In deze aflevering duiken we de Europese geschiedenis in om een belangrijke mijlpaal te vieren: de twintigste verjaardag van de grootste EU-uitbreiding ooit. Op 1 mei 2004 traden tien landen in het hart van Europa toe tot de EU, en kwamen er negen nieuwe officiële werktalen bij. Het was een heuglijk moment van eenheid en grenzeloze mogelijkheden.

De twintigste verjaardag van de grootste uitbreiding van de EU ooit

Het Europees Parlement kijkt terug op zeventig jaar democratie in actie, vanaf de eerste vergadering in 1952 tot het Parlement van vandaag, dat ondanks zeer moeilijke tijden sterker staat dan ooit.

Het zeventigjarige bestaan van het Europees Parlement: Zeventig jaar Europese democratie

Op 9 mei 2020 vieren we de 70e verjaardag van de Schumanverklaring. Eind jaren 40 waren het Europese continent en zijn inwoners getekend door de verwoestingen van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Robert Schuman was de Franse minister van Buitenlandse Zaken. Hij wist dat Europa behoefte had aan wederopbouw en verzoening. En hij had hiervoor een plan.Op 9 mei 2020 vieren we de 70e verjaardag van de Schumanverklaring. Eind jaren 40 waren het Europese continent en zijn inwoners getekend door de verwoestingen van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Robert Schuman was de Franse minister van Buitenlandse Zaken. Hij wist dat Europa behoefte had aan wederopbouw en verzoening. En hij had hiervoor een plan.

70e verjaardag van de Schumanverklaring

&lt;p>Op 9 mei 2020 vieren we de 70e verjaardag van de Schumanverklaring. Eind jaren 40 waren het Europese continent en zijn inwoners getekend door de verwoestingen van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Robert Schuman was de Franse minister van Buitenlandse Zaken. Hij wist dat Europa behoefte had aan wederopbouw en verzoening. En hij had hiervoor een plan.Op 9 mei 2020 vieren we de 70e verjaardag van de Schumanverklaring. Eind jaren 40 waren het Europese continent en zijn inwoners getekend door de verwoestingen van de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Robert Schuman was de Franse minister van Buitenlandse Zaken. Hij wist dat Europa behoefte had aan wederopbouw en verzoening. En hij had hiervoor een plan.&lt;/p>

On 1 January 1999 a new currency comes into existence - the Euro. By the middle of 2002 it replaced most national currencies within the European Community, bringing about full Economic and Monetary Union.

The European Parliament is the body through which the ESCB and the ECB are democratically accountable; monitor and debate the development of economic and fiscal policy.

20th anniversary of the Euro

July 2025 marks&nbsp;the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the largest mass murder in Europe since World War II, in the XXth century. The massacre in Srebrenica took place in July 1995, when around 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were murdered by the Bosnian-Serb army. The victims were mostly men, ranging from teenagers to the elderly. In 2007, the International Court of Justice ruled that the atrocities at Srebrenica constituted genocide. Bosnian-Serb army commander Ratko Mladić was given a life sentence after UN courts convicted him of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in 2017.

Srebrenica genocide anniversary

On May 1, 2004, ten&nbsp;new member states joined the European Union, marking the&nbsp;largest enlargement in terms of people and number of countries in the EU's history. Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia joined the Union, growing from 15 to 25 members.

The European Parliament celebrates the 20th anniversary of these ten nations joining the European Union&nbsp;and engaging in the EP's democratic process to defend the interests of European citizens.

20th anniversary of the 2004 enlargement of the European Union

The 1979 European elections were parliamentary elections held across all 9 (at the time) European Community member states.

They were the first European elections to be held, allowing citizens to elect 410 MEPs to the European Parliament, and also the first international election in history. Seats in the Parliament had been allocated to the states according to population, and in some cases were divided into constituencies, but members sat according to political groups.

40th Anniversary of the first elections to the European Parliament by direc

On Monday, Parliament President Roberta Metsola makes a statement on the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the  largest mass murder in Europe since World War II.

Her speech will be followed by interventions from a speaker from each political group.

The massacre in Srebrenica took place in July 1995, when around 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were murdered by the Bosnian-Serb army . The victims were mostly men, ranging from teenagers to the elderly. In 2007, the International Court of Justice ruled that the atrocities at Srebrenica constituted genocide. 

Bosnian-Serb army commander Ratko Mladić was given a life sentence after UN courts convicted him of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in 2017.

Statements: 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide

A ceremony in plenary to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe take place on Wednesday at 11:30. 

Four war veterans, from Belgium, France and Poland, address Parliament. European Parliament’s President Roberta Metsola will open the ceremony. A musical interpretation of the European anthem will close the event.  In a separate debate on Thursday morning, MEPs discuss the legacy of the end of World War II: 80 years of freedom, democracy and security in Europe.

Commemoration of the 80 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe

Ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha (Ukraine) and Bucha Summit with the participation of Martin HOJSÍK, Vice President of the European Parliament

EP VP Martin HOJSÍK, participates in the ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of the liberation of Bucha (Ukraine) and Bucha Summit

President Metsola addresses the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Society for the Award of the International Charlemagne Prize

EP President, Roberta METSOLA participates to 75th anniversary of the Charlemagne Prize

EP Plenary session - Commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide

Keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, at 75th anniversary of the founding of the Society for the Award of the International Charlemagne Prize

Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Passing of Alcide de Gasperi - Address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

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

High Level Conference on 75th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Article 17 seminar on the 30th Anniversary of the EU Single Market

Press conference by Stéphane SÉJOURNÉ, President and Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS on the sad anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

EP Plenary session - 40th anniversary of the Schengen area agreement

40e anniversaire de la signature de l’accord de Schengen – Place des Étoiles – Hymne national et hymne européen

Ceremony marking the 40th Anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement, in Luxembourg..

Europe day - 75th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration Luxembourg with Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, António COSTA, President of the European Council and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

EP Plenary session - Commemoration 80th anniversary end of World War II in Europe

Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe - Wreath Laying Ceremony

Commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe - Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with war veterans

EP Plenary session - 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide

Ceremony commemorating the third anniversary of the liberation in Bucha (Ukraine) and Bucha Summit

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, issues a statement on the anniversary since the beginning of 10th legislative term and on Multiannual financial framework (MFF). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, on one year anniversary since the beginning of 10th legislative term and on Multiannual financial framework (MFF)

After opening the session, President Metsola led members in commemorating the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, where thousands of Bosnian Muslims were murdered or disappeared, and tens of thousands more were forcibly expelled from the enclave. Tragically many victims remain unidentified. MEPs paid homage to two survivors of the massacre, Lamasa and Almir Salihović, who were present in the hemicycle. “This House honours you and all survivors, just as we continue to keep the memories of the victims alive”, Metsola said. This news item shows extracts from the Commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

Commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide: extracts from the debate

Parliament President Roberta Metsola makes a statement on the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the largest mass murder in Europe since World War II. Her speech ie followed by interventions from a speaker from each political group. The massacre in Srebrenica took place in July 1995, when around 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were murdered by the Bosnian-Serb army . The victims were mostly men, ranging from teenagers to the elderly. In 2007, the International Court of Justice ruled that the atrocities at Srebrenica constituted genocide. Bosnian-Serb army commander Ratko Mladić was given a life sentence after UN courts convicted him of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in 2017.

30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide: one round of political group speakers

Parliament President Roberta Metsola makes a statement on the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the largest mass murder in Europe since World War II. Her speech ie followed by interventions from a speaker from each political group. The massacre in Srebrenica took place in July 1995, when around 8,000 Bosnian Muslims were murdered by the Bosnian-Serb army . The victims were mostly men, ranging from teenagers to the elderly. In 2007, the International Court of Justice ruled that the atrocities at Srebrenica constituted genocide. Bosnian-Serb army commander Ratko Mladić was given a life sentence after UN courts convicted him of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in 2017. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

The EU's passport-free travel space, known as the Schengen area, celebrates this year the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement. It now applies to 30 countries within the EU and beyond. Permanent internal border controls have been lifted between 29 countries. A revised Schengen Borders Code entered into force last year to adapt Schengen to the evolving geopolitical security landscape. Extracts from the plenary debate. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

40th anniversary of the Schengen area: extracts from the debate

Political group speakers make a statement at the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement. It now applies to 30 countries within the EU and beyond. Permanent internal border controls have been lifted between 29 countries. It is the world's largest area of free movement. Lifting the internal borders goes hand in hand with the strengthening of the EU's external borders. A revised Schengen Borders Code entered into force last year to adapt Schengen to the evolving geopolitical security landscape.

40th anniversary of the Schengen area agreement: one round of political group speakers

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, makes a statement at the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Schengen Agreement. It now applies to 30 countries within the EU and beyond. Permanent internal border controls have been lifted between 29 countries. It is the world's largest area of free movement. Lifting the internal borders goes hand in hand with the strengthening of the EU's external borders. A revised Schengen Borders Code entered into force last year to adapt Schengen to the evolving geopolitical security landscape. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

40th anniversary of the Schengen area agreement: statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, António COSTA, President of the European Council and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, make a statement to the press to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Schuman declaration, in front of his birthplace house in Luxembourg. On May 9, 1950, Robert Schuman put forward a proposal to establish the European Coal and Steel Community, a move that became the cornerstone of modern European integration.

Press statement by Luc FRIEDEN, Luxembourgish Prime Minister, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, António COSTA, President of the European Council and Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission - 75th anniversary of the Schuman declaration

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, European Council President António Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gathered at Robert Schuman’s birthplace. The program featured a tour of the Schuman House, signing of the guestbook, the unveiling of a commemorative stamp and an official photo. They conclude the day with a visit to the former ECSC headquarters. On May 9, 1950, Robert Schuman unveiled an initiative to establish the European Coal and Steel Community. This step marked the beginning of the European integration.

Europe day - 75th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration with Luc FRIEDEN, Roberta METSOLA, António COSTA, and Ursula von der LEYEN: extracts from the visit to the birthplace house of Robert Schuman and a a visit to the former ECSC headquarters

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