AFCO - Presentation of the programme of the Danish EU Council Presidency

DEVE - Presentation of the priorities of the Danish Presidency of the Council

EP Plenary session - Outcome of the conference on the Financing for development in Seville

CCC Reflection Day

DEVE Extraordinary meeting - Exchange of views with Bill GATES, Chair of the Gates Foundation

EP Plenary session - Institutional and political implications of the EU enlargement process and global challenges

DEVE - Exchange of views with Commissioner Hadja LAHBIB

EP Plenary session - 80 years after the end of World War II - freedom, democracy and security as the heritage of Europe

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 150)

Delegation to the Africa-EU Parliamentary Assembly - Exchange of views on Sharing international responsibility for protecting victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Press conference on combating sexual violence in the DRC and beyond

EP Plenary session - A revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world

AFCO  - Presentation of the Programme of the Polish Presidency of the Council

FEMM AFCO joint meeting : Elect her – how to support women's political participation

DEVE Public Hearing - The implementation of NDICI - Global Europe: how to involve local and regional authorities and communities?

Charles GOERENS welcomes Pereira NEVES, President of Cape Verde

DEVE Committee - Workshop on The Future of the European Financial Architecture for Development?

EP plenary session - European political parties - report 2021

AFCO Committee - Interparliamentary Committee Meeting - The expectation of National Parliaments for the Conference on the Future of Europe

DEVE Committee exchange of views with Jutta URPILAINEN, Commissioner for International Partnerships, on the Commission Work Programme.

AFET/DEVE joint Committee - Vote on the trilogue deal they wrapped up in december on one of the MFF flagship programmes (NDICI)

DEVE Committee meeting . Public Hearing ' Negotiating change: the future of ACP-EU relations '

BACH, Georges (EPP, LU); DELVAUX, Mady (S&D, LU); ENGEL, Frank (EPP, LU); GOERENS, Charles (ALDE, LU); REDING, Viviane (EPP, LU)TURMES, Claude (Greens/EFA, LU)

Walk 4 Europe in European parliament in Strasbourg - ' Walk together with us for Europe '

Debate: ' Intellectual Property and Access to HIV treatment '

GOERENS, Charles (ALDE, LU); SCHULZ, Martin (S&D, DE) - EP President

Martin SCHULZ - EP President meets with MEP Charles GOERENS

McAVAN, Linda (S&D, GB); GOERENS, Charles (ALDE, LU)

Friends of the Global Fund Europe - Conference on Sida, Tuberculosis and Paludism

Norbert NEUSER, Charles GOERENS; McAVAN, Linda (S&D, UK); STYLIANIDES, Christos (EPP, CY), Teresa JIMENEZ-BECERRIL BARRIO , Beatriz BECERRA BASTERRECHEA

Exhibition on the Syria Crisis at the European Parliament in Brussels

Sylvia-Yvonne KAUFMANN (S&D, DE) , SCHOPFLIN, Gyorgy (EPP, HU), GOERENS, Charles (ALDE, LU)

Press Conference ' Improving the functioning of ECI ' with Sylvia-Yvonne KAUFMANN

EURANET - Citizens Corner

EP President meets with Rabbi Isaac  SCHAPIRA

MEPs vote on several reports and amendments: outermost regions affected by severe natural disasters and in the context of cyclone Chido devastating Mayotte; amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure concerning the declaration of input; electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections; agreement between the EU and Ukraine; termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance; and financing for development – ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville.

Votes

MEPs debate on Parliament's vision for the next multiannual financial framework (MFF). The parliamentarians aim to a more ambitious long-term EU budget to match EU citizens' expectations in an increasingly complex global landscape. The current budget ceiling of 1% of the EU-27’s gross national income looks insufficient to respond effectively to the growing range of crises and challenges. The text prepared by the Budgets Committee highlights that the United States’ retreat from its global role means EU spending will now have to address Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, in addition to a highly challenging economic and social backdrop, a competitiveness gap, and the worsening climate and biodiversity crisis. Parliament’s priorities for the next long-term EU budget are designed to feed into the Commission’s proposal on the next MFF.

A revamped long-term budget for the EU in a changing world: MEPs debate (part 2)

Following his inauguration on 20 January 2025, President Trump signed a large number of executive orders setting the priorities of the new US administration, including the country’s withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Paris Agreement on climate change mitigation. Alongside Commission representatives, MEPs discuss the impact of these decisions internationally and on the EU’s future involvement in these global initiatives.

US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, the World Health Organisation and the suspension of US development and humanitarian aid: MEPs debate (part 1)

Jozef SÍKELA, European Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships, of the VON DER LEYEN Commission is heard by the Committee on Development (DEVE) of the European Parliament. Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), Committee on International Trade (INTA), andCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) participate as joint committees. During the confirmation hearing, Jozef SÍKELA answers questions by committee members.

Confirmation hearing of Jozef SÍKELA, European Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships: questions / answers (part 5)

Confirmation hearing of Jozef SÍKELA, European Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships: questions / answers

Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management, and European Commissioner-designate for Equality of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Development (DEVE), Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committees. Committees on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and Public Health (SANT) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions / Answers (part 5).

Confirmation hearing of Hadja LAHBIB, European Commissioner-designate for Preparedness and Crisis Management, and European Commissioner-designate for Equality: Questions / Answers (part 5)

Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (AGRI). Committees on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI ) and on Fisheries (PECH) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Christophe HANSEN, Commissioner-designate for Agriculture and Food: Questions / Answers (part 5)

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner-designate, Trade and Economic Security & Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency of the VON DER LEYEN Commission, is heard by the International Trade (INTA) and Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) Committees. Committees on Foreign Affairs (AFET), on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), on Petitions (PETI), on Development (DEVE) and on Legal Affairs (JURI) are also invited to participate as joint committees. Questions and answers.

Confirmation hearing of Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner-designate, Trade and Economic Security & Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency: Questions / Answers (part 3)

MEPs debate on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and call for increased action to support those living in poverty as well as for measures to eradicate poverty in Europe.The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, marked annually on 17 October, fosters dialogue and understanding for people living in poverty. It acknowledges the efforts and the struggles of people living in poverty and provides them with an opportunity to make their voices heard.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: one round of political group speakers

MEPs debate on EU response to the Mpox outbreak and the need for continuous action. MEPs discuss the EU's response to the mpox outbreak and the need for ongoing action with the European Commission. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and nearby regions a "public health emergency of international concern" on August 14, 2024. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) issued a risk assessment on August 16, stating that the overall risk to Europe's general population is low. Currently, the EU has one antiviral treatment and one vaccine authorized for mpox. The Commission, through the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, is managing vaccine procurement and donation to affected African countries. MEPs are expected to urge a coordinated EU response to contain the outbreak in Africa and prevent the virus from spreading to Europe.

EU response to the Mpox outbreak and the need for continuous action: MEPs debate

MEPs vote on the following subjects: Setting up of four interparliamentary delegations; Foodstuffs for human consumption: amending certain 'Breakfast' Directives; Fees and charges payable to the European Medicines Agency; Recognition of professional qualifications: nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania; Authorisation addressed to France to negotiate a bilateral agreement with Algeria on matters related to judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters; Authorisation addressed to France to negotiate a bilateral agreement with Algeria on matters related to judicial cooperation concerning family law matters; Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors; EC/Kiribati Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2023-2028); Minimum requirements on minimum breaks and daily and weekly rest periods in the occasional passenger transport sector; and other topics.

Voting session

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. 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.

Proposal of the European Parliament for the amendment of Treaties: MEPs debate

The European Gender Equality Week takes place on 23-29 October 2023 in the European Parliament and many other European as well as national institutions. This year's edition brings also a change: "Gender Equality: What's next?" The success of the previous editions in 2020, 2021 and 2023 was marked by the growing number of participating committees and delegations and organised events, as well as broader inclusion of partners. This footage shows the extracts from Committees meetings and events of the Gender Equality Week, and statement of Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT), Vice-president of the European Parliament.

Gender Equality Week in the European Parliament: extracts from Committees meetings and events, and statement of Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT), Vice-president of the European Parliament

Following the Commission’s proposal for a mid-term revision on the EU’s long-term budget (multiannual financial framework, MFF) the full house debate on the proposal of the Committee on Budgets to demand an extra €10 billion for 2024-2027. MEPs want to boost areas linked to external challenges, especially the Russian war against Ukraine and growing migration issues, the EU’s strategic autonomy, and enhance the EU’s crisis-response capabilities. Second part of the debate.

Mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier BETTEL their views on Europe’s challenges and future.

This is Europe - Debate with Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourgish Prime Minister: MEPs debate

MEPs take stock of the implementation of the rules governing EU-UK relations since 2020, including the recent Windsor Framework deal. MEPs debate (part 2).

EU-UK relations: MEPs debate (part 2)

Parliament seek to further improve the Commission’s proposal, aiming to protect European values and democratic processes more effectively. MEPs adopt their position for the ensuing negotiations with Council and Commission, in order to pass the law in the first half of 2023, so that it will be in place before the next European elections in 2024. Parliament is set to expand the new rules relating toto like-minded parties outside the EU’s 27 member states, to ensure that thesemember parties come from countries that are full members of the Council of Europe and outside the EU “observe equivalent values” to those of Article 2 TEU, and to adopt a more ambitious approach regarding EU funding for campaigns in national referenda. Closing statements by Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE) and Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU), rapporteurs, and by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency.

Statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations: closing statements by Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE), Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU), Rapporteurs, and by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency

Parliament seek to further improve the Commission’s proposal, aiming to protect European values and democratic processes more effectively. MEPs adopt their position for the ensuing negotiations with Council and Commission, in order to pass the law in the first half of 2023, so that it will be in place before the next European elections in 2024. Parliament is set to expand the new rules relating toto like-minded parties outside the EU’s 27 member states, to ensure that thesemember parties come from countries that are full members of the Council of Europe and outside the EU “observe equivalent values” to those of Article 2 TEU, and to adopt a more ambitious approach regarding EU funding for campaigns in national referenda. Opening statements by Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE) and Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU), rapporteurs, and by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency.

Statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations: opening statements by Rainer WIELAND (EPP, DE), Charles GOERENS (Renew, LU), Rapporteurs and by Vera JOUROVA, European Commissioner for Values and Transparency

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