in Europe, MEPs will hear from Ursula von der Leyen, EC President on how the EU plans to strengthen its defence capabilities. MEPs also outline their expectations for the 20 -21 March EU summit, which is expected to focus - besides Ukraine - on the Middle East, Europe’s competitiveness, trade policy, and migration management. MEPs debate (part 2)

European Council meetings and European Security: MEPs debate (part 2)

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 2

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 the critical situation in Venezuela after the investiture of illegitimate President Maduro.

The situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025: MEPs debate

The European Parliament debates the critical situation in Venezuela following the investiture of President Maduro despite the credible evidence that he lost the presidential elections with Commission Kubilius and Polish Minister Szłapka. This news item shows extracts from the debate.

The situation in Venezuela following the usurpation of the presidency on 10 January 2025: extracts from the debate

MEPs debate on the need to ensure swift action and transparency on corruption allegations in the public sector to protect democratic integrity.

Need to ensure swift action and transparency on corruption allegations in the public sector to protect democratic integrity: MEPs Debate

MEPs debate with European Commission President-elect von der Leyen on her team and programme. Any political group or at least one-twentieth of MEPs (low threshold) may table a motion for a resolution. Once elected by Parliament and after its formal appointment by the European Council via a qualified majority, the new European Commission is expected to take up its duties on 1 December 2024. MEPs debate (part 1)

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and its programme: MEPs debate (part 1)

In response to the devastating floods in Spain that have claimed over 200 lives, the European Parliament debates measures to strengthen the EU’s resilience to extreme weather events and provide support to those impacted by the disaster. This new item, added to the agenda plenary approval, is discussed by MEPs following a tribute to the victims. The debate focuses on enhancing the EU’s crisis response, particularly in regions increasingly vulnerable to such climate-driven events. This session underscores the EU's commitment to improving climate adaptation efforts across member states.

The devastating floods in Spain, the urgent need to support the victims, to improve preparedness and to fight the climate crisis: MEPs debate

Teresa RIBERA RODRÍGUEZ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committees on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). Questions / Answers (part 2).

Confirmation hearing of Teresa RIBERA RODRÍGUEZ, Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition: Questions / Answers (part 2)

MEPs discuss with the European Commission potential changes to EU legislation on the return of third-country nationals with no legal right to stay in Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for a common approach to returns and stresses the importance of cooperation with third countries on readmitting their nationals. As the EU prepares to implement the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, the debate focuses on securing external borders, strengthening screening processes, and improving return procedures. Poland’s proposal to temporarily suspend asylum requests and Italy’s plan to process asylum seekers in Albania are also discussed.

Managing migration in an effective and holistic way through fostering returns: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate after the speech by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029. She presented her political priorities and outlined her vision and plans as Commission President.

Statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029: MEPs debate (part 1)

This infoclip shows how the European Parliament responded to COVID pandemic from March 2020 with distancing activities of the European Parliament held by David SASSOLI, EP President until the press conference to present the results of the work of the Committee on collecting the evidence and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to give answers on the impact it had on citizens and their fundamental rights, the businesses, the health sector and international community in June 2023. This infoclip shows illustrations of EP buildings used in the fight against COVID-19, the Green corridor at the Belgium-Dutch border, digital COVID certificates, trilogue on the EU COVID-19 certificate, meetings of the Special COVI Committee, vaccines production and distribution, COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Response to COVID pandemic

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)

President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sánchez summarises the results of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU’s six months. The Spanish Presidency set as its priorities reindustrialising the EU and ensuring its open strategic autonomy, advancing the green transition and environmental adaptation, promoting greater social and economic justice, and strengthening European unity.

Review of the Spanish Presidency of the Council: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the conclusions adopted by the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023 and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause. During their meeting, EU heads of state or government assessed the situation in Israel and Gaza, following Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October and the subsequent Israeli military response in the Gaza Strip. Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU were also discussed by leaders. The progress in negotiations between Council and Parliament on the reform of the asylum and migration system was also on the table. First part of the debate.

Joint debate - Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause: MEPs debate (part 1)

At their meeting in Brussels, the Heads of State or Government are set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU summit on 26-27 October. In a debate with Council and Commission, MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the European Council meeting. First part of the MEPs debate.

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