In this plenary round-up: new rules for safer, fairer digital services, the Czech Council Presidency’s priorities, the ‘This is Europe’ debate, the right to abortion and Croatia ready to join the euro area. All this against a backdrop of debates and voting. Highlights.

Plenary Round-Up — Strasbourg, July 2022

In this plenary round-up: the latest developments in Ukraine, debates on the future of the European Union, World Press Freedom Day, revised rules for European elections and Parliament’s commitment to reducing electronic waste. All of this against a backdrop of debates and voting. Highlights.

Plenary Round-Up - Strasbourg, May 2022

In this Plenary Round-Up: the war in Ukraine, calls for a full embargo on imports of Russian fossil fuels, protecting children fleeing the war, trans-European energy infrastructure, and the right to repair – to promote more sustainable products. All of this against a backdrop of debates and voting. Highlights.

Plenary Round-Up - Strasbourg, April 2022

EN - Plenary Round up – Strasbourg, January 2020

The European Parliament has its seat in Strasbourg in France where the 12 monthly part-sessions, including the session at which the decision on the annual EU budget is taken, should be held.

Find in this package, audiovisual content of the activities of the European Parliament in Strasbourg such as atmosphere inside and outside the buildings and parliamentary work.

The European Parliament in Strasbourg

As this has now become a tradition, the European Parliament in Strasbourg holds its Open Day on Sunday 10 June, around the theme "2018 - European Year of cultural heritage". 

Children like adults are expected to follow a circuit with information stands, surrounded by some musical, educative and playful animations, in a family atmosphere. A debate is also planned between citizens and MEPs.

2018 Open Day in the EP in Strasbourg

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola receives His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France). Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, born on 30 January 1962, is the King of Jordan. He took the throne on 7 February 1999. Belonging to the Hashemite family, which has ruled Jordan since 1921, he is regarded as a 41st-generation direct descendant of the prophet Muhammad.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President receives His Majesty King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

On Sunday 4 May, the European Parliament kicks off the celebration of Europe Day (9 May) in Strasbourg, with citizens invited to a series of events to celebrate European democracy. Events also take place in Luxembourg and Brussels on 9 and 10 May.

Europe Day 2025 (Strasbourg)

EU flags at half mast at the EP buildings in Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg following the death of Pope Francis

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 - Strasbourg

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens. Week 28

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens. Week 28.

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens  Week 28

Europe Day Strasbourg Hemicycle – Opening and debate on the Future of Europe

Gathering in support of Ukraine in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg  in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Jeanne BARSEGHIAN, Mayor of Strasbourg and Borys TARASYUK, Ukraine's permanent representative to the Council of Europe

Public online conference in cooperation with the City of Strasbourg

Débats portes ouvertes P.E. Strasbourg

Débats portes ouvertes P.E. Strasbourg - BU

Open doors EP Strasbourg

Nikolaos ANADIOTIS in the EP in Strasbourg

Silvia SARDONE in the EP in Strasbourg

Jean-Marc GERMAIN in the EP in Strasbourg.

Marco SQUARTA in the EP in Strasbourg

Stephanie YON COURTIN in the EP in Strasbourg

Evelyn REGNER in the EP in Strasbourg

Virginijus SINKEVICIUS in the EP in Strasbourg

Joachim STREIT in the EP in Strasbourg

The European Parliament mourns the 10 victims that have been killed in a armed attack in a school of Graz (Austria). The footage shows Austrian and EU flags that are put at half-mast in front of EP Buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as a sign of solidarity.

European and Austrian flags at half-mast in front of EP Buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as a sign of solidarity following the school shooting in Graz (Austria)

In the framework of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025, illuminations and rainbow colour flags are raised in front of of the buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels, and Strasbourg.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025: Illuminations and rainbow colour flags raised in front of the buildings of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg

This news video shows extracts of the European Parliament open day from the 2025 edition in Strasbourg of Europe Day. Citizens are invited to a series of events to celebrate European democracy. Events also take place in Luxembourg and Brussels on 9 and 10 May 2025.

Europe Day 2025 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg: extracts from the open day

Pope Francis (17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 2013 to 2025. The EU flags are set at half mast at the EP buildings in Strasbourg, Brussels and Luxembourg in tribute following the death of Pope Francis.

EU flags at half mast at the EP buildings in Strasbourg following the death of Pope Francis

Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging the individuals, communities, and businesses to switch off non-essential electric lights, for one hour as a symbol of commitment to the planet. The News shows the switch off the European Parliament building in Strasbourg on that occasion.

Earth Hour Day 2025: the European Parliament in Strasbourg switches off its lights

As a sign of European solidarity and support for Ukraine, 3 years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, the European Parliament displays a special set-up of EU-Ukraine flags in front of its buildings in the 3 working places. This video shows the EU and Ukrainian flags in front of the EP buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg.

3 years anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine: Ukrainian and EU flags in front of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg

The European Parliament switches off its lights in Strasbourg for M'illumino di Meno campaign. The 'M'illumino di meno' campaign was launched by the Italian radio programme Caterpillar in 2005 and seeks to reduce private and public energy use. During its annual awareness-raising day, individuals and organisations are asked to make a symbolic gesture of support by switching off lights and all other non-vital electrical devices powered by non-renewable energy sources.

M'illumino di Meno campaign - The European Parliament switches off its lights in Strasbourg

As a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the attack at the education centre in Örebro, Sweden, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, has decided that the European and Swedish flags should be flown at half-mast in front of all the Parliament buildings and in the EPLO in Stockholm, from 05 February at 12:00 p.m. until 06 February at 08:00 a.m.

European and Swedish flags at half-mast in front of EP buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as sign of solidarity for the victims of the attack at the education centre in Örebro, Sweden

European, German, Croatian and French flags at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg as a sign of European solidarity and out of respect for the victims of the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, the Chido Cyclone in Mayotte, France, and the knife attack at an elementary school in Zagreb, Croatia.

European, German, Croatian and French flags at half-mast in front of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels and Strasbourg for the victims of the attack in Magdeburg, the Chido Cyclone in Mayotte and the knife attack in Zagreb

130 499 találat

Témák (2)

Események (4)

Webes közvetítés (10)

Videoanyagok (796)

Fényképsorozatok (8 780)

Képek (120 903)

Hanganyag (4)