De acordo com a Agência Europeia do Ambiente, em 2022, a escassez de água afetou 34 % da população da UE e 40 % da sua área territorial.
Os países do sul da Europa, como Chipre, Grécia, Itália, Malta, Portugal e Espanha, são particularmente afetados pela escassez de água, mas a crise está a propagar-se para Norte, afetando zonas anteriormente consideradas seguras em termos de abastecimento de água. Na Europa, o stress hídrico já é um problema grave e as alterações climáticas deverão agravá-lo no futuro. É por isso que a UE está a tentar encontrar uma solução comum para este desafio.

Da escassez à segurança: como a UE está a trabalhar para um futuro hídrico resiliente

O comércio transatlântico de escravos representa um capítulo sombrio e doloroso da história da humanidade, que afetou mais de 15 milhões de pessoas ao longo de mais de 400 anos. Apesar da abolição da escravatura, as ideologias racistas persistem e continuam atualmente a moldar atitudes e comportamentos discriminatórios. Iniciativas como o Dia Internacional em Memória das Vítimas da Escravatura e do Comércio Transatlântico de Escravos e a Semana Europeia do Combate ao Racismo e da Diversidade visam aumentar a sensibilização, promover a igualdade e criar uma sociedade mais inclusiva.

Relembrar as vítimas da escravatura e do comércio transatlântico de escravos

Se tem dificuldades em fazer face às despesas no fim do mês e se o coronavírus tornou a sua vida ainda mais difícil, saiba que a UE está a tomar medidas para ajudar. Assim, está a adaptar o Fundo de Auxílio Europeu às Pessoas mais Carenciadas para dar resposta à crise. Vejamos como.

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelas pessoas mais carenciadas afetadas pela crise do coronavírus

Fazer planos de viagens aéreas sem correr o risco de uma desilusão tornou-se muito difícil com a pandemia de coronavírus. Caso o seu voo tenha sido cancelado, não desespere. A União Europeia pode ajudar. Eis como:

Isto é o que a Europa faz pelos passageiros dos transportes aéreos afetados pela crise do coronavírus

Nesta crise sem precedentes, a UE está a fazer tudo o que está ao seu alcance para apoiar os cidadãos e os seus governos. Vejamos como.

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelos cidadãos da UE afetados pelo coronavírus

A pandemia de coronavírus tornou a situação das pessoas mais vulneráveis ainda mais precária. A União Europeia está a fazer tudo ao seu alcance para ajudar. Eis como:

Isto é o que a Europa faz pelas pessoas afetadas pelo coronavírus e com necessidade de apoio humanitário

A propagação do coronavírus afetou de forma particularmente severa os operadores turísticos. Para além da queda acentuada das reservas, as restrições de viagem e os encerramentos de aeroportos deixaram algumas empresas a lutar pela sobrevivência. Eis algumas das medidas que a UE está a introduzir para ajudar.

Saiba o que a Europa faz para ajudar os operadores turísticos a fazer face à crise do coronavírus

Na União Europeia, há 20 milhões de pessoas que trabalham no setor agrícola. O fruto do seu trabalho é a nossa alimentação. Com ou sem pandemia.

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelos agricultores afetados pela crise de COVID-19

Se trabalha no setor a pesca, da aquacultura ou da transformação de produtos da pesca, já sentiu o impacto da crise do coronavírus. As vendas caíram a pique e os restaurantes fecharam, em cumprimento das medidas de restrição. A UE está ciente da dificuldade da sua situação e está a tomar medidas para ajudar. Vejamos como!

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelos profissionais da pesca afetados pela crise do coronavírus

Talvez se lembre de como, em criança, era importante para si que os adultos o ouvissem. Vejamos como a UE garante que os pontos de vista e as opiniões das crianças sejam tidos em conta.

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelas crianças que participam nas decisões que afetam as suas vidas

Em 2017 a Europa foi assolada por incêndios florestais devastadores. Só em Portugal morreram mais de 100 pessoas. Se estas catástrofes o afetaram, mantenha-se a do que a União Europeia está a fazer para prevenir e combater os incêndios florestais.

Saiba o que a Europa faz pelas pessoas afetadas por incêndios florestais

<p>David McAllister (EPP, DE) will continue as the Chair of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee for the coming two and a half years. He was re-elected by acclamation on Wednesday, 10 July. During its constituent meeting, the Committee also elected Witold Waszczykowski (ECR, PL) as the Committee’s First Vice-Chair. The remaining three Vice-Chairs will be elected at a future meeting. Together, the Chair and Vice-Chairs will form the Bureau of the Committee.</p>

AFET - Committee on Foreign Affairs

The UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker Türk comes to the EU Parliament for the first time in this legislature. In an exchange of views with AFET - DROI MEPs in committee meeting, they discuss news topics in the field of geopolitics and human rights, before the adoption of the annual report on Human rights by the EP in plenary session, tentatively in March 2025.

AFET/DROI- Debate with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk

MEPs in the Foreign Affairs Committee meet Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. The discussion is expected to focus on the state of play and the progress made by the ten enlargement countries.

AFET debate with Marta KOS, Commissioner  for Enlargement

The Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Subcommittee on Security and Defence and the Delegation for Relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for the first time. In the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the incoming US administration, the topics to be discussed will likely include efforts to strengthen NATO defence and deterrence as well as the delivery of military assistance to Ukraine. MEPs are also set to inquire about other regional and global security threats that require close cooperation between the EU and NATO.

AFET/SEDE- Debate with Mark RUTTE, Secretary General of NATO

During an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, addresses the situation in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasizes that this moment marks a historic opportunity for the Syrian people to rebuild their nation based on dignity, freedom, and justice, and for a Syrian-led and inclusive dialogue to ensure a peaceful transition, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

The EU pledges support for Syria’s territorial integrity, the protection of minorities, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Kallas stresses the importance of avoiding further violence and upholding international humanitarian law. The EU remains committed to working with international partners and supporting UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen in facilitating Syria’s transition toward stability and democracy.

Extraordinary AFET (committee on Foreign Affairs) meeting, exchange of views with Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the situation in Syria

Kaja Kallas was Member of the EP from 2014 to 2018, Estonian Prime Minister since 2021 and she is now High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, in the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President designate

Marta Kos is self-employed, working through Kos Consulting and Coaching since 2021. From 2017 to 2021, she was the Slovenian Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and the Ambassador to Germany and Latvia (2013-2017). She is now the European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Marta KOS, Commissioner-designate, Enlargement

Andrius Kubilius was Lithuanian Prime Minister (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Member of the European Parliament since 2019 and he is now European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Andrius KUBILIUS, Commissioner-designate, Defence and Space

Dubravka Šuica was Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography in the von der Leyen Commission I and Member of the European Parliament from 2013 to 2019. She is now European Commissioner-designate for the Mediterranean, for the von der Leyen Commission II.

Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate, Mediterranean

The Foreign Affairs and Development committees vote to shortlist three finalists for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. David McAllister, AFET Chair, Barry Andrews, DEVE Chair, and Mounir Satouri, DROI Chair, give statements after the announcement.

The Sakharov Prize is the EU's highest tribute to human rights work, recognizing those who contribute to protecting freedom of thought. The candidates include María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia from Venezuela, Yael Admi and Reem Hajajreh from the “Women Wage Peace” and “Women of the Sun” movement in Israel/Palestine, Elon Musk from the United States, Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu from Azerbaijan, and journalists in Palestine including Hamza and Wael Al-Dahdouh, Plestia Alaqad, Shireen Abu Akleh, and Ain Media. The Conference of Presidents selects the winner on 24 October, and the award ceremony takes place on 18 December in Strasbourg.

Announcement of the 3 finalists for Sakharov Prize 2024

EP Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (D-RU) exchange views on the inhuman detention and death of Alexei NAVALNY, 2021 Sakharov Price Laureate.

MEPs also discuss the state of Russia’s democratic opposition movement ahead of the country’s presidential elections scheduled for 15-17 March 2024, as well as the situation of all those Russian opposition voices currently behind bars.

The following guests give testimonies to MEPs: Leonid Volkov, Chief of staff of Alexei Navalny, Anti-Corruption Foundation: Evgenia Kara-Murza, Advocacy Director at the Free Russia Foundation, wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza: Vladimir Milov, Vice-President of the Free Russia Foundation, former Vice-Minister of Energy of Russia

AFET/DROI debate on Alexei Navalny´s death

AFET MEPs discuss on a joint debate with DEVE MEPs on the recent allegations against UNWRA staff and the impact on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

AFET debate on the recent allegations against UNWRA staff and the impact on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

AFET - Exchange of views with representatives of the Russian democratic opposition on the EU support to Russian pro-democratic forces in the new geopolitical context

AFET press conference with Georgia's civil society activists leading mass pro-democracy protests across the country, on the occasion of AFET adoption of its annual Georgia report

AFET - Exchange of views with Stefano Sannino, Acting Director-General for Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf, European Commission

AFET Committee - Votes

AFET - Structured Dialogue on the Commission Work Programme

AFET INTA - EU-UK Summit debriefing

AFET - Exchange of views with Borjana Krišto, Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina

AFET - Public hearing on the EU–US political relations

AFET D-ME joint meeting - Exchange of views with Filip Ivanović, Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro for Foreign and European Affairs

EUDS AFET SEDE - Public hearing on Russia’s hybrid threats and attacks in Europe, including best practices to counter them

AFET INTA - The implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

AFET Working group on Western Balkans  - Exchange of views with Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement on the state of play of the enlargement process with regard to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

AFET - Presentation of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) Annual Report 2024

AFET Committee - Meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

AFET - Exchange of views with Dubravka Šuica, Commissioner for the Mediterranean

Press point AFET - The foreign policy priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU

AFET - Presentation of the Priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council

AFET Interparliamentary Committee Meeting - Towards a multipolar world – what role for the European Union?

Committee on Foreign Affairs Ordinary meeting

AFET

Committee on Foreign Affairs Ordinary meeting HEARING

Press conference by Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ (EPP, LT), rapporteur with Georgia's civil society activists leading mass pro-democracy protests across the country, on the occasion of AFET adoption of its annual Georgia report

Committee on Foreign Affairs Extraordinary meeting Structured dialogue with Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement

Committee on Foreign Affairs Extraordinary meeting Joint committee procedure - AFET and INTA

INTA

Joint committee procedure - AFET and INTA

Committee on Foreign Affairs Ordinary meeting Joint meeting Committee on Budgets

BUDG

Joint exchange of views with the Committee on Development

DEVE

MEPs complete their review of the Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law Report and more recent developments in EU Member States relating to threats to European values. The report prepared in the Committee in Civil Liberties (LIBE) takes stock of the Commission’s findings in its 2024 Rule of Law Report, as well as recent developments in EU member states . Opening statements by Ana Catarina MENDES (S&D, PT), Rapporteur, Michael MCGRATH, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection, and by Representatives of AFET and JURI Committees. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report: opening statements by Ana Catarina MENDES (S&D, PT), Rapporteur, Michael MCGRATH, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and by Representatives of AFET and JURI

Rasa JUKNEVIČIENĖ (EPP, LT), rapporteur with Georgia's civil society activists leading mass pro-democracy protests across the country, hold a press conference on the occasion of AFET adoption of its annual Georgia report.

David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of AFET Committee and Radoslaw SIKORSKI, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, give a joint press conference on the foreign policy priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, in Brussels. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press point by David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of AFET Committee and Radoslaw SIKORSKI, Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the foreign policy priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU

The Committees on Foreign Affairs and Security and Defence and the Delegation for Relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly meet Mark RUTTE, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) for the first time. In the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the incoming US administration, the topics discussed include efforts to strengthen NATO defence and deterrence as well as the delivery of military assistance to Ukraine. MEPs also inquire about other regional and global security threats that require close cooperation between the EU and NATO.

Exchange of views with Mark RUTTE, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO): extracts - AFET Committee, SEDE Subcommittee and Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

The Committees on Foreign Affairs and Security (AFET) and Defence (SEDE) and the Delegation for Relations with the National Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly (DNAT) meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for the first time. In the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the incoming US administration, the topics discussed include efforts to strengthen NATO defence and deterrence as well as the delivery of military assistance to Ukraine. MEPs also inquire about other regional and global security threats that require close cooperation between the European Union and NATO.

Exchange of views with Mark RUTTE, Secretary General of the NATO: Opening statements by David McALLISTER, AFET Chair, Marie-Agnes STRACK-ZIMMERMANN, SEDE Chair, Mark RUTTE, NATO Secretary General, and by Salvatore DE MEO, DNAT Chair

The EP Committee on Foreign Affairs exchange views with Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the situation in Syria following the fall of the Assad dictatorship.

The situation in Syria following the fall of the Assad dictatorship: exchange of views with Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - AFET Committee

David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair, speaks to the press, after Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, was heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check agaisnt delivery.

Press point by David MCALLISTER, Chair of Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)

Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Development (DEVE), Committee on International Trade (INTA), Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. At the end of the confirmation hearing, Kaja KALLAS makes a closing statement followed by the one from the Committee Chair. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check agaisnt delivery.

Confirmation hearing of Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission: closing statements by Commissioner-designate and David McALLISTER (EPP,DE), AFET Committee Ch

Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Development (DEVE), Committee on International Trade (INTA), Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statement by David MCALLISTER, AFET Chair. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check agaisnt delivery.

Confirmation hearing of Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission: arrivals and opening statement by David MCALLISTER, AFET Chair

David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair, speaks first, to the press, after Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, was heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Just after, Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, takes the floor and speaks to the press. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

Press points by Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, and David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair

Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. At the end of the confirmation hearing, Marta KOS gives a closing statement followed by David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

Confirmation hearing of Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement: closing statements by Commissioner-designate and David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair

Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statements by Committees Chairs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

Confirmation hearing of Marta KOS, European Commissioner-designate for Enlargement: arrivals and opening statement by David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair

David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair and Borys BUDKA (EPP, PL), ITRE Committee Chair, speak to the press after the Confirmation hearing of Andrius KUBILIUS, European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space.

Press point by David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair and Borys BUDKA (EPP, PL), ITRE Committee Chair

Andrius KUBILIUS, European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committees. Committees on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) and Security and Defence (SEDE) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statements by David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair and Borys BUDKA (EPP, PL), ITRE Committee Chair.

Confirmation hearing of Andrius KUBILIUS, European Commissioner-designate for Defence and Space: arrivals and opening statements by David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Committee Chair and Borys BUDKA (EPP, PL), ITRE Committee Chair

David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), holds a press point after the confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press briefing by David MCALLISTER, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)

Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. At the end of the confirmation hearing, Dubravka ŠUICA makes a closing statement followed by the one from the Committee Chair. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean: closing statement by Commissioner-designate and David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Chair

Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament. Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL), Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) participate as joint committees. Ambiance of the arrivals and opening statement by David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Chair. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Confirmation hearing of Dubravka ŠUICA, Commissioner-designate for Mediterranean: arrivals and opening statement by David MCALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Chair

The Foreign Affairs and Development committees votes to shortlist three finalists for the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, among those already nominated by MEPs and political groups. The 3 finalists are: Venezuela’s María Corina Machado and President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia, Israel/Palestine associations “Women wage peace" and "Women of the sun" and Azerbaijan’s Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu.Announcement of the 3 finalists for Sakharov Prize 2024: statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), Barry ANDREWS (Renew, IE), Chair Committee on Development(DEVE) and Mounir SATOURI (GREENS/EFA, FR), Chair Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI).

Announcement of the 3 finalists for Sakharov Prize 2024: statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), AFET Chair, Barry ANDREWS (Renew, IE), DEVE Chair and Mounir SATOURI (GREENS/EFA, FR), DROI Chair

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