In June 2024, around 400 million EU citizens go to the polls to elect the Members of the European Parliament's 10th legislature. As the only EU institution that represents EU citizens, elections to the European Parliament are a major democratic event, and the only one at EU level that resembles national democratic electoral consultation. European elections, however, differ from the national version, as they are part of a context of multi-tier government, sometimes perceived as 'second order elections'. The main difference is that the European elections are a rather fragmented exercise, since a great part of the electoral process, including the way in which the right to vote is exercised, remains subject to national rules.

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On Europe Day, the Presidents of the European Parliament, Commission and Council received the final report with proposals to reform the EU. During a closing ceremony  in Strasbourg, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola, on behalf of the Council Presidency, President Emmanuel Macron, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen received from the Co-Chairs of the Conference Executive Board the final report on the outcome of the Conference.
This one-year journey of discussion, debate and collaboration between citizens and politicians culminated in a report centred around 49 proposals that include concrete objectives and more than 320 measures for the EU institutions to follow up on under nine topics: climate change and the environment; health; a stronger economy, social justice and jobs; EU in the world; values and rights, rule of law, security; digital transformation; European democracy; migration; education, culture, youth and sport. The proposals are based on recommendations made by citizens who met within the European Citizens’ Panels, National Citizens’ Panels and contributed their ideas on the Multilingual Digital Platform.

President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, said: "Citizens - especially young people - are at the heart of our vision for the future of Europe. They have directly shaped the outcome of the Conference. We are at a defining moment of European integration and no suggestion for change should be off-limits. We should not be afraid to unleash the power of Europe to change people’s lives for the better."

Conference on the Future of Europe: closing event

Since the closing ceremony of the Conference on the Future of Europe on 9 May, the focus has been&nbsp;on the follow-up process. Under the Joint Declaration, the three EU institutions undertook to examine swiftly how to follow up effectively to the final report of the Conference, each within their own sphere of competences and in accordance with the Treaties.

The CoFoE feedback event aims to update citizens on the outcome of the Conference, following the&nbsp;bottom-up exercise for Europeans to have their say on what they expect from the European Union.

Conference on the Future of Europe Feedback event

The Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) is an initiative of the European Union to reform its policies and institutions following large-scale consultations across the continent between May 2021 and Spring 2022.

The goals, principles, governance and methodology of the Conference are laid down in a Joint Declaration co-signed by the Presidents of the European Parliament, European Commission and Council on 10 March 2021.

The CoFoE inauguration event took place on 9 May 2021 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The programme featured a welcome speech by French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as speeches by Presidents Sassoli, von der Leyen and Prime Minister Costa, representing the EU Institutions alongside short interventions by the Conference Executive Board’s co-chairs. Contributions via video link from citizens and civil society were also broadcasted, as well as musical performances by Violinist Renaud Capuçon and Karski quartet. The launch was linked to Europe Day events across the Member states.

Erasmus students from all member states were present in the Parliament’s hemicycle, and around 300 citizens were invited to attend remotely through large TV screens. Ministers for European affairs and other VIP guests also joined remotely.

Conference on the Future of Europe – Inaugural Event

Europe Day commemorates the signing of the 'Schuman Declaration' on 9 May 1950. This was an ambitious plan to secure long-term peace in post-war Europe that is considered the beginning of what is now the European Union. In 2024, Europe Day takes on even greater significance as it comes exactly one month ahead EE2024. The EU institutions propose a wide range of activities across the EU Member States, as well as in the home of the EU institutions in Brussels and Strasbourg.

Europe Day 2024 - Event in Brussels

Unveiling of four branded airplanes to support the 2024 European Election campaign: extracts from the event with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Event Illuminations : One month to go - EP buildings

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Valletta (Malta) - Participation in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union

Media event - 2024 European Election campaign briefing

European Youth Week - Kick-off event

Adress by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at ANSA event

Event together.eu Leadership Academy .

All together for European Elections 2024 - Follow up event

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Msida (Malta) - Participation at the event Women in leadership: Breaking barriers and empowering change

Event Protecting the 2024 Elections : From Alarm to Action

International Women's day 2024 event by DG PERS

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Spain - Participation at the El Mundo Anniversary Event

Hanukkah Event

Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought - Event with  EPLO Rome

DG PERS event International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

EC and EP joint event European Day Commemorating the Abolition of the Slave Trade

EPRS event ' The European Elections and beyond: What to expect after June 2024? '

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lecce (Italy) - Speech at the public event “Next Generation EU e le Sfide dell’UE”

Plenary opening session of the kick-off event of the European Youth Week 2024

Committee on Development in association with DACP and DAFR - Started earlier at 10:13 in the main DEVE event

DACP

DEVE

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Madrid (Spain) - participation at the "El Mundo" Anniversary Event

European Parliament Side Event at COP28 - Methane Pledge two years on - working together to pick the low hanging fruit of mitigation

One Year Ahead Event - Presentation of the EP Spring Eurobarometer data on public opinion toward the EU and the 2024 Elections.

#NiceToMeetEU: The perspectives of our Southeast Asian EUVP alumni | Live event with Karsten Lucke MEP and EU Ambassador Igor Driesmans

Closing event of the ICONIC exhibition - An afternoon with World Press Photo winner Amber Bracken

Czech Presidency: European Year of Youth 2022 Closing Event

Conference on the Future of Europe – Feedback Event

Press point by the political representatives of the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission on Conference on the Future of Europe - Feedback Event

European Parliament Side Event at COP27 - The Fit for 55 package: new opportunities for multilateral cooperation in terms of global decarbonisation, adaptation and loss& damage

Youth Democracy Event - Level Up! - Closing

Youth Democracy Event - Level Up! - Youth Talks

Youth Democracy Event - Level Up! - Opening

Opening event of the ICONIC exhibition - How does an iconic photo help defend democracy?

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the event 'Yes to Europe!' organised by Lufthansa in Zaventem Airport

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates in the commemoration of the June deportation, mass deportation by the Soviet Union, in the European Parliament in Brussels

Commemoration of the Victims of the Soviet Mass Deportations: extracts from the event with Roberta METSOLA, EP President

This news item show an event organised for the European elections at the Democracy Garage facilities in Copenhagen on 9 June 2024. In the European elections, anyone aged 18 or over can vote, if they have residency in Denmark and hold either the Danish citizenship or the citizenship of another EU country. Voters in Denmark will elect 15 Members of the European Parliament in 2024, one more than in the 2019 elections. In total, the European Parliament will have 720 members, compared to 705 currently. The Parliament decides on new laws that influence all aspects of life across the European Union.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of an event for the European Elections (Denmark)

The 44th edition of the 20km of Brussels takes place on Sunday 26 May. The race starts with six starting boxes based on one’s estimated time. It’s is also open to walkers, with a maximum finishing time of five hours. The event starts in the Parc du Cinquantenaire, in Brussels. Alessandro Chiocchetti, Secretary General of the European Parliament, gives the start for the 3rd box. 1300 runners wear the "Running for Europe" t-shirt.

20 km of Brussels 2024: Ambiance shots from the event

Lufthansa Group takes its own initiative related to the European elections 2024 and enlarges the scope of the action taken in 2019 elections campaign involving one plane. The ‘Yes to Europe’ campaign features four aircraft, one each from Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and Eurowings, branded with the campaign’s name on the side of the fuselage. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, delivers a keynote address at the « Yes to Europe » campaign launch event of the Lufthansa Group, in presence of Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister.

EP President Roberta METSOLA participates in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union. The European Fair at the Ta' Qali National Park, is a celebration with various entities, embassies, organisations, NGOs, and local small businesses showcasing their initiatives and involvement in EU projects and initiatives over the years. She exchanges with particpants and visitors. Roberta Metsola delivers also a speech marking Malta's 20th anniversary as an EU member state.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Ta Qali (Malta): participation in an event on the occasion of the 20th anniversary since Malta joined the European Union

Parliament’s Press Service organises a briefing for media on the practical details for covering the elections. It covers Parliament’s main legislative achievements during its ninth term, as well as unfinished business to be dealt with by the new Parliament. Media also is provided with practical information on the three key events in the run-up to the elections: One month to go (9 May); Eurovision debate with the lead candidates for the EU Commission Presidency (23 May); and Election night (9 June). The European Parliament’s 9th legislature - main legislative highlights and unfinished business by Jaume Duch Guillot, EP Spokesperson. Election events planned in May and June - Practical arrangements for the media by Neil Corlett, Press Service and Thibault Lesenecal, Audiovisual Service.

2024 European Election campaign briefing: Main legislative highlights and unfinished business by Jaume Duch Guillot, EP Spokesperson; and election events planned in May and June by Neil Corlett, Press Service and Thibault Lesenecal, AV Service

In Rabat, Roberta METSOLA, EP President addresses at the event "Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment"

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Rabat (Malta) at the event "Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality through Economic Empowerment"

The director of EL MUNDO, Joaquín Manso, talks with Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, at the inauguration of the forum 'Europe, a decisive year', which the newspaper EL MUNDO celebrates on the occasion of its 35th anniversary, from the Auditorium of the Gallery of the Royal Collections. Welcome speech by Joaquin MANSO, director of El Mundo and speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President Madrid (Spain): El Mundo Anniversary Event with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

An official delegation led by Chair Peter Liese (EPP, DE) is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to participate in the COP28. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change concludes the first globalstocktake of climate action under the Paris Agreement, a two-year process to review progress and outline the way forward. This video shows a statement by Jutta PAULUS (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Rapporteur on EU strategy to reduce methane emissions following her participation to the EP Side event: "Methane pledge two years on" and different meetings with participating delegations.

European Parliament Delegation to COP28: statement by Jutta PAULUS (Greens/EFA, DE), Co-Rapporteur on EU strategy to reduce methane emissions, meetings with delegations and EP Side event: "Methane pledge two years on"

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, addresses the public event "Next Generation EU e le sfide dell’UE" at the Palazzo Celestini Via Umberto I during her official visit to Lecce (Italy). This news item shows extracts from her visit to the city and from her speech at the Palazzo Celestini Via Umberto I.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Lecce (Italy): extracts from the visit of the city and the speech at the public event “Next Generation EU e le Sfide dell’UE”

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, visits the Reggia di Caserta with Tiziana Maffei, Director & Pina Picierno Vice-President of the European Parliament, at Reggia di Caserta. She attends at the unveiling ceremony of a Plaque dedicated to Mr. Ernesto Rossi, a Founding Father of the Ventotene Manifesto. Roberta Metsola participates in the Public Event: ‘Il Sogno Europeo di Ernesto Rossi: dal Manifesto di Ventotene all’ Europa del Futuro’and delivers a speech.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Caserta (Italy): visits the Reggia di Caserta with the Director of the Museum and speech at the public event “Il sogno europeo di Ernesto Rossi. Dal Manifesto di Ventotene all’Europa del futuro”

The European Gender Equality Week takes place on 23-29 October 2023 in the European Parliament and many other European as well as national institutions. This year's edition brings also a change: "Gender Equality: What's next?" The success of the previous editions in 2020, 2021 and 2023 was marked by the growing number of participating committees and delegations and organised events, as well as broader inclusion of partners. This footage shows the extracts from Committees meetings and events of the Gender Equality Week, and statement of Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT), Vice-president of the European Parliament.

Gender Equality Week in the European Parliament: extracts from Committees meetings and events, and statement of Evelyn REGNER (S&D, AT), Vice-president of the European Parliament

On Wednesday 11 October 2023, the event of the donation and handover of the original document Proposal of a Manifesto to the Archives of the European Parliament took place in the EP Library Reading Room in Brussels. In the presence of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, the Spinelli Group entrusted the Proposal of a Manifesto in its first English edition to the European Parliament Archives in Luxembourg.

Event of the donation of the Proposal of a Manifesto to the European Parliament Archives

As part of the "Free Navalny Campaign", a full-size replica of the punishment cell (Shizo) where the Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny is serving his 9.5 years sentence is installed in front of the building Station Europe, at the European Parliament in Brussels. Extracts from the event in presence of Heidi HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FI), Vice-President of the EP and Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee.

Display of replica of Alexei Navalny's cell in front of Station Europe: extracts from the event in presence of Heidi HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FI), Vice-President of the EP and Tomas TOBÉ (EPP, SE), Chair of DEVE Committee

During her official visit to Zagreb (Croatia), Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the 10-years of Croatia's EU Membership event. Later she meets with Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister. Extracts of the event and of the meeting.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Zagreb (Croatia): extracts from the 10-years of Croatia's EU Membership event, and meeting with Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister

Ti presentiamo Clara Zaffino, attivista italiana per i diritti dei migranti. Volontaria fin da giovanissima, ha trovato la sua vocazione aiutando i migranti e trascorrendo alcuni mesi nei campi profughi lungo la rotta balcanica. Ecco la sua storia.

Evento europeo per i giovani | La storia di Clara: "Voglio che tutti si sentano a casa"

Meet Clara Zaffino, an Italian activist for the rights of migrants. She has worked as a volunteer for much of her young life and found her true calling while helping migrants and spending months in refugee camps on the Balkan route. Let’s listen to her story!

European Youth Event | Clara’s story: ‘I don’t want anybody to not feel at home’

Conoce a Clara Zaffino, una activa defensora de los derechos de los migrantes procedente de Italia que ha colaborado como voluntaria durante gran parte de su juventud. Clara encontró su verdadera vocación en los meses que pasó ayudando a migrantes en los campos de refugiados en la ruta de los Balcanes. ¡Descubramos su historia!

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