Use your vote – European elections 2024 video – Radio spot - French (Belgium)

From January to June 2022, France holds the Presidency of the EU Council, following the Slovenian&nbsp;Presidency and preceding the Czech Presidency.&nbsp; During January plenary session MEPs discussed&nbsp;with French President Emmanuel Macron the political strategy and aims of France’s six-month helm of the EU. France’s ministers are present their priorities in a series of meetings with parliamentary committees in January.

The motto of the&nbsp;French Presidency&nbsp;is “Recovery, Strength and a Sense of Belonging”, to underline that, in order to fight the health crisis, the rise of aggressive foreign powers and climate disruption, the best response is a European response. In terms of EU legislation, France plans to give priority to negotiations on the new Digital Services and Markets Acts, the establishment of an adjustment system for carbon pricing at the EU’s borders, and on common minimum wages rules. The&nbsp;Conference on the Future of Europe&nbsp;is expected to deliver its proposals in the course of the French Presidency semester in the first half of 2022. The Presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every 6 months. During this 6-month period, the Presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work.&nbsp;

French Presidency

The Schuman Declaration was presented by French foreign minister Robert Schuman on 9 May 1950.

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It proposed the creation of a European Coal and Steel Community, whose members would pool coal and steel production. 
The ECSC (founding members: France, West Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg) was the first of a series of supranational European institutions that would ultimately become today's "European Union".

On 9 May 1950, the Salon de l’Horloge in the French Ministry of&nbsp;Foreign Affairs building on Quai d’Orsay in Paris was transformed into a press room. At 18:00, Robert Schuman gave his speech. Since 1985, Europe Day has been celebrated on 9 May every year.

Schuman Declaration - 9 May 1950

Cette histoire nous parle d’Anna et de sa rentrée des classes dans un nouveau pays dont elle apprend la langue par immersion. Ce livre est disponible en version audio et en ebook dans les 24 langues officielles de l’Union européenne. Il est destiné aux enfants âgés de 3 à 6 ans, mais peut aussi aider les plus grands dans leur apprentissage de la lecture, tant dans leur langue maternelle que dans une autre langue européenne.

<a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/anna-learns-new-language-all-versions_15508_pk">Les autres versions linguistiques sont disponibles ici</a>

Anna apprend une nouvelle langue

Helmut Kohl, German Federal Chancellor, from 1/10/1982 to 27/10/1998, and François Mitterrand, President of the French Republic, from 21/05/1981 to 17/05/1995, worked hard to bolster the post-war relationship between France and Germany, and underscored the importance of peace between their nations in the pursuit of European integration.

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On 22 November 1989 in Strasbourg, François Mitterrand, President in office of the Council of the EU, invited Helmut Kohl to address the MEPs aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

22 November 1989 - Addresses by Helmut KOHL, German Federal Chancellor and François MITTERRAND, President of the French Republic

As a founding member of the European Community, France has a deep and long standing commitment to the European Union - with a particularly special connection to the European Parliament.

There is a long standing relationship between the European Parliament and the Presidents of the French Rebpublic. Six of the eight presidents of the Fifth Republic -&nbsp;excluding&nbsp;de Gaulle and Pompidou&nbsp;-&nbsp;have visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg, thus displaying solidarity with the parliament and demonstrating their commitment to the European project.

The Presidents of the French Republic and the European Parliament

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Jean-Noel BARROT, French Secretary of State

Guy LAVOCAT official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Francois THIOLLET official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Joint press statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Présentation des propositions finales et des positions du Parlement européen, du Conseil, de la Commission et des panels nationaux

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary

Press conference by Andreas SCHWAB, Parliament's rapporteur, Cédric O, Minister of State for the Digital Sector, for the French Presidency of the Council, Margrethe VESTAGER and Thierry BRETON, for the Commission, on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) – results of the trilogue

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic on the priorities of the French Presidency.

Press Conference by David SASSOLI, EP President and Jean CASTEX, French Prime Minister on the incoming French Presidency of the Council

Débat avec le président de la République française, Emmanuel Macron, sur l'avenir de l'Europe (débat)

Debate with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, on the Future of Europe (debate)

Joint Press point by Antonio TAJANI, EP President and by Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Situation actuelle dans l'Union européenne Déclarations de M. François Hollande, président de la République française, et de Mme Angela Merkel, chancelière de la République fédérale d'Allemagne

Current situation in the European Union Statements by Mr François Hollande, President of the French Republic, and Ms Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

Press point: Martin SCHULZ - President of the European Parliament – and Michel SAPIN - French Minister for Labour, Employment and Social affairs

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Catherine TRAUTMANN and Benoit HAMON - French Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of the Social and Solidarity Economy and Consumption

Hannes SWOBODA - President of the S&D Group - and Pierre MOSCOVICI - French Minister for the Economy and Finances

Martin SCHULZ - President of the European Parliament - and François HOLLANDE - President of the French Republic

Déclaration de François Hollande, Président de la République française (débat)

Statement by François Hollande, President of the French Republic (debate)

Implants mammaires en gel de silicone défectueux produits par la société française PIP (débat)

Defective silicone gel breast implants made by French company PIP (debate)

Rapport annuel de l'Union européenne sur les droits de l'homme - Initiative française à l'ONU sur la dépénalisation de l'homosexualité (débat)

EU Annual report on human rights - French initiative at the UN on the decriminalisation of homosexuality (debate)

Résultats du Conseil européen du 11 et 12 décembre 2008 - Semestre d'activité de la présidence française (débat)

Outcome of the European Council on 11-12 December 2008 - French Presidency's term of office (debate)

Francois THIOLLET - official portrait

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris ( France ) - Meeting with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Official visIt By Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris ( France ) - Bilateral Meeting with Yaël BRAUN-PIVET, President of the French Assemblée Nationale

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris ( France ) - Bilateral Meeting with Gérard Larcher, President of the French Senate

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Islamist terrorist attack on French schools and the need to protect people and promote social cohesion

Press seminar for French journalists

Press point by French MEPs following the debate on the State of the European Union 2023

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Laurence BOONE, French Secretary of State for European Affairs

REGI mission to Marseille, France

Asylum and Migration - LIBE delegation visit to Calais, France

European Centre of deported resistance members - Former Natzweiler concentration camp - Struthof.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister,  Alexander DE CROO, Belgian Prime Minister and  Xavier BETTEL, Luxembourg Prime Minister group photo ahead the solemn ceremony of the 70th anniversary of the European Parliament

Roberta METSOLA meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Laurence BOONE, French Minister of State for Europe.

Greens/EFA study launch event -  Assessing the resilience of the French legal system to an authoritarian shock

On 8 and 9 May, landmark buildings across the EU will be illuminated to mark Europe Day and “one month to go” to the last day before voting. This new item shows illuminations on the European Parliament facade.

Europe day - European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illumination of the European Parliament buildings in Strasbourg (France)

&lt;p>Aujourd’hui, la démocratie peut nous paraître aller de soi dans l’Union européenne. Mais cela n’a pas toujours été le cas. Il n’y a pas si longtemps, des millions d’Européens ne pouvaient pas exercer leur droit de vote ni exprimer leurs opinions librement. Le simple fait d’être différent, d’avoir des convictions divergentes ou de vouloir changer de vie pouvait mettre leurs jours en danger. La démocratie est un héritage précieux des générations précédentes. Les Européens avaient soif de démocratie et se sont battus pour elle. Il nous appartient aujourd’hui de la défendre, de la rendre plus forte et de la transmettre aux générations futures. C’est en nous rendant aux urnes que nous pouvons au mieux y parvenir, car plus nous sommes nombreux à voter, plus la démocratie devient forte. Du&nbsp;6 au&nbsp;9&nbsp;juin&nbsp;2024, utilisez votre voix. Ou d’autres décideront pour vous.&lt;/p>&lt;p>© ANDCO A/S, 2024. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Parliament under conditions. Use or reproduction is prohibited without prior explicit permission from the respective right holders.&lt;/p>&lt;p> &lt;/p>

Utilisez votre voix – European elections 2024 video – French (audiodescription) 4:5

&lt;p>Aujourd’hui, la démocratie peut nous paraître aller de soi dans l’Union européenne. Mais cela n’a pas toujours été le cas. Il n’y a pas si longtemps, des millions d’Européens ne pouvaient pas exercer leur droit de vote ni exprimer leurs opinions librement. Le simple fait d’être différent, d’avoir des convictions divergentes ou de vouloir changer de vie pouvait mettre leurs jours en danger. La démocratie est un héritage précieux des générations précédentes. Les Européens avaient soif de démocratie et se sont battus pour elle. Il nous appartient aujourd’hui de la défendre, de la rendre plus forte et de la transmettre aux générations futures. C’est en nous rendant aux urnes que nous pouvons au mieux y parvenir, car plus nous sommes nombreux à voter, plus la démocratie devient forte. Du&nbsp;6 au&nbsp;9&nbsp;juin&nbsp;2024, utilisez votre voix. Ou d’autres décideront pour vous.&lt;/p>&lt;p>© ANDCO A/S, 2024. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Parliament under conditions. Use or reproduction is prohibited without prior explicit permission from the respective right holders.&lt;/p>

Utilisez votre voix – European elections 2024 video – French (dubbed) 4:5

&lt;p>In the European Union, democracy may seem obvious to us today. But this has not always been the case. Not so long ago, millions of Europeans lived through times when they could not vote or even speak up freely. When their very lives could be in danger simply for being different, for holding different beliefs or for wanting a different life. Democracy is a precious gift passed on to us from previous generations. They aspired towards it and fought for it. Now it is up to us to maintain it, to make it stronger and pass it on to the generations to come.The most effective way to do so is by voting - because the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes. On June 6-9 2024: Use your vote or others will decide for you. © ANDCO A/S, 2024. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Parliament under conditions. Use or reproduction is prohibited without prior explicit permission from the respective right holders.&lt;/p>

Utilisez votre voix – European elections 2024 video – French (International Sign) 16:9

Utilisez votre voix – European elections 2024 video – French (audiodescription) 16:9

Utilisez votre voix – European elections 2024 video – French (dubbed) 16:9

Utilisez votre voix – European elections 2024 video – French (subtitled) 16:9

Utilisez votre voix – European elections 2024 video – French (subtitled) 4:5

EP President Roberta METSOLA and President of the French Republic Emmanuel MACRON sign the 15th three-year contract 2024-2026 on the European Parliament seat in Strasbourg.

Signing of the 15th three-year contract 2024-2026 on the European Parliament seat in Strasbourg, with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

How does Europe affect our everyday lives? How does it impact on our jobs, our families, our health care, our journeys and our consumer choices? And how is Europe present in our towns, cities and regions? As European citizens, no matter where we live, how we make our living, or how we spend our time, the EU has an impact on our daily lives. The website 'What Europe does for me' presents a wide range of short, easy-to-read texts drawn up by the European Parliamentary Research Service, focusing on what the European Union does and the impact it has on us all. It explores EU actions from the individual’s point of view, with many examples of projects and support.

EPRS - What Europe does for me: Supporting women in the workplace - French (subtitles)

EPRS - What Europe does for me: Supporting people with disabilities - French (subtitles)

Global challenges – including climate change, geopolitical conflict, erosion of democratic principles and social inequalities – affect people's daily lives and future prospects.A collective European response over the next 10 years could help to address these challenges – and offer benefits worth up to €3 trillion a year. This represents around 18 % of EU gross domestic product (GDP), equivalent to €6 700 per citizen per year. Referring to the European Parliament's work during the 2019-2024 term, our research has identified action in 10 policy areas that could unleash Europe's potential – without the need for Treaty change.

EPRS - Mapping the cost of non-Europe: Ten ways that Europe could do more for you - French (subtitles)

This info clip is a part of the video series called "European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024)", and it shows illustrative footage about migration. It focuses on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, which is designed to manage and normalise migration for the long term, providing certainty, clarity and decent conditions for people arriving in the EU. It also establishes a common approach to migration and asylum that is based on solidarity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This info clip also contains illustative material about the Delegations of the Civil Liberties Committee (LIBE Committee) visiting Latvia, Lithuania, France, and Italy in order to gather first hand impressions regarding the situation of migrants. In addition, the info clip shows footage related to the EU Blue Card Directive, which establishes the conditions of entry and residence of highly qualified non-EU nationals in 25 EU countries.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Reforming the migration and asylum rules

This clips is a tribute to the former President of the European Commission (1985-1995) and Member of the European Parliament (1979-1981), Jaques Delors. The footage includes his last speech as Commission's President in the hemicycle of Strasbourg.

Clip - Tribute to Jacques Delors (1925-2023)

The former President of the European Commission and prominent figure of the French left passed away on 27 December aged 98. For the National tribute for former European Commission President Jacques Delors in Paris, France, the European and French flags are at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg.

European and French flags at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg in honour of former European Commission President Jacques Delors

EP President Roberta METSOLA meets the French Prime Minister, Elisabeth BORNE, before inaugurating the Simone Veil building at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Inauguration of the Simone Veil building of the EP in Strasbourg in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister: extracts from the arrival and the bilateral

EP President Roberta Metsola and French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne inaugurate the Simone Veil building in Strasbourg (previously Osmose).

Inauguration of the Simone Veil building of the EP in Strasbourg in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister: extracts from the ceremony

French version. Together.eu is a community of people who believe in democracy and who want to give it real meaning as the next European elections approach. It connects people from across Europe to meet, share knowledge and learn new skills, all while encouraging others to vote in 2024.

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Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Illuminations: One month to go across the EU

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Jean-Noel BARROT, French Secretary of State

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Jean-Noel BARROT, French Secretary of State

Guy LAVOCAT official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Francois THIOLLET official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

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