EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency

Trilogue on regards the continuation of the Union’s participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) under Horizon Europe

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

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Situation in Venezuela

EP Plenary session - Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution

EP Plenary session - Award of the Sakharov Prize 2023

AFET -  Exchange of views with Francisco Jose Coy Granados, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia

Meeting of the EP Conference of Presidents

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) Latest attacks against women, women's rights defenders in Iran, and its arbitrary detention of EU nationals

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Threat to rule of law as a consequence of the governmental agreement in Spain

Trilogue on the Interoperable Europe Act

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. MEPs debate (part 1)

State of the European Union 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission gives a statement on New Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean in the aftermath of the EU-CELAC Summit.

New Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean in the aftermath of the EU-CELAC Summit: MEPs

The Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) hold a joint public hearing with Ms Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. Ivanova has been named by the Bulgarian Government to substitute the former Commissioner Maryia Gabriel who left the office on the 15th of may 2023. Second part of the questions and answers session with the MEPs.

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: questions and answers (part 2)

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)

Extracts from the debate on EU's relations with the Palestinian Authority during the plenary session in Strasbourg. The EU has a long-standing commitment to the vision of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine, living side by side with Israel in peace and security. The EU is workingwith the PA to build up the institutions of a future democratic, independent and viable Palestinian State. The draft recommendation adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) on 27 June 2023 reiterates the European Parliament's longstanding support for the official EU position on the two-state solution.

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: extracts from the debate

The MEPs hold a debate in regards to the EU relations with the Palestinian Authority to reiterate the EU’s unwavering support for the two-state solution, as the only viable solution to the conflict, with the state of Israel and the state of Palestine living democratically side by side in peace, complete with guaranteed security, mutual recognition under the 1967 borders, mutually agreed-upon equivalent land swaps and Jerusalem as the capital of both states, based on the parameters in the Council conclusions of July 2014. MEPs debate

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: MEPs debate

MEPs are set to adopt recommendations to tackle and prevent spyware abuse in Europe, based on the inquiry into illicit use of Pegasus and other spyware. The recommendations set out a range of proposals, including investigations into suspected abuse; EU standards for the deploy of spyware; legal remedies for people who have been targeted; strict enforcement of the EU’s export control rules; an EU Tech Lab to conduct technical investigations; and co-ordination with third countries. Second part of the debate.

Pegasus spyware: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs present their demands and expectations ahead of the EU summit on 29-30 June in a debate with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the Commission. At their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government set to focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine, such as the destruction of the Kakhovka dam over the Dnipro river and the resulting humanitarian and ecological disaster. They are also discuss other topics, such as economic and budgetary policies, migration and EU relations with third countries. MEPs debate (part 1)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

&lt;p>Parliament holds urgent debates on human rights issues such as democracy, media freedom and rule of law. Media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria, the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.&lt;/p>

Media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria, the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi

The German Federal Chancellor, Olaf SCHOLZ, discusses with MEPs his views on Europe’s challenges and future.

This is Europe - Debate with Olaf SCHOLZ, German Federal Chancellor: MEPs debate

Parliament discusses the European Union’s response to the growing global challenges stemming from a more repressive and assertive China. First part of MEPs debate.

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: MEPs debate (part 1)

During the summit of the 23-24 March European Council , heads of state or government focussed on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, competitiveness, the single market, how to boost the EU’s economy, trade, migration and energy-related issues. MEPs discuss the result of the summit in a debate with Presidents Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen. Second part of the MEPs debate.

C﻿onclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate with the presidents of the European Council and Commission the conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023. EU's Heads of state or government focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for Ukraine, on competitiveness, the Single Market, how to boost the EU economy, and on energy related issues. First part of the debate.

Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs take stock of the widespread public protests in Israel over the government’s attempts to limit the judiciary’s powers. First part of the MEPs debate.

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body after cases of corruption have involved some members of the EP.

Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs present their migration and asylum priorities ahead of the 9th-10th February special European Council. The focus of this debate is on the progress of the legislative proposals included in the Asylum and Migration Pact, as well as the recently proposed strategy to ease the return of migrants asylum-seekers without the right to remain in the EU. First part of the debate.

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate the results of the 15 December EU Summit with European Council and Commision.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate

MEPs outline their demands and expectations for the 15 December EU summit. During their meeting in Brussels, heads of state or government will focus on the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine and how to further assist Ukraine, particularly in view of Russia destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure and the upcoming winter. First part of the debate.

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State of the European Union 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

New Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean in the aftermath of the EU-CELAC Summit: MEPs

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: questions and answers (part 2)

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

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: extracts from the debate

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: MEPs debate

Pegasus spyware: MEPs debate (part 2)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

Media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria, the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi

This is Europe - Debate with Olaf SCHOLZ, German Federal Chancellor: MEPs debate

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: MEPs debate (part 1)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: MEPs debate (part 2)

Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: MEPs debate (part 1)

Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body: MEPs debate (part 2)

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration: MEPs debate (part 1)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate (part 1)

108 rezultāti

State of the European Union 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

New Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean in the aftermath of the EU-CELAC Summit: MEPs

Hearing of Iliana IVANOVA, Commissioner-designate for innovation, research, culture, education and youth: questions and answers (part 2)

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

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: extracts from the debate

Relations with the Palestinian Authority: MEPs debate

Pegasus spyware: MEPs debate (part 2)

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

Media freedom and freedom of expression in Algeria, the case of journalist Ihsane El-Kadi

This is Europe - Debate with Olaf SCHOLZ, German Federal Chancellor: MEPs debate

The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations: MEPs debate (part 1)

C﻿onclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: MEPs debate (part 2)

Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: MEPs debate (part 1)

Deterioration of democracy in Israel and consequences on the occupied territories: MEPs debate (part 1)

Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body: MEPs debate (part 2)

Preparation of the Special European Council meeting of February, in particular the need to develop sustainable solutions in the area of asylum and migration: MEPs debate (part 1)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate

Key debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022: MEPs debate (part 1)

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023: MEPs debate (part 2)