At a glance: the European elections and the World No Tobacco Day

Kurznachrichten – 31/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: the European elections and the last day to apply for Schuman traineeships.

Kurznachrichten – 30/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: the European elections and World No Tobacco Day

Kurznachrichten – 29/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: less than ten days to go until the European elections; 60 000 volunteers across Europe are raising awareness about the importance of voting and the International Day of Action for Women’s Health.

Kurznachrichten – 28/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: ten days to go until the European elections; the debate among the lead candidates in the running to be President of the next European Commission; and International Day of Action for Women’s Health.

Kurznachrichten – 27/05/2024 - Deutsch

Bestäubende Insekten spielen eine tragende Rolle im Ökosystem. Doch überall auf der Welt machen ihnen der Klimawandel, der Verlust ihres Lebensraums, Schädlinge und Monokulturen das Leben schwer. All dies setzt wilden und domestizierten Arten von Bestäubern, die für uns und die Natur lebenswichtig sind, so sehr zu, dass ihre Bestände drastisch zurückgehen. Der EU ist das nicht gleichgültig: Sie setzt sich für den Schutz aller Bestäuber ein.

Schutz von Bestäubern

At a glance: the debate between the lead candidates to be the next European Commission President; less than two weeks to go until the European elections; and International Day of Action for Women’s Health.

Kurznachrichten – 24/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: two weeks to go until the European elections; the short documentary ‘Use Your vote’ and the International Day for Biological Diversity.

Kurznachrichten – 23/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: the debate between the lead candidates to be the next European Commission President will take place tomorrow; two weeks to go until the European elections.

Kurznachrichten – 22/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: the debate between the lead candidates to be the next European Commission President; the European elections are in two weeks’ time; and the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

Kurznachrichten – 21/05/2024 - Deutsch

Die neunte Wahlperiode des Europäischen Parlaments stand im Zeichen der weltweiten Coronapandemie und des Kriegs Russlands gegen die Ukraine. Angesichts der Gesundheitskrise und der schwierigen weltpolitischen Lage legte das Parlament in dieser Wahlperiode den Schwerpunkt auf den ökologischen und digitalen Wandel, um die EU krisenfester zu machen und die demokratischen Werte zu stärken.

Neun Schwerpunkte der neunten Wahlperiode des Europäischen Parlaments

At a glance: EU leaders shocked by the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Fico; the European elections are in less than three weeks’ time; and the Multilingualism Day Student Competition is back.

Kurznachrichten – 17/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: three weeks to go until the European elections; preparations under way for the debate between the lead candidates for the Commission Presidency; President Metsola’s keynote speech at Brussels National Airport.

Kurznachrichten – 16/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: three weeks to go until the European elections; preparations underway for the debate between the leading candidates to be the next European Commission President; and applications for Schuman traineeships are still being accepted.

Kurznachrichten – 15/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: President Metsola’s visit to Kyiv, Schuman traineeships and the ‘Mission Possible Together’ competition.

Kurznachrichten – 14/05/2024 - Deutsch

At a glance: ‘Sisterhood Pathways’ from Lithuania won the 2024 European Charlemagne Youth Prize; applications for Schuman traineeships are now open and the European Solidarity Corps.

Kurznachrichten – 13/05/2024 - Deutsch

Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. Therefore in December 2019 the Commission presented a communication on a European Green Deal that sets out a detailed vision to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, safeguard biodiversity, establish a circular economy and eliminate pollution, while boosting the competitiveness of European industry and ensuring a just transition for the regions and workers affected.

Parliament has played an important role in pushing for more ambitious EU climate legislation and declared a climate emergency on 28 November 2019.&nbsp; The European Climate Law writes&nbsp;into law the goal to become climate neutral by 2050 and attain the intermediate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 (compared to 1990 levels).&nbsp;After 2050 the EU will aim for negative emissions. In July&nbsp;2021 the European Commission presented its “Fit for 55 in 2030” package-the legislative tool to deliver on the targets agreed in the European Climate law.

The EP adopted the new Nature restoration law during its February plenary. The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded ecosystems in all member states, help achieve the EU’s climate and biodiversity objectives and enhance food security.

To reach the overall EU targets, member states must restore at least 30% of habitats covered by the new law (from forests, grasslands and wetlands to rivers, lakes and coral beds) from a poor to a good condition by 2030, increasing to 60% by 2040, and 90% by 2050. In line with Parliament’s position, EU countries should give priority to&nbsp;Natura 2000 areas&nbsp;until 2030. Once in a good condition, EU countries shall ensure an area does not significantly deteriorate. Member states will also have to adopt national restoration plans detailing how they intend to achieve these targets.

European Green Deal

Since the beginning of the pandemic COVID-19, the EU has developed a wide range of health policy responses, exemplified by the common approach to vaccines through the EU Vaccines Strategy and initiatives across a range of other policies.

A common approach to assessing infection rates in different regions made testing and quarantining much more consistent. EU Digital COVID Certificates were agreed on and implemented in record time, paving the way for the safe resumption of tourism and travel during summer, and beyond.

At the same time, the EU took decisive action to tackle the economic fallout of the pandemic with funds and special economic aid for&nbsp;Member states, entreprises and citizens.

The EU Health Union is underway with&nbsp;reinforcing the mandates of the European Medicines Agency and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, addressing cross-border threats to health and creating a future-proof EU pharmaceutical policy. MEPs obtained better support for the EU4Health programme in the 2022 EU budget, with an additional €51 million to build up a strong Health Union and to make national health systems more resilient.

Effective coordination of national measures as well as solidarity among member states together with the importance of&nbsp;making national health systems more sustainable and resilient are the main challenges of the EU, learned from&nbsp;the&nbsp;COVID-19 pandemic.

EU's response to COVID-19

The European Parliament supports human rights through the annual Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, established in 1988.

The prize is awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the fight for human rights across the globe, drawing attention to human rights violations as well as supporting the laureates and their cause.

The winner is announced in October, and the award ceremony takes place in November/December at the plenary sitting in Strasbourg.

Oleg Sentsov is the 2018 laureate of Parliament's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Oleg SENTSOV, Sakharov Prize 2018

The European Parliament has a range of supervisory and control powers. These allow it to exercise oversight over other institutions, to monitor the proper use of the EU budget and to ensure the correct implementation of EU law.

Interinstitutional relations

To support its publications, the European Parliamentary Research Service is producing a wide range of informative, timely and varied audio-visual products. These products include content-rich videos and animations, and also regular monthly podcasts, such as policy podcasts and science and technology podcasts. They are based on EPRS' independent, objective and authoritative analysis of, and research on, policy issues relating to the European Union, so empowering Members and committees in their parliamentary work and supporting parliamentary outreach to the wider public.

Restrictions: © The material of this package may not be edited and single videos must be shown in its entirety.

EPRS Multimedia Centre

The Netherlands is a founding member of the European Union.
The Netherlands is a member of the eurozone since 1 January 1999 and of the Schengen area since 26 March 1995.

The Netherlands is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with a head of government - the prime minister - and a head of state - the monarch. There are 26 members of the European Parliament from the Netherlands.

EU - Netherlands

The European Parliament supports media professionals reporting on parliamentary activities, providing both content and technical facilities for video, radio, multimedia and photo production. The EP Audiovisual teams coordinate state of the art studios for TV broadcast, multimedia, and radio in Strasbourg and in Brussels.

EP Audiovisual Services

Montenegro is one of the Western Balkan countries.

In 2008, Montenegro applied for EU membership, and accession negotiations began in 2012. Montenegro has opened all 33 negotiation chapters, three of which have been provisionally closed. Public opinion surveys show that 75 % of the population support the country’s accession to the European Union.

EU - Montenegro

In 2004 Slovakia joined the European Union as a Member State. It is a member of&nbsp;the Schengen area&nbsp;since 21 December 2007.&nbsp;It is a member of the&nbsp;Eurozone, when the Euro was introduced to replace the Slovak Crown as the national currency.

There are more than 5.4 million people in Slovakia. The country has 14 Members of European Parliament (MEPs). Slovakia has presided the EU between July and December 2016. Slovakia is a parliamentary democratic republic with a head of government - the Prime Minister - who holds the most executive power and a head of state - the President - who is the formal head of the executive, but with&nbsp;limited powers. The country is subdivided into 8 regions, each named after its principal city.&nbsp;

The country was in the centre of attention nad underwent huge political turbulences in&nbsp;2018 when the investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée were murdered.&nbsp;

EU - Slovakia

MEPs elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) on January 2022 as President of the European Parliament until 2024. Roberta Metsola won the election in the first voting round, where she received an absolute majority of 458 votes out of 690 cast in the remote secret vote, among three candidates.&nbsp;

President Metsola is leading the Parliament in the second half of the current legislative term, until a new Parliament is constituted following the 2024 European Elections. Born in Malta in 1979,&nbsp; Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected.

She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January 2022. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).

Election of the President of the European Parliament

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The official application for membership happened in July 1991. Extensive negotiations were undertaken and after a referendum that gave a majority in favour of the accession, Sweden joined the EU in 1995.

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Sweden has 20 seats in the European Parliament and 10 votes in the EU Council.
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EU - Sweden

Italy is a parliamentary republic with a head of government - the prime minister - appointed by the president and a head of state - the president. The Parliament is composed of 2 houses: the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Republic.

Italy is a member of the eurozone since 1 January 1999 and of the Schengen area since 26 October 1997. There are 75&nbsp;members of the European Parliament from Italy.

EU - Italy

Lithuania is a parliamentary republic with a head of government - the Prime Minister - and a head of state - the President - who appoints the Prime Minister.

The Parliament is a single-chamber legislative body. The country is divided into 60 municipalities, with directly-elected mayors.

There are 11 members of the European Parliament from Lithuania.

Lithuania joined the EU on 1 May 2004 - and the euro area on 1 January 2015.

EU - Lithuania

The EU elections, took&nbsp;place from 6th to 9th of June 2024. Across the 27 member states, polling stations welcomed the EU voters who cast their ballots participating in the European governance.

The EU elections days are a pivotal moment for citizens across Europe, as millions of voters exercise their democratic right to shape the future of the European Union by voting to elect 720 Members of the European Parliament, who will represent them during the next mandate 2024-2029.

Election days - 6-9 June 2024

Hungary holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from the 1st of July to 31st of December 2024.&nbsp;Priorities of the Hungarian&nbsp;presidency include: new European Competitiveness Deal ,The reinforcement of European defence policy ,&nbsp;&nbsp;a&nbsp;consistent and merit-based enlargement policy ,&nbsp;stemming illegal migration, shaping the future of cohesion policy, a&nbsp;farmer-oriented EU agricultural policy, addressing demographic challenges.

&nbsp;Make Europe Great Again”&nbsp;will be the motto of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which refers to both an active and proactive Presidency and to the fact that member states are stronger together than apart. It also symbolises the perception that Europe can become an independent global player.

The Rubik’s cube, the main element of the Hungarian presidency logo, refers to Hungarian ingenuity and problem-solving skills, as well as the complexity of European affairs.

Hungarian Presidency

Mr TAJANI was elected President of the European Parliament on 17 January 2017. 

The President chairs the plenary sittings of Parliament, the Conference of the Presidents of Political Groups and the Bureau of Parliament. The President is responsible for the application of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, and, to this end, oversees all the activities of Parliament and its bodies. The President represents Parliament in all legal matters. He addresses the European Council prior to each of its meetings, stating Parliament's viewpoint on the subjects on the agenda in the framework of a debate with the heads of state and government. The President represents Parliament in its international relations, and, in this connection, undertakes official visits within and outside the EU. The President signs the EU budget into being following Parliament's vote on it at second reading. During the procedure, the President chairs the EP/Council conciliation delegations. The President may, under the EP/Council codecision procedure, chair the EP/Council conciliation committee.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President's Agenda

EP President Metsola meets the President of the National Assembly of Slovenia, Urška Klakočar Zupančič and she addresses the National Assembly of Slovenia. President Metsola and President Klakočar Zupančič speak to the press. She also meets the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar and the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob. The EP President and Prime Minister Golob speak to the press.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Slovenia

EP President Roberta Metsola, participates in the European Council, followed by a press conference

EP President Roberta METSOLA, at the European Council

President Metsola meets the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyha

Official meeting of President Metsola and Ukranian Prime Minister Denys  Shmyhal

President Metsola meets the Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa. in Brussels

Official meeting of President Metsola and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa

EP President Roberta Metsola meets the Federal Minister for the EU and Constitution of Austria, Karoline Edtstadler and the President of the National Council of the Austrian Parliament, Wolfgang Sobotka. She also meets the Chancellor of Austria, Karl Nehammer and they speak to the press.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Austria

EP  President Metsola participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people. She meets the Speaker of the Parliament of Sweden, Andres Norlén and representatives of the political groups in the Parliament. She also meets the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson and they jointly speak to the press

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Sweden

New EU rules to reduce emissions from passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers is debated and voted by MEPs.

The regulation governing the type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles (Euro 7), provisionally agreed with the Council in December 2023, aims to support the EU’s transition towards clean mobility and improve air quality.

For passenger cars and vans, the current Euro 6 exhaust emissions limits and test conditions will be maintained, while stricter limits would be applied for buses and trucks. The Euro 7 standards also tackle non-exhaust emissions (microplastics from tyres and particles from brakes) and include requirements concerning battery durability.

Plenary Debate - Euro 7

Press conference by Marion WALSMANN (EPP, DE), rapporteur for safety of toys

Press conference on Toys' safety

Press conference by Brando BENIFEI (S&D, IT) and Dragos TUDORACHE (Renew, RO), co-rapporteurs on AI Act plenary vote

Press conference on Artificial Intelligence vote

Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo speaks to MEPs to outline his vision on Europe’s challenges and future.

Before the debate, EP President Roberta Metsola holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Orpo, followed by a press point at 10.20 (still to be confirmed).

Thirteen EU heads of state or government have discussed the future of the EU in the plenary in “This is Europe” debates.

Plenary Debate - This is Europe debate with the Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo

Press conference by Sabine VERHEYEN (EPP, DE), rapporteur on European Media Freedom Act

Press conference on European Media Freedom Act

MEPs discuss with the Council and Commission how to address the urgent concerns surrounding Ukrainian children being forcibly deported to Russia. 

Since Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine began in February 2022, international organisations have documented a wide range of serious human rights violations affecting children. Reports of children forcibly deported or displaced by Russian authorities, combined in many cases with them being subjected to re-education programmes and forced adoption, have raised concern. According to the Children of War initiative of the Ukrainian National Information Bureau (NIB), more than 19 500 children have been deported or forcibly displaced, and only 388 have been returned. 

In March 2023, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against President Putin, and Maria Lvova-Belova, the Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights. Both have been charged with the unlawful deportation of children and the unlawful transfer of children from occupied areas of Ukraine to Russia.

Plenary Debate - Concerns surrounding Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia

Press conference by Ciarán CUFFE (Greens/EFA, IE), rapporteur on the energy performance of buildings directive

Press conference: Energy performance of buildings

Ivana Andrés and Alba Redondo from the Spanish women’s national football team address MEPs.

To mark International Women’s Day, captain of the Spanish women’s football team Ivana Andrés and Alba Redondo, captain for club Levante, addresses MEPs,  followed by a round of political group speakers. Spain won the World Cup in 2023 for the first time, but the trophy presentation was marred by harassment. 

On the same day at around 10.30, , MEPs discuss whether Parliament should give its consent to Council for member states to ratify the International Labour Organization’s Convention on Violence and Harassment. The convention is the first international treaty to recognise the right to work free from violence and harassment.

Plenary Debate -  Parliament marks International Women’s Day (8 March)

Plans to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions from the buildings sector are debated by plenary. 

The revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, agreed with the Council in December, aims to substantially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy consumption in the EU building sector by 2030, and have it achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The new rules also mean more of the worst-performing buildings will undergo renovation, and information-sharing on energy performance will be improved.
New buildings must be zero-emission as of 2030, and new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities must be zero-emission as of 2028. For residential buildings, member states have to put in place measures to ensure a reduction in the average level of primary energy used of at least 16% by 2030 and at least 20-22% by 2035.

Member states also have to adopt measures to decarbonise heating systems and phase out fossil fuels in heating and cooling with fossil fuel boilers being completely phased e out by 2040.

Plenary Debate - Energy performance of buildings

Parliament’s Spokesperson will hold a press briefing on the plenary session.

Last-minute  briefing

The EP’s Press Service holds a press briefing with the Parliament’s political group spokespersons.

Pre-session press briefing

To mark the 2024 International Women's Day (8 March), the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee is holding an inter-parliamentary committee meeting, gathering EU and national parliamentarians, to discuss the situation of women in sport today. Topics include eradicating gender stereotypes, abuse scandals and getting equal financial rewards and status. The experts to speak include Olympians Charline Van Snick (Belgium), Pia Sundhage (Sweden) and Katarzyna Zillmann (Poland). (Thursday 7 March).

FEMM- International Women’s Day/Women in Sport

CCC constitutive meeting

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Statement by Ursula von der LEYEN, European People's Party Lead Candidate

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night

Projection of the upcoming European Parliament (based on available national estimates and pre-election polls) presented by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson of the European Parliament

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Projection of the upcoming European Parliament (based on available national estimates and pre-election polls) presented by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and by Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson of the European Parliament

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Statement by Manfred WEBER, EPP Chairman

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Statement by Pedro MARQUES, S&D Vice-President

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night  - Statement by Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Renew Europe Vice-President

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Statement by Philippe LAMBERTS, Greens/EFA Co-President

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Statement by Assita KANKO, ECR Vice-President

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night  - Statement by Marc BOTENGA for The Left

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night -  First estimate EU turnout

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - First publication of available national estimates  Romania Poland Portugal Sweden

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night 

First Hemicycle projection (based on available national estimates and pre-election polls) presented by Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson of the European Parliament

First publication of available national estimates (Denmark, France, Spain)

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night -   First Hemicycle projection (based on available national estimates and pre-election polls) presented by Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson of the European Parliament   &   First publication of available national estimates (Denmark, France, Spain)

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night

First estimates from some countries

Bulgaria, Croatia, Malta

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - First estimates from some countries   Bulgaria, Croatia, Malta

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night 

First publication of available national estimates

Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Netherlands

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night -   First publication of available national estimates   Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Netherlands

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night (with International Sign and Velotype)

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night

Official launch of the European Elections Night 2024 by Jaume DUCH, Spokeperson of the European Parliament, Delphine COLARD, Deputy Spokesperson and by Philipp SCHULMEISTER, Director for Campaigns

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night  - Official launch of the European Elections Night 2024 by Jaume DUCH, Spokeperson of the European Parliament, Delphine COLARD, Deputy Spokesperson and by Philipp SCHULMEISTER, Director for Campaigns

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night

Briefing on All you need to know about Parliament and election night

Seventh EUVP Alumni Webinar

Elena SANCHO in the EP in Brussels

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Dick SCHOOF, Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Flavio TOSI in the EP in Brussels

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents with Ursula von der Leyen

Bruno TOBBACK in the EP in Brussels

Jose CEPEDA in the EP in Brussels

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Milojko SPAJIC, Prime Minister of Montenegro

Roberta Metsola, EP President at the European Council Meeting

IDAHOBIT event - Being a fully inclusive workplace: welcoming all new LGBTIQ+ staff’

EPP leaders meet ahead of the European Council meeting

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Peter PELLEGRINI, Slovak President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ulf KRISTERSSON, Swedish Prime Minister

Olympics flame in the EP Strasbourg

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Jessika ROSWALL, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs

Meeting of the EP Conference of President

S&D Group press point

Valerie DEVAUX and her team in the EP in Brussels

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with José Manuel FERNANDES, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Portugal

Parliament elects its 14 Vice-Presidents following the election of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, which comprise Parliament’s Bureau. Vice-Presidents can replace the President, including to chair plenary sittings and in representing the Parliament at specific ceremonies or acts, when necessary. In practice, the political groups aim to ensure that the composition of the Bureau broadly reflects the numerical strength of the groups, taking into account also the results of the President's election. The process Parliament’s Rules of Procedure set out how Bureau members are elected.

Election of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament - First ballot: Announcement of the results of the first ballot

This news item shows extracts from the speech of Roberta METSOLA (EPP, MT), candidate for the President of the European Parliament, and Irene MONTERO (The Left, ES), candidate for the President of the European Parliament, during their presentation in the hemicycle.

Election of the President of the European Parliament: extracts of the presentations by the candidates for election to the office of the President

Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), Co-Presidents of The Left group in the European Parliament hold a press conference on their group's priorities during the plenary session in Strasbourg.

Press conference by Manon AUBRY (The Left, FR) and Martin SCHIRDEWAN (The Left, DE), The Left group group Leaders - The Left Press Briefing

The EP Press Service holds a press briefing prior to the plenary session (16-19 July) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Last minute session briefing

This clip presents the highlights moments of the 9th Legislative Term in photos and videos

Clip: Democracy in Action - Highlights of the 9th Legislative Term

EP President Roberta METSOLA attends the European flag raising ceremony for the beginning of the 10th legislature.

Raising ceremony of the European flag for the beginning of the 10th legislature, in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

This infoclip illustrates the daily work of the European President, Roberta METSOLA from 18/01/2022 until 09/06/2024. Born in Malta in 1979, Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected. She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).

Memoclip: Roberta METSOLA, EP President (2022-2024)

1995 sprach die irische Präsidentin Mary Robinson vor dem Europäischen Parlament über die Schlüsselrolle Europas für einen dauerhaften Frieden auf der irischen Insel. 

Die erste Präsidentin der irischen Republik sagte, die EU müsse ihre Macht weiterhin nutzen, um Konflikte zu beenden, den Lebensstandard für alle Menschen in Europa zu erhöhen und Armut weltweit zu lindern. 

*Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an http://epyoutube.eu/mmc_mary_robinson

Rede von Mary Robinson über die Versöhnung Irlands | Europäisches Parlament

Die pakistanische Mädchenrechtsaktivistin Malala Yousafzai sprach vor dem Europäischen Parlament über die Bedeutung von Bildung in einkommensschwachen Ländern. Sie hielt die Rede, als sie den Sacharow-Preis für geistige Freiheit 2013 entgegennahm. *Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an: http://epyoutube.eu/q5wV

Malala Yousafzais Rede zum Thema Bildung | Europäisches Parlament

Der tschechische Präsident Václav Havel über europäisches Zugehörigkeitsgefühl vier Jahre vor dem EU-Beitritt seines Landes. Václav Havel war sowohl der letzte Präsident der Tschechoslowakei als auch der erste demokratisch gewählte Präsident des Landes nach dem Zusammenbruch des Kommunismus sowie der erste Präsident der Tschechischen Republik nach ihrer Gründung. Im Jahr 2000, vier Jahre vor dem EU-Beitritt seines Landes, sprach er vor dem Europäischen Parlament über Europäertum und europäische Einheit. Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an.

Rede von Václav Havel über europäische Identität | Europäisches Parlament

Die liberianische Präsidentin Ellen Johnson Sirleaf rief zu internationaler Hilfe auf, um eine Rückkehr zur Gewalt nach 14 Jahren Bürgerkrieg in ihrem Land zu verhindern. Die erste Frau, die in einem afrikanischen Land zur Präsidentin gewählt wurde, sprach im September 2006, nur acht Monate nach ihrem Amtsantritt, vor dem Europäischen Parlament. Sie sagte, die Menschen Liberias wären darum bemüht, den Konflikt, der 2003 endete, hinter sich zu lassen. Sie sprach über die vom Krieg hinterlassene Verwüstung, die Herausforderung des Wiederaufbaus und der Versöhnung sowie den Bedarf an internationaler Hilfe für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung. *Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an: http://epyoutube.eu/SpeechEllenJohnson

Ellen Johnson Sirleafs Rede über Liberia | Europäisches Parlament

Papst Johannes Paul II. sagte, der Vatikan unterstütze den laufenden Aufbau Europas, einen friedlichen Prozess, der die Menschen vereint und ein Signal für die Welt ist, nachdrücklich. Er rief zu Toleranz zwischen den Menschen und Religionen und zum Schutz der Umwelt auf. Der Papst sprach über die Bedeutung des Christentums in der Vergangenheit und der Zukunft Europas. Der erste Papst, der das Europäische Parlament besuchte, sprach im Oktober 1988 vor dem Plenum in Straßburg. *Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an: http://epyoutube.eu/SpeechPopeJohnPaulII

Die Rede von Papst Johannes Paul II. über den Aufbau Europas l Europäisches Parlament

Friedensnobelpreisträger Denis Mukwege spricht sich gegen Vergewaltigung und Gewalt gegen Frauen als Kriegswaffe aus. Er ist der Gründer des Panzi Hospitals in Bukavu, Demokratische Republik Kongo. Als Gynäkologe half er Tausenden Opfern sexueller und geschlechtsspezifischer Gewalt in seinem Land. Im Jahr 2014 verlieh ihm das Europäische Parlament den Sacharow-Preis für geistige Freiheit. Vier Jahre später wurde er mit dem Friedensnobelpreis ausgezeichnet. Nach wie vor engagiert er sich für die Aufklärung der Öffentlichkeit über sexuelle Gewalt gegen Frauen in bewaffneten Konflikten. *Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an: http://epyoutube.eu/SpeechMukwege

Dr. Denis Mukweges Rede über sexuelle Gewalt im Kongo l Europäisches Parlament

Fünf Tage nach dem Einmarsch der russischen Truppen in die Ukraine sprach der Präsident des Landes, Wolodymyr Selenskyj, per Videoschaltung aus dem belagerten Kiew zum Europäischen Parlament. In einer kämpferischen Rede lobte er den Mut seiner ukrainischen MitbürgerInnen, verurteilte das sinnlose Töten und forderte das Europäische Parlament auf, den EU-Beitrittsantrag der Ukraine zu unterstützen. *Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede vom 1. März 2022 im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an: http://epyoutube.eu/speechZelenskyy

Wolodymyr Selenskyjs Rede über den Krieg in der Ukraine | Europäisches Parlament

Der ehemalige sowjetische Staatschef und Mitgründer des Internationalen Grünen Kreuzes (GCI) engagiert sich seit langem für den Umweltschutz. Nachdem er als Koautor an der Verfassung eines Berichts über Wasserknappheit beteiligt war, rief Michail Gorbatschow Staats-und Regierungschefs aus Europa und der ganzen Welt zu Maßnahmen gegen die Wasserkrise auf und prangerte das Defizit einer politischen Führungsrolle an. Während der internationalen Konferenz „Frieden mit Wasser“ 2009 sprach er vor dem Europäischen Parlament. *Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an: http://epyoutube.eu/SpeechGorbachev

Michail Gorbatschows Rede über die globale Wasserkrise | Europäisches Parlament

Für Simone Veil, eine Holocaust-Überlebende, war die Schaffung der Europäischen Union das wichtigste Ereignis der letzten 50 Jahre. 1995, am 50. Jahrestag des Holocaust, erklärte Veil dem Europäischen Parlament, wie die Tragödien ihrer Vergangenheit ihren Glauben an das europäische Projekt geprägt haben. Sie sagte, es sei wichtig, die jüngere Generation an die Schlüsselrolle der Europäischen Union bei der Förderung von Frieden und Einheit zu erinnern, vor allem angesichts der EU-Skepsis. Veil wurde 1927 in Frankreich geboren, überlebte die Konzentrationslager der Nazis und spielte später eine zentrale Rolle im Feminismus und der Politik Europas. 1979 wurde sie als erste Frau Präsidentin des erstmals direkt gewählten Europäischen Parlaments. *Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an: http://epfacebook.eu/q5D7

Simone Veils Rede über die Lehren aus dem Holocaust | Europäisches Parlament

Der führende südafrikanische Aktivist Nelson Mandela rief zu einem raschen Ende des Apartheid-Systems und zur Versöhnung auf. Dies war im Juli 1990. Erst vier Monate zuvor war er nach 27 Jahren Haft freigelassen worden. Zu jener Zeit wurde Südafrika noch von einer weißen Minderheit regiert. Vier Jahre nach seiner Rede wurde Mandela der erste Präsident eines demokratischen Südafrikas. Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an.

Nelson Mandelas Rede über Apartheid | Europäisches Parlament

1992 sprach die britische Königin Elizabeth II vor dem Europäischen Parlament in Straßburg. Ihre Rede folgte auf die Unterzeichnung des Maastrichter Vertrags, dem Grundstein der heutigen Europäischen Union. In Anlehnung an Winston Churchill würdigte sie jene, die Europa nach dem Krieg wieder aufbauten und lobte das Parlament als führendes demokratisches Forum. *Sehen Sie sich die vollständige Rede im Multimedia-Zentrum des Europäischen Parlaments an: http://epfacebook.eu/q5z8

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