EP Plenary session - Commission Statement - Attempts to reintroduce a foreign agent law in Georgia and its restrictions on civil society

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Joint Debate - European Security and Defence

SEDE - Exchange of views with Mircea GEOANA, Deputy Secretary General of NATO, on security in the Black Sea, on the Eastern Flank and in the Western Balkans

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Russiagate: allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statement - Two years of Russian's war of aggression against Ukraine

SEDE - Joint Meeting with the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on National Security, Defence and Intelligence

SEDE - Exchange of views with Jiří Šedivý, Chief Executive, European Defence Agency: update on the Capability Development Plan and the Annual Coordinated Review of Defence

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - European Defence investment programme (EDIP)

LUX European Audience Film Award 2024 - Estonian MEPs meet with Anna HINTS, Film Director of Smoke Sauna Sisterhood

Annual implementing report on the EU association agreement with Georgia

SEDE Subcommittee - Hearing on Evaluating EU Security Sector Reform (SSR) and Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) policy framework and the implications for strengthening an integrated approach for CSDP

EP Plenary Session - Short presentation - Challenges and prospects for multilateral weapons of mass destruction arms control and disarmament regimes

EP Plenary session - Recommendation to the VPC/HR and to the Council in preparation of the 2020 Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) review process, nuclear arms control and nuclear disarmament options

Constituent meeting of the Delegation for relations with the NATO PA

MEPs debate on the use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction during the plenary session. MEPs debate

The use of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine’s victory and reconstruction: MEPs debate

MEPs vote on the following topics: McAllister (A9-0389/2023) - Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2023, Mikser (A9-0403/2023) - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2023, Sánchez Amor (A9-0424/2023) - Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2023, Cormand (A9-0031/2024) - Financial activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2023, in 't Veld (A9-0025/2024) - Report on the Commission’s 2023 Rule of Law report, and Loiseau (A9-0041/2024) - Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the situation in Syria.

Voting session, including the report on the Implementation of the common foreign and security policy

Amidst significant geopolitical uncertainty and threats, MEPs are set to call for decisive action to strengthen and protect the international rules-based order. EP Plenary holds a joint debate on how to strengthen European security and defence with the Council and Commission.In the draft report on the implementation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy for 2023, MEPs urge the EU to develop robust strategic alliances, to accelerate EU enlargement and reform decision-making processes in response to a new geopolitical context. Parliament also assesses the implementation of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy report in the context of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Both reports will be put to a vote on Wednesday.

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: round of political group speakers and Rapporteurs

Amidst significant geopolitical uncertainty and threats, MEPs are set to call for decisive action to strengthen and protect the international rules-based order. EP Plenary holds a joint debate on how to strengthen European security and defence with the Council and Commission. In the draft report on the implementation of the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy for 2023, MEPs urge the EU to develop robust strategic alliances, to accelerate EU enlargement and reform decision-making processes in response to a new geopolitical context. Parliament also assesses the implementation of the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy report in the context of a rapidly deteriorating global security environment. Both reports will be put to a vote on Wednesday.

Joint Debate - European Security and Defence: MEPs debate part 2

The recent media revelations, which outlined how a European Parliament lawmaker has allegedly collaborated and shared information with Russian security service FSB, has prompted the institution to open an investigation, with President Roberta Metsola referring the specific matter to the Advisory Committee on the Code of Conduct. Following allegations that an MEP colluded with Russian security services, Parliament discusses this case and other interference attempts. Second part of the debate.

Russiagate - Allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union: MEPs debate (part 2)

The recent media revelations, which outlined how a European Parliament lawmaker has allegedly collaborated and shared information with Russian security service FSB, has prompted the institution to open an investigation, with President Roberta Metsola referring the specific matter to the Advisory Committee on the Code of Conduct. Following allegations that an MEP colluded with Russian security services, Parliament discusses this case and other interference attempts. First part of the debate.

Russiagate - Allegations of Russian interference in the democratic processes of the European Union: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs reaffirm the need for the EU to stand firmly and united behind Ukraine after almost two years of war. During the debate with the Council and Commission, MEPs assess the latest developments in the war and the efforts to provide more financial support to Ukraine. First part of the debate

The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the EU to live up to its commitments and deliver more military assistance to war-torn Ukraine. With Russian air attacks intensifying across Ukraine and with American military support currently held up by the U.S. congress, MEPs call on European countries to do more to help the Kyiv government defend its territory for as long as necessary. They urge EU heads of state or government to use the upcoming special European Council summit on 1 February to come to an agreement on a proposed €50 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. MEPs debate

Keeping commitments and delivering military assistance to Ukraine: MEP debate

The joint debate will address various topics, focusing on the recent destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam. This dam was located in an area of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces and Kyiv and Moscow have been blaming each other for the destruction. Due to the dam collapse and subsequent massive flooding, thousands of people from nearby communities have been evacuated. High-level UN officials have warned of the grave and far-reaching humanitarian and ecological consequences. MEPs will also outline their view on how to sustainably reconstruct Ukraine and integrate it into the Euro-Atlantic community. First part of the debate.

Humanitarian and environmental consequences of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam / Sustainable reconstruction and integration of Ukraine into the Euro-Atlantic community: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the European Commission's proposal to help European industry increase its ammunition and missile production capacity. Under the Commission’s proposal, the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) will have a budget of €500 million in current prices. The Commission is encouraging the co-legislators to adopt the proposal by the end of June.

Adoption of the Act in support of ammunition production: MEPs debate

MEPs and Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement (for VPC/HR) debate the aftermath of the protests that have rocked Georgia over a new “foreign influence” law. MEPs debate.

Situation in Georgia: MEPs debate

MEP look back at a year marked by Russia’s assault on Ukraine and set out what the EU must do in support of Kyiv. MEPs debate (part 2)

Key debate - One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine - MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate the humanitarian situation in Ukraine due to Russia’s attacks against critical infrastructure as well as the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor mass killing.

The humanitarian situation in Ukraine due to Russia’s attacks against critical infrastructure and civilian areas: MEPs debate

Voting session regarding on the following topics: Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain and Greece - Henrike HAHN (Greens/EFA,DE); Annual implementing report on the EU association agreement with Georgia - Sven MIKSER (S&D,EE); Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives: amendments (REPowerEU) - Markus PIEPER (EPP,DE); Prospects for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine and Implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations - Salima YENBOU (Renew,FR).

Voting session

The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats are the focus of a key debate in the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU and its member states to respond strongly to Russia’s escalation of the war and its preparations to annex Ukrainian territories. First part of MEPs debate.

EP Plenary session - Key debate: Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine - MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs outline their expectations for the 23-24 June European Council and will discuss whether Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia should be granted EU candidate status. A resolution on these countries will be put to the vote. Second part of the debate.

Joint debate - Preparation of the European Council meeting: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

MEPs debate the role of the common security and defence policy in the context of the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

The EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian invasion of Ukraine: MEPs debate

MEPs quiz EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL FONTELLES on the EU’s security and defence strategy for the coming decade. The Strategic Compass, adopted by EU ministers and approved by the European Council last week, maps out the EU’s action plan to “protect its citizens, values and interests and contribute to international peace and security”. It calls on the EU to shoulder a greater responsibility for its own security and improve its collective self-defence capabilities.

Question time - The EU’s security and strategic compass: second part of the questions to Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union

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