Na program Európskeho parlamentu počas jeho deviateho volebného obdobia, teda v rokoch 2019 až 2024, mala výrazný vplyv globálna pandémia COVID-19 a vojna Ruska proti Ukrajine. V dôsledku zdravotnej krízy a geopolitických výziev sa Parlament počas svojho deviateho volebného obdobia zameral na ekologický a digitálny prechod s cieľom zvýšiť odolnosť EÚ a zároveň posilniť demokratické hodnoty.

Deviate volebné obdobie Európskeho parlamentu

Európsky parlament si pripomína 70 rokov demokracie v akcii: od jeho prvého zhromaždenia v roku 1952 až po súčasnosť, ktorá prináša mnohé výzvy a v ktorej Parlament preukazuje svoju silu.

70. výročie Európskeho parlamentu: 70 rokov európskej demokracie

From 21 to 24 March 2022, Parliament organised the Ukraine Solidarity Days to show its support for Ukraine's parliament following the Russian invasion.

The Ukraine Solidarity Days in the European Parliament

Sacharovova cena za slobodu myslenia vznikla v roku 1985. Európsky parlament ňou oceňuje jednotlivcov a organizácie za ich výnimočný prínos v oblasti ľudských práv v Európe i na celom svete.

Sacharovova cena, Európsky parlament a ochrana ľudských práv vo svete

V noci z 9. na 10. novembra 1989 došlo k nečakanému pádu Berlínskeho múru. Spolu s ním padla aj komunistická vláda Nemeckej demokratickej republiky (NDR). Studená vojna sa blížila ku koncu a začínala sa nová kapitola dejín Európy. O mesiac neskôr bola oficiálne otvorená Brandenburská brána, čím sa voľný pohyb medzi oboma nemeckými republikami definitívne obnovil. 3. októbra 1990 bolo opätovne zjednotené Nemecko, čo zmenilo aj budúcnosť európskej integrácie.

Európsky parlament, pád Berlínskeho múru a znovuzjednotenie Nemecka

Písal sa rok 1989. Andrea mal sedem rokov a žil v mestečku Forte dei Marmi na talianskom pobreží Tyrrhenského mora. Začínal spoznávať svet. Spolu s rodinou cestoval po Taliansku aj Európe – precestoval ju z východu na západ aj zo severu na juh. Realitu hraníc tak videl na vlastné oči. Až sa jedného novembrového dňa roku 1989 jeho pohľad na Európu úplne zmenil. Keď padla noc, nastal v Európe zásadný obrat. Stovky príbehov, dokumentov, fotografií a videí, ktoré zverejnili ľudia z celej Európy. „Môj príbeh“ je projekt spolupráce Európskeho parlamentu a občanov, v ktorom sa história prelína so životnými príbehmi ľudí. Ďakujeme vedeniu spoločnosti Rai Teche za udelenie práva použiť ich zvukový materiál.

„Všetci sme hviezdami na tom istom nebi“: ako pád Berlínskeho múru zmenil predstavu mladého muža o Európe

On 19 March 1958, the European Parliamentary Assembly hold a first meeting in Strasbourg. Luciano GRANZOTTO BASSO, Oldest member of the Assembly leads the election. The representatives elect Robert Schuman as President. He is the single candidate at the function.

Constitutive session of the European Parliamentary Assembly: election of Robert SCHUMAN, as President of the Assembly

The European Parliament has its seat in Strasbourg in France but the bulk of its political work is done at its site in Brussels where the parliamentary committees should meet as well as additional part-sessions.

Find in this package, audiovisual content of the activities of the European Parliament in Brussels such as atmosphere inside and outside the buildings or&nbsp;parliamentary work.

The European Parliament in Brussels

MEPs elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) on January 2022 as President of the European Parliament until 2024.

Roberta Metsola won the election in the first voting round, where she received an absolute majority of 458 votes out of 690 cast in the remote secret vote, among three candidates.&nbsp;

President Metsola is leading the Parliament in the second half of the current legislative term, until a new Parliament is constituted following the 2024 European Elections.

Born in Malta in 1979,&nbsp; Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected. She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January 2022.

She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament

The first act of a new European Parliament is to elect its President. Candidates for the Presidency may be proposed either by a political group or by a minimum of 38 MEPs . The election is held by secret ballot. To be elected, a candidate must win an absolute majority of the valid votes cast, i.e. 50% plus one.

If no candidate is elected at the first ballot, the same or other candidates may be nominated for a second round of voting under the same conditions. This can be repeated at a third round if necessary, again with the same rules.

If no-one is elected at the third ballot, the two highest-scoring candidates in that round proceed to a fourth ballot, where the one receiving the greater number of votes wins. (Should there be a tie at this stage, the older candidate is declared the winner).

Election of the President of the European Parliament

During 17-20 January 2022 plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs elected their President, 14 Vice-Presidents and five Quaestors. New EP President Roberta Metsola won the election in the first voting round, where she received an absolute majority of 458 votes out of 690 cast in the remote secret vote. Roberta Metsola who has been an MEP since 2013, is the youngest EP President ever elected. She became First Vice-President in November 2020, and was Parliament’s acting President after President Sassoli passed away on 11 January. She is the third female President of the European Parliament, after Simone Veil (1979-1982) and Nicole Fontaine (1999- 2002).The other candidates were Alice Kuhnke and Sira Rego. Due to the pandemic, the vote was held remotely. Appointments to parliamentary committees for the rest of this legislative term will also be confirmed during the upcoming plenary session.

Romania is EU member country since 1 January 2007.

Romania is a semi-presidential republic. Executive functions are held by both government and the president. The country is divided into 41 counties and the municipality of Bucharest. Each county is administered by a county council, responsible for local affairs, and a prefect responsible for administering national affairs at county level.

There are 32 members of the European Parliament from Romania.

EU - Romania - 8th parliamentary term

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

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

Greece entered the European Economic Community on 1 January 1981.

Greece is a member of the eurozone since 1 January 2001 and of the Schengen area since 1 January 2000. Greece is a parliamentary republic with a head of government&nbsp; who has the most political power, and the head of state whose duties are largely ceremonial.

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EU - Greece - 8th parliamentary term

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed MEPs in a formal sitting in Brussels on 9th of February 2023.

In his speech, President Zelenskyy stressed how Russia is trying to annihilate not only sovereign Ukraine, but also the European “way of life”. He outlined how he sees Europe as a continent steeped in rules, values, equality and fairness, and (...) a place where Ukraine is firmly at home. The Kremlin, on the other hand, is doing its utmost to destroy European values, President Zelenskyy said, stressing how Ukraine is fighting for and protecting Europe from this anti-European force.

Opening the session, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said to President Zelenskyy: “We understand that you are fighting not only for your values, but for ours.”

This was&nbsp;the first time that President Zelenskyy came to the European Parliament in person, after addressing MEPs remotely during an&nbsp;extraordinary session on 1 March, shortly after Russia started its war against Ukraine, and on&nbsp;14 December&nbsp;when Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize was awarded to the brave people of Ukraine.

Visit of President Zelenskyy to the European Parliament

Diplomatic relations between the EU and the U.S. date back to 1953.

 
The relationship between the EU and the United States is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. The EU and U.S. are the biggest economic and military powers in the world, dominate global trade, play the leading roles in international political relations.

EU - USA - 8th Parliamentary term

A new set of rules for Audiovisual media services, including digital platforms, will be approved by the EP after an agreement reached by the EU institutions in April this year.

The revised legislation will apply to broadcasters, but also to video-on-demand and video-sharing platforms, such as Netflix, YouTube or Facebook; as well as to the live streaming on video-sharing platforms. EP negotiators managed to secure enhanced protection for children and at least 30% of European productions (currently at 20%) in the catalogue of TV channels and VOD platforms. Clearer and stricter rules on advertising will apply both for broadcasters and online platforms. Once the revised directive is published, the Member States will have 21 months to implement the directive into national law.

Audiovisual media services in the EU - 8th parliamentary term

The 7th Ordinary Session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly is scheduled to take place from Monday, 25 June 2018 to 27 June 2018 in Brussels.

The Euronest PA was established on 3 May 2011 in Brussels, when the Presidents (or their representatives) of the Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian, Moldovan, Ukrainian and European Parliaments signed the Assembly's Constitutive Act.

The mission of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly is to promote the conditions necessary to accelerate political association and further economic integration between the European Union and the Eastern European Partners, as well as to strengthen cooperation within the region and between the region and the EU. The multi-lateral Assembly contributes to strengthening, developing and making visible the Eastern Partnership.

Euronest Parliamentary Assembly

The European Parliamentary Week (EPW) brings together Parliamentarians from all over the European Union to discuss economic, budgetary and social matters.

The European Parliamentary Week has been held since 2015. In line with the established practice, the European Parliamentary Week consists of the European Semester Conference and the Interparliamentary Conference on Stability, Economic Coordination and Governance in the European Union. This event also includes three interparliamentary committee meetings organised by the European Parliament’s Committees on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON), on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) and on Budgets (BUDG).

European Parliamentary Week

Tax measures must be adopted unanimously by the Member States. The European Parliament has the right to be consulted on tax matters, except on budgetary-related issues, for which it is co-legislator.

The power to tax is in the hands of the Member States, with the EU having only limited EU competences. As EU tax policy is geared towards the smooth running of the single market, the harmonisation of indirect taxation was addressed before direct taxation. The fight against harmful tax evasion and tax avoidance has become a recent policy priority.

Fight against tax fraud and evasion - 8th parliamentary term

Since the Law and Justice party (PiS) won both the presidential and parliamentary elections in Poland in autumn 2015, the new government has undertaken a series of reforms that critics say restrict democracy.

Freedom and pluralism: President Schulz of Parliament, and Commission vice-president Timmermans have voiced concern for the freedom and pluralism of Poland’s public-service television and radio and for the status of the Constitutional Court. On 13 January the Commission decided to start the first stage of the "Framework for addressing systemic threats to the Rule of Law" in Poland.

Women’s rights in Poland: the current sexual and reproductive health law in Poland is among the most restrictive in the EU but it does reflect a political consensus reached by all the parties years ago. This consensus has recently been put at risk by the pro-life movements calling for a total ban on abortion. Their “Pro- Right to Life” proposal (“citizen initiative”) and the restrictive act on IVF have been passed on for further work in the Polish parliament while a “Save the Women” proposal (a rival bid to liberalise access to legal abortion and introduce a large package of sexual and reproductive health services”) has been rejected despite earlier assurances that citizens’ initiatives will not be rejected without consideration in committees.

Rule of law in Poland - 8th parliamentary term

Europe is faced with a significant influx of migrants: hundreds of thousands of people fleeing from war and poverty are travelling to Europe in search of safety and a better life. 

The increase in migration to Europe requires a response from the EU on a number of levels. Firstly, policies to handle regular and irregular immigration, and secondly, common EU-wide rules on asylum. The migrant crisis of late has also resulted in a need for additional measures and reforms to ensure border security as well as a fairer distribution of asylum seekers among EU countries.

Migration - 8th Parliamentary term

Parliament publishes its last Eurobarometer survey before the 6-9 June elections, covering, among other issues, citizens’ interest in and awareness of the elections as well as their likelihood to vote. The survey will also report on the image citizens have of the EU and Parliament, their priorities for the electoral campaign, and the core values they want to defend (Wednesday at 7.00).

European Parliament Eurobarometer - Spring 2024

Ivana Andrés and Alba Redondo from the Spanish women’s national football team address MEPs.

To mark International Women’s Day, captain of the Spanish women’s football team Ivana Andrés and Alba Redondo, captain for club Levante, addresses MEPs,  followed by a round of political group speakers. Spain won the World Cup in 2023 for the first time, but the trophy presentation was marred by harassment. 

On the same day at around 10.30, , MEPs discuss whether Parliament should give its consent to Council for member states to ratify the International Labour Organization’s Convention on Violence and Harassment. The convention is the first international treaty to recognise the right to work free from violence and harassment.

Plenary Debate -  Parliament marks International Women’s Day (8 March)

The European Parliament released on 08.12.2023 the Autumn Eurobarometer. The Eurobarometer shows citizens’ continued support for the EU and a higher interest in the upcoming European elections, taking place 6-9 June 2024. The 2023 Autumn Eurobarometer focuses on the support of citizens for democracy and their awareness of the elections as well as on their priorities and perception of the EU.

European Parliament Eurobarometer - Autumn 2023

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, meets with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) in occasion of Stefanchuk's official visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. The day long visits includes the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding between  the European Parliament and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on joint framework for parliamentary democracy support  in view of Ukraine’s recovery and EU accession process and a planting ceremony. The chosen plant is a Kalyna guelder-rose, a symbol of Ukraine, to mark the European Parliament's support and solidarity with Ukraine. The Kalyna guelder-rose will be a token of our five-year mandate in the European Parliament, marking the organization's contribution to regional peace, democracy and prosperity.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)

Aerial view of the European Parliament in Brussels

Open Days at the European Parliament in Luxembourg

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Address to the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)

Open Day at the European Parliament in Brussels

Open Day at the European Parliament in Brussels - Jaume DUCH speech

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement - Parliament’s seats illumination

Open Days at the European Parliament in Strasbourg

Open Days at the European Parliament in Strasbourg - Jaume DUCH speech

EP Plenary session - The anti-LGBTIQ bill passed by the Ghanaian parliament with implications for human rights, freedom of expression and democratic principles

EP Plenary session - Oral Questions - The European Parliament's right of inquiry

Press conference on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

FEMM - Achievements of the 9th parliamentary term

EP - European Union Institute High-level conference ' Enlarging and Deepening the Union: What’s at stake for the EU and EU citizens in the next parliamentary term? '

EP Mini-Plenary Session - Council and Commission statements - New allegations of Russian interference in the European Parliament, in the upcoming EU elections and the impact on the Union

EMPL - Exchange of views with Alexei Buzu, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova and Marina Morozova, Member of Parliament of the Republic of Moldova

INTA Committee - Exchange of views with Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice-President, on the achievements in the area of Common Commercial Policy during the 9th parliamentary term.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Austria - Meeting with Political Group Leaders in the Austrian Parliament

Briefing on All you need to know about Parliament and election night

Návrhy aktov Únie

Bezprecedentný útok Iránu na Izrael, potreba deeskalácie a reakcia EÚ (rozprava)

Pokračovanie prerušeného rokovania

Slávnostná schôdza – 20. výročie rozšírenia EÚ v roku 2004

Hlasovanie

Schválenie zápisnice z predchádzajúceho rokovania

Útok na klímu a prírodu: pokusy krajne pravicových a konzervatívnych strán o zničenie Zelenej dohody a zabránenie investovaniu do našej budúcnosti (tematická rozprava)

Zmena smernice 2013/36/EÚ, pokiaľ ide o právomoci v oblasti dohľadu, sankcie, pobočky z tretích krajín a environmentálne a sociálne riziká a riziká v oblasti správy a riadenia - Zmena nariadenia (EÚ) č. 575/2013, pokiaľ ide o požiadavky na kreditné riziko, riziko úpravy ocenenia pohľadávky, operačné riziko, trhové riziko a minimálne požiadavky na výstupné parametre (spoločná rozprava - Banková únia)

Šiesta smernica o boji proti praniu špinavých peňazí - Nariadenie o boji proti praniu špinavých peňazí - Zriadenie Úradu pre boj proti praniu špinavých peňazí a financovaniu terorizmu (spoločná rozprava - Boj proti praniu špinavých peňazí)

Vyšetrovacie právomoci Európskeho parlamentu (rozprava)

Hlasovanie (pokračovanie)

Vyhlásenie z La Hulpe o budúcnosti sociálnej Európy (rozprava)

Spoločné budovanie udržateľnej budúcnosti: hospodárske, sociálne a územné výzvy pre konkurencieschopnú, súdržnú a inkluzívnu Európu (rozprava)

Nedávne pokusy o popretie diktatúr a riziko návratu Európy k totalite (rozprava)

Azerbajdžan, najmä útlak občianskej spoločnosti a prípady Dr. Gubada Ibadoghlua a Ilhamiza Gulijeva

Navrhované zrušenie zákona zakazujúceho mrzačenie ženských pohlavných orgánov v Gambii

Nový bezpečnostný zákon v Hongkongu a prípady Andyho Li a Josepha Johna

Schválenie návrhu zákona namiereného proti LGBTIQ osobám ghanským parlamentom a jeho dôsledky pre ľudské práva, slobodu prejavu a demokratické zásady (rozprava)

Vopred poskytované informácie o cestujúcich: posilnenie a uľahčenie kontrol na vonkajších hraniciach - Vopred poskytované informácie o cestujúcich: prevencia, odhaľovanie, vyšetrovanie a stíhanie trestných činov terorizmu a závažnej trestnej činnosti (spoločná rozprava – Vopred poskytované informácie o cestujúcich)

Vysvetlenia hlasovania

Program rokovania na nasledujúci deň

Skončenie rokovania

Plenary session

Press conference by Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN, rapporteur on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

Keynote speech by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament at the High-Level Conference: European Pillar of Social Rights - Signing ceremony of the Declaration of La Hulpe

Second Working Session of the Eleventh Ordinary Session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly

DEPA

First Working Session of the Eleventh Ordinary Session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly

Formal Opening of the Eleventh Ordinary Session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly

Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly - Meeting of the Ad hoc Working Group on Association Agreements

Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly - Meeting of the Committee on Energy Security

Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly - Meeting of the Committee on Social Affairs, Employment, Education, Culture and Civil Society

Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly - Meeting of the Committee on Political Affairs, Human Rights and Democracy

Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly - Meeting of the Committee on Economic Integration, Legal Approximation and Convergence with EU Policies

Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Association Committee

Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly

DACP

Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly

DLAT

Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality - Inter-parliamentary Committee Meeting on Women in Sport

FEMM

Delegation to the EU-Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee

Joint committee on Foreign Affairs and subcommittee on Human Rights and in association with the Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee

AFET

DROI

Ansis PUPOLS official portrait - 9th Parliamentary term

Aerial view of the European Parliament in BrusselsAerial view of the European Parliament in Brussels

A global pandemic, war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living crisis: the 2019-2024 European Parliament stepped up as people faced unprecedented challenges.

Parliament responded with measures that strengthened the EU and its economy while standing up for European values.

June’s European elections will decide how Parliament will deal with the challenges of the future.

Six big issues the European Parliament dealt with in the last five years

Six big issues the European Parliament dealt with in the last five years - 9:16

Today, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke and the European Parliament (EP), Roberta Metsola sign a cooperation agreement

Signature of the cooperation agreement between the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Oliver RÖPKE, President of the EESC

Today, the president of the Committee of Regions (CoR) Vasco ALVES CORDEIRO and the European Parliament President, Roberta METSOLA signed a cooperation agreement.

Signature of the cooperation agreement between the European Parliament and the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Vasco ALVES CORDEIRO, President of the CoR

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 of the EP Buildings in Luxembourg.

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illumination of the European Parliament buildings in Luxembourg

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)

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, addresses the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada).

Address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. At her arrival, President Metsola meets with Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk. With him she visits a damaged power plant and a bombed school. Cameraman: Noel Zammit

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day: arrival and meeting with Ruslan STEFANCHUK, Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, visit to a damaged power plant, visit to a bombed school

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 of the EP Buildings in Brussels (Belgium).

European Elections 2024 - "One month to go": Illumination of the European Parliament buildings in Brussels

Commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950, the European Union celebrates its achievements of unity and long-term peace. A month ahead of the European elections, the EU institutions invite citizens to visit their buildings, listen to and participate in debates, live performances, games and other activities. The European Parliament opens its doors on Saturday 27 April in Strasbourg, Saturday 4 May in Brussels, and Thursday 9 May in Luxembourg. This news items shows the celebration of Europe day in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Europe day in the European Parliament in Brussels: extracts from the open day

With lessons learnt from the pandemic and the recent geopolitical and energy crisis, lawmakers focus on Europe’s green and digital transition to build a resilient economy and strengthen democratic oversight and fundamental rights. This video showcases extracts from debates, press conferences, trilogues and votes highlighting the European Parliament's strides in policy domains pledged by the Parliament, Council, and Commission to fulfill under the Digital Agenda before the 2024 European Elections. These areas include the Digital Market Act, Digital Service Act and Artificial Intelligence Act, reflecting the collective dedication to digital innovation and regulatory coherence.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Safe and competitive digital environment

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 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg: extracts from the open days

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

EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participate in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement round along with representatives from the ten countries that joined the EU 20 years ago. During the ceremony, the guests answer questions from a group of young people born on or around 1 May 2004 from the Member States, who are invited to attend the sitting.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: Speech by Pat COX, former President of the European Parliament

Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (Renew, PL) holds a press conference on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

Press Conference by Róża THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (Renew, PL) on Parliament's vote on the Late Payments regulation

This infoclip shows how the European Parliament responded to COVID pandemic from March 2020 with distancing activities of the European Parliament held by David SASSOLI, EP President until the press conference to present the results of the work of the Committee on collecting the evidence and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to give answers on the impact it had on citizens and their fundamental rights, the businesses, the health sector and international community in June 2023. This infoclip shows illustrations of EP buildings used in the fight against COVID-19, the Green corridor at the Belgium-Dutch border, digital COVID certificates, trilogue on the EU COVID-19 certificate, meetings of the Special COVI Committee, vaccines production and distribution, COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Response to COVID pandemic

Following European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024)", have a look back at the different legislative and political achievements reached by the EP. Parliament and Council approved new rules for recycling and producing sustainable batteries and reducing packaging waste. MEPs voted on a series of proposals to limit food and textiles waste. MEPs with the Council on an extensive revamp of the Eco-Design Directive for products to last longer and be easier to repair, upgrade and recycle. They also reached a deal on new rules on the right to repair.

European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Consumer policies

Following European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024)", have a look back at the different legislative and political achievements reached by the EP. On 29 March 2017, the United Kingdom (UK) government gave notice of its intention to leave the European Union (EU), following the outcome of the June 2016 referendum and in accordance with Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). Article 50(2) TEU provides that a withdrawal agreement should set out the terms of such a separation, taking the framework of the departing state's future relationship with the Union into account

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