Sakharov Walk of Freedom: inauguration ceremony
The European Parliament will inaugurate the ”Sakharov Walk of Freedom” on the Solidarność Esplanade in Brussels on Tuesday 10 December at 14.30.
Hearing of Commissioner-designate Olivér Várhelyi
Foreign Affairs MEPs questioned the Hungarian Commissioner-designate for the Neighbourhood and Enlargement portfolio on Thursday morning.
Hearings of new Commissioners-designate
On Thursday, 14 November, the three new Commissioners-designate Olivér Várhelyi, Adina-Ioana Vălean and Thierry Breton will face three-hour hearings in the EP.
Book your interview slot with 2018 Sakharov Prize laureate Oleg Sentsov
Parliament will hold an award ceremony on 26 November for last year’s Sakharov Prize laureate Oleg Sentsov, recently released from a Russian prison.
Hearings of new Commissioners-designate to take place on 14 November
The Conference of Presidents (EP President and leaders of political groups) on Friday decided that the hearings of the three new Commissioners-designate take place on 14 November.
Refugees in Turkey: MEPs to assess use of EU funds and cooperation with Ankara
MEPs will assess on Wednesday the situation of Syrian refugees in Turkey and the results of the budgetary support provided by the EU to the Turkish government.
Sakharov Prize 2019: MEPs choose the finalists
The Restorers, Marielle Franco, Claudelice Silva dos Santos, Chief Raoni and Ilham Tohti were shortlisted for the 2019 Sakharov Prize on Tuesday.
Hearing with High Representative/Vice President-designate Josep Borrell
The Foreign Affairs Committee questioned Josep Borrell, Spanish candidate for High Representative/Vice-President for foreign affairs and security policy.
Parliament’s committees elect chairs and vice-chairs