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Implementation of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy (debate)

Could we please just have a small pause? We have an issue with the interpretation.

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Mar

2022

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Implementation of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy (debate)

The next item is the debate on the question for oral answer to the Commission by Younous Omarjee, on behalf of the Committee on Regional Development, on the implementation of cohesion policy 2021-2027 (O-000002/2022 – B9-0006/2022) (2022/2527(RSP)). Members are reminded that during this part-session there will be no catch-the-eye debates and no blue card questions will be accepted. I would also li…

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2022

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Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)

Mr President, Russia's aggression against Ukraine has finally led the EU to show the kind of unity and global leadership that has long been expected of it. The EU and the democratic world as a whole have succeeded in joining forces in support of Ukraine. President of Finland Sauli Niinistö described his feelings by saying that the masks have now been dropped and only the cold face of the war remai…

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The recent human rights developments in the Philippines

Madam President, Commissioner, the winner of the upcoming presidential election in the Philippines will have a major task to reverse the dire human rights situation which has seen an appalling deterioration under President Duterte. Since 2014 the Philippines has enjoyed tariff preferences under the GSP+ system. The EU is the fourth-biggest trading partner with the Philippines. However, the GSP+ sc…

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EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (continuation of debate)

The debate is over. Written statements (Rule 171)

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Feb

2022

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EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (continuation of debate)

We will now continue the discussion on the European Council and Commission statement on EU-Russia relations, European security and the Russian military threat against Ukraine (2022/2518(RSP)).

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First voting session

We shall now move on to today's first votes. We will vote on the procedures announced on the agenda. Voting will be open from 12.30 to 13.45. The voting method is the same as in previous votes. All votes shall be taken by roll call. I now declare the votes open. So, ladies and gentlemen, you can vote until 13.45. The results of the votes will be announced at 19.00.…

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EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (debate)

Colleague, I am obliged to tell you that, according to the Rules of Procedure, this is not allowed. I am very sorry. Your time is out. You have to do this outside the plenary.

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2022

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EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (debate)

Mr President, Mr President, High Representative, we have just heard speeches that the EU has acted unitedly and forcefully, but in spite of these speeches, I think it is clear that the EU is not acting with all its weight in this crisis. NATO is at the heart of this crisis, and the EU is weakened by the fact that its six member states are outside NATO. Some of these Member States may still believe…

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Human rights and democracy in the world – annual report 2021 (continuation of debate)

We will now continue the debate on the report by María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2021 (A9-0353/2021).…

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Announcement of voting results: see Minutes

I will now announce the results of the first voting session on Tuesday, 15 February 2022. (The President reads out the results of the votes. More detailed information can be found in the minutes of the sitting.)…

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Human rights and democracy in the world – annual report 2021 (debate)

The next item is the report by María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, on behalf of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2021 (2021/2181(INI)) (A9-0353/2021). It is my duty to remind you that during this part-session there will be no catch-the-eye debates and no blue card questions will be accepted. I would…

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Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2021 (debate)

The debate is over. The votes will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 16 February 2022. Written statements (Rule 171)

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Protection of animals during transport - Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (debate)

Thank you to the Commission, Commissioner Kyriakides, for this very encouraging speech. I have the courage to say that, even if I do not take a position on this debate. Let us now turn to the Groups' speeches.…

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Situation in Kazakhstan

Mr President, allow me to congratulate you on your election – it’s the first time you are chairing our session. Commissioner, for decades, repression and persecution have been pervasive in Kazakhstan. It is therefore welcome that, since taking power, the Tokayev Government has promised and announced democratic reforms. Yet we need to see the implementation of these reforms. Now, the internal situa…

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Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency (debate)

Madam President, congratulations. Mr President, in 2017 there was a Paris effect. Paris has put companies on the path to sustainable development. The Due Diligence Act was an important step. Now is the time to put these rules in place at European level to ensure the sustainable management of companies and their value chain. Investors themselves demand clear and transparent rules on corporate susta…

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2021

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Continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial

Mr President, the attempt to abolish Russia's most venerable human rights organisation, Memorial, is at the same time an attempt to deny the memory of the Russian nation. In many cases, the FSB is assisted by the so-called Economic and Social Committee of Experts. It is this quasi-scientific body that has drawn up the statement for the dissolution of Memorial. The same quasi-scientific body also a…

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2021

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Avoiding corruption, irregular spending and misuse of EU and national funds in case of emergency funds and crisis related spending areas (short presentation)

– The next item is the brief presentation of the report by Michèle Rivasi on Avoiding corruption, irregular expenditure and misuse of EU and national funds in the case of emergency aid funds and crisis-related spending areas [2020/2222(INI)] (A9-0320/2021). I give the floor to the rapporteur for four minutes. Members are reminded that there will now be no catch-the-eye debates and no blue card que…

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2021

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The impact of organised crime on own resources of the EU and on the misuse of EU funds (short presentation)

– The debate is closed. The vote on the amendments will take place on Tuesday 14 December 2021 and the final vote will take place on Wednesday 15 December 2021. Written statements (Rule 171)

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2021

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The impact of organised crime on own resources of the EU and on the misuse of EU funds (short presentation)

– The next item is the brief presentation of the report by Tomáš Zdechovský on the impact of organised crime on EU own resources and the misappropriation of EU funds [2020/2221(INI)] (A9-0330/2021).

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2021

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Health technology assessment (debate)

The debate is over. As regards the second reading of this recommendation, no proposals have been tabled to reject the Council's position and no amendments have been tabled pursuant to Rules 67 and 68 of the Rules of Procedure. The Council's position is therefore deemed to have been adopted and therefore the proposed act has also been adopted. Written statements (Rule 171)…

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2021

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Health technology assessment (debate)

The next item is the debate on the recommendation for second reading by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on health technology assessment and amending Directive 2011/24/EU (10531/3/2021 – C9‐0422/2021 – 2018/0018(COD)) (Rapporteur: Tiemo W…

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2021

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Equality between women and men in the European Union in 2018-2020 (debate)

The debate is over. The vote on the amendments will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 14 December 2021. The final vote will take place on Wednesday 15 December 2021.

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2021

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Equality between women and men in the European Union in 2018-2020 (debate)

– I think Finnish women had the right to vote and present themselves as candidates before women in Poland.

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2021

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The EU's role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic: how to vaccinate the world (continuation of debate)

We will now continue the topical debate under Rule 162 of the Rules of Procedure on the role of the EU in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: How to Vaccinate the World (2021/2926(RSP)).