EP Plenary session - Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon

Press briefing The Left

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

EP Plenary session - Need to fight the systematic problem of gender based violence in Europe

INTA - Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and providing exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences

EP Plenary session - The future of European competitiveness

Press seminar for journalists from Ouest France

Press point by French MEPs following the debate on the State of the European Union 2023

Briefing The Left

Press seminar

Press seminar for web journalists

Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR), Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE) and Ilaria SALIS (The Left,IT), The Left Group Leaders, hold a press conference.

Press briefing by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR), Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE) and Ilaria SALIS (The Left,IT), The Left Group Leaders

MEPs engage with the Commission to address the urgent need to combat gender-based violence in Europe. Amid ongoing high-profile trials in Italy and France related to violent crimes against women, discussions will likely emphasize the importance of establishing a common EU definition of consent. MEPs request an update on the implementation of the recently adopted EU directive aimed at enhancing protections for victims and preventing violence, particularly domestic violence. The new legislation includes provisions to prohibit female genital mutilation and forced marriage, along with measures targeting online offenses.

Need to fight the systematic problem of gender based violence in Europe: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences. MEPs discuss the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that deemed Ireland’s tax arrangements with Apple as illegal state aid. The court's decision requires Ireland to recover €13 billion in taxes from Apple and overturns a previous General Court ruling that was favorable to Apple. This ruling is final and definitive. Representatives from the Commission and Council will provide insights on the potential impact of the ECJ’s verdict. The Chair of Parliament’s tax subcommittee has described the ruling as "historic," highlighting its significance for European tax policy. This debate explores the broader implications of the ruling for EU state aid regulations and international tax practices.

The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the future of European competitiveness. Parliament debate the findings of the Draghi's report on a blueprint for boosting Europe’s competitiveness after his address. The report calls the challenge facing policy makers an “existential” one and warns that procrastination will lead to hard choices having to be made. It proposes far-reaching changes to numerous areas such as an “unprecedented” boost to public investment, including through the issuance of new EU common debt, a reform of the EU’s cohesion policy, an overhaul of competition policy, and a new industrial policy with at its core a strategy for reducing Europe’s high energy prices.

The future of European competitiveness: MEPs debate

Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), The Left Group Leaders, speak to the press. Both group leaders present the priorities of their group ahead of the plenary session and reflect on the proposal of the new structure of the College of Commissioners. The transcrpt is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Press briefing by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), The Left Group Leaders

This news items shows Mario DRAGHI's meeting with EP President Roberta METSOLA, his address to the European Parliament, and the MEPs' debate on Draghi's report. The report looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market. The findings of the report contribute to the new Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness, notably to the development of the new Clean Industrial Deal for competitive industries and quality jobs.

Report on the Future of European competitiveness, address by Mario DRAGHI, Special Advisor in charge of the report on the future of European competitiveness: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, extracts from the address and from the debate

This News items shows the arrivals Ursula VON DER LEYEN, Roberta METSOLA and political groups’ leaders, and a roundtable of the meeting of the Conference of Presidents. President of the Commission von der Leyen discusses with the suggested structure and portfolios of the college of Commissioners with Parliament’s Conference of Presidents (President Metsola and political groups’ leaders). This meeting opens the evaluation process, including the confirmation hearings, once Parliament receives all the necessary documentation.

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents in presence of Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission on the confirmation hearings process

Arrivals and roundtable at the extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents. EP President Roberta METSOLA and the political group leaders have an exchange of views with Mario DRAGHI, in his capacity as special adviser to the President of the Commission, on the report on the future of European Union competitiveness.

Extraordinary meeting of the Conference of Presidents in presence of Mario DRAGHI, special adviser to the President of the Commission on the future of European Competitiveness: arrivals and roundtable

Members of the Parliament vote on Ursula von der Leyen’s election for Commission President on Thursday, 18 July 2024. To be elected, von der Leyen needs the backing of an absolute majority of the Parliament (more than half of its members). The vote is held by secret paper ballot. If elected by MEPs, Ursula von der Leyen is set to return to the office of European Commission President for the next five years. This news item shows extracts from the statements by the political group leaders before the vote. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Election of the President of the European Commission: extracts from the political groups leaders statements and from the debate

Each political group leader makes a statement during the 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: one round of political groups leaders

Arrivals and roundtable of the Conference of Presidents (CoP) following the election of the EP President and the Bureau.

Conference of Presidents (CoP): arrivals and roundtable

Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), Co-Presidents of The Left group in the European Parliament hold a press conference on their group's priorities during the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), The Left group group Leaders - The Left Press Briefing

This news item shows Manon AUBRY, The Left Group Leader, voting in Paris, France. 720 Members of the European Parliament will be elected by the EU Member States in the European elections between 6th to 9th of June 2024.

European Elections 2024 - Manon AUBRY, The Left Group Leader, voting in Paris (France)

After the deal reached between the Parliament and the Council, MEPs debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on the first EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The new directive will prohibit forced marriage and female genital mutilation and have specific rules on cybercrimes, such as cyber-flashing and cyber-stalking. Victims will have improved access to justice and to healthcare, including sexual and reproductive services, while the legislation will include provisions to prevent rape. Opening statements by by Evin INCIR (S&D, SE), Frances FITZGERALD (EPP, IE), Rapporteurs, Rosa ESTARÀS FERRAGUT (EPP, ES), EMPL Committee, Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality, Alexandra GEESE (Greens/EFA, DE), BUDG Committee, and by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR), JURI Committee. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence: Opening statements by Evin INCIR (S&D, SE), Frances FITZGERALD (EPP, IE), Rapporteurs, Rosa ESTARÀS FERRAGUT, Helena DALLI, Alexandra GEESE, Manon AUBRY

The new rules aim to prevent rape and raise awareness on consent, while female genital mutilation and forced marriage are included as crimes under EU law. After the deal reached between the Parliament and the Council, MEPs debate on Tuesday and vote on Wednesday on the first EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The new directive prohibits forced marriage and female genital mutilation and have specific rules on cybercrimes, such as cyber-flashing and cyber-stalking. Victims improves access to justice and to healthcare, including sexual and reproductive services, while the legislation will include provisions to prevent rape.

Combatting violence against women and domestic violence: extracts from the debate (23.04) and from the vote (24.04)

EP Mini-Plenary session - Voting session: Discharge 2022

Voting session: Discharge 2022 (part 2)

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day Celebration, two players from the Spanish women’s national football team winner of the 2023 World Cup, Ivana Andrés and Alba Redondo, address the hemicycle in Strasbourg. Spain won the World Cup in 2023 for the first time, but the trophy presentation was marred by harassment. Statement by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency followed by one round of political group speakers.

Statement by Věra JOUROVÁ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency followed by one round of political group speakers

Plenary discusses the latest ruling by the International Court of Justice regarding Israel and the alleged involvement of UNRWA staff in the 7 October attacks The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take a series of measures to prevent any acts of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, after South Africa filed an application against Israel at the court in December 2023. It also ordered Israel to take immediate and effective measures to ensure aid can reach people in Gaza. During the debate with the Council and the European Commission on Tuesday afternoon, MEPs also discuss the allegations that 12 staff members of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA ) were involved in the 7 October attacks against Israel. While several donor countries have suspended their UNRWA funding, the EU said it will take a decision in light of the outcome of the investigation announced by the UN and its subsequent actions.

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EP Plenary session - Escalation of violence in the Middle East and the situation in Lebanon

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council of 17-18 October 2024

EP Plenary session - Need to fight the systematic problem of gender based violence in Europe

INTA - Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and providing exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - The historic CJEU ruling on the Apple state aid case and its consequences

EP Plenary session - The future of European competitiveness

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left

Press briefing The Left