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After the terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas on 8th October, MEPs discuss and condemn this act of terrorism and hatred during an extraordinary AFET committee meeting. Extracts of the arrival and the exchange of views on the terrorist attack against Israel and the consequences in the region. David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), gives a statement after the meeting, reaffirming the EU support to Israel. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/exchange-of-views-on-the-terrorist-attack-against-israel-the-response-and-the-consequences-in-the-region-arrivals-and-statement-by-david-mcallister-epp-de-chair-of-afet_I247482

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the third Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain). In parallel she meets with Evika SILIŅA, Latvian Prime Minister, Maia SANDU, President of Moldova and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/roberta-metsola-ep-president-participates-to-the-meeting-of-the-european-political-community-in-granada-spain-meeting-with-evika-silina-latvian-prime-minister-maia-sandu-president-of-moldova-and-volodymyr-zelenskyy-president-of-ukraine_I247192

Petr PAVEL, President of Czechia, visits the European Parliament in occasion of a formal sitting session. Opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check agaisnt delivery. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/formal-sitting-with-petr-pavel-president-of-czechia-opening-statement-by-roberta-metsola-ep-president_I246638

After both candidates, Wopke HOEKSTRA, Commissioner-designate for Climate Action and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, failed to secure the 2/3rd majority needed to be confirmed, Pascal CANFIN (Renew, FR), Chair of ENVI, holds a press conference explaining the results of the hearings. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/press-conference-by-pascal-canfin-renew-fr-chair-of-envi-on-the-hearings-of-commissioner-designate-hoekstra-and-commission-executive-vice-president-sefcovic_I246336

This news item shows the arrival and welcome meeting with Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, of Petr PAVEL, President of the Czech Republic and extracts of his address to the plenary. President of the Czech Republic visits the European Parliament in occasion of a formal sitting session, following his visit to the EU institutions in April 2023 - one of his first foreign trips after his election. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/formal-sitting-with-petr-pavel-president-of-the-czech-republic-arrival-welcome-and-meeting-with-roberta-metsola-ep-president-and-extracts-from-the-address-to-the-plenary_I246945

The draft text, adopted by the Environment Committee in June 2023, sets stricter 2030 limits and target values for several pollutants relative to the original Commission proposal to ensure that air quality in the EU is not harmful to human health, natural ecosystems and biodiversity. MEPs also want to increase the number of air quality sampling points and harmonise currently-fragmented and unintuitive air quality indices to provide better information to citizens about local air pollution. MEPs debate and vote on Wednesday on new rules to improve EU air quality for a cleaner and healthier environment. Extracts from the debate (12/09); extracts from the vote (13/09); and statement by Javi López (S&D, ES), Rapporteur. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/ambient-air-quality-and-cleaner-air-for-europe-extracts-from-the-debate-1209-extracts-from-the-vote-1309-and-statement-by-javi-lopez-sd-es-rapporteur_I245604

Roberta METSOLA, EP President visits Israel to express solidarity with the victims of the Hamas terrorist attacks, and meet with Israeli leadership. She travels with Ursula von der LEYEN, EC President. Both Presidents meet with Isaac HERZOG, President of Israel to address the situation. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/official-visit-by-ursula-von-der-leyen-ec-president-and-roberta-metsola-ep-president-to-israel-meeting-with-isaac-herzog-president-of-israel_I247796

In response to growing threats to editorial independence and the industry’s viability, MEPs adopt their position on a draft law to strengthen the independence of EU media. Parliament wants the European Media Freedom Act, on which MEPs debate a to oblige Member States to ensure media plurality and protect media independence from governmental, political, economic, or private interference. First part of MEPs debate Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/european-media-freedom-act-meps-debate-part-1_I246172

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated this summer for an increasing number of extreme weather events, including devastating floods (Slovenia, Cyprus, more recently Greece and Bulgaria) and the largest wildfires ever recorded in the EU (in particular in the Mediterranean region). MEPs debate with the Council and Commission better protecting Europeans from extreme heatwaves, floods and forest fires. Extracts from the debate Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/towards-a-more-disaster-resilient-eu-protecting-people-from-extreme-heatwaves-floods-and-forest-fires-extracts-from-the-debate_I245602

MEPs hold a hearing with Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, to evaluate his suitability for his new role in the European Commission related to climate policy. Šefčovič would assume responsibility for the European Green Deal, in addition to his current duties related to interinstitutional relations and foresight in Committees on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI), on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), and on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI). Opening statement by 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. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/hearing-of-maros-sefcovic-executive-vice-president-of-the-european-commission-in-charge-of-the-european-green-deal-interinstitutional-relations-and-foresight-opening-statement-by-maros-sefcovic-executive-vice-president-of-the-european-commission_I246289

Each year Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life and Freedom Movement in Iran were nominated by the European People’s Party, the Socialists and Democrats and Renew Europe this year as a nominees for the 2023 Sakharov Prize. The 22-year-old Kurdish woman was visiting Tehran in September 2022, when she was arrested and beaten by the so-called moral police for wearing the hijab the “wrong” way. Her death a few days later sparked massive protests in Iran, with women at the forefront. Under the slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom”, they have been protesting against the hijab law and other discriminatory laws. The footage (or part) are ©AFP. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on Sakharov Prize 2023. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/infoclip-jina-mahsa-amini-and-the-woman-life-freedom-movement-in-iran-sakharov-prize-2023-candidate_I247450

Moldova, one of Europe’s poorest countries, has suffered severe political and economic collateral damage due to Russia’s war against neighbouring Ukraine, with soaring inflation, food costs, and energy prices, street protests in the capital Chișinău, electricity blackouts and disinformation campaigns. MEPs debate on a resolution taking stock of Moldova’s path to the European Union. Opening statements by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/taking-stock-of-moldovas-path-to-the-eu-opening-statements-by-pascual-navarro-rios-spanish-secretary-of-state-for-the-european-union-and-janez-lenarcic-european-commissioner-for-crisis-management_I246180

This footage shows editing shots (external views of the EP building, arrivals of MEPs and staff, interior views of the hemicycle) done ahead of the beginning of the Plenary session in Strasbourg from 02 to 05/10. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/ep-plenary-session-02-0510-in-strasbourg-editing-shots_I246690

The Plenary discusses the need for a speedy adoption of a comprehensive European pact on asylum and migration as well as challenges in member states. In the context of continued arrivals of refugees and migrants to the EU by sea, MEPs will debate with the Spanish Council Presidency and the Commission the state of play of negotiations on the new European rules on migration and asylum. The situation in some countries, such as Italy –and particularly on the island of Lampedusa- could feature prominently. Closing statements by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life and by Pascual NAVARRO RÍOS, Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/the-need-for-a-speedy-adoption-of-the-asylum-and-migration-package-closing-statements-by-margaritis-schinas-vp-of-the-ec-in-charge-of-promoting-our-european-way-of-life-and-by-pascual-navarro-rios-spanish-secretary-of-of-state-for-the-eu_I246637

MEPs ask the Commission about allegations that Member States are issuing visas in return for bribes in the Schengen area. In a debate with the European Commission, MEPs discuss recent allegations that Polish overseas consulates are accepting bribes in return for issuing Schengen visas, and their impact on the EU’s common visa policy and the Schengen free-travel area. Closing statement by Margaritis SCHINAS, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of promoting our European Way of Life Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/commission-statement-corrupt-large-scale-sale-of-schengen-visas-closing-statement-by-margaritis-schinas-vice-president-of-the-european-commission-in-charge-of-promoting-our-european-way-of-life_I246863

Umwelt und Klimaveränderung, Lebenshaltungskostenkrise, Migration, Russlands Krieg gegen die Ukraine, EU-Erweiterung... Die Mitglieder des Europäischen Parlaments befragten Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen in der letzten Debatte zur Lage der Union vor den Europawahlen 2024. Hat die von der Leyen-Kommission im vergangenen Jahr genug getan? Und was wird sie für siw EU-Bürgern in den kommenden Monaten tun? Sehen Sie sich dieses Video an, um mehr darüber zu erfahren, wie das Parlament die Erfolgsbilanz und das Programm der Kommission vor der Abstimmung im nächsten Jahr unter die Lupe genommen hat. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/die-lage-der-eu-europaabgeordnete-uben-druck-auf-kommissionsprasident-vor-den-wahlen-aus_N01_AFPS_230913_STWU

Democracy is one of the basic pillars of the European Union, which it strives to promote within its territory but also beyond its borders thanks to treaties. With the upcoming European elections, the Union encourages people to vote in order to choose who represents them in the European Parliament, the directly-elected institution that defends their interests in the EU decision-making process. This infoclip shows images of a court of justice, demonstrations in favour of LGTBIQ+ rights in Brussels, media, coverage of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, polling stations, the European Parliament's open day in Strasbourg and the Conference of the Future of Europe. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/infoclip-democracy-and-european-elections-2024_I244655

This news item shows extracts from the MEPs debate on updated rules on the collection, treatment and discharge of urban wastewater to better protect the environment and human health and extracts from the vote on Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive as well. MEPs want chemical pollutants (including “forever chemicals”), microplastics, pathogens and antimicrobial resistance to be monitored more. They also agree that a system of extended producer responsibility (EPR) should be set up for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, which require additional treatment for micro-pollutants. Nils TORVALDS, Rapporteur, gives a statement on the directive and the next steps with the Council. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/urban-wastewater-treatment-extracts-from-the-debate-extracts-from-the-vote-and-statement-by-nils-torvalds-renew-fi-rapporteur_I247131

Over the years the EU and European Parliament have consistently opposed Russian aggression against Ukraine. In a resolution adopted in December 2021, MEPs called on Russia to withdraw its troops threatening Ukraine and said any aggression by Moscow must come at a high economic and political price.The infoclip shows images of buildings destroyed by Russian shelling in Ukraine, security forces cleaning up the damage, Ukrainian citizens getting back to life, EU-funded food banks and medical equipment, military training and Zelensky's visit to the European Parliament. Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/infoclip-support-to-ukraine-and-europe-of-defence_I244651

Das Europäische Parlament, das einzige direkt gewählte Gemeinschaftsorgan, ist das schlagende Herz der europäischen Demokratie! Sie vertritt die Interessen der EU-Bürger. Die Abgeordneten des Europäischen Parlaments debattieren, ändern und verabschieden Gesetze, die sich direkt auf das Leben von rund 450 Millionen Europäern auswirken. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie das Europäische Parlament arbeitet! Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/wie-das-europaische-parlament-arbeitet_NO1_AFPS_230728_HIW2

Every September, the President of the European Commission comes to the European Parliament to discuss with MEPs what the Commission has done over the past year, what it intends to do in the coming year and its vision for the future in the State of the European Union debate. Nine months before the next European Parliament elections on 6 - 9 June, President Ursula von der Leyen outlines her Commission’s priorities from now until the end of its mandate. She focuses on a stronger and more resilient European Union, on the EU’s continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia’s aggression, on energy security and EU energy independence, the EU’s twin green and digital transitions, and on protecting core EU values. Extracts from the statements by the political group chairs; and extracts from the answer by Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission Quelle: Copyright by Europäische Union Media Center Link:https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/de/video/state-of-the-european-union-2023-extracts-from-the-statements-by-the-political-group-chairs-and-extracts-from-the-answer-by-ursula-von-der-leyen-president-of-the-european-commission_I245531