EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

AGRI Committee meeting

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2022

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Antonio TAJANI meets with Maros SEFCOVIC, Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

EP Plenary session - EU-UK Trade and Cooperation agreement and Future EU-UK relations

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business - Statement on the China's sanctions against MEPs (following EU criticism on alleged human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region)

EP plenary session - Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 and 16 October 2020, in particular the negotiations of the future relations with the UK

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2021

EP Press conference - Batteries – a European success story

EP Plenary session - The European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward

Conference of Committee Chairs

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Maros SEFCOVIC,  Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight

Plenary session - Joint debate: European Council meetings of 19 June and of 17-18 July 2020

EP Plenary session - Commission Work Programme 2020 - Commission statement

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents with Ursula VON DER LEYEN,  President of the European Commission on the Commission work programme

Meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs with the Commission

Hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice President-designate, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight- Press Point

MEPs are discussing with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson the programme of Sweden's six-month Presidency of the Council, which started on 1 January. The four priorities of the Swedish Presidency are security, competitiveness, the green energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law. Closing statements by Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the EU Commission.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency: closing statements by Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the EU Commission

MEPs are discussing with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson the programme of Sweden's six-month Presidency of the Council, which started on 1 January. The four priorities of the Swedish Presidency are security, competitiveness, the green energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law. Opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency: opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the EU Commission

MEP's debate with the European Council and the European Commission presidents on the clonclusions taken from the European Council meeting on 20-21 October 2022, in Brussels. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

Conclusions taken at the European Council meeting on the 20-21 October 2022, in Brussels. Closing statement by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: closing statement by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council

Closing statements of the debate with the Commission and Czech Presidency on Wednesday morning, MEPs will outline their expectations for the 20-21 October EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, and emergency energy measures. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats are the focus of a key debate in the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU and its member states to respond strongly to Russia’s escalation of the war and its preparations to annex Ukrainian territories. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional relations and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

Key debate - Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional relations and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

MEPs debate on the recent heat wave and drought in the EU where temperatures in some Member States have topped 40°C. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Recent heat wave and drought in the EU: closing statement Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs debate on the recent heat wave and drought in the EU where temperatures in some Member States have topped 40°C. Opening statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Recent heat wave and drought in the EU: opening statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs debate the UK government’s controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which, if implemented, would breach the EU-UK Brexit agreement. The proposed bill, which passed the second reading stage in the UK House of Commons on Monday 27 June, would allow the UK government to unilaterally ignore EU-UK arrangements for Northern Ireland after Brexit, potentially risking a trade war while breaking international law. Closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

The UK unilateral introduction of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and respect for international law: closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vicepresident of the European Commission

MEPs debate the UK government’s controversial Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, which, if implemented, would breach the EU-UK Brexit agreement. The proposed bill, which passed the second reading stage in the UK House of Commons on Monday 27 June, would allow the UK government to unilaterally ignore EU-UK arrangements for Northern Ireland after Brexit, potentially risking a trade war while breaking international law. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

The UK government’s unilateral introduction of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill and respect for international law: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vicepresident of the European Commission

MEPs vote on the following topics: Amendment to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure concerning Rule 216 on committee meetings - Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE); Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act; Technical standards for the application of position limits to commodity derivatives and procedures for applying for exemption from position limits; Additional crisis measures to support the EU fishery and aquaculture sectors in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - Nuno MELO (EPP, PT); 2021 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina - Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT); 2021 Report on Serbia - Vladimír BILČÍK (EPP, SK); 2021 Report on Kosovo - Viola VON CRAMON-TAUBADEL (Greens/EFA, DE); The EU and the defence of multilateralism - Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES); Addressing food security in developing countries - Beata KEMPA (ECR, PL); EU action plan for the social economy - Jordi CAÑAS (Renew, ES)

Voting session, including Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act

MEPs will debate the outcome of the 23-24 June EU summit with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Heads of state or government granted EU candidate status to Ukraine and to the Republic of Moldova. They also stated that Georgia should become an EU candidate, once it has addressed the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s membership application. In addition, EU leaders discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU’s relations with its European partners and economic issues. Ahead of the European Council, EU leaders also met with their Western Balkan counterparts. Closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022: closing statement by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs debate the outcome of the 23-24 June EU summit with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič. MEPs discuss the decision of Heads of state to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and to the Republic of Moldova, the enlargement to Western Balkans, the prices of energy, the creation of a European political community and the outcome of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022: extracts from the debate

MEPs will debate the outcome of the 23-24 June EU summit with European Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Heads of state or government granted EU candidate status to Ukraine and to the Republic of Moldova. They also stated that Georgia should become an EU candidate, once it has addressed the priorities specified in the Commission’s opinion on Georgia’s membership application. In addition, EU leaders discussed Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the follow-up to the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU’s relations with its European partners and economic issues. Ahead of the European Council, EU leaders also met with their Western Balkan counterparts. Opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022: opening statements by Charles MICHEL, President of the European Council and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

MEPs discuss with Prime Minister Petr Fiala the programme of Czechia’s six month-long Council presidency, which starts on 1 July. The motto of the Czech Presidency is “Europe as a Task: Rethink, Rebuild, Repower”, recalling a speech made by the first Czech President Václav Havel. The motto underlines the need “to re-evaluate current approaches and premises” in light of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, and by Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Czech Presidency: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission and by Petr FIALA, Czech Prime Minister

Joint debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting: opening statements by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Clement BEAUNE

The draft report highlights that it is high time Parliament was given a “general and direct” right to initiate legislation. This would reflect the evolution of the EU and restore balance to its institutional architecture - when the Treaties are next revised. Closing statements by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Rapporteur and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission.

Parliament’s right of initiative: closing statements by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Rapporteur and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission

The draft report highlights that it is high time Parliament was given a “general and direct” right to initiate legislation. This would reflect the evolution of the EU and restore balance to its institutional architecture - when the Treaties are next revised. Opening statements by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Rapporteur, Pascal DURAND (Renew, FR), JURI and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations.

Parliament’s right of initiative: opening statements by Paulo RANGEL (EPP, PT), Rapporteur, Pascal DURAND (Renew, FR), JURI and by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations

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EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

EP Plenary session - European Council and Commission statements - Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024

AGRI Committee meeting

AGRI Committee meeting

AGRI Committee meeting

AGRI Committee meeting

AGRI Committee meeting

AGRI Committee meeting

AGRI Committee meeting