135 Plenary speeches of Tom VANDENKENDELAERE
Visit of the VPC/HR to Russia in the light of the recent crackdown on protestors and the opposition (debate)
Corporate due diligence and corporate accountability (debate)
Government attempts to silence free media in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia (debate)
Declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone (debate)
Situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the assassination of the Italian Ambassador Luca Attanasio and his entourage
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 – Digital Green Certificate (debate)
European strategy for data – Commission evaluation report on the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation two years after its application (continuation of debate)
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - The outcome of EU-UK negotiations (continuation of debate)
Digital Green Certificate - Union citizens - Digital Green Certificate - third country nationals - The accessibility and affordability of Covid-testing (debate)
Russia, the case of Alexei Navalny, military build-up on Ukraine's border and Russian attack in the Czech Republic (debate)
Preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online (debate)
Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Limited, Maximillian Schrems ("Schrems II") - Case C-311/18 - The adequate protection of personal data by the United Kingdom (debate)
Prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
The severe impact of the recent spring frost on fruit and wine growers (debate)
EU Digital COVID Certificate - Union citizens – EU Digital COVID Certificate - third-country nationals (debate)
Systematic repression in Belarus and its consequences for European security following abductions from an EU civilian plane intercepted by the Belarusian authorities (debate)
European Citizens' Initiative "End the cage age" (continuation of debate)
The Commission’s 2020 rule of law report (debate)
Situation in Tigray, Ethiopia (continuation of debate)
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027 - Integrated Border Management Fund: Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy 2021-2027 (debate)
Breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the adopted legal changes in the Hungarian Parliament - The outcome of 22 June hearings under Article 7(1) of the TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (continuation of debate)
The case of Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran
Situation in Afghanistan (debate)
Situation in Lebanon (debate)
A new EU-China strategy (debate)
Brexit Adjustment Reserve - Draft amending budget No 1/2021: Brexit Adjustment Reserve (debate)
Media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland (debate)
EU contribution to transforming global food systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (debate)
Artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters (debate)
The future of EU-US relations (debate)
The situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression (continuation of debate)
Humanitarian situation in Tigray (debate)
European Union Agency for Asylum (continuation of debate)
The case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda
Farm to Fork Strategy (debate)
The Rule of law crisis in Poland and the primacy of EU law (debate)
Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU (debate)
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other regulations (debate)
Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU and the security and humanitarian consequences (debate)
Human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner Group
Digital Markets Act (debate)
Situation at the Ukrainian border and in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine (debate)
Barriers to the free movement of goods (debate)
Digital Services Act (continuation of debate)
Protection of animals during transport - Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (debate)
Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare (debate)
EU-Africa relations (debate)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2021 (debate)
Tackling non-tariff and non-tax barriers in the single market (debate)
The Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling (debate)
Debate with the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas - The EU's role in a changing world and the security situation of Europe following the Russian aggression and invasion of Ukraine (continuation of debate)
Need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (debate)
Future of fisheries in the Channel, North Sea, Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean (debate)
Question Time with the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Security and the EU's strategic compass
Question Time with the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy - Security and the EU's strategic compass
Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary (debate)
Artificial intelligence in a digital age (debate)
Use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights (topical debate)
Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law Report (debate)
Security in the Eastern Partnership area and the role of the common security and defence policy (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022, including the meeting with Western Balkan leaders on 23 June - Candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia (debate)
Digital Services Act - Digital Markets Act (debate)
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act (debate)
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (debate)
Renewed partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood – a new agenda for the Mediterranean (debate)
Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded (debate)
Radio Equipment Directive: common charger for electronic devices (debate)
The EU’s strategic relationship and partnership with the Horn of Africa (debate)
The urgent need for an EU strategy on fertilisers to ensure food security in Europe (debate)
Question Time (Commission) - Protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks
Question Time (Commission) - Protecting critical infrastructure in the EU against attacks and countering hybrid attacks
Assessment of Hungary's compliance with the rule of law conditions under the Conditionality Regulation and state of play of the Hungarian RRP (debate)
Protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe (debate)
A long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (debate)
Prospects for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine (debate)
The Commission’s reports on the situation of journalists and the implications of the rule of law (debate)
30th Anniversary of the Single Market (debate)
Consumer protection in online video games: a European Single Market approach (debate)
Question Time (Commission) - Food price inflation in Europe
Question Time (Commission) - Food price inflation in Europe
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022 (debate)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022 (debate)
Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter - annual report 2022 (debate)
Terrorist threats posed by far-right extremist networks defying the democratic constitutional order (debate)
The Global Gateway Initiative (debate)
Transparency and targeting of political advertising (debate)
Preparation of the EU-Ukraine Summit (debate)
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (debate)
Availability of fertilisers in the EU (debate)
Question Time (VPC/HR) - Strengthening the Trans-Atlantic ties in an ever challenging multilateral world
Question Time (VPC/HR) - Strengthening the Trans-Atlantic ties in an ever challenging multilateral world
Question Time (VPC/HR) - Strengthening the Trans-Atlantic ties in an ever challenging multilateral world
Implementation report on the Agreement on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU - The Windsor Framework (debate)
European Citizens’ Initiative "Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment" (debate)
Sustainable carbon cycles (short presentation)
Schools scheme for fruit, vegetables, milk and dairy products (short presentation)
Empowering consumers for the green transition (debate)
The role of farmers as enablers of the green transition and a resilient agricultural sector (continuation of debate)
Breaches of the Rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds (debate)
Artificial Intelligence Act (debate)
Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (debate)
Nature restoration (debate)
Relations with the Palestinian Authority (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular the recent developments in the war against Ukraine and in Russia (debate)
European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) (debate)
EU-Tunisia Agreement - aspects related to external migration policy (debate)
Single market emergency instrument (debate)
Ukrainian grain exports after Russia’s exit from the Black Sea Grain Initiative (debate)
2022 Report on Türkiye (debate)
Need for a speedy adoption of the asylum and migration package (debate)
The proposed extension of glyphosate in the EU (debate)
Water scarcity and structural investments in access to water in the EU (debate)
The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza (debate)
Fighting disinformation and dissemination of illegal content in the context of the Digital Services Act and in times of conflict (debate)
Mental health at work (debate)
European protein strategy (debate)
System of own resources of the European Union (debate)
Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)
Packaging and packaging waste (debate)
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
European Economic Security Strategy (debate)
EU-US relations (debate)
European Defence investment programme (EDIP) (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency (debate)
Improving the socio-economic situation of farmers and rural areas, ensuring fair incomes, food security as well as a just transition (debate)
Situation of prisoners in Hungarian jails, including the case of Ilaria Salis (debate)
Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed (debate)
Empowering farmers and rural communities - a dialogue towards sustainable and fairly rewarded EU agriculture (debate)
Transparency and targeting of political advertising (debate)
Strengthening European Defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape - Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2023 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2023 (joint debate - European security and defence)
European Media Freedom Act (debate)
Artificial Intelligence Act (debate)
Common rules promoting the repair of goods (debate)
Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)