In November 2023, the European Commission presented its annual enlargement reports. Its strategic orientations and recommendations include accelerating the accession process with the Western Balkan countries, opening accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, and granting candidate status to Georgia. According to the European Parliament's 2022 recommendation on the new EU strategy, enlargement policy is 'the most effective EU foreign policy instrument and one of the Union's most successful policies'.

EPRS Policy Podcast: Enlargement policy - Reforms and challenges ahead

V roce 2005, u příležitosti 60. výročí osvobození Osvětimi, vydala Organizace spojených národů rezoluci, kterou vyhlásila 27. leden Mezinárodním dnem památky obětí holokaustu. Slovo „holokaust“ je řeckého původu a znamená „oběť ohněm“. Popisuje se jím pronásledování a vyvraždění 6 milionů Židů v Evropě, které v Evropě spáchal nacistický režim a jeho stoupenci. Od roku 1933 do roku 1945 byly terčem nacistického režimu a jeho spojenců i další skupiny. Perzekuce se týkaly Romů, zdravotně postižených lidí, Slovanů, homosexuálů a členů určitých náboženských a politických skupin.

Mezinárodní den památky obětí holokaustu

Il-Parlament Ewropew u l-Membri eletti tiegħu huma l-vuċi taċ-ċittadini fl-Unjoni Ewropea. Huwa għalhekk li rridu li l-Parlament ikun aċċessibbli għal kulħadd. L-aħbarijiet fil-qosor jagħtuk ħarsa fil-qosor tas-suġġetti ewlenin tal-ġurnata fil-lingwi uffiċjali kollha tal-Unjoni. Din ix-xandira titwassallek mill-Parlament Ewropew. Tista' ssib aktar programmi hawnhekk:

L-Aħbarijiet fil-Qosor – 26/01/2024 - Malti

Eiropas Parlaments un tajā ievēlētie deputāti ir iedzīvotāju balss Eiropas Savienībā. Tāpēc vēlamies, lai Eiropas Parlaments būtu pieejams ikvienam. Raidījumā “Ziņas īsumā” Eiropas Parlaments piedāvā īsu pārskatu par dienas svarīgākajām norisēm visās Eiropas Savienības oficiālajās valodās. Esam sagatavojuši arī citas programmas, kas pieejamas šādās vietnēs:

Ziņas īsumā – 26/01/2024 – latviešu valoda

Il Parlamento europeo, con i suoi deputati eletti, è la voce dei cittadini nell'Unione europea. Ecco perché vogliamo che sia accessibile a tutti. Le Notizie in breve offrono una sintesi dei principali temi del giorno in tutte le lingue ufficiali dell'Unione. Questa trasmissione vi è presentata dal Parlamento europeo. Troverete ulteriori programmi ai seguenti indirizzi:

Notizie in breve – 26/01/2024 – italiano

Az Európai Unióban a polgárok az Európai Parlamenten és választott képviselőiken keresztül hallathatják hangjukat. Ezért szeretnénk a Parlamentet mindenki számára elérhetővé tenni. A „Hírek röviden” gyors áttekintést nyújt a nap fő témáiról az Unió valamennyi hivatalos nyelvén. Ezt az adást az Európai Parlament készítette. További műsorokat itt talál:

Hírek röviden – 26/01/2024 – magyar

Europos Parlamentas ir išrinkti jo nariai yra Europos Sąjungos piliečių balsas. Todėl norime, kad Parlamentas būtų prieinamas visiems. Visomis oficialiomis Sąjungos kalbomis pateikiamose žiniose trumpai apžvelgiamos svarbiausios dienos naujienos. Šias transliacijas rengia Europos Parlamentas. Daugiau programų rasite čia:

Trumposios žinios – 26/01/2024 – lietùvių kalba

Європарламент та його депутати є голосом громадян Європейського Союзу. Саме тому ми хочемо, щоб Європарламент став доступним для всіх. Короткі новини - це огляд головних новин дня на всіх офіційних мовах ЄС. Ця трансляція надається Європарламентом. Більше доступних програм тут:

Короткі новини – 2'6/01/2024 – укрaïнською

Le Parlement européen, à travers ses députés, porte la voix des citoyens. Il se veut proche de chacun. Les brèves présentent un aperçu des sujets du moment, dans les 24 langues officielles. Cette émission vous est présentée par le Parlement européen. Retrouvez nos autres émissions ici:

Brèves – 26/01/2024 – français

Euroopan parlamentti ja sen vaaleilla valitut jäsenet tuovat kansalaisten äänen kuuluviin Euroopan unionissa. Siksi haluamme, että parlamentti on kaikkien ulottuvilla. ”Uutisia lyhyesti” on pikakatsaus päivän tärkeimpiin uutisaiheisiin kaikilla unionin virallisilla kielillä. Lähetykset toimittaa Euroopan parlamentti. Lisää ohjelmia löytyy seuraavilta verkkosivuilta:

Uutisia lyhyesti – 26/01/2024 – suomi

Euroopa Parlament ja selle liikmed esindavad Euroopa Liidu kodanike häält. Seetõttu peab parlament olema kõigile kodanikele ka kättesaadav. Lühiuudistes antakse kõigis ELi ametlikes keeltes kiire ülevaade päeva peamistest teemadest. Uudised toob teieni Euroopa Parlament. Tutvuge ka järgmiste veebisaitidega:

Lühiuudised – 26/01/2024– eesti keel

El Parlamento Europeo y sus diputados electos son la voz de los ciudadanos en la Unión Europea. Por eso queremos que el Parlamento sea accesible a todos. «Noticias breves» ofrece un rápido repaso general de los principales temas del día en todas las lenguas oficiales de la Unión. Es una emisión ofrecida por el Parlamento Europeo. Puedes encontrar más programas en:

Noticias breves – 26/01/2024 – español

O Parlamento Europeu e os respetivos deputados eleitos são a voz dos cidadãos na União Europeia. É por este motivo que pretendemos que o Parlamento seja acessível a todos. As notícias breves oferecem uma visão rápida dos temas principais do dia em todas as línguas oficiais da União. Esta transmissão é disponibilizada pelo Parlamento Europeu. Para mais programas, vá a:

Destaques do dia – 26/01/2024 – português

Parlament Europejski i europosłowie to głos obywateli w Unii Europejskiej. Dlatego chcemy, żeby informacje o pracy Parlamentu były dostępne dla każdego. Wiadomości w skrócie to najważniejsze tematy dnia we wszystkich językach urzędowych Unii. Parlament Europejski przygotował je specjalnie dla Ciebie. Więcej programów znajdziesz tutaj:

Wiadomości w skrócie – 26/01/2024 – polski

Het Europees Parlement en de verkozen parlementsleden zijn de stem van de burgers in de Europese Unie. Daarom willen wij het Parlement voor iedereen begrijpelijk maken. Nieuws in het kort biedt een snel overzicht van de belangrijkste onderwerpen van de dag, in alle officiële EU-talen. Deze uitzending wordt u gebracht door het Europees Parlement. Hier kan u nog meer programma’s van ons vinden:

Nieuwsflits – 26/01/2024 – Nederlands

Parlamentul European și deputații săi aleși sunt vocea cetățenilor în Uniunea Europeană. De aceea, dorim ca Parlamentul să fie accesibil pentru toți. Știrile pe scurt vă prezintă succint principalele subiecte ale zilei în toate limbile oficiale ale Uniunii. Acest program vă este prezentat de Parlamentul European. Puteți găsi mai multe programe aici:

Scurt Buletin de Știri – 26/01/2024 – română

From 1 January to 30 June 2023, Sweden is holding&nbsp;the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Swedish presidency, led by Prime Minister Ulf KRISTERSSON and Minister for EU Affairs Jessika ROSWALL, has announced its political direction will be geared towards achieving the following objectives: speeding up the green transition, safeguarding the EU's fundamental values, boosting and future-proofing the competitiveness of the EU's job market, providing security for EU citizens and strengthening the EU’s role in the world, and fighting organized crime.

Swedish Presidency

Spain holds the presidency of the Council of the EU for the fifth time since 1 st of July.&nbsp;The motto: 'Europe, closer' highlights Spain's commitment to advancing in European unity, bringing citizens closer to the decisions present in our day-to-day lives.

Spain has identified four priorities for the work under its presidency of the Council: reindustrialise&nbsp;the EU, advance in the&nbsp;green transition, promote&nbsp;social and economic justice and strengthen&nbsp;European unity.

The presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every 6 months. During this 6-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work in the Council.&nbsp;

Spanish Presidency

<div style="padding-top: 10px;">From January to June 2018, Bulgaria holds the Presidency of the EU Council for the first time, following the Estonian and preceding the Austrian Presidency. </div>

<div style="padding-top: 10px;">The Presidency of the Council rotates among the EU Member States every 6 months. During the 6-month period, the presidency chairs meeting at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work in the Council.</div>

Bulgarian Presidency

José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, delivers his State of the Union Address to the European Parliament on 28 September.

He sets out the European Commission's strategic priorities in his annual State of the Union address to Parliament, which is followed by a debate in which MEPs set out their thoughts on and requests for the future work of the Union.

State of the Union 2011

Candidate countries include Montenegro, Albania, Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina are considered potential candidates.

In order to apply for EU membership a country has to be European and respect the EU’s democratic values. It also needs stable institutions guaranteeing democracy and the rule of law; a functioning market economy; and the ability to take on and carry out the obligations of EU membership.

EU Enlargement - Western Balkans - 8th parliamentary term

The spring European Council will focus on economic affairs. Heads of state or government will also look at a number of the other pressing issues, including taxation and foreign affairs. Finally, EU leaders will also discuss Brexit (in an EU 27 format) and eurozone (Euro Summit format).

 
EU leaders will adopt conclusions on several issues relevant for jobs, growth and competitiveness. Heads of state or government are also expected to address trade issues. EU leaders will hold a debate on taxation, in particular in the digital economy. The European Council will be invited to adopt conclusions on Western Balkans, ahead of the May summit in Sofia. In the light of events, the heads of state or government may address specific foreign policy issues. The Bulgarian Prime Minister, who represents the state currently holding the rotating presidency, will brief other leaders on the implementation of earlier European Council conclusions, including ongoing work on the reform of the Common European Asylum System.The European Council (Art. 50), in an EU 27 format, will review the state of the negotiations following the United Kingdom's notification of its intention to leave the EU and adopt additional guidelines.

European Council, 22 and 23 March 2018

The European Union and the United States have the largest bilateral trade and investment relationship and enjoy the most integrated economic relationship in the world. 

EU and US investments are the real driver of the transatlantic relationship, contributing to growth and jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. It is estimated that a third of the trade across the Atlantic actually consists of intra-company transfers. 
The transatlantic relationship also defines the shape of the global economy as a whole. Either the EU or the US is the largest trade and investment partner for almost all other countries in the global economy.

EU - US Trade relations - 8th parliamentary term

The Czech Republic has been an EU member country since 1st May 2004.

The Czech Republic is a parliamentary republic with a head of government - the Prime Minister - and a head of state - the President. The country was formed in 1993, after Czechoslovakia was split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. There are 21 members of the European Parliament from the Czech Republic.

EU - Czech Republic (2019-2020)

The European Council will focus on migration, security and defence, the EU’s long-term budget, the Brexit talks and Eurozone reform. 

 
EU heads of state or government meet in Brussels to discuss the most pressing policy priorities for the European Union, including how to press ahead with the EU’s common asylum system and also to evaluate the progress of the ongoing Brexit negotiations (in a EU27 format).&nbsp; They are also scheduled to debate the next EU long-term budget (multi-annual financial framework - MFF), security and defence, innovation and digital Europe and Eurozone reform (Euro Summit format).

European Council, 28 and 29 June 2018

Every year the European Parliament rolls out the red carpet to reward authentic European cinema. The Lux Prize not only honours some of the best European films, but also helps to promote them. It is a tool to support European cinema, to spark debate on current political and social issues and also a way to reflect on European identity and values. 

The ten films nominated for the Lux Prize are every year announced at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in July. This year the three films in competition for the LUX Prize are: Styx by Wolfgang Fischer (Germany/Austria), The Other Side of Everything by Mila Turajlić (Serbia/France/Qatar) and Woman at War by Benedikt Erlingsson (Iceland/France/Ukraine).

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Watch the previous ceremonies on our main package: <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/lux-prize-ceremonies_9703_pk">Lux Prize Ceremonies</a>

Lux Prize 2018

Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minister, is the second EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, on Tuesday morning.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

<ul>
	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
</ul>

Debate on the Future of Europe with Andrej PLENKOVIĆ, Croatian Prime Minist

António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Minister, is the third EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, on Wednesday morning.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

<ul>
	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
</ul>

Debate on the Future of Europe with António COSTA, Portuguese Prime Ministe

Antonio TAJANI was elected President of the European Parliament on 17 January 2017.

The President represents Parliament in its international relations, and, in this connection, undertakes official visits within and outside the EU.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President's agenda - October 2018

Antonio TAJANI, EP President's agenda - November 2018

From January to June 2019, Romania holds the Presidency of the EU Council, following the Austrian and preceding the Finnish Presidency.

The Presidency of the Council rotates among the EU Member States every 6 months. During the 6-month period, the presidency chairs meeting at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work in the Council.

Romanian Presidency

The policies of the EU on climate and energy are described, as well as the challenges that must be faced in order to achieve the Paris Agreement target of keeping the increase in global temperature well below 2°C and to pursue efforts to achieve 1.5°C.

The EU faces major challenges from the increased threats of climate change, with serious consequences in the energy sector, where urgent issues are arising concerning the national production mix of each Member State. The renewable energy share needs to be increased, and energy efficiency needs to be improved.

Climate change -  8th Parliamentary term

EP Plenary session - EU-US relations in the light of the outcome of the US presidential elections

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night  - Statement by Iskra MIHAYLOVA, Renew Europe Vice-President

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Statement by Philippe LAMBERTS, Greens/EFA Co-President

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - Statement by Assita KANKO, ECR Vice-President

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night  - Statement by Marc BOTENGA for The Left

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night -  First estimate EU turnout

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - First publication of available national estimates  Romania Poland Portugal Sweden

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night 

First Hemicycle projection (based on available national estimates and pre-election polls) presented by Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson of the European Parliament

First publication of available national estimates (Denmark, France, Spain)

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night -   First Hemicycle projection (based on available national estimates and pre-election polls) presented by Jaume DUCH GUILLOT, Spokesperson of the European Parliament   &   First publication of available national estimates (Denmark, France, Spain)

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night

First estimates from some countries

Bulgaria, Croatia, Malta

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night - First estimates from some countries   Bulgaria, Croatia, Malta

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night 

First publication of available national estimates

Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Netherlands

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night -   First publication of available national estimates   Austria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Netherlands

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night (with International Sign and Velotype)

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night

Official launch of the European Elections Night 2024 by Jaume DUCH, Spokeperson of the European Parliament, Delphine COLARD, Deputy Spokesperson and by Philipp SCHULMEISTER, Director for Campaigns

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night  - Official launch of the European Elections Night 2024 by Jaume DUCH, Spokeperson of the European Parliament, Delphine COLARD, Deputy Spokesperson and by Philipp SCHULMEISTER, Director for Campaigns

EU Elections 2024 – Election Night

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

Seventh EUVP Alumni Webinar

Press points following the Eurovision Debate 2024 
- Nicolas SCHMIT, Lead candidate of the Party of European Socialists (PES)
- Terry REINTKE, Lead candidate of the European Greens 
- Walter BAIER, Lead Candidate of the European Left

Press points following the Eurovision Debate 2024

EU Elections 2024 - Eurovision Debate – Candidates to the Presidency of the European Commission (with International Language and Velotype)

EU Elections 2024 - Eurovision Debate – Candidates to the Presidency of the European Commission (with International Sign and Velotype)

Debate of the candidates to the presidency of the Commission – EU Elections 2024

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: the voices of EUVP alumni

Press conference on the suggested structure and portfolios of the college of Commissioners

LUX European Audience Film Award 2025 - Presentation and meeting with the European Parliament Liaison Offices in Worldcafé style

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents in presence of Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission on the confirmation hearings process

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Persistent problems of anti-Semitism in Europe and of other forms of hate speech and hate crimes

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Need to prevent security threats like the Solingen attack through addressing illegal migration and effective return

Meeting of the European Parliament's Bureau

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business

Last minute briefing

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission

LUX European Audience Film Award 2025.- Photo opportunity for the film representatives and the 27 participants of the LUX Audience Award's Young Talents Programme

Heritage Days 2024 at the European Parliament in Brussels

Pre-session briefing

ENVI - Voting session

Meeting of the Conference of Presidents

EP welcoming briefing for EU correspondants

Arkadiusz MALARCZYK in the EP in Strasbourg

This infoclip illustrates the rule of law in Poland and Hungary in the perspective of the SOTEU (general views of Budapest, Varsaw, Viktor Orban, Andrezj Duda, Mateusz Morawiecki).

Infoclip: SOTEU debate - Rule of law

This infoclip illustrates the Green Deal and the effects of climate change in the perspective of the State of the European Union Debate 2020 (pollution, ice melting, fire forest, deforestation, floods, windmills, solar panels, electric car...).

Infoclip: Green deal - Climate change

This Infoclip illustrates the MFF and the recovery fund in the perspective of the SOTEU (EU Council 21 July 2020, Euro Banknotes, CAP, regional policy, Search, Erasmus, EU own ressources (Gafam, plastic, CO2 producers...).

Infoclip: SOTEU debate - Recovery plan - MFF

This infoclip illustrates the digital transformation in the perspective of the SOTEU (servers, labs searching on roboting, 3D draws, smartphone and tablets users...)

Infoclip: SOTEU debate - Digital transformation

This infoclip illustrates migration in the European Union in the perspective of the SOTEU (migrant in the Mediterranean sea, camps of refugees...)

Infoclip: Migration

This infoclip illustrates the EU / United-States relationship In the perspective of the State of the Union debate (meeting with Donald Trump and Ursula Von der Leyen, White House, Congress, New york, Trade conteners...).

Infoclip: SOTEU debate - EU – US

This infoclip illustrates the EU / China relationship in the perspective of the SOTEU (Xi Jinping, Trade, Huawei 5G...)

Infoclip: SOTEU debate - EU – China

This memoclip illustrates the career of Mairead McGUINNESS within the European institutions. She has been a Member of the European Parliament since July 2004, then elected EP Vice-President in 2014, 2017 and 2019. On 8 September 2020 she was nominated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as Commissioner-designate for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union, following the resignation of the Irish Commissioner Phil Hogan.

Memoclip: Mairead McGUINNESS, Commissioner-designate, Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union (archives)

This Infoclip illustrates the Rule of law in Hungary: general views of Budapest, newspapers, television channels headquarters, various institutional buildings (Hungarian Parliament, Supreme Court, Budapest-Capital Regional Court, Fidesz Headquarter, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Carmelite Monastery - Prime Minister office, Viktor ORBÁN, Hungarian Prime Minister).

Infoclip: Rule of law - Hungary

This Infoclip illustrates the Rule of law in Poland: general views of Warsaw, newspapers, headquarters of televisions, various institutions buildings (Prime Minister Chancellery, the Parliament, the Constitutional Tribunal, Presidential Palace, Supreme Court House), Andrzej DUDA, President of Poland and Mateusz MORAWIECKI, Polish Prime Minister.

Infoclip: Rule of law - Poland

Infoclip on the Corona virus outbreak in the perspective of the SOTEU (emergency, testing, research on vaccines...).

Infoclip: SOTEU debate - COVID crisis

Infoclip on the employment, unemployment and professional training in the perspective of the SOTEU (job seekers, professional training, various jobs...)

Infoclip: SOTEU debate - Employment

This video stockshot offers illustration footage and EU-funded projects in Ghana, Kenya and Eritrea. Views of African market in Ghana; views of signs about sustainable fisheries and EU funding for the project being explained; a project providing demand-driven training to job-seeking youth, apprentices and workers, owners of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises; a project improves management of e-waste towards sustainable consumption and production by promoting sustainable growth; views of Lake Turkana wind farm; and views of two solar hybrid power systems.

Infoclip: Africa - EU-funded projects

This Infoclip illustrates a free outdoor cinema with security distancing in Strasbourg. In a public garden, visitors can watch a movie or attend a music concert with with security distancing. Day and night atmosphere during the event.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Out of lockdown - free outdoor cinema with security distancing

This Infoclip illustrates the reopening of EP Visitors centre of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, after the lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19). People visit he European Parliament taking pictures. An internal guide gives informations to a single visitor visiting the hemicycle at the European Parliament.

Infoclip: Covid-19 - Out of lockdown - reopening of EP Visitors centre

This infoclip illustrates the EU Biodiversity Strategy in the franework of the European Green Deal programme: views of the Parc de Sainte Croix, in Rhodes (France), European pond turtles, coypu, brown bears, raccoon, griffon vulture, grey wolf. Views of the Mediterranean coast, views of the countryside; and planting trees initiative.

Infoclip: Green Deal - The EU Biodiversity Strategy

This infoclip illustrates the EU Biodiversity strategy in particular the invasive species, the red-eared slider and the coypu, in France.

Infoclip: Green deal - The EU Biodiversity strategy - Invasive species; Red-eared slider, Coypu

This Infoclip illustrates: the EU Biodiversity strategy in particular the endangered species, Dalmatian pelican, European pond turtle, Griffon vulture, Black stork, in France.

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