EP Plenary session - Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act)

EP Plenary session - Oral Questions - The European Parliament's right of inquiry

EP Plenary session - Joint debate on MFF revision

EP Plenary session - This is Europe - Debate with Klaus IOHANNIS, President of Romania

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

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Joint debate European Council meetings

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - One year after Morocco and QatarGate – stocktaking of measures to strengthen transparency and accountability in the European institutions

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Review of the Spanish Presidency of the Council

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023

Committee on the Rules of Procedure, deputy Ethics and Arrangement of Activity of the Verkhovna Rada of Uraine Study Visit - The role of the AFCO and JURI Committees

Press conference on the single permit for work and residence for third country nationals and the EU long-term residence status

Press conference on ' Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections '

EP Plenary session - Joint Debate - Electoral rights of mobile Union citizen

Preparing the COFOE Follow up - A way forward for citizens panels

Press conference on a European Energy Assistance Plan

ART17 Dialogue - Migration and Children - The Situation of unaccompanied Minors

MEPs are set to approve long-term funding for Ukraine, the “Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform” (STEP), and associated major changes to the multi-year EU budget. The revision of the EU’s long-term budget – the multiannual financial framework (MFF) – includes the €50 billion Ukraine Facility and the “Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform” (STEP) which aims to support EU competitiveness and resilience in strategic sectors. It also bolsters the EU’s budget to deal with migration and external challenges as well as the EU's crisis preparedness and budgetary flexibility. Furthermore, in line with Parliament’s demands, the revision introduces a mechanism to tackle escalating costs linked to the repayment of the NextGenerationEU recovery plan amid rising interest rates. On Tuesday, Parliament will debate and vote on the corresponding texts recently agreed with the EU member states: MFF revision

Joint debate - MFF revision: MEPs debate

Klaus IOHANNIS, President of Romania gives an opening statement during the "This is Europe" debate to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future in Strasbourg. President Iohannis was first elected in December 2014, and is currently serving his second five-year mandate. MEPs debate.

"This is Europe" debate with Klaus IOHANNIS, President of Romania: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss the outcome of the Special European Council of 1 February, with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The special summit was about finding an agreement on the mid-term review of the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) and a €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. Second part of the debate.

Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss the December European Council, the 1 February Special summit and assess the situation in Hungary with the European Council's and Commission's presidents. During their meeting on 14 - 15 December, heads of state or government agreed, among other things, to open accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and grant candidate status to Georgia. Second part of MEPs debate.

Joint debate on European Council meetings: MEP debate (part 2)

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

Review of the Spanish Presidency of the Council: MEPs debate

MEPs present their demands and expectations one day ahead of the EU summit on 14-15 December. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and continued EU support for the country and its people, on the situation in the Middle East and on EU enlargement policy, including the stabilisation and association process. They also discuss the EU’s long-term 2021-2027 budget with a view to reaching an agreement, security and defence issues as well as external relations.

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 14-15 December 2023: MEPs debate

MEPs put forward draft changes to the EU’s core rules, following up on the Conference on the Future of Europe and reacting to unprecedented challenges. The text, prepared in the Committee on Constitutional Affairs by five co-rapporteurs representing a broad majority, includes a more bicameral system, as well as granting Parliament the full right to initiate legislation and the right to co-legislate on the EU’s long-term budget. It also calls for an increase in the number of decisions taken by qualified majority in the Council. Other proposals touch upon the election of the Commission President, citizens’ participation including EU-wide referendums, and more EU powers in areas such as environment and biodiversity, security and defense, civil protection, public health, energy, and cross-border-infrastructure.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: MEPs debate

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is an institution of the European Union (EU) and the external auditor of the EU’s finances. In this capacity, it acts as the independent guardian of the financial interests of all EU citizens, notably by helping to improve the EU’s financial management. Its annual report on the implementation of the EU budget presents the statement of assurance as to whether the EU’s accounts are reliable and whether the EU budget has been used in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. Tony Murphy, President of the European Court of Auditors, attends the hemicycle in order to discuss the Court of Auditors' annual report 2022 with MEPs.

Presentation of the Court of Auditors' annual report 2022 - in the presence of Tony Murphy, President of the Court of Auditors: MEPs debate

MEPs debate on the establisment of the Ukraine Facility, a €50 billion package to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024 to 2027. MEPs have improved the proposal by strengthening transparency and democratic accountability. One of the key demands is that Russian assets should be used to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction. First part of MEPs debate.

Establishing the Ukraine Facility: MEPs debate (part 1)

The Plenary discusses the need for a speedy adoption of a comprehensive European pact on asylum and migration as well as challenges in member states. In the context of continued arrivals of refugees and migrants to the EU by sea, MEPs will debate with the Spanish Council Presidency and the Commission the state of play of negotiations on the new European rules on migration and asylum. The situation in some countries, such as Italy –and particularly on the island of Lampedusa- could feature prominently. MEPs debate (part 2)

The need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package: MEPs debate (part 2)

Following the Commission’s proposal for a mid-term revision on the EU’s long-term budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) the full house debate on the proposal of the Committee on Budgets to demand an extra €10 billion for 2024-2027. MEPs want to boost areas linked to external challenges, especially the Russian war against Ukraine and growing migration issues, the EU’s strategic autonomy, and enhance the EU’s crisis-response capabilities. First part of the debate.

Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss a draft European Council decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament for the upcoming mandate.

Draft European Council decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament: one round of political group speakers

MEPs discuss on a revision of Parliament’s internal rules, prompted by the President’s 14-point reform plan addressing allegations of corruption.The draft changes were finalised by the Constitutional Affairs Committee on Thursday 7 September, based on the guidelines endorsed by Parliament’s political leadership earlier this year. They relate primarily to MEPs’ code of conduct and other relevant parts of Parliament’s rules of procedure, including new provisions for declarations of gifts, income, conflicts of interest, meetings, and input on parliamentary work.

Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability: MEPs debate

MEPs discuss proposals to improve Parliament’s transparency, integrity and accountability rules. The draft report by Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference, Transparency and Accountability identifies medium- to longer-term measures to be taken and calls for them to be implemented as soon as possible as it constitutes an important first step in the internal reform process. First part of the debate.

Recommendations for reform of the European Parliament’s rules on transparency, integrity, accountability and anti-corruption: MEPs debate (part 1)

In the context of the high human toll of migrant casualties at sea and the recent tragic shipwreck off the Greek coast, MEPs discuss the EU’s capabilities for search and rescue operations of migrants at sea and prospect of more EU action to support rescue naval operations on the Mediterranean migration routes. They also debate the role of NGO sea rescue boats, disembarkations in designated places of safety, alleged pushbacks by Member States, the implementation of an action plan announced by Commissioner Johansson in November 2022, and cooperation with third countries like Tunisia and Libya. Second part of MEPs debate.

The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs vote on: the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents (recast) - Damian BOESELAGER (Greens/EFA, DE); Markets in Crypto-assets, and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 - Stefan BERGER (EPP, DE); Information accompanying transfers of funds and certain crypto-assets - Ernest URTASUN (Greens/EFA, ES) and Assita KANKO (ECR, BE); Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2024 - Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV); Universal decriminalisation of homosexuality in light of recent developments in Uganda.

Voting session (part 3)

MEPs debate on the current situation in Italy regarding the management of migrants who arrived in Italy through the Central Mediterranean route from Northern Africa. Second part of the debate.

The need for a European solidarity in saving lives in the Mediterranean, in particular in Italy: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss the legacy of the European Year of Youth together with the Commission. Questions and answers (part 2) with Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth.

Question Time to Commission - Legacy of the European Year of Youth: Questions and answers (part 2) with Mariya GABRIEL, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth

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