140 Plenary speeches of Henna VIRKKUNEN
Statement by the candidate Commission President (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Finnish Presidency of the Council (debate)
The situation of EU forests (debate)
Amazon forest fires (debate)
The Turkish military operation in northeast Syria and its consequences (debate)
Climate and ecological emergency (topical debate)
Climate and environmental emergency - 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) (debate)
The European Green Deal (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 12 and 13 December 2019 (debate)
Compatibility between the current EU - Mercosur Free Trade Agreement and the Commission's proposal for a European Green Deal (topical debate)
Gender pay gap (debate)
Implementing and monitoring the provisions on citizens’ rights in the Withdrawal Agreement (debate)
Annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy - Annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy (debate)
Withdrawal Agreement of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (debate)
EU strategy for mobility and transport: measures needed until 2030 and beyond (debate)
SMEs and better regulation (debate)
Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework (debate)
Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)
European coordinated response to the COVID-19 outbreak (debate)
EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences (continuation of debate)
Emergency Legislation in Hungary and its impact on the Rule of Law and fundamental rights (continuation of debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020 - Recommendations on the negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the German Presidency (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 19 June 2020 - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 17-18 July 2020 (debate)
State of the Union (topical debate) (continuation of debate)
Rule of Law conditionality in the framework of the MFF 2021-2027 and Next Generation EU (continuation of debate)
Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market - Digital Services Act: adapting commercial and civil law rules for commercial entities operating online - Digital Services Act and fundamental rights issues posed - Framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies - Civil liability regime for artificial intelligence - Intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies (continuation of debate)
The future of European education in the context of Covid-19 (debate)
Multiannual Financial Framework (including Own Resources), Rule of Law Conditionality Mechanism and the Recovery Fund for Europe (continuation of debate)
Preparation of an EU Strategy on COVID-19 vaccination, including its external dimension (debate)
The gender perspective in the COVID-19 crisis and post-crisis period - The EU Strategy for Gender Equality - Closing the digital gender gap: women’s participation in the digital economy (continuation of debate)
Visit of the VPC/HR to Russia in the light of the recent crackdown on protestors and the opposition (debate)
Democratic scrutiny of social media and the protection of fundamental rights (debate)
Corporate due diligence and corporate accountability (debate)
System of own resources of the European Union – Own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste and certain aspects of the GNI-based own resource – Collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (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)
Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination - Specific Programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation - European Institute of Innovation and Technology - Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (debate)
Saving the summer tourism season - EU support to the hospitality sector (debate)
Revised industrial strategy for Europe (debate)
Erasmus+: the Union Programme for education and training, youth and sport (debate)
Digital future of Europe: digital single market and use of AI for European consumers (debate)
State of the SMEs Union – Implementation of better regulation agenda / Reduction target for administrative burden (debate)
Promoting gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers (debate)
Connecting Europe Facility - Streamlining measures for the realisation of the TEN-T - Railway safety and signalling: Assessing the state of play of the ERTMS deployment (debate)
EU global human rights sanctions regime (EU Magnitsky Act) (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)
A new ERA for Research and Innovation (continuation of debate)
EU Blue Card Directive (debate)
State of the Union (continuation of debate)
The Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges (debate)
European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty (debate)
The state of play on the submitted RRF recovery plans awaiting approval (debate)
Commission Work Programme 2022 (debate)
Climate, Energy and Environmental State aid guidelines (“CEEAG”) (debate)
Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe (debate)
Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU (debate)
European Partnership on Metrology (debate)
Situation in Belarus and at its border with the EU and the security and humanitarian consequences (debate)
State of play of the RRF (Recovery and Resilience Facility) (debate)
Digital Services Act (debate)
Protection of animals during transport - Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (debate)
EU-Russia relations, European security and Russia’s military threat against Ukraine (continuation of debate)
Harmonised EU approach to travel measures (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)
Debriefing of the European Council meeting in Paris on 10 March 2022 - Preparation of the European Council meeting 24-25 March 2022 (debate)
The Power of the EU – Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy (debate)
The social and economic consequences for the EU of the Russian war in Ukraine - reinforcing the EU’s capacity to act (debate)
Use of the Pegasus Software by EU Member States against individuals including MEPs and the violation of fundamental rights (topical debate)
The REPowerEU Plan: European solidarity and energy security in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including the recent cuts of gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria (debate)
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 2))
Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 30-31 May 2022 (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)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 June 2022 (continuation of debate)
The Three Seas Initiative: challenges and opportunities (topical debate)
Developing an EU Cycling Strategy (debate)
Deforestation Regulation (debate)
EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe (debate)
State of the SME Union (debate)
Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine (debate)
Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (debate)
A high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (debate)
Resilience of critical entities (debate)
EU-China relations (debate)
Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives: amendments (REPowerEU) (continuation of debate)
EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency (debate)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022 (debate)
An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs (debate)
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (debate)
One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine (debate)
A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age (continuation of debate)
Access to strategic critical raw materials (debate)
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (debate)
Data Act (debate)
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Social Climate Fund - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (debate)
The need for a coherent strategy for EU-China Relations (debate)
Adoption of the Cyber package proposals (debate)
Establishing the Act in support of ammunition production (debate)
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (debate)
Breaches of the Rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds (debate)
Artificial Intelligence Act (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 29-30 June 2023, in particular in the light of recent steps towards concluding the Migration Pact (debate)
Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware - Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (draft recommendation) (debate)
The water crisis in Europe (debate)
Industrial Emissions Directive - Industrial Emissions Portal - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure - Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Energy efficiency (recast) (joint debate - Fit for 55 and Industrial Emissions)
Nature restoration (debate)
Greening transport package (debate)
State of the SME Union (debate)
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
SME Relief Package (debate)
Intelligent Road Transport Systems (debate)
European Media Freedom Act (debate)
Fighting disinformation and dissemination of illegal content in the context of the Digital Services Act and in times of conflict (debate)
New European innovation agenda (debate)
State of the Energy Union (debate)
Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (debate)
Packaging and packaging waste (debate)
Recent developments at the EU’s external border between Finland and Russia and the need to uphold EU law (debate)
Reducing regulatory burden to unleash entrepreneurship and competitiveness (topical debate)
Small modular reactors (debate)
Minimum requirements on minimum breaks and daily and weekly rest periods in the occasional passenger transport sector (short presentation)
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
Minimum requirements on minimum breaks and daily and weekly rest periods in the occasional passenger transport sector (A9-0370/2023 - Henna Virkkunen) (vote)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency (debate)
EU2040 climate target (debate)
The EU priorities for the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (debate)
Unitary supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products - Unitary supplementary certificate for medicinal products - Supplementary protection certificate for plant protection products (recast) - Supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products (recast) - Standard essential patents (joint debate - Patents)
Regaining our competitive edge - a prosperous EU in a fragmented global economy (topical debate)
Horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 (debate)
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)
European Media Freedom Act (debate)
EU climate risk assessment, taking urgent action to improve security and resilience in Europe (debate)
This is Europe - Debate with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo (debate)
Minimum requirements on minimum breaks and daily and weekly rest periods in the occasional passenger transport sector (A9-0370/2023 - Henna Virkkunen) (vote)
Screening of third country nationals at the external borders - European Criminal Records Information System - Third Country Nationals - Common procedure for international protection in the Union - Establishing a return border procedure, and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1148 - Asylum and migration management - Addressing situations of crisis and force majeure - Establishment of 'Eurodac' for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of Regulation (EU) No 604/2013, for identifying an illegally staying third-country national or stateless person and on requests for the comparison with Eurodac data by Member States' law enforcement authorities and Europol for law enforcement purposes (recast) - Union Resettlement Framework - Standards for the qualification of third-country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection - Standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (recast) (joint debate - Migration and Asylum package)
Union code relating to medicinal products for human use - Union procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human use and rules governing the European Medicines Agency (joint debate - Pharmaceutical package)
Conclusions of the recent European Council meetings, in particular on a new European Competitiveness deal and the EU strategic agenda 2024-2029 (debate)