During the plenary session (11 - 13 November 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate Multiannual Financial Framework (including Own Resources), Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism and the Recovery Fund for Europe. Opening remark by David SASSOLI, EP President. The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

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plenary session

EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (T)

SASSOLI, David Maria (S&D, IT, S&D, IT)

Multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 (T)

economic situation in Europe (T)

Recovery plan for Europe (T)

Multiannual Financial Framework (including Own Resources), Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism and the Recovery Fund for Europe. Opening remark by David SASSOLI, EP President

SOUNDBITE (Original), David SASSOLI, EP President, We now move on to the first debate, the debate on the MFF, the rule of law conditionality mechanism and the recovery fund for Europe. I would just remind members that for all debates this afternoon, the catch-the-eye procedure is not available and blue cards will not be accepted, nor points of order.

SOUNDBITE (Original), David SASSOLI, EP President, We have colleagues who are connected via remote connexion in the EPLOs in various member states. I'd like to start by giving the floor to Commissioner Hahn, who I thank for being here with us.