At a glance: European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, to hold her second monetary dialogue of the 10th legislative term; MEPs to review child rights on the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child; and the Development Committee to discuss food insecurity with experts.

Brèves – 03/12/2024 - français

At a glance: Parliament to hold first Ukraine Facility Dialogue on EUR 50 billion EU support programme; the role of EU trade policy in reducing dependencies and boosting sustainability; and Disability Rights Week.

Brèves – 02/12/2024 - français

Depuis les années 80, le VIH est passé d’un diagnostic fatal à une maladie maîtrisée, grâce aux progrès réalisés en matière de traitement et de prévention. Près de 90 millions de personnes ont (déjà) été infectées dans le monde et 42 millions en sont décédées. Actuellement, 40 millions de personnes vivent avec le VIH, dont environ 810 000 dans l’Union européenne. Bien que les systèmes de soins de santé soient organisés au niveau national, l’Union soutient des programmes transfrontaliers, finance la recherche par l’intermédiaire du programme Horizon Europe et soutient les campagnes de santé publique. L’Union s’est également engagée à atteindre les objectifs «95-95-95» d’ONUSIDA, le programme commun des Nations unies sur le VIH/SIDA: d’ici 2025, 95 % des personnes séropositives devraient connaître leur état sérologique, 95 % de celles qui connaissent leur statut devraient recevoir un traitement, et 95 % des personnes recevant un traitement devraient avoir une charge virale indétectable. Dans cet épisode de «Mettre la barre plus haut: mieux légiférer», nous nous intéressons au rôle essentiel de l’Union européenne dans la prévention du VIH, la lutte contre la stigmatisation et l’amélioration des conditions de vie dans ses États membres. L’objectif est d’éliminer la maladie d’ici 2030, pour un avenir sans VIH.

Mettre fin à l’épidémie de VIH d’ici 2030

At a glance: Parliament approves over EUR 116 million in aid for flood recovery in Germany and Italy and calls for expanded solidarity fund; MEPs demand accountability for irregularities in Georgia’s disputed parliamentary elections; MEPs and the Commission discuss strengthening children’s rights on 35th anniversary of UN Convention.

Brèves – 29/11/2024 - français

At a glance: Parliament approves the College of Commissioners; MEPs vote for the 2025 EU  budget; MEPS debate the targeting of Baltic Sea critical infrastructure.

Brèves – 28/11/2024 - français

At a glance: President Metsola calls for stronger EU action to end violence against women; Parliament reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression; MEPs to discuss strengthening children’s rights on 35th anniversary of UN convention.

Brèves – 27/11/2024 - français

At a glance: Parliament to vote on the new European Commission tomorrow; MEPs will vote on the 2025 EU budget and debate the outcomes of the COP29 climate conference

Brèves – 26/11/2024 - français

At a glance: a new European Parliament plenary session kicks off in Strasbourg today; Parliament and the Commission discuss the crisis in the Middle East; MEPs to debate Baltic Sea infrastructure sabotage and address violence against women.

Brèves – 25/11/2024 - français

Le cadre financier pluriannuel est en quelque sorte le plan budgétaire à long terme de l’Union européenne. Il fixe les priorités et les limites de dépenses de l’Union pour plusieurs années, en veillant à ce que ses ressources financières soient conformes à ses objectifs politiques et économiques. Le cadre financier pluriannuel définit la structure des budgets annuels et contribue à équilibrer les intérêts divergents des pays de l’Union.
Il alloue des ressources financières à divers domaines, notamment le financement des régions les moins développées, les subventions et le développement rural, l’aide humanitaire et les investissements dans les transitions verte et numérique, ainsi que la politique étrangère de l’Union.

Le cadre financier pluriannuel

At a glance: a new Parliament plenary session kicks off next week in Strasbourg; today, Parliament President Roberta Metsola is in Malta.

Brèves – 22/11/2024 - français

At a glance: MEPs are preparing for next week’s Strasbourg plenary session; this week is the European Week for Waste Reduction.

Brèves – 21/11/2024 - français

At a glance: the European Parliament marked 1000 days of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; MEPs are preparing for the next plenary session which is planned for next week in Strasbourg.

Brèves – 20/11/2024 - français

At a glance: MEPs push for global climate financing at COP29; Parliament’s Subcommittee on Public Health to tackle child healthcare challenges; and European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, meets with the Secretaries-General of EU national parliaments, the Prime Minister of Romania and the President of the Assembly of North Macedonia.

Brèves – 19/11/2024 - français

At a glance: Parliament to hold a special plenary session in Brussels marking 1 000 days of Russia’s war against Ukraine; the European Parliament sets demands for COP29 climate action goals; and MEPs approve postponing enforcement of deforestation law by one year.

Brèves – 18/11/2024 - français

La santé mentale et le bien-être sont essentiels pour mener une vie épanouissante, exploiter pleinement son potentiel, avoir une vie sociale remplie et faire face au stress et aux difficultés. L’Union européenne s’efforce de veiller à ce que personne ne soit exclu et à ce que les citoyens aient un accès égal à la prévention et aux services en matière de santé mentale dans tous les pays de l’Union. Il reste cependant encore beaucoup à faire pour aider chacun à atteindre le meilleur niveau possible de santé mentale et de bien-être.

Une approche globale en matière de santé mentale

At a glance: Parliament pays homage to the victims of the recent floods in Spain; former President of Finland Sauli Niinistö presents his report on a more proactive approach to EU preparedness; and Parliament votes on its demands for the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference, COP29.

Brèves – 15/11/2024 - français

MEPs elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) on January 2022 as President of the European Parliament until 2024.

Roberta Metsola won the election in the first voting round, where she received an absolute majority of 458 votes out of 690 cast in the remote secret vote, among three candidates.&nbsp;

President Metsola is leading the Parliament in the second half of the current legislative term, until a new Parliament is constituted following the 2024 European Elections.

Born in Malta in 1979,&nbsp; Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected. She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January 2022.

She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament 2022-2024

The EU and Latin America and the Caribbean have enjoyed privileged relations since the first bi-regional Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 1999, which established a strategic partnership. They are natural partners linked by strong historical, cultural and economic ties. The EU is the leading investor in the region and its third external trade partner.

EU - Latin America

In July 2024&nbsp; MEPs re-elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) as President of the European Parliament until 2027, with 562 votes in the first round. Roberta Metsola won the election in the first round of voting, where she received an absolute majority of 562 votes cast out of 699 by secret paper ballot, among two candidates. She will continue to lead Parliament for the first two and a half years of the 10th legislative term.

Born in Malta in 1979, Roberta Metsola has been an MEP since 2013.&nbsp;She was elected First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January 2022. On 18 January 2022,&nbsp;she was elected President&nbsp;for the second half of the 9th legislative term. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after&nbsp;Simone Veil&nbsp;(1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999-2002).

Addressing the House after she was elected, President Metsola said: “Together, we must stand up for the politics of hope, for the dream that is Europe. I want people to recapture a sense of belief and enthusiasm for our project. A belief to make our shared space safer, fairer, more just and more equal. A belief that together we are stronger and we are better. A belief that ours is a Europe for all.”

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament 2024-2027

The constitutive meetings of the European Parliament's standing committees and subcommittees take place in Brussels on 10 July 2019, following the appointment of their members in the plenary sitting of 3-4 July. During the meetings, each committee and subcommittee will elect its respective bureau, made up of a Chair and Vice-Chairs, for a two-and-a-half year mandate. The newly set up committees will then start holding their regular meetings during the week of 22 July.

EMPL - Committee on Employment and Social Affairs

PETI - Committee on Petitions

AGRI - Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

The European Parliament has a range of supervisory and control powers. These allow it to exercise oversight over other institutions, to monitor the proper use of the EU budget and to ensure the correct implementation of EU law.

Interinstitutional relations

Following a debate with Ursula von der Leyen on her new team and programme, MEPs elected the College of Commissioners as a whole by roll-call vote. 370 MEPs voted in favour, 282 against, and 36 abstained.&nbsp;

To be confirmed, the College of Commissioners needed a majority of the votes cast (rule 129.7 of the EP Rules of Procedure).

This will be Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as Commission President, following the approval of her&nbsp;first Commission by MEPs in November 2019.

Ahead of the vote, Ursula von der Leyen presented&nbsp;her team and programme, wherein she confirmed the portfolio changes requested by MEPs&nbsp;in the course of Parliament’s evaluation&nbsp;process. “We are ready to get to work immediately,” she said, stressing that her Commission will always be devoted to fighting for freedom, sovereignty, security and prosperity.

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.

Election of the 2024-2029 Commission

Every year the European Central Bank publishes an annual report on how it has carried out its supervisory responsibilities, it describes the tasks and activities of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and reports on the Eurosystem’s monetary policy. The report is usually published in April of the following year. The Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB presents the report to the European Parliament at a public hearing and then during a debate in plenary.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/european-central-bank-annual-report-8th-parliamentary-term_4003_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

European Central Bank - annual report

Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. Therefore in December 2019 the Commission presented a communication on a European Green Deal that sets out a detailed vision to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, safeguard biodiversity, establish a circular economy and eliminate pollution, while boosting the competitiveness of European industry and ensuring a just transition for the regions and workers affected.

Parliament has played an important role in pushing for more ambitious EU climate legislation and declared a climate emergency on 28 November 2019.&nbsp; The European Climate Law writes&nbsp;into law the goal to become climate neutral by 2050 and attain the intermediate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels).&nbsp;After 2050 the EU will aim for negative emissions. In July&nbsp;2021 the European Commission presented its “Fit for 55 in 2030” package-the legislative tool to deliver on the targets agreed in the European Climate law.

The EP adopted the new Nature restoration law during its February plenary. The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded ecosystems in all member states, help achieve the EU’s climate and biodiversity objectives and enhance food security.

To reach the overall EU targets, member states must restore at least 30% of habitats covered by the new law (from forests, grasslands and wetlands to rivers, lakes and coral beds) from a poor to a good condition by 2030, increasing to 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050. In line with Parliament’s position, EU countries should give priority to&nbsp;Natura 2000 areas&nbsp;until 2030. Once in a good condition, EU countries shall ensure an area does not significantly deteriorate. Member states will also have to adopt national restoration plans detailing how they intend to achieve these targets.

European Green Deal

As co-legislator, Parliament has long been supportive of EU biodiversity protection and climate change policies.

The EU has played an important international role in seeking solutions to biodiversity loss, deforestation and climate change. The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change notes the importance of ensuring the integrity of all ecosystems and the protection of biodiversity. As part of the European Green Deal, the Commission has proposed a new biodiversity strategy that aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on the path to recovery by 2030, for the benefit of people, the climate and the planet.

Biodiversity Strategy 2030

The problem of disinformation is globally recognised as disruptive to the normal functioning of democratic societies, economies and political systems. In recent years, ‘fake news’ and coordinated disinformation campaigns have an instrument of geopolitical influence.

They have afflicted elections in both established and new democracies, and undermined social and political solidarity in response to global challenges. It is with these and other instances in mind that the European Union (EU) identified ‘the exposure of citizens to large scale disinformation’ as ‘a major challenge for Europe’ in 2018, undertaking an increasingly ambitious programme of action to counter this evolving threat since. The outbreak of the coronavirus has led to disinformation that hampers efforts to contain the pandemic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said false claims “are spreading faster than the virus” and has already termed it an “infodemic of planetary proportions”. The Russian aggression against Ukraine is also a source of many disinformation.&nbsp;

Special Committee for foreign interference in all democratic processes in the EU, including disinformation (INGE) was created in the European Parliament to tackle these challenges

Fight against disinformation

Polish Presidency

On 24 February Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Shortly before&nbsp;Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized&nbsp;two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine&nbsp; as independent.&nbsp;The Conference of Presidents of the EP condemned the Russian attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. "Ukraine is an independent and sovereign nation and its territorial integrity is non-negotiable. The invasion is unjustified and illegal. It is a threat to European and regional stability, as well as to the rules-based world order. The attack targets our model of democratic society. It cannot go unanswered, " says declaration of the COP.

"The Russian invasion into Ukraine is part of President Putin’s destabilisation agenda. It is a path that will bring the Kremlin in direct confrontation with Europe and the rule-based world-order. It is a path that pits authoritarianism against democracy. It is a path that we cannot allow him to walk unchallenged," said EP President Roberta Metsola.

European Union leaders met for a special European Council in Brussels on 24 February&nbsp;and adopted a set of sanctions related to the the financial sector, the energy and transport sectors,dual-use goods, exports, Russian individuals etc.&nbsp;

Ukraine is a priority partner for the European Union (EU). The EU supports Ukraine in ensuring a stable, prosperous and democratic future for its citizens and is unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Association Agreement (AA), including its Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) signed in 2014, is the main tool for bringing Ukraine and the EU closer together. Since 2014, the EU and the Financial Institutions have mobilised more than €15 billion in grants and loans to support the reform process in the country, with strong conditionality on continued progress.

As a result of the cooperation with Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada in the field of democracy support, European Parliament launched on 11 March the website “<a href="https://ukraine.europarl.europa.eu/en/home.html" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank">The EU stands with Ukraine</a>” (in English and Ukrainian) provides the latest news, videos and podcasts, relevant legislation and resolutions to show how the EU is helping Ukraine. Content from the Ukrainian Parliament could also be shared on the site. Actively supporting EU efforts to promote democracy and human rights in the world is one of Parliament's core responsibilities.

EU - Ukraine

On 24 February 2022,&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;began a&nbsp;military invasion&nbsp;of Ukraine, in a major escalation of the conflict that had begun in 2014. Shortly before, on 21 February, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent.&nbsp;

Since then, the EU and its international allies have rallied firmly behind the Kyiv government. This support has resulted in unprecedented levels of financial aid, assistance, weapons deliveries to Ukraine, sweeping sanctions against Moscow, and the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova.

On 1&nbsp;March&nbsp;the European Parliament held an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels to assess Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;and the Speaker of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada (parliament) Ruslan Stefanchuk spoke live from Kiev.&nbsp;The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was in Kyiv on 1 April&nbsp;to express the European Union´s support of&nbsp;the Ukrainian people and to condemn the Russian attack. On&nbsp;8 June&nbsp;Stefanchuk adressed Parliament in the Strasbourg hemicycle.

Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, the European Parliament has&nbsp;recognised Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism in a resolution on November 2022.

On 9th February 2023, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy&nbsp;addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels.

In March 2024, &nbsp;MEPs voted to to amend the Commission’s proposal to suspend import duties and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural exports to the EU for another year, from 6 June 2024 to 5 June 2025.&nbsp;

Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ever since Russia launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24&nbsp;February 2022, the EU and the Parliament have supported the country by condemning Russia’s aggression, sanctioning those responsible and providing financial and material aid. Parliament has also been supportive of Ukraine’s efforts to become an EU candidate country and has been calling on EU countries to launch accession talks.

The European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was in Kyiv on 1 April 2022 to express the European Union´s support to the Ukrainian people and to condemn the unjustified Russian attack.&nbsp; On 9 February 2023, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament during an extraordinary plenary session in Brussels.

The&nbsp; new EP reconfirmed in July 2024&nbsp; its view that the EU must continue to support Kyiv for as long as it takes until victory. The resolution, which sets out the newly-elected European Parliament’s first official position on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, restates the continued support of MEPs for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. It calls on the EU to maintain and extend its sanctions policy against Russia and Belarus, monitor and review its effectiveness and impact, and systematically tackle the issue of sanctions circumvention by EU-based companies, third parties, and third countries.

Parliament held also and&nbsp;extraordinary plenary session on 19th November 2024 with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking 1000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Solidarity with Ukraine

Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and political groups’ leaders) travel to Warsaw to meet with Poland’s government well as political group members of the Sejm to prepare the upcoming Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, which will run from January to June 2025. EP President Metsola also has a bilateral meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (Thursday).

Conference of Presidents in Poland

Members of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee hear from Christine Lagarde, first in her capacity as President of the European Central Bank and then as Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board. Economic governance, geo-political risks, and the cost of living are all expected to feature prominently in the discussions. The hearings are followed by another debate with Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board (Wednesday).

ECON-Monetary dialogue with Christine Lagarde

The Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee meets with TikTok representatives to discuss the platform's adherence to the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), particularly in the context of recent European elections. Caroline Greer, TikTok’s Director of Public Policy, and Brie Pegum, Global Head of Product, Authenticity and Transparency, will address questions on how the company ensures a safe and transparent online space during election periods.

MEPs focus on TikTok's risk management strategies to combat disinformation, manage recommender systems, and provide third-party data access, especially concerning Romania's ongoing elections. The DSA, in full effect since February 2024, requires platforms to tackle illegal content and societal risks proactively. This exchange reflects Parliament's commitment to ensuring compliance with EU rules and safeguarding democratic processes.

IMCO Debate on the compliance of TikTok with the EU Digital Services Act

EP President Roberta Metsola meets Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa

MEPs approve a deal on 2025’s EU budget to address current challenges and managing repayment costs for the EU’s recovery plan.
During negotiations with member states, Parliament obtained more than €230 million in funding beyond the Commission's initial draft proposal, to better focus on key EU programmes and policies aimed at improving people's lives, boosting competitiveness, and addressing challenges like climate, health, migration or defence. Negotiators also agreed on a solution to cover repayment costs for the European Union Recovery Instrument (EURI).
The preliminary figures are €199.44 billion in commitment appropriations and €155.21 billion in payment appropriations.

EU Budget for 2025

Following a debate with President-elect Ursula von der Leyen on her team and programme, MEPs will vote on approving the new College of Commissioners. Parliament’s committees subjected each Commissioner-designate to individual public hearings  between 4 and 12 November. MEPs assessed their suitability to become Commissioners, as well as their ability to carry out the duties linked to their respective portfolios. Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and the political groups’ leaders) declared the Commissioner-designate hearings process complete on Wednesday 20 November. 

The full Parliament vote on the entire list of candidates in a roll call vote. To be confirmed, the College of Commissioners needs the endorsement of a majority of the votes cast (rule 129(7) of the EP Rules of Procedure). 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.

Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and its programme

MEPs and the Commission discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, the role of UNRWA, and the need to release all hostages.

With violence in the Middle East intensifying with Israel’s attacks on Hamas and Hezbollah targets in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, humanitarian organizations are warning of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. According to UN sources, the number of aid shipments into the Gaza Strip is now lower than at any time over the past year and there is “a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in areas within the northern Gaza Strip.” MEPs will also discuss the essential role of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA in the region. In his statement of 1 November 2024, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell emphasised UNRWA's life-saving work in Gaza.

MEPs adopted a number of resolutions in the last 12 months, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.

Continued escalation in the Middle East: the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region and the need to release all hostages

MEPs reaffirm their strong support for Ukraine and criticise the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, in a resolution.

When addressing the European Parliament on Tuesday 19 November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that “Putin has brought 11,000 North Korean troops to Ukraine’s border” (...) and that “the contingent may grow to 100,0000”. Many of these troops have recently been reported as having been deployed as part of Russia’s airborne units and marines in the Kursk region, another growing sign of the increasing military cooperation between the regimes in Moscow and Pyongyang.

A statement issued by Parliament’s leaders on 19 November 2024 called on the EU to “step up support for Ukraine in every way, including politically, financially, militarily and with humanitarian aid” and reiterated that “we stand with and support Ukraine in every possible way until its victory.”

Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia

MEPs discuss the state of play and emerging trends in the combat against violence against women within the EU and internationally. On International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs highlight the persistence of gender-based violence across the world and call on the new Commission to act. They underscore the need to fully implement existing EU legislation and stand firm in the face of a growing backlash against gender equality and women’s rights.  

In April 2024, the European Parliament approved the first ever EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence. Member states have until 14 June 2027 to make the necessary changes in their national legislation. With support from the European Parliament, on 1 October 2023 the EU joined the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola conducts an official visit to Paris, underscoring the strong ties between the European Union and France. During her visit, Metsola holds high-level discussions with Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the Assemblée Nationale, and Michel Barnier, the French Prime Minister, focusing on European priorities and France’s role within the Union.

The Assemblée Nationale plays a crucial role in France’s legislative process, shaping national policies, while the Prime Minister coordinates national policy. The visit reflects the mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation on key issues affecting Europe’s future.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President Official visit to Paris (France)

The European Parliament holds an extraordinary plenary session to mark 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, underscoring its steadfast support for the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses MEPs, following a statement by EP President Roberta Metsola. Political group leaders also participate, highlighting the Parliament’s commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy.

Since the invasion began in February 2022, the EU has strongly condemned Russian aggression, implemented robust sanctions, and provided extensive humanitarian, military, and financial aid. Parliament remains a key advocate for Ukraine’s EU membership and calls for the use of frozen Russian assets to compensate for the destruction caused by the war.  

The Parliament has adopted more than 40 resolutions since 2021, emphasizing its ongoing support for Ukraine, including temporary trade liberalization, sanctions enforcement, and preparations for EU accession talks. This extraordinary session reinforces the EU’s solidarity with Ukraine and its dedication to achieving a just and lasting peace.

Extraordinary Plenary Sitting - 1000 days of Russia´s invasion of Ukraine

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) takes place from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing together global leaders and climate experts to establish a new post-2025 framework for climate finance and advance international climate action. The European Parliament participates from 18 to 22 November, contributing to discussions on EU climate commitments, financial support for sustainable development, and a fair climate finance goal that aligns with the polluter-pays principle and leverages diverse financial resources.

Key priorities at COP29 include defining finance mechanisms for developing countries, updating climate targets for 2025, and boosting global cooperation on carbon markets and emissions trading. The European Parliament underscores the importance of this conference as an opportunity for the EU to strengthen climate finance, particularly for vulnerable regions, and to support a stable mechanism for reliable, predictable climate funding.

European Parliament delegation to COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

The EU’s recent report on strengthening Europe’s civilian and defense preparedness addresses the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, and climate impacts. It emphasizes a unified approach to crisis management, with stronger cooperation across EU member states and greater integration of civilian and military roles. To enhance security across Europe, the report recommends improving cross-border coordination, speeding up crisis response, and increasing public awareness and engagement. It also stresses the importance of partnerships, particularly with NATO and allies like Ukraine, in facing multifaceted threats. Citizens and private sectors are crucial in building resilience, whether through voluntary involvement or the provision of critical infrastructure. The EU must also balance efficiency with readiness, ensuring resources are in place for future crises. By investing in crisis-resilient supply chains and security infrastructure, the EU aims to create a stronger, unified front for enduring security.

Enhancing Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) takes place from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, gathering world leaders and climate experts to define a new global goal for climate finance and advance climate action. A delegation from the European Parliament will participate from 18 to 22 November to contribute to discussions on the EU's climate commitments and financial support for sustainable development worldwide.

COP29’s key objective is to establish a post-2025 framework for climate finance as nations update their commitments under the Paris Agreement, due in early 2025. On Monday, 21 October, Parliament’s Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee adopted a resolution with 54 votes in favor, 23 against, and four abstentions, outlining the EU's stance. MEPs call on all countries to set a socially fair and equitable climate finance goal, aligned with the polluter-pays principle and incorporating diverse public, private, and innovative financial resources.

The resolution further urges the EU to create a stable finance mechanism to ensure reliable support for its climate finance obligations, reinforcing the EU's leadership role in global climate action and the importance of predictable funding for effective climate policies. Parliament will soon vote on the resolution during the plenary session, setting the EU’s expectations and priorities for COP29.

UN Climate Change Conference 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29)

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which sees Donald Trump and JD Vance defeating Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debates the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration. With Trump set to be inaugurated in January 2025, MEPs assess how this shift affects shared priorities. As the EU seeks stable transatlantic relations, MEPs consider how to engage with the new administration to address challenges and leverage opportunities for both regions.

EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US presidential elections

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

Henna Virkkunen is a Finnish Member of the European Parliament since 2014. She is now Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for Tech-Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Henna VIRKKUNEN, Executive Vice-President designate, Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy

Teresa RIBERA RODRÍGUEZ was the Third Deputy Spanish Prime Minister and Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. She is now Executive Vice-President-designate of the European Commission for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Teresa RIBERA RODRÍGUEZ, Executive Vice-President designate, Clean, Just and Competitive Transition

Martti Ahtisaari Legacy seminar

The European elections are the largest transnational elections in the world. There are some common rules that apply in all EU countries but many details vary by country.


Election days range from Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June and it is up to each country to decide when and how they organise the vote.


The number of MEPs elected varies between countries: bigger countries get more seats than smaller ones. Due to changes in the size of the population, some EU countries will get extra seats in the upcoming elections compared to the outgoing Parliament. In total 15 seats will be added.


There are also differences in other aspects of voting, for example regarding the minimum voting age or the rules about voting from abroad.

EU Elections 2024

The European elections are the largest transnational elections in the world. There are some common rules that apply in all EU countries but many details vary by country.


Election days range from Thursday 6 June to Sunday 9 June and it is up to each country to decide when and how they organise the vote.

Map European elections 2024

Online shopping, take-away food, coffee to go... Packaging waste is growing. Find out how much is being produced and how the EU wants to reverse the trend

How to reduce packaging waste in the EU

Avec le retour de la guerre sur le continent européen, il est plus important que jamais de mesurer le niveau des menaces pour la paix, la sécurité et la démocratie dans le monde - comme le fait l’indice de Normandie. L’indice annuel a été présenté pour la première fois à l’occasion du Forum Normandie pour la Paix en juin 2019, à la suite d’un partenariat noué entre le Parlement européen et la région de Normandie. L’indice a été conçu et préparé par le Service de recherche du Parlement européen (EPRS), en collaboration avec l’Institut pour l’économie et la paix et sur la base de données fournies par celui-ci. Le présent document expose les conclusions de l’exercice 2023, qui s’appuie sur les données compilées en 2022, et explique comment l’indice peut être utilisé pour comparer la paix - définie sur la base des performances d’un pays donné par rapport à une série de menaces prédéterminées - entre pays et régions. Il est complété par 61 études de cas consacrées chacune à un pays, sur la base de l’indice. Ce document fait partie de la contribution de l’EPRS au Forum mondial Normandie pour la paix 2023. Il est accompagné de deux documents, l’un sur la contribution de l’Union européenne à la paix et à la sécurité en 2022, l’autre sur les efforts de consolidation de la paix de l’Union européenne en Iraq.

Évaluer les menaces pour la paix et la démocratie au niveau mondial: Indice Normandie 2023

Discover key figures about the repatriation of migrants and proposed changes to EU law.
The EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum includes new rules and the revision of existing legislation, such as the Return Directive.
In a draft resolution on the Return Directive adopted in December 2020, MEPs stressed the importance of protecting individual fundamental rights as well as respect for procedural safeguards.

Repatriation: how many migrants in the EU are sent back?

Over the past 30 years the single market has brought unity and opportunities to Europeans.

30 years of EU single market: benefits and challenges

Find out about the top cyber threats in 2022, the most affected sectors and the impact of the war in Ukraine.

The digital transformation has inevitably led to new cybersecurity threats. During the coronavirus pandemic, companies had to adapt to remote working and this created more possibilities for cybercriminals. The war in Ukraine has also affected cybersecurity.

In response to the evolution of cybersecurity threats, Parliament adopted a new EU directive introducing harmonised measures across the EU, including on the protection of essential sectors.

Cybersecurity: main and emerging threats

With fast fashion, the quantity of clothes produced and thrown away has boomed. Find out more about the environmental impact and what the EU is doing about it.

Fast fashion is the constant provision of new styles at very low prices.

To tackle the impact on the environment, the EU wants to reduce textile waste and increase the life cycle and recycling of textiles. This is part of the plan to achieve a circular economy by 2050.

The impact of textile production and waste on the environment

Find out about the economic inequalities that continue to persist between women and men in the EU.

It has been more than 25 years since the adoption of the UN’s Beijing Declaration, which aims to promote equality between men and women. The same goal lies behind the creation of UN Women - dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women - and the inclusion of gender equality in the Sustainable Development Goals.
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So where do we stand? Progress has been made, but inequality between men and women persists, including on the labour market. On average, women in the EU are paid less than men.

Gender pay gap in Europe: facts and figures

Every year 2.2 billion tonnes of waste are generated in the EU. More than a quarter of it (27%) is municipal waste: everyday waste collected and treated by municipalities, which is mainly generated by households. Data shows that the amount of waste and the way it is managed varies a lot across EU countries, but there has been a shift to more recycling and less landfilling.

To reduce waste and its impact on the environment, the EU has adopted ambitious targets on recycling and landfill and is working on packaging waste. The goal is to promote the shift towards a more sustainable model known as the circular economy.

Waste management in the EU: infographic with facts and figures

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Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought Award Ceremony

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Joint Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Donald TUSK, Polish Prime Minister on the the incoming Polish Presidency of the Council

Committee on Legal Affairs

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Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (DLAT)

11th EU – Republic of Tajikistan Parliamentary Cooperation Committee

EU - Australia Interparliamentary Committee meeting

EMPL - Deinstitutionalisation and independent living of persons with disabilities

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ursula Von Der LEYEN, EC President and Antonio COSTA, President of the European Council.

Antonella SBERNA meets with Muslim Jewish Leadership Council  members

AGRI - Presentation of the study 'The role of commodity traders in shaping agricultural markets', organised by Policy Department B

PETI - Annual Workshop on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

EP Plenary session - Need to adopt an ambitious international legally binding agreement on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Foreign interference and espionage by third country actors in European universities

EP Plenary session - Strengthening children’s rights in the EU - 35th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

EP Plenary session - The arrest of the Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal and the call for his immediate and unconditional release, and the repression of freedom of speech in Algeria

EP Plenary session - Recommendation on smoke and aerosol-free environments

EP Plenary session - Promoting a favourable framework for venture capital financing and safe foreign direct investments in the EU

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Après un examen attentif des candidatures, vos représentants au Parlement européen ont approuvé la prochaine Commission européenne, l’organe exécutif du bloc.
Ursula von der Leyen a présenté sa nouvelle équipe après sa réélection au poste de présidente de la Commission en juillet dernier. Les députés ont donné leur feu vert à ce projet à l’issue du débat qui s’est tenu à Strasbourg le 27 novembre.
Début novembre, les députés européens ont interrogé les futurs commissaires lors d’auditions spéciales de confirmation pour évaluer leurs compétences et leur parcours.
La Commission s’efforce de proposer des politiques et des lois essentielles à la vie de 450 millions d’Européens. Désormais, le Parlement surveillera ses membres de près, afin de s’assurer qu’ils répondent aux besoins et aux attentes des électeurs.

Comment le Parlement européen a approuvé la nouvelle Commission européenne 9:16

Comment le Parlement européen a approuvé la nouvelle Commission européenne 16:9

Buying or renting a decent, affordable home is a growing struggle for many Europeans. 

House prices in the EU in the second quarter of 2024 were over 50% higher than in 2010. Rents increased by nearly 25% over the same period. (EUROSTAT). Recent high prices for energy and goods have placed additional pressure on people’s budgets. 

The European Commission says tackling the housing crisis is a top EU priority. 
In October 2024, Members of the European Parliament debated solutions with its representatives

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How the European Parliament is tackling the housing crisis

Découvrez les cinq films sélectionnés pour le prix LUX du public 2025. Ce prix témoigne de l’engagement du Parlement européen en faveur de la culture et de l’éducation, en soutenant le cinéma européen et en encourageant la diversité culturelle. 
 
️ «Animal» (réalisé par Sofia Exarchou) 
️ «Dahomey» (réalisé par Mati Diop) 
️ «Flow» (réalisé par Gints Zilbalodis) 
️ «Intercepted» (réalisé par Oksana Karpovych) 
️ «Julie se tait» (réalisé par Leonardo Van Dijl) 
 
Montrez votre amour pour le cinéma européen en regardant et en notant les films sur www.luxaward.eu.
En évaluant les films, vous pourriez gagner un voyage au Parlement européen pour assister à la cérémonie de remise du prix LUX du public 2025 et rencontrer les réalisateurs.

Prix LUX du public: les finalistes de l’édition 2025

Dans l’UE, les grandes plateformes en ligne ont la responsabilité de nous protéger de la désinformation, de contenus illégaux et de pratiques déloyales. 
Elles doivent se conformer aux règles énoncées dans la législation sur les services numériques, la première législation globale au monde visant à garantir un monde numérique sûr et équitable et à défendre la liberté et la démocratie. 
Lors d’un débat en séance plénière en septembre 2024, les députés ont débattu avec la Commission européenne de son application.   
En savoir plus sur la législation sur les services numériques : https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/fr/article/20211209STO19124/eu-digital-markets-act-and-digital-services-act-explained

Comment les règles numériques de l’UE sont-elles mises en pratique ?

Les députés du Parlement européen ont débattu d’un rapport majeur qui appelle à une action rapide pour rendre l’économie de l’UE plus compétitive. 
Son auteur, l’ancien président de la Banque centrale européenne, Mario Draghi, affirme que l’UE est à la traîne par rapport aux États-Unis et à la Chine en raison d’une croissance lente, de prix élevés de l’énergie et de menaces pour sa sécurité. 
Il a déclaré aux députés européens à Strasbourg qu’un investissement annuel supplémentaire de 800 milliards d’euros était nécessaire pour stimuler l’innovation, protéger le niveau de vie et préserver le mode de vie européen. 
De nombreux députés ont salué son appel à l’action et certains ont demandé un soutien supplémentaire aux industries clés et aux transformations vertes et numériques. D’autres ont plaidé en faveur de marchés plus libres et ont averti que les mesures de lutte contre le changement climatique pouvaient nuire à la croissance économique.

Rapport Draghi : le Parlement européen débat d’un plan qui vise à stimuler l’économie de l’UE

Au sein de l’UE, les grandes plateformes en ligne ont la responsabilité de nous protéger de la désinformation, de contenus illégaux et de pratiques déloyales. 
Elles doivent se conformer aux règles énoncées dans le Règlement sur les services numériques, la première législation globale au monde qui vise à garantir un monde numérique sûr et équitable et à défendre la liberté et la démocratie. 
En septembre 2024, lors d’un débat en séance plénière, les députés ont débattu avec la Commission européenne de son application.   
Pour en savoir plus sur la législation sur les services numériques, consultez la page suivante : https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/fr/article/20211209STO19124/eu-digital-markets-act-and-digital-services-act-explained

Comment les règles numériques de l’UE sont-elles mises en pratique ? 9:16

Depuis que la Russie a amorcé son opération d’invasion totale de l’Ukraine en 2022, l’Union européenne n’a cessé de soutenir le peuple ukrainien en accueillant des réfugiés, en fournissant des équipements de défense ainsi qu’une aide financière. La guerre a eu des effets dévastateurs sur l’ensemble de la société ukrainienne et a gravement perturbé le parcours éducatif de nombreux jeunes Ukrainiens. 

Grâce au soutien financier de l’Union, Kamil, professeur d’informatique en Tchéquie, a créé la plateforme Digital University pour permettre aux étudiants ukrainiens de continuer à se former en ligne.

Quant à Olena, elle a poursuivi ses études dans l’UE en tant qu’étudiante Erasmus+ et jeune ambassadrice européenne à Gdańsk, en Pologne.

Assurer l’éducation des Ukrainiens en temps de guerre : à la rencontre de Kamil et d’Olena

Depuis que la Russie a amorcé son opération d’invasion totale de l’Ukraine en 2022, l’Union européenne n’a cessé de soutenir le peuple ukrainien en accueillant des réfugiés, en fournissant des équipements de défense ainsi qu’une aide financière. La guerre a eu des effets dévastateurs sur l’ensemble de la société ukrainienne et a gravement perturbé le parcours éducatif de nombreux jeunes Ukrainiens. 
 
Grâce au soutien financier de l’Union, Kamil, professeur d’informatique en Tchéquie, a créé la plateforme Digital University pour permettre aux étudiants ukrainiens de continuer à se former en ligne.
Quant à Olena, elle a poursuivi ses études dans l’UE en tant qu’étudiante Erasmus+ et jeune ambassadrice européenne à Gdańsk, en Pologne.

Assurer l’éducation des Ukrainiens en temps de guerre : à la rencontre de Kamil et d’Olena - 9:16

Le Parlement européen encourage tous les citoyens de l’Union à participer au processus démocratique.

Ensemble.eu est une communauté soutenue par le Parlement européen où vous pouvez rencontrer - en ligne et hors ligne - des personnes qui s’intéressent à la démocratie et faire entendre votre voix sur les questions européennes.

Comme Mireya à Madrid et Cille au Danemark, les bénévoles d’ensemble.eu issus de toute l’Union se rencontrent, débattent, échangent des idées et organisent des événements pour expliquer aux citoyens ce que leur apportent les institutions et pourquoi la participation démocratique est essentielle.

Rencontrez votre communauté et rejoignez-la sur ensemble.eu.

Participez au renforcement de la démocratie européenne ! Venez rencontrer Mireya et Cille

Quoi de mieux qu’une petite discussion sur la démocratie ? Une discussion sur la démocratie autour d’un café gratuit !
Rencontrez Cille, bénévole d’ensemble.eu qui a installé un camion-café à Copenhague pour encourager la participation démocratique au sein de l’Union européenne. 
Avec son équipe, elle organise des événements en lien avec l’Union tout au long de l’année afin d’inciter les gens à parler de ce que peut leur apporter l’Union et du rôle des institutions européennes dans la vie de chacun. 
La communauté ensemble.eu rassemble des personnes qui s’intéressent à l’Union et à son avenir. En soutenant la communauté ensemble.eu, le Parlement européen encourage les citoyens de toute l’Union à s’impliquer dans le processus démocratique.

Encourager la participation démocratique avec Cille, bénévole de la communauté ensemble.eu 9:16

L’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie a déclenché une crise énergétique et une forte inflation dans toute l’Europe. Le Parlement européen veut rendre l’Union européenne suffisamment résiliente pour faire face à d’autres crises à l’avenir, c’est pourquoi il soutient des projets audacieux et visionnaires visant à renforcer nos économies et nos sociétés.

Erik a aidé les entreprises suédoises Amokabel et Bennesveds Åkeri à mettre en place la première station d’hydrogène autosuffisante du pays : Uppvidinge Vätgas. Elle fournit du carburant propre issu de l’énergie éolienne locale. 

En Irlande, Hannah est spécialiste du carbone chez Bord na Móna, société qui extrayait de la tourbe pour produire du carburant et qui est maintenant leader dans la production d'énergie propre. En participant à la réhabilitation des tourbières du pays, qui peuvent stocker d’énormes quantités de carbone, elle aide l’Union à atteindre ses objectifs climatiques.

Les initiatives comme celles-ci, financées par le programme européen « Facilité pour la reprise et la résilience », sont le moteur d’une Europe plus forte et plus réactive.

Construire l’économie européenne du futur : rencontre avec Erik et Hannah

L’invasion de l’Ukraine par la Russie a déclenché une crise énergétique et une forte inflation dans toute l’Europe. Le Parlement européen veut rendre l’Union européenne suffisamment résiliente pour faire face à d’autres crises à l’avenir, c’est pourquoi il soutient des projets audacieux et visionnaires visant à renforcer nos économies et nos sociétés.

Erik a aidé les entreprises suédoises Amokabel et Bennesveds Åkeri à mettre en place la première station d’hydrogène autosuffisante du pays : Uppvidinge Vätgas. Elle fournit du carburant propre issu de l’énergie éolienne locale. 

En Irlande, Hannah est spécialiste du carbone chez Bord na Móna, société qui extrayait de la tourbe pour produire du carburant et qui est maintenant leader dans la production d'énergie propre. En participant à la réhabilitation des tourbières du pays, qui peuvent stocker d’énormes quantités de carbone, elle aide l’Union à atteindre ses objectifs climatiques.
 
Les initiatives comme celles-ci, financées par le programme européen « Facilité pour la reprise et la résilience », sont le moteur d’une Europe plus forte et plus réactive.

Construire l’économie européenne du futur : rencontre avec Erik et Hannah - 9:16

En juin, des millions d’Européens ont participé au plus vaste scrutin transnational au monde. Maintenant que le vote a été enregistré et que les nouveaux députés sont élus, voyons à quoi ressemble le Parlement européen. Combien chaque groupe politique compte-t-il de députés ? Combien y a-t-il de députés par pays ? Qui ont-ils élu à la tête du Parlement européen et de la Commission européenne ?

Quelle est la composition du Parlement européen ?

En juin, des millions d’Européens ont voté dans le plus vaste scrutin transnational au monde. Maintenant que le vote a été enregistré et que les nouveaux députés sont élus, voyons à quoi ressemble le Parlement européen. 
 
Combien chaque groupe politique compte-t-il de députés ? Combien y a-t-il de députés par pays ? Qui ont-ils élu à la tête du Parlement européen et de la Commission européenne ?

Quelle est la composition du nouveau Parlement européen ? - 9:16

En juillet 2024, le Parlement européen a confirmé Ursula von der Leyen pour un second mandat à la présidence de la Commission. Elle dirigera une équipe de commissaires, un par pays de l’Union, qui proposera et surveillera la mise en œuvre des lois européennes au cours des cinq prochaines années.    
 
L'élection du Président de la Commission européenne est l'une des premières tâches du Parlement après les élections européennes. 
    
Les dirigeants des pays de l’UE désignent un candidat à la présidence de la Commission en tenant compte des résultats des élections européennes.    
   
Le candidat doit recevoir l’approbation du Parlement avec le soutien de la majorité des membres qui le composent plus un lors d’un vote à bulletin secret.   
   
Si le candidat n’obtient pas la majorité requise, le Conseil européen doit proposer un candidat suppléant dans un délai d’un mois.   
   
Pour en savoir plus : https://elections.europa.eu/fr/commission-president/

Le Parlement européen réélit von der Leyen à la présidence de la Commission

Qui est Roberta Metsola, la Présidente du Parlement européen élue pour la deuxième fois en juillet 2024 ? Comment a-t-elle été choisie et quel est son rôle ? 
 
Tous les deux ans et demi, le Parlement européen élit une personne pour le représenter auprès des autres institutions européennes et du reste du monde. Cette personne est élue à bulletin secret lors de la première séance plénière qui suit les élections.
 
Le candidat qui reçoit la majorité absolue des suffrages exprimés obtient le poste. 
 
Le rôle de Président consiste à diriger les activités du Parlement, présider les séances plénières et annoncer l’adoption définitive du budget européen, ainsi qu’à exposer le point de vue du Parlement au début de chaque réunion du Conseil européen. 
 
Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre article : https://elections.europa.eu/fr/parliament-president/

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