European Parliament 23 March 2022 - One month after Russia attacked Ukraine, MEPs during the plenary session unanimously condemned the brutal invasion and urged the EU to further sanction Moscow and protect the European economy.

War in Ukraine: keep the pressure up on Russia and aim for energy independence

The European Parliament has repeatedly advocated press freedom and media pluralism in the EU and abroad.&nbsp; World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the&nbsp;Declaration of Windhoek&nbsp;is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.

Already in 2018 the EP adopted a resolution on media pluralism and media freedom in the EU, noting the political developments in various members states, that have led to increased pressures on and threats against journalists.&nbsp; The European Parliament has also&nbsp;launched the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.&nbsp;

The prize commends outstanding journalism revolving around the principles and values of the European Union. On the field of legislation, Parliament wants to reinforce protection of journalists and activists in the EU against unfounded and abusive lawsuits aimed to silence them.&nbsp;

MEPs also gave their final green light to new legislation to protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference during the March Plenary session.

Under the new law, adopted by 464 votes in favour to 92 against and 65 abstentions, member states will be obliged to protect media independence and all forms of interventions in editorial decisions will be banned.

More info:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240308IPR19014/media-freedom-act-a-new-bill-to-protect-eu-journalists-and-press-freedom">https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240308IPR19014/media-freedom-act-a-new-bill-to-protect-eu-journalists-and-press-freedom</a>

Press freedom

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed.

Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in the EU - 8th Parliamentary term

On the 16th October 2017, the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb explosion. Ms Caruana Galizia gave to the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion (PANA) evidence about her work on the Panama Papers at a meeting in February 2017 in Malta.

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed. Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in Malta (2019-2020)

Every day journalists risk their lives to help keep us informed.

Freedom of Press is considered to be an essential element of democracy by the European Parliament, which strongly supports it within the EU and beyond. Article 11 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights clearly states that “freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected”.

Press freedom in the EU (2019- 2020)

Press freedom in Malta

Press conference by Elisabetta GUALMINI, rapporteur on the Platform Work Directive.

Press conference on Platform work directive

Press conference by Lara WOLTERS rapporteur on the first EU due diligence rules for companies

Press conference on first EU due dilligence rules for companies

Following the final vote on the new rules promoting the right to repair for consumers, rapporteur René Repasi briefs media on its scope and answer questions.

Press conference on the right to repair

Following a final plenary vote, rapporteurs Maria-Manuel Leitão-Marques (S&D, PT) and Samira Rafaela (Renew, NL) discuss new rules banning products made with force labour.

Press conference on Forced labour regulation

The LUX European Audience Film Award ceremony takes place in Parliament’s hemicycle in Brussels. 

Press conference with the winner takes place immediately afterwards. 

Parliament and the European Film Academy award the LUX prize to help the distribution of European films with significant artistic merit that reflect cultural diversity in Europe and beyond.

2024 LUX European Audience Film Award and Press conference with the winner

Press conference by Sophie IN ’T VELD, Fabienne KELLER, Matjaž NEMEC and Jorge BUXADÉ VILLALBA rapporteurs on Migration Pact files (First part)
Press conference by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE) and Malin BJÖRK (The Left, SE) rapporteurs on Migration Pact files (Second part)

Press conference on Asylum and migration pact files

Press conference by Marion WALSMANN (EPP, DE), rapporteur for safety of toys

Press conference on Toys' safety

Press conference by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT) and Dragos TUDORACHE (Renew, RO), co-rapporteurs on AI Act plenary vote

Press conference on Artificial Intelligence vote

Press conference by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), rapporteur on European Media Freedom Act

Press conference on European Media Freedom Act

Press conference by Ciarán CUFFE (Greens/EFA, IE), rapporteur on the energy performance of buildings directive

Press conference: Energy performance of buildings

The EP’s Press Service holds a press briefing with the Parliament’s political group spokespersons.

Pre-session press briefing

Press conference - Driving licence rules

Press conference - Geographical indications for wine and agri products

Press conference - Political advertising

Parliament is set to approve new rules aiming to protect the environment in the EU through criminal law.

Following a debate on Monday, MEPs are expected to give their final green light to a new directive on environmental crime, as agreed with the member states in November 2023, on Tuesday. The new law provides an updated list of environmental crimes including illegal timber trade, depletion of water resources or breaches of EU chemicals legislation. It also introduces the so-called qualified offence of causing the destruction of an ecosystem, such as large-scale forest fires, and thus comparable to ecocide.

Individual offenders, including company representatives, can face prison sentences of up to five or ten years depending on the severity of the crime. They will also be required to reinstate the environment they destroyed and compensate for the damage. Companies can also face fines of up to 5% of their worldwide turnover or 40 million euro.

Background

The new legislation aims to tackle the rising number of environmental crimes in the EU. Environmental crime is the fourth largest criminal activity in the world and is one of the main sources of income for organised crime alongside drugs, weapons and human trafficking.

Press conference -  Environmental crime directive

Press conference - Outcome of the MFF revision vote

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, holds a press conference after the European Council meeting held in Brussels on the 14th December.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her contribution to the European Council meeting

EP Press Briefing - European Elections 2024

Eurovision Debate 2024 with Lead Candidates.- Press point

Press briefing ahead of the Eurovision Lead Candidates Debate

Press conference on the first EU due diligence rules

Press conference on Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe

Press conference on EU-Egypt: a strategic partnership for whom?

Press briefing EPP

Press conference on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act and the abolition of intra-EU calls surcharge

Press conference on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

Press conference on the Final vote on the right to repair

Press conference on the adoption of the Forced Labour Regulation

Press briefing S&D Group

Press briefing Greens/EFA

Press briefing The Left

Press conference - LUX European Audience Film Award 2024

Press conference on Women's and equality policy achievements in the ninth electoral term of the EP - What next?

Press point following the votes on the reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules

Press conference on Migration Pact files

Press point by Valerie HAYER, Renew Europe group leader following the European elections 2024

Press points following the Eurovision Debate 2024 
- Nicolas SCHMIT, Lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES)
- Terry REINTKE, Lead candidate of the European Greens 
- Walter BAIER, Lead Candidate of the European Left

Press points following the Eurovision Debate 2024

Press conference by Javi LÓPEZ, rapporteur on Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe

Press conference by Mounir SATOURI, Tineke STRIK, rapporteurs and Karen MELCHIOR on EU-Egypt: a strategic partnership for whom?

Press conference by Alin MITUȚA, rapporteur on the Gigabit Infrastructure Act and the abolition of intra-EU calls surcharge

Press conference by Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, rapporteur on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

Press conference by René REPASI, rapporteur on the Final vote on the right to repair

Press conference by Maria-Manuel LEITÃO-MARQUES and Samira RAFAELA, co-rapporteurs on the adoption of the Forced Labour Regulation

Official visit to Lisbon (Portugal) - Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Luís MONTENEGRO, Portuguese Prime Minister

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, after the European Council meeting

Press conference by Evelyn REGNER, EP Vice-President, European Film Academy representatives and the winner of the European Audience Film Award

Press conference by Evelyn REGNER, Vice President, and Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality on Women's and equality policy achievements in the ninth electoral term of the EP - What next?

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission following the votes on the EU Migration and Asylum Pact

Press conference by Manu PINEDA, Chair of the Delegation for relations with Palestine on the “Anatomy of a Genocide”, a report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories

Press conference by Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Birgit SIPPEL (S&D, DE) and Malin BJÖRK (The Left, SE) rapporteurs on Migration Pact files (Second part)

Press conference by Sophie IN ’T VELD, Fabienne KELLER, Matjaž NEMEC and Jorge BUXADÉ VILLALBA rapporteurs on Migration Pact files (First part)

Official visit to Cyprus - Press statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus

Walter BAIER, Lead Candidate for the European Left speaks to the press following the Eurovision Debate 2024. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press points following the Eurovision Debate 2024 - Press point by Walter BAIER, Lead Candidate for the European Left

Terry REINTKE, Lead candidate for the European Greens speaks to the press following the Eurovision Debate 2024. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press points following the Eurovision Debate 2024 - Press point by Terry REINTKE, Lead candidate for the European Greens

Nicolas SCHMIT, Lead candidate for the Party of European Socialists speaks to the press following the Eurovision Debate 2024. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press points following the Eurovision Debate 2024 - Press point by Nicolas SCHMIT, Lead candidate for the Party of European Socialists

During her visit to Kyiv, President Metsola meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Together they speak to the press. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

Parliament’s Press Service organises a briefing for media on the practical details for covering the elections. It covers Parliament’s main legislative achievements during its ninth term, as well as unfinished business to be dealt with by the new Parliament. Media also is provided with practical information on the three key events in the run-up to the elections: One month to go (9 May); Eurovision debate with the lead candidates for the EU Commission Presidency (23 May); and Election night (9 June). The European Parliament’s 9th legislature - main legislative highlights and unfinished business by Jaume Duch Guillot, EP Spokesperson. Election events planned in May and June - Practical arrangements for the media by Neil Corlett, Press Service and Thibault Lesenecal, Audiovisual Service.

2024 European Election campaign briefing: Main legislative highlights and unfinished business by Jaume Duch Guillot, EP Spokesperson; and election events planned in May and June by Neil Corlett, Press Service and Thibault Lesenecal, AV Service

Rapporteur on the Cyber Solidarity Act Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ (S&D, ES), made a press statement following the final adoption of the legislation in plenary session on Wednesday. The legislation, already informally agreed upon with the Council, will bolster the European Union's ability to detect, prepare for, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents.

Press statement by Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ (S&D, ES), rapporteur, on the Cyber Solidarity Act

Lara WOLTERS (S&D, NL), Rapporteur, holds a press conference on the first EU Due diligence rules for companies. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Lara WOLTERS (S&D, NL), Rapporteur, on the first EU Due diligence rules for companies

Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur on speaks to the press on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Javi LÓPEZ (S&D, ES), Rapporteur on Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe

Mounir SATOURI (Greens/EFA, FR), Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteurs and Karen MELCHIOR (Renew, DK) hold a press conference on EU-Egypt partnership. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Conference by Mounir SATOURI (Greens/EFA, FR), Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL), rapporteurs and Karen MELCHIOR (Renew, DK) on EU-Egypt: a strategic partnership for whom?

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (Renew, PL) holds a press conference on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

Press Conference by Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (Renew, PL) on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

Following the final vote on the new rules promoting the right to repair for consumers, rapporteur René Repasi briefs media on its scope and answer questions. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Conference by René REPASI (S&D, DE), rapporteur on Right to Repair

Maria-Manuel LEITÃO-MARQUES (S&D, PT) and Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL), co-rapporteurs hold a press conference on the adoption of the Forced Labour Regulation. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Conference by Maria-Manuel LEITÃO-MARQUES (S&D, PT) and Samira RAFAELA (Renew, NL), co-rapporteurs on the adoption of the Forced Labour Regulation

President of the European Parliament Roberta METSOLA and Portuguese Prime Minister Luís MONTENEGRO hold a press conference after their meeting in Lisbon. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Luís MONTENEGRO, Portuguese Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís MONTENEGRO. This news items shows her arrival, their meeting and extracts from the press conference.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lisbon (Portugal) - Meeting with Luís MONTENEGRO, Portuguese Prime Minister: arrival, meeting and extracts from the press conference

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, answers the questions from the journalists following her participation at the special European Council meeting (17-18 April). EU heads of state or government discuss the new European competitiveness deal to securing our prosperity and global leadership; the urgency of intensifying EU delivery of military assistance to Ukraine, notably air defence capabilities; the commitment to work with partners to end the crisis in Gaza with an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages, as well as an urgent increase of unimpeded humanitarian aid; and developing a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with Türkiye. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the Special European Council: questions and answers

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives her opening remarks following her participation at the special European Council meeting (17-18 April). EU heads of state or government discuss the new European competitiveness deal to securing our prosperity and global leadership; the urgency of intensifying EU delivery of military assistance to Ukraine, notably air defence capabilities; the commitment to work with partners to end the crisis in Gaza with an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages, as well as an urgent increase of unimpeded humanitarian aid; and developing a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with Türkiye. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, following her participation at the Special European Council

EP President Roberta METSOLA, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander DE CROO and EC President Ursula VON DER LEYEN speak to the press following the votes on the reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission following the votes on the reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules

The European Parliament give its final green light to the reform of the EU’s Asylum and Migration Pact. The new rules will ensure responsibility sharing among member states in the management of migrant arrivals, a more efficient response in case of crisis, and respect of fundamental rights. Before the vote, MEPs review the ten legal acts in a debate with Council and Commission. This news item includes extracts from debate, from the final votes, and from press point with the EU Council Presidency, and the Presidents of the European Parliament and Commission.

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