Media seminar with EditoRED on Democracy: the role of the media, European Elections 2024

e-Democracy in the EU: potential and challenges (debate)

Situation of human rights and democracy in Nicaragua, the case of Francesca Ramirez

Democracy and justice in Romania (debate)

Situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland (debate)

Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter 2015 (debate)

EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (debate)

International Day of Democracy – part. 2

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International Day of Democracy - part.1

Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2015 (debate)

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (debate)

Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter

Evaluation of activities of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) (short presentation)

Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2013 and the EU policy on the matter (debate)

Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia

EU framework for democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights (debate)

Democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights in Hungary (debate)

EU annual report on human rights and democracy in the world (debate)

Common rules and procedures for the implementation of the Union's instruments for external action - Instrument for stability - Financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide - Partnership instrument for cooperation with third countries - Establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation - European neighbourhood instrument - Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (debate)

EP Plenary Session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The situation in Cuba, namely the cases of José Daniel Ferrer, Lady in White Aymara Nieto, Maykel Castillo, Luis Robles, Félix Navarro, Luis Manuel Otero, Reverend Lorenzo Fajardo, Andy Dunier García and Yunior García Aguilera

EP Plenary Session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - Continuous crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders in Russia: the case of human rights organisation Memorial

EP Plenary Session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - Human rights violations by private military and security companies, particularly the Wagner Group

EP Plenary Session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - Situation in Somalia

EP Plenary Session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The human rights situation in Cameroon

Press conference - Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU: the undue use of SLAPPs

EP Plenary session - Strengthening democracy, media freedom and pluralism in the EU

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The state law relating to abortion in Texas, USA

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The case of Paul Rusesabagina in Rwanda

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - Human rights situation in Myanmar, including the situation of religious and ethnic groups

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The situation in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The case of human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor in UAE

EP Plenary session - Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law- Government crackdown on protests and citizens in Cuba

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Meeting of David SASSOLI, EP President with the Focus group moderators of rethinking parliamentary democracy

LIBE Committee - Strengthening Democracy and Media Freedom and Pluralism in the EU: the undue use of actions under civil and criminal law to silence journalists, NGOs and civil society

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - Blasphemy laws in Pakistan, in particular the case Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel

This slideshow celebrates the 70th anniversary of the European Parliament.

Slideshow: European Parliament - 70 years of European democracy in action

Europaparlamentet firar 70-årsjubileum. Sedan parlamentet blev till 1952 har det gått från styrka till styrka. Det har växt i takt med det europeiska projektet och fått allt mer att säga till om i de frågor som är viktiga för dig. I dag representerar det nästan en halv miljard européer från 27 länder. Se tillbaka på de banbrytande händelser som skapade den europeiska demokratins hem.

Parlamentet: 70 år av europeisk demokrati i praktiken

&lt;p>Olive Tree for Democracy - (Olea Europea) is Inaugurated by Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, President of the European Committee of the Regions in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament.&lt;/p>

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates in the "Olive Tree of Democracy" event with Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, President of the European Committee of the Regions

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. This year, speakers from all over the world will express their views on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Copenhagen Democracy Summit - "Defending Ukraine - View from Brussels": statement by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

MEPs call for a first set of specific changes to the European Union’s founding documents, to ensure citizens’ expectations will be met. Throughout the 12 months of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a few key areas of institutional reform were brought up, such as the abolition of unanimity voting in the Council in most areas, and the expansion of EU powers in health and energy, among others. Closing statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography and Clément BEAUNE, Minister for European Affairs

The call for a Convention for the revision of the Treaties: closing statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Democracy and Demography and Clément BEAUNE, Minister for European Affairs

MEPs call for a first set of specific changes to the European Union’s founding documents, to ensure citizens’ expectations will be met. Throughout the 12 months of the Conference on the Future of Europe, a few key areas of institutional reform were brought up, such as the abolition of unanimity voting in the Council in most areas, and the expansion of EU powers in health and energy, among others. Opening statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography.

The call for a Convention for the revision of the Treaties: opening statement by Dubravka ŠUICA, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Democracy and Demography

MEPs debate on the following topics: Transitional rules for the packaging and labelling of veterinary medicinal products; The case of Osman Kavala in Turkey; Reports of continued organ harvesting in China; The continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia; Competition policy - annual report 2021 - Andreas SCHWAB (EPP, DE); Threats to stability, security and democracy in Western and Sahelian Africa; Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary; State of play of EU-Moldova cooperation; Impact of the war against Ukraine on women; Impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors.

Voting session (part 2)

Parliament hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics, with votes on three related resolutions. The third debate is about the continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia. Closing statement by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: the continuous crackdown of political opposition in Cambodia

Parliament hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics, with votes on three related resolutions. The second debate is about the reports of continued organ harvesting in China. Closing statement by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: Reports of continued organ harvesting in China

Parliament hold urgent debates on the following human rights, democracy and rule of law topics, with votes on three related resolutions. The first debate is about the case of Turkish philanthropist, Osman Kavala.

Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: The case of Osman Kavala in Turkey

MEPs review the latest events regarding democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary and Poland, and the EU’s action to protect its shared values. Following the debate with the Commission, plenary vote on a resolution assessing the ongoing process of hearings in the Council with both countries, under Article 7 of the EU Treaty. Closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: closing statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

MEPs review the latest events regarding democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary and Poland, and the EU’s action to protect its shared values. Following the debate with the Commission, plenary vote on a resolution assessing the ongoing process of hearings in the Council with both countries, under Article 7 of the EU Treaty. One round of political group speakers.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: one round of political group speakers

MEPs review the latest events regarding democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary and Poland, and the EU’s action to protect its shared values. Following the debate with the Commission, plenary vote on a resolution assessing the ongoing process of hearings in the Council with both countries, under Article 7 of the EU Treaty. Opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: opening statement by Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

MEPs review the latest events regarding democracy and fundamental rights in Hungary and Poland, and the EU’s action to protect its shared values. Following the debate with the Commission, plenary vote on a resolution assessing the ongoing process of hearings in the Council with both countries, under Article 7 of the EU Treaty.

Ongoing hearings under Article 7(1) TEU regarding Poland and Hungary: extracts from the debate

The 4 components of the Conference on the Future of Europe (European Parliament, Commission, Council and representatives of the Citizens Panels) are set to finalise their work in a two-day session that will revolve around the adoption of the Conference’s proposals. Presentation of proposals on “A stronger economy, social justice and jobs” and “European democracy”.

Conference on the Future of Europe - Plenary: presentation of proposals on “A stronger economy, social justice and jobs” and “European democracy”

The Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic will holds its constitutive meeting.The new special committee focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic, composed of 38 members. The special committee has been tasked with looking into how the European response to the pandemic and the lessons learned can contribute to future action in the following areas: health; a coordinated approach with respect for democracy and fundamental rights; societal and economic impact; and EU and the World. The special committee will have twelve months to compile its recommendations. Elections of the Special Committee (COVI), Kathleen VAN BREMPT, as Chair of COVI (S&D), GLÜCK, Andreas (rRenew), as Vice-chair of COVI, KOPACZ, Ewa, (PPE) as Vice-chair of COVI, RIVASI, Michèle, (Greens), as chair of COVI, KARSKI, Karol, (ECR) as Vice-chair of COVI

Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future (COVI): atmosphere shots of the constitutive meeting and statement

This infoclip illustrates the COFOE plenary meets in Strasbourg. It debates draft proposals prepared following the exchanges of nine Plenary Working Groups.These drafts are grouped by themes and based on recommendations made by the European Citizens’ Panels and input from national panels. Statements with Daniel FREUND (Member of the EP Delegation to the Cofoe, Working group on values and rights, rule of law, security), Esther de LANGE, ( Member of the EP Delegation to the Cofoe, Working Group Climate change and the environment) Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ (Member of the EP Delegation to the Cofoe, Working Group Health), Manfred WEBER (Member of the EP Delegation to the Cofoe, Working group European democracy). Illustrations of the plenary COFOE.

Conference on the Future of Europe: ambiance shots of the plenary & statements

The Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoe) plenary meets in Strasbourg. It debates draft proposals prepared following the exchanges of nine Plenary Working Groups.These drafts are grouped by themes and based on recommendations made by the European Citizens’ Panels and input from national panels. Statements with Deirdre CLUNE (EPP, IE) Radka MAXOVÁ (S D, CZ) Marc ANGEL (S D, LU) Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE). Illustrations of Working groups: Europe in the world, Health, Migration, Democracy. Illustrations of the plenary CoFoE. Ambiance shots with press briefing by Guy VERHOFSTADT, Clément BEAUNE, and Dubravka ŠUICA, co-Chairs of the executive board of the Conference on the Future of Europe

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