Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Minister Ronald Lamola briefs the media on geopolitical developments
Europe’s Plan To Cut Energy Bills
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The European Commission is presenting new initiatives to boost clean energy investment, support citizens with energy bills and strengthen Europe’s energy independence.
From homegrown renewables to future nuclear technologies, the goal is simple: more affordable and secure energy for Europe.
UK 🔴 PMQs LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions – 11 March 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://youtube.com/live/rw447NmVjEg?feature=share
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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UK 🔴 LIVE: Prime Minister’s Questions with British Sign Language (BSL) – 11 March 2026
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.
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Road to MC14: WTO reform
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), what is the state of play on WTO reform? Hear from Ambassador Peter Ølberg of Norway, Facilitator of the discussions on WTO reform, who shares perspectives on ongoing efforts and priorities for strengthening the multilateral trading system.
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https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm
UK Spring Statement 2026: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves MP questioned by Treasury Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Treasury Committee questions Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the Spring Statement for 2026. The Committee’s scrutiny is likely to examine any significant changes to the UK’s economic outlook, as well as potential implications for the public finances and the Government’s spending plans.
Witnesses:
Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP – Chancellor of the Exchequer at HM Treasury
Dharmesh Nayee – Director of Strategy, Planning and Budget at HM Treasury
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26774/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/
UK Should social media be banned for children under 16? – Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
Warning: This evidence session includes content that some viewers may find distressing.
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee hold a one-off evidence session exploring whether the Government should ban access to social media for under 16s.
This evidence session follows the recent launch of the Government’s consultation on measures to keep children safe online, which includes a potential ban on social media for under 16s.
Witnesses:
Dr Rebecca Fuljambe – Founder at Health Professionals for Safer Screens and GP Partner
Frank Young – Chief Executive at Parentkind
Professor Lorna Woods OBE – Professor Emerita School of Law at University of Essex and advisor to the Online Safety Act Network (OSN)
Dr Kim Sylwander – Research Manager and researcher at Digital Futures for Children centre, London School of Economics and Political Science
The Baroness Kidron OBE – Crossbench Peer at House of Lords and Founder and Chair of 5Rights
Julie Inman Grant – eSafety Commissioner at Australia
Professor Amy Orben – Research Professor and Programme Leader at MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge and Fellow at St. John’s College, University of Cambridge
Professor Jeff Hancock – Founding Director at Stanford Social Media Lab, Director, Stanford Cyber Policy Centre and Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication
https://committees.parliament.uk/event/26768
Situation in the Middle East: President von der Leyen at the EP Plenary Session Debate
Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 11 March 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives an opening speech at the European Parliament Plenary Session on the Situation in the Middle East.
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South Africa: Inkosi E.M. Buthelezi, Minister for Public service and Administration
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Inkosi E.M. Buthelezi, Minister for Public service and Administration
Syria: Chemical Weapons eliminations efforts – ODA Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Adedeji Ebo, told the Security Council that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Syrian Arab Republic “have continued to engage on how to eliminate any remnants of the chemical weapons programme developed by the previous government.”
Addressing a Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2118 on Syria’s chemical weapons programme, Ebo recalled that “since 2014, the OPCW Technical Secretariat has not been able to confirm that the declaration submitted by the previous government was accurate and complete.”
He said, “in addition to the 26 declared chemical weapons-related sites, information made available to the OPCW suggests that there are more than 100 other sites that may have been involved in the previous government’s chemical-weapons related activities. As part of its work on this matter, the OPCW Technical Secretariat plans to visit all these locations.”
Ebo said the new Government of Syria “has been working with the OPCW Technical Secretariat to obtain clarifications on the full extent and scope of the programme developed by the previous Government and to ensure Syria’s long-term compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
He urged Council members “to unite and show leadership in providing the support that this unprecedented effort will require” and added that the United Nations “stands ready to support and will continue to do our part to uphold the norm against the use of chemical weapons – anywhere and at any time.”