Hadja Lahbib was Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions since 2022. She is now European Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management, and European Commissioner-designate for Equality, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Hadja LAHBIB, Commissioner-designate, Preparedness and Crisis Management

FEMM Committee - Exchange of views with Hadja LAHBIB - Management - Structured dialogue, including presentation of the Gender Equality Strategy

DEVE - Structured dialogue on the Commission Work Programme -  Exchange of views with Hadja Lahbib, Commissioner for Equality; Preparedness and Crisis Management

EP Plenary Session - Violence in the Great Lakes Region, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

EP Plenary Session - Urgent need to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan and to achieve a sustainable peace

EP Plenary Session - Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece: European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms

Side Event to the Sakharov Prize ceremony on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

EP Plenary session - The urgent need to combat discrimination in the EU through the Horizontal Anti-Discrimination Directive

DEVE - Exchange of views with Commissioner Lahbib on the forthcoming Communication on Humanitarian Aid

This video shows extracts from the arrivals and doorsteps by Renew Europe leaders, who meet ahead of the European Council meeting. Valerie Hayer, Renew Europe President, sets their priorities on the current situation in the Middle East, on Ukraine and on the upcoming elections in Slovenia. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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

This news item shows extracts from the interparliamentary meeting on International Women’s Day 2026. This year's event aims to foster dialogue and critical reflection on the challenges facing women's rights and democratic processes in today's digital landscape. The discussion will focus on the impact of stereotypes, disinformation, and online violence, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise. The is attended by Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, Director of the UN Women Brussels Liaison Office Florence Raes, alongside other participants from the public and political spheres.

International Women’s Day 2026: extracts from the interparliamentary meeting

Closing statements of the debate by Closing statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, on the need to strengthen EU readiness, preparedness, and solidarity mechanisms following recent extreme weather events in southern Europe. MEPs question Commission representatives on EU action to prevent and prepare for natural disasters, following the launch of the 2025 EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy, and to support EU countries affected by enhancing civil protection and related funding. In early 2026, Portugal, southern Italy and Malta experienced severe weather, including cyclone Harry and storm Kristin, which caused casualties and significant damage to coastal areas. The storms brought floods, landslides, and the highest ever recorded waves in the Mediterranean.

Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece - European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms: closing statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality

MEPs debate debate the need to strengthen EU readiness, preparedness, and solidarity mechanisms following recent extreme weather events in southern Europe. MEPs question Commission representatives on EU action to prevent and prepare for natural disasters, following the launch of the 2025 EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy, and to support EU countries affected by enhancing civil protection and related funding. In early 2026, Portugal, southern Italy and Malta experienced severe weather, including cyclone Harry and storm Kristin, which caused casualties and significant damage to coastal areas. The storms brought floods, landslides, and the highest ever recorded waves in the Mediterranean.

Extreme weather events in particular in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece - European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms: MEPs debate

Opening statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Managementon on the debate on the need to strengthen EU readiness, preparedness, and solidarity mechanisms following recent extreme weather events in southern Europe. MEPs question Commission representatives on EU action to prevent and prepare for natural disasters, following the launch of the 2025 EU’s Preparedness Union Strategy, and to support EU countries affected by enhancing civil protection and related funding. In early 2026, Portugal, southern Italy and Malta experienced severe weather, including cyclone Harry and storm Kristin, which caused casualties and significant damage to coastal areas. The storms brought floods, landslides, and the highest ever recorded waves in the Mediterranean. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Extreme weather events in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece - European response in strengthening readiness, preparedness and solidarity mechanisms: opening statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality

An official national memorial service is held in Martigny to honour the victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy, following the devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar on New Year’s night 2026, which claimed 40 lives and left more than 115 people injured. The ceremony, organised by the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Valais, is attended by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality and for Preparedness and Crisis Management, underscoring European solidarity. Courtesy: © SRG - SSR. All Rights Reserved. Restricted Use: Europe Only. No Archiving Permitted.

Official Memorial Service in Honour of the Victims of the Crans-Montana Fire with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, closes the debate on the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan. Civil war broke out in Sudan in April 2023 after a brutal power struggle erupted between the Sudanese army and a powerful paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has so far claimed more than 150,000 lives, prompting a famine and claims of genocide in the Darfur region, located in the western part of the country. With the United Arab Emirates having been investigated by a United Nations panel over accusations that it is backing the RSF, there have also been growing calls to end European weapons exports to the Gulf country over fears they might be chanelled to Sudan.

Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan: closing statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management

Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, opens the debate on the escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan. Civil war broke out in Sudan in April 2023 after a brutal power struggle erupted between the Sudanese army and a powerful paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict has so far claimed more than 150,000 lives, prompting a famine and claims of genocide in the Darfur region, located in the western part of the country. With the United Arab Emirates having been investigated by a United Nations panel over accusations that it is backing the RSF, there have also been growing calls to end European weapons exports to the Gulf country over fears they might be chanelled to Sudan. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan: opening statement by Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner for Equality, and European Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management

LAHBIB, Hadja (BE, EC)

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