EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025

EP Plenary session - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 October 2025

Press briefing Greens/EFA

Briefing Greens/EFA by Bas EICKHOUT and Terry REINTKE, Co-Presidents

Press conference by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), co-chair, and Rasmus NORDQVIST (Greens/EFA, DK) on Serbia: Political attacks and ongoing protests

Press conference by Bas EICKHOUT, (Greens/EFA, NL) and Terry REINTKE, (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Presidents on Freedom of assembly and rule of law in Hungary: intimidation against the mayor of Budapest, organisers and civil society

Briefing Greens/EFA by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA,NL) and Terry REINTKE (Greens/EFA,DE), Co-Presidents

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Statement by Bas EICKHOUT, European Greens Lead Candidate

Press conference on Serbia: Political attacks and ongoing protests

Press conference on Freedom of assembly and rule of law in Hungary: intimidation against the mayor of Budapest, organisers and civil society

Members of the EP Conference of Presidents meet with  Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, Leader of Belarusian democratic opposition forces

Holocaust Remembrance Day - Group photo with the leaders of political groups

Press  briefing Greens/EFA

Press bgriefing Greens/EFA

During the plenary session (28-29/11/2018) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate with Miguel ARIAS CANETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, on the new EU strategy for long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction to meet Paris Agreement targets. Statements by Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Energy Union, Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&D, BE), Jadwiga WIŚNIEWSKA (ECR, PL), Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL) and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction in accordance with the Paris agreement: extracts from the debate

Illustrative footage on the European Parties’ lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European Greens (EGP). This video presents the three contending candidates: Ska KELLER (DE, EFA/Greens), Bas EICKHOUT (NL, EFA/Greens) and Petra DE SUTTER, Belgian Senator, participaing in the European Greens Council meeting, in Berlin.

Announcement of lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European Greens (EGP)

José BLANCO LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), rapporteur, Jakop DALUNDE (Greens/EFA, SV), rapporteur, Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR), rapporteur, and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) speak to the press on Clean Energy Package, during the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Press conference by José BLANCO LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), rapporteur, Jakop DALUNDE (Greens/EFA, SV), rapporteur, Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR), rapporteur, and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) on Clean Energy Package

The Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) vote on new binding reduction targets for CO2 emissions produced by heavy-duty vehicles, in the European Parliament in Brussels. CO2 emissions from trucks represent 6% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions (2015). Without EU action, this share is expected to increase. Statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteur Final vote tesults: total voters 53; in favour 47; against 6; abstentions 0. Adopted.

CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles: extracts from the vote, statement by Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteur

Live replay of the EP Plenary session on Future of Europe - debate with Mark RUTTE, Prime Minister of the Netherlands - Catch the eye

EP Plenary session: Future of Europe - debate with Mark RUTTE, Dutch Prime Minister - Catch the eye (12:09 - 12:39)

The EP Conference of Presidents meet in Brussels before the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents: arrivals and roundtable

During the EP plenary session (02-05 October 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate&nbsp;(03/10)&nbsp;and vote on identifying endocrine disruptors. Statements by Jytte GUTELAND (S&amp;D, SE) and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

Identifying endocrine disruptors: extracts from the vote and from the debate (03/10)

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on recommendations to the EU Commission and member states on how to remedy flaws in checks on car manufacturers and close legal loopholes to prevent further cheating in emissions tests, while also properly enforcing laws to protect air quality. Statements by Jens GIESEKE (EPP, DE) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), Co-rapporteurs, Elzbieta BIENKOWSKA, Member of the EC in charge of Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&amp;D, BE), and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).&nbsp;

Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector: extracts from the debate on the report by Jens GIESEKE (EPP, DE) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL)

During the EP plenary session (13 - 16 March 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the report by Stefan ECK (GUE/NGL, DE) concerning the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on mercury. Statements by Stefan ECK (GUE/NGL, DE, Rapporteur,&nbsp; Vera JOUROVA, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Michel DANTIN (EPP, FR), Julie GIRLING (ECR, UK) and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

Mercury: extracts from the debate

Debate on emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, during the EP plenary session (21-24/11) in Strasbourg. Statements Julie GIRLING (ECR, UK), Rapporteur, Miguel ARIAS CANETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, Adam GIEREK (S&amp;D, PL), Jan HUITEMA (ALDE, NL), Seb DANCE (S&amp;D, UK), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Giovanni LA VIA (EPP, IT).

Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (24-27 October 2016) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Commission Work Programme 2017. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, J&oacute;zsef SZAJER (EPP, HU), Maria Jo&atilde;o RODRIGUES (S&amp;D, PT), Vicky FORD (ECR, UK), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL), and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

Commission Work Programme 2017: extracts from the debate

Meeting of the Committee of Inquiry into Emission Measurements in the Automotive Sector (EMIS), in the EP in Brussels. Hearing of Alexander DOBRINDT, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Germany and statements by Ismail ERTUG (S&amp;D, DE), Hans-Olaf HENKEL (ECR, DE), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), and Gesine MEISSNER (ALDE, DE).

Hearing of Alexander DOBRINDT, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Germany: extracts from the meeting of the Committee of Inquiry into Emission Measurements in the Automotive Sector (EMIS)

Hearing of Janez POTOCNIK, former Commissioner for the Environment (2009 - 2014) at the Committee of Inquiry into Emission Measurements in the Automotive Sector (EMIS), in the EP in Brussels. Statements by Janez POTOČNIK, former European Commissioner for Environment,&nbsp; Seb DANCE (S&amp;D, UK), Mark DEMESMAEKER (ECR, BE), and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL)

Hearing of Janez POTOCNIK, former Commissioner for the Environment (2009 - 2014): extracts from the meeting of EMIS Committee

<p>Debate during the plenary session of July in Strasbourg on the preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2017. Statements by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, J&oacute;zsef SZ&Aacute;JER (EPP, HU), Maria Jo&atilde;o RODRIGUES (S&amp;D, PT), Vicky FORD (ECR, UK), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and David BORRELLI (EFDD, IT).</p>

Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2017 : extracts from the debate

<p>Debate&nbsp; on Real Driving Emission test procedure, during the EP Plenary session (18-21/01) in Strasbourg. Statements by Benedek JAVOR (Greens/EFA, HU), Elzbieta BIENKOWSKA, Member of the EC in charge of Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Ivo BELET (EPP, BE), Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&amp;D, BE), Julie GIRLING (ECR, UK), Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL) and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL),&nbsp;</p>

Real Driving Emission test procedure: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session in Brussels, MEPs debate on the report by Gilles PARGNEAUX (S&amp;D,FR)&nbsp;"Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris". Vote and statements by Gilles PARGNEAUX (S&amp;D, FR), Rapporteur, Miguel ARIAS CA&Ntilde;ETE, Member of the EC in charge of Climate Action and Energy, Dubravka &Scaron;UICA (EPP, HR), Davor Ivo STIER (EPP, SK), Se&aacute;n KELLY (EPP, IE), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL), Karl-Heinz FLORENZ (EPP, DE), Matthias GROOTE (S&amp;D, DE) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL)

Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris: extracts from the debate on the report by Gilles PARGNEAUX (S&D,FR) and extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the Emission measurements in the automotive sector following&nbsp;the unfolding Volkswagen exhaust emissions scandal. Statements by Giovanni LA VIA (EPP, IT), Vicky FORD (ECR, UK), Michael CRAMER (Greens/EFA, DE), Elzbieta BIENKOWSKA, Member of the EC in charge of Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&amp;D, BE), Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL) and&nbsp;Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).

Emission measurements in the automotive sector: extracts from the debate

Meeting of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ECON)&nbsp;on the state of play on Volkswagen issue, in the EP in Brussels. Statements by Giovanni LA VIA (EPP, IT), Chair of the EP Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Joanna SZYCHOWSKA, Head of Unit, DG GROWTH, European Commission, Christofer FJELLNER (EPP, SE), Matthias GROOTE (S&amp;D, DE), Julie GIRLING (ECR, UK), Nils TORVALDS (ALDE, FI) and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL)

State of play on Volkswagen issue: extracts from the discussion with European Commission at the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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