The European Parliament welcomes 24 greek deputies in January 1981 in Strasbourg

EC President Gaston THORN, Frans ANDRIESSEN, Lorenzo NATALI welcoming 24 greek deputies in January 1981 in Strasbourg

Alec DOUGLAS-HOME, Edward HEALTH, Georffrey RIPPON

First enlargment with the membership of the UK, Denmark and Ireland. The British Accession Treaty has been signed by Edward Health.

The founding treaty of the 10 Member States European Communities

Ministers pose for a group picture after the signature of Ireland's, United Kingdom's and Denmark's accession to the European Communities at the Egmont Palace in Brussels

Accession of Denmark, Ireland and United Kingdom to the European Communities

EP Plenary session - 20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement - Arrivals and family photo

The Audiovisual Service of the European Commission has produced a series of new video stockshots with illustrative images of the capitals and countryside of the Western Balkans: Serbia. This infoclip shows images from Serbia. Please note, the footage from the Nicola Tesla Museum, Belgrade, has been filmed with courtesy of the museum. It may only be used for EU-related, NON-COMMERCIAL information and education purposes.

Infoclip: Serbia

This infoclip illustrates a breast enlargement in a private clinic in Belgium. The shooting took place in September 2013.

Safety on medical devices - Breast enlargement

This infoclip shows illustrative images of the capital and countryside of the Western Balkans country, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Produced by the Audiovisual Service of the European Commission.

Infoclip: The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

The Audiovisual Service of the European Commission has produced a series of new video stockshots with illustrative images of the capitals and countryside of the Western Balkans. This infoclip illustrates Bosnia and Herzegovina

Infoclip: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, presents the 2018 Enlargement Package during the meeting of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the EP in Brussels.

Presentation of the 2018 Enlargement Package by Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations: extracts EP Committee on Foreign Affairs

During the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the arrest of human rights defenders in Sudan, notably the case of Sakharov Prize laureate Salih Mahmoud Osman. Statements by Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), Ana GOMES (S&D, PT), Julie WARD (S&D, UK), Michèle RIVASI (Greens/EFA, FR) and Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations. Illustration shots on the day in which Salih Mahmoud OSMAN received the Sakharov Prize 2007 (11/12/2007).

The arrest of human rights defenders in Sudan, notably the case of Sakharov Prize laureate Salih Mahmoud Osman: extracts from the debate and illustrative pictures

Ska KELLER and Philippe LAMBERTS, Greens/EFA Group Leaders adresse the press on the plenary session agenda and the priorities of thetheir group.

Press conference by Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), Greens/EFA Group Leaders - Greens/EFA Press Briefing

For years, Turkey and the EU have cooperated on issues such as trade, migration and NATO. Talks for Turkey to join the EU began in 2005. After an attempted coup d’état in 2016, Turkey  imposed a state of emergency, allowing the government to bypass the rule of law and silence political opponents. The EU says that the country can’t join the European Union unless the human rights situation improves. Vice-Chair of the Delegation on EU-Turkey relations Miltiadis Kyrkos explains where talks stand.

EU-Turkey: Getting out of the deadlock

Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC, and Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, speak to the press after the College meeting, during the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg.

Read-out of the College meeting of 06/02/2018 by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Johannes HAHN, on Western Balkans Strategy

During the EP plenary session (5-8 February 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the decision adopted on the EU Enlargement Strategy - Western Balkans. Statements by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Victor BOŞTINARU (S&D, RO) and Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK).

Decision adopted on the EU Enlargement Strategy - Western Balkans: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (15-18 January 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the situation in Iran. Statements by Johannes HAHN, Member of the EC in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Knut FLECKENSTEIN (S&D, DE), Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK) and Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL).

Situation in Iran: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (03-06 July 2017) in Strasbourg MEPs vote on 2016 Report on Turkey, a report Kati PIRI (S&D, NL). Statement by Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), rapporteur. The results are: 477 in favour 64 against and 97 abstentions.

2016 Report on Turkey: extracts from the vote on the report Kati PIRI (S&D, NL)

During the EP plenary session (3-6 July 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the 2016 Report on Turkey. Statements by Kati PIRI (S&D, NL), Rapporteur, Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, and Johannes HAHN, Commissioner in charge of European Neighbourhood Policy & Enlargement Negotiations.

2016 Report on Turkey: extracts from the debate

The EU and Turkey have maintained a strategic partnership for decades and have been negotiating Turkey's accession into the EU since 2005. But recently, relations have been rocky as concerns mount over the state of democracy in Turkey. MEPs are keeping a close eye on developments in the country, with accession talks at stake if conditions deteriorate.

Turkey's accession talks in focus

Coming up at the plenary session in Strasbourg: MEPs will discuss Turkey, tax transparency for multinationals, precarious employment, private security companies and the first-ever EU-Cuba agreement.

Coming up in Strasbourg: from Turkey to tax transparency

During the meeting of the&nbsp;Committee on Foreign Affairs&nbsp;(AFET) in the EP in Brussels, MEPs vote and Kati PIRI (S&amp;D, NL), Rapporteur, expresses herself on the 2016 Commission Report on Turkey.

2016 Commission Report on Turkey: extracts from the vote and statement by Kati PIRI (S&D,NL), Rapporteur

During a&nbsp;EU-US leaders&rsquo; meeting in Brussels, the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, and the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, will meet the President of the United States, Donald Trump in the Europa building in Brussels. The meeting will be enlarged&nbsp;to the&nbsp;European Parliament President Antonio TAJANI and Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC.

EU-USA Leaders' Meeting: Meeting with Donald TRUMP, US President, Donald TUSK President of the European Council and Jean-Claude JUNCKER, EC President Enlarged meeting including Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative

After a referendum granted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers earlier this month, the European Parliament voices growing concern about the country's bid to join the EU.

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