EPP Press conference with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Manfred WEBER

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Press briefing EPP

Briefing EPP - Manfred WEBER - Chair

Press conference by Klára DOBREV (S&D, HU), Vice-president of the European Parliament, Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), Chair of the Culture and education committee, Mads BRÜGGER, Teona MITEVSKA, and Rodrig

Briefing EPP - Manfred WEBER, President

Briefing EPP - Manfred WEBER (DE), President

Press Point of Manfred Weber,  EPP Group Chairman after EPP group meeting

Press Point by Manfred WEBER following EPP Group Constitutive meeting

European Election Night 2019 – Statement by Esther DE LANGE - EPP Group

EPP briefing

Press point by Manfred WEBER, EPP Group leader following the EPP Political Assembly meeting

Press conf. Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), rapporteur, on “the deal in trilogue on the copyright directive for the digital single market”

Press conf. Jeroen LENAERS (EPP, NL), rapporteur, and Marianne THYSSEN, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, on “the European Labour Authority"

Press conf. Elisabetta GARDINI (EPP, IT), rapporteur, Christos STYLIANIDES, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid & Crisis Management, on “Union Civil Protection Mechanism”

David CASA (EPP, MT), rapporteur, Marianne THYSSEN, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility, on “the last trilogue on the Work Life Balance”

Briefing EPP

Press briefing EPP group

Press briefing EPP Group

Press conference by Manfred WEBER (DE), EPP President, and EPP Group elected candidate for the Presidency of the European Parliament

EP Plenary Session - Rule of Law in Slovenia, in particular the delayed nomination of EPPO prosecutors

Press conference by Tomas TOBE (EPP,SV), rapporteur, on Asylum Management Regulation

EPP Group leaders meet ahead of the European Council

CONT Committee - EPPO getting operational - current state of play.European Public Prosecutor's Office

Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) - EPP Group meeting

EPP group - Croatian delegation

EPP Group event - United against Cancer

EP plenary session- Lack of transparency on Council appointments to the EPPO

EP Plenary session - OLAF cooperation with EPPO and the effectiveness of its investigations

Press conference by Siegfried MUREŞAN (EPP, RO), Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL (S&D, ES), and Dragoș PÎSLARU (renew Europe, RO), rapporteurs - Recovery and Resilience Facility -

Interview of Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur EP Committee on Budgets - Continuation of the support to refugees and host communities in response to the Syria crisis in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey

Statement by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP,DE), Chair of the CULT Committee following the exchange of views on the revised MFF proposal

EP Press conference - EU-United Kingdom future relations by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of the UK Coordination Group and the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Bernd LANGE (S&D), Chair of the International Trade Committee, Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), and Christophe HANSEN (EPP, LU), co-rapporteurs

Anne SANDER (EPP,FR), EP Quaestor, visits the EP building used as Covid-19 Testing center

Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), President of EPP group, holds a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to present the priorities of the group for the plenary session. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

EPP press briefing by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Chair of EPP Group

A delegation of MEPs participates in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change which is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December 2023. The conference concludes the first globalstocktake of climate action under the Paris Agreement, a two-year process to review progress and outline the way forward. This news item shows extracts from the meetings with delegations in Dubai and a statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation, giving his conclusive view on the participation of the delegation to the conference.

European Parliament Delegation to COP28: meetings with delegations and closing statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation

MEPs debate on proposals for the lead candidate system ahead of the 2024 elections, after the vote was postponed at November’s plenary session, to allow for more time for deliberation. The proposition includes a mechanism to elect the Commission President, as well as ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. Opening statements by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs and Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

The European Elections 2024: opening statements by Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs and Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy

MEPs debate on proposals for the lead candidate system ahead of the 2024 elections, after the vote was postponed at November’s plenary session, to allow for more time for deliberation. The proposition includes a mechanism to elect the Commission President, as well as ways to increase turnout and enhance democratic processes. Closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy, Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs .

The European Elections 2024: closing statements by Paolo GENTILONI, European Commissioner for Economy, Domènec RUIZ DEVESA (S&D, ES) and Sven SIMON (EPP, DE), Rapporteurs

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November to 12 December 2023. A delegation of MEPs participate in the UN COP28 Climate Change Conference, where the first Global Stocktake, aiming to provide an overall picture of the implementation progress of the Paris Agreement, take place. This news item shows extracts from the meeting with delegations and the family photo, and from the statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP Delegation.

European Parliament Delegation to COP28: statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP Delegation, meetings with delegations and family photo

Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation at COP28 and Wopke HOEKSTRA, European Commissioner for Climate Action hold a joint press conference during the COP 28 in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Joint press conference by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation at COP28 and Wopke HOEKSTRA, European Commissioner for Climate Action

At the initiative of the Subcommittee on Human Rights, the European Parliament holds a High-Level Conference on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Conference will bring together representatives from international and regional human rights organisations, members of national parliaments of EU member states, international and local civil society organisations, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, young voices from around the world as well as MEPs and chairs of Parliament’s committees to address human rights challenges. Introductory remarks by Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Chair of the DROI Subcommittee and by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of the AFET Committee, and high level address by Volker TÜRK, United Nations High Commissionner for Human Rights.

75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: statements by Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Chair of the DROI Subcommittee, David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of the AFET Committee and by Volker TÜRK, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Daniel CASPARY (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on EU-New Zealand free trade agreement holds a press conference. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press Conference on EU-New Zealand free trade agreement by Daniel CASPARY (EPP, DE), Rapporteur

MEPs debates a deal on next year’s EU budget aimed at addressing global challenges and supporting young people and research. Parliament obtained better support, totalling almost €670 million in funding, for its priorities on top of what the Commission had initially proposed in its draft budget for 2024. The increases include €250 million for Humanitarian Aid, €150 million for the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument- Global Europe programme, €85 million for Horizon Europe, €30 million for transport infrastructure, €60 million to Erasmus+, €20 million to LIFE, €20 million for young farmers, €10 million for the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, and €10 million for Military Mobility. Opening statements by Siegfried MUREȘAN (EPP, RO) and Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV), Rapporteurs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Outcome of the Conciliation on 2024 budgetary procedure: opening statements by Johan VAN OVERTVELDT (ECR, BE), Siegfried MUREȘAN (EPP, RO) and Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV), Rapporteurs, Esperanza SAMBLAS, Secretary of State and Johannes HAHN, EC

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. Opening statements by Rapporteurs and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Opening statements by Hilde VAUTMANS (Renew, BE), Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV), Margarida MARQUES (S&D, PT), Norbert LINS (EPP, DE), Laurence FARRENG (Renew, FR), Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Lina GÁLVEZ MUÑOZ (S&D, ES)

Christian EHLER (EPP,DE), Rapporteur, holds a press conference on Net-Zero industry act during the plenary session. The "Net-Zero industry act" sets a target for Europe to produce 40% of net-zero technologies based on National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and to capture 25% of the global market value for these technologies. MEPs want to broaden the scope of the rules to encompass the entire supply chain, including components, materials, and machinery. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Christian EHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur on Net-Zero industry Act

MEPs debate on solutions to ensure that the annual climate finance goal of 100 billion USD is met in 2023 and to work on a post-2025 goal that would go beyond this amount. It reiterates Parliament’s request for a dedicated EU public finance mechanism to provide adequate support to meet the EU’s climate finance commitments. MEPs also want COP28 to make the loss and damage fund operational. They underline that all major emitters, including EU countries, should be ready to contribute their fair share to the fund. Extracts from the debate (Monday 20/11) and from the votes, and statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation to COP 28.

UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai (COP28): extracts from the debate (Monday 20/11) and from the votes, and statement by Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Chair of the EP delegation to COP28

Parliament adopts its negotiating position on new rules promoting the right to repair and more sustainable consumption of consumer goods. MEPs debate on draft legislation to make it easier for consumers to repair defective goods even after the expiration of the guarantee. The proposal complements other ongoing EU initiatives that pursue the European Green Deal objective of sustainable consumption and the circular economy. Opening statements by René REPASI (S&D, DE), Rapporteur, Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR), and Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Common rules promoting the repair of goods: opening statements by René REPASI (S&D, DE), Rapporteur, Sunčana GLAVAK (EPP, HR), and Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries

Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE) Sven SIMON (EPP, DE) Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE) Daniel FREUND (Gscreens/EFA, DE) Helmut SCHOLZ (Left, DE) co-rapporteurs hold a press conference after the vote on Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties. The text 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.

Press conference by Guy VERHOFSTADT (Renew, BE) Sven SIMON (EPP, DE) Gabriele BISCHOFF (S&D, DE) Daniel FREUND (Gscreens/EFA, DE) Helmut SCHOLZ (Left, DE) co-rapporteurs on Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties.

Javier ZARZALEJOS (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, gives a statement about the Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) voting a proposal to lay down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online. The proposal suggests that service providers should be obligated to evaluate the substantial risks of their platforms being used for online child sexual abuse and grooming. It also proposes granting judicial authorities the authority to issue time-limited orders for detecting and removing such materials and establishing an EU Center for Child Protection. This center, among its various responsibilities, would serve as the primary complaint channel for the entire European Union. This news item shows extracts from the vote in the Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE) and a statement of Javier Zarzalejos, Rapporteur on the proposal for laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse.

Vote on Laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online: extracts from the vote and statement by Javier ZARZALEJOS (EPP, ES), Rapporteur

Ahead of the European Council meeting on 26-27 October, EPP leaders are meeting at the Stanhope Hotel to discuss the party's priorities. The situation in the Middle East, Ukraine, the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027, the economic situation or migration are among the topics on the Council's agenda. This news item shows excerpts from the arrival of the political leaders and the doors.

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting: arrivals and doorsteps

The draft report of the European Parliament on EU strategy for a more effective fight against child sexual abuse welcomes and shares the European Commission's proposal’s main aims. Yet the draft report includes a number of new elements. For instance, it includes in its scope search engines and other artificial intelligence systems and limits CSA scanning in E2E encryption to metadata analysis in order to detect suspicious patterns of behaviour without having access to the content of the encrypted communication. Javier ZARZALEJOS (EPP, ES) Rapporteur, Paul TANG (S&D, NL), Hilde VAUTMANS (Renew, BE), Patrick BREYER (Greens/EFA, DE) and Cornelia ERNST (The Left, DE), shadow rapporteurs, hold a press conference on the proposal for a Regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Javier ZARZALEJOS (EPP, ES) rapporteur, Paul TANG (S&D, NL), Hilde VAUTMANS (Renew, BE), Patrick BREYER (Greens/EFA, DE) and Cornelia ERNST (The Left, DE): Proposal for a Regulation laying down rules to prevent child sexual abuse

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, Siegfried MUREȘAN (EPP, RO) and Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV), co-Rapporteurs, hold a press conference on the outcome of the vote on Parliament's position on the 2024 EU budget. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Siegfried MUREȘAN (EPP, RO) and Nils UŠAKOVS (S&D, LV), co-rapporteurs on Outcome of the vote on Parliament's position on the 2024 EU budget

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EPP Press conference with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Manfred WEBER

EPP Press conference with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Manfred WEBER

EPP Press conference with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Manfred WEBER

EPP Press conference with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Manfred WEBER

EPP Press conference with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Manfred WEBER

EPP Press conference with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Manfred WEBER

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at EPP Hearing on Internet Safety for Children

Press briefing EPP

Press briefing EPP

Press briefing EPP

Press briefing EPP

Press briefing EPP

Press briefing EPP

Press briefing EPP