Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

EP Plenary session - Election of the new EP President

EP Plenary session - Opening of the sitting with the interpretation to the European anthem

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Last minute briefing

Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

Medal Award Ceremony for Outgoing Members

Raising ceremony of the European flag for the beginning of the 10th legislative term in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Olympics flame in the EP Strasbourg

European Elections Night 2024 in Strasbourg

European elections 2024  - Ambiance shots of polling stations in France

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Caterina CHINNICI in the EP in Strasbourg

Lubica KARVASOVA in the EP in Strasbourg

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Samira RAFAELA in the EP in Strasbourg

Stefano CAVEDAGNA in the EP in Strasbourg

Yvan VEROUGSTRAETE in the EP in Strasbourg

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, opens the session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029 will present her political priorities and outline her vision and plans as Commission President.

Statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029: opening of the session by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

This video shows the atmosphere in the chamber before the statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029, to present her political priorities and outline her vision and plans as Commission President.

Statement by Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, candidate for a second mandate 2024-2029: atmosphere in the chamber

MEPs vote by secret paper ballot after the debate with Ursula von der Leyen on her political priorities and outline her vision and plans as Commission President. To be elected, von der Leyen will need the backing of an absolute majority of the Parliament (more than half of its members) .

Election of the President of the European Commission: votes

The EP Conference of Presidents meets in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Arrivals, family photo and roundtable with Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Sabine VERHEYEN (Vice-president), Sophie WILMES (Vice-president), Javi LOPEZ (Vice-president), Andrey KOVATCHEV (Quaestor), Pina PICIERNO (Vice-president), Nicolae STEFANUTA (Vice-president), Esteban GONZALEZ PONS (Vice-president), Marc ANGEL (Quaestor), Ewa KOPACZ (Vice-president), Christel SCHALDEMOSE (Vice-president), Kosma ZLOTOWSKI (Quaestor), Martin HOLSIK (Vice-president), Younous OMARJEE (Vice-president), Katarina BARLEY (Vice-president), Antonella SBERNA (Vice-president), Roberts ZILE (Vice-president), Fabienne KELLER (Quaestor), Victor NEGRESCU (Vice-president), Miriam LEXDMANN (Quaestor).

Meeting of the EP Bureau: arrivals, roundtable and family photo

MEPs vote on the number and size of Parliament’s standing committees, sub-committees and delegations. Membership of the committees will be announced on Friday. The composition of its committees and subcommittees should as far as possible reflect the composition of Parliament as a whole. The proportional distribution of committee seats among political groups must not depart from the nearest appropriate whole number.

Vote on the numerical strenght of standing committees

Vote on the numerical strenght of interparliamentary delegations

Arrivals and roundtable of the Conference of Presidents (CoP) following the election of the EP President and the Bureau.

Conference of Presidents (CoP): arrivals and roundtable

Political group leaders make statements on the need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine, followed by a vote on a resolution. With Russia intensifying its bombardment of Ukrainian civil infrastructure, including strikes on the country’s largest paediatric clinic, political group leaders will discuss the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression. This news item include extracts from the debate and from the vote.

European Parliament's support for Ukraine: extracts from the debate and from the vote

Political group leaders make statements on the need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine, followed by a vote on a resolution

The need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine - Motion for Resolution

EP President Roberta METSOLA gives a statement on the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus, which was conducted by the Turkish armed forces to the island on began on 20 July 1974 and progressed in two phases over the following month. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus

Parliament elects its Quaestors following the election of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, which comprise Parliament’s Bureau. Quaestors deal with administrative matters directly affecting MEPs and participate in an advisory capacity which lays down rules for Parliament’s smooth functioning. Elected Quaestors are: Marc ANGEL (S&D, LU), Fabienne KELLER (Renew, FR), Andrey KOVATCHEV (EPP, BG), Miriam LEXMANN (EPP, SK), and Kosma ZŁOTOWSKI (ECR, PL).

Elections of the Quaestors of the Parliament - First Ballot

MEPs make statements on the need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine, followed by a vote on a resolution in Wednesday afternoon. With Russia intensifying its bombardment of Ukrainian civil infrastructure, including strikes on the country’s largest paediatric clinic, political group leaders will discuss the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression. Catch the eye.

The need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine: Catch the eye

Political group leaders make statements on the need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine, followed by a vote on a resolution in Wednesday afternoon. With Russia intensifying its bombardment of Ukrainian civil infrastructure, including strikes on the country’s largest paediatric clinic, political group leaders will discuss the latest developments in Russia’s war of aggression. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine: one round of political groups speakers

The EP President and MEPs hold the opening of the plenary session with a order of business. This includes votes on debates on situation in gaza and on hte situation in the USA after the attack attempt to Donald Trump.

Order or business

After the second ballot, the European Parliament elects the three Vice-Presidents who were not elected during the first round. Vice-Presidents are elected in a single ballot, by an absolute majority of votes cast. If the number of successful candidates is less than 14, a second vote is held for the remaining seats, under the same conditions. Vice-Presidents can replace the President, including to chair plenary sittings and in representing the Parliament at specific ceremonies or acts, when necessary. Following the election of the President, Parliament begins the process of electing its 14 Vice-Presidents, who together with the five Quaestors, comprise Parliament’s Bureau.

Election of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament - Second ballot: Announcement of the results of the second ballot

Extracts of the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Antonio COSTA, former Portuguese Prime Minister and President-elect of the European Council in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Europe's heads of state and government chose to appoint Antonio COSTA to the presidency of the European Council on Thursday, June 27.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Antonio COSTA, President-elect of the European Council: extracts from the meeting

On 16 July, MEPs re-elected Roberta Metsola as President of the European Parliament, with 562 votes in the first round. President Metsola will continue to lead Parliament for the first two and a half years of the 10th legislative term. The video shows her statement after the vote. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

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Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission

Press conference - Election of the President of the European Commission