European Parliament Press Seminar - A new political agenda for Europe: The priorities of the European parliament group leaders

European Parliament Press Seminar - A new political agenda for Europe: The priorities of the European parliament group leaders.

Parliament’s first act after its constitution is to elect its President for the next two-and-a-half years (half the legislature). A candidate must win an absolute majority of the valid votes cast, i.e. 50% plus one. The candidates were Roberta METSOLA, (EPP, MT) and Irene MONTERO (The Left, ES).Roberta METSOLA, President of the outgoing parliament obtains 562 votes of 699 votes cast and gives an acceptance speech.

Election of the President of the European Parliament: announcement of the final results and extracts from the speech by Roberta METSOLA, newly elected President of the European Parliament

Roberta METSOLA is re-elected President of the European Parliament until 2027, with 562 votes in the first round. Roberta Metsola won the election in the first round of voting, where she received an absolute majority of 562 votes cast out of 699 by secret paper ballot, among two candidates. She will continue to lead Parliament for the first two and a half years of the 10th legislative term.

Election of the President of the European Parliament: announcement of the results of the first ballot

Parliament elects its 14 Vice-Presidents following the election of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, which comprise Parliament’s Bureau. Vice-Presidents can replace the President, including to chair plenary sittings and in representing the Parliament at specific ceremonies or acts, when necessary. In practice, the political groups aim to ensure that the composition of the Bureau broadly reflects the numerical strength of the groups, taking into account also the results of the President's election. The process Parliament’s Rules of Procedure set out how Bureau members are elected.

Election of the Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament - First ballot: Announcement of the results of the first ballot

EP President Roberta METSOLA meets the French Prime Minister, Elisabeth BORNE, before inaugurating the Simone Veil building at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Inauguration of the Simone Veil building of the EP in Strasbourg in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister: extracts from the arrival and the bilateral

EP President Roberta Metsola and French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne inaugurate the Simone Veil building in Strasbourg (previously Osmose).

Inauguration of the Simone Veil building of the EP in Strasbourg in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister: extracts from the ceremony

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (14-17 September 2020), David SASSOLI, EP President, makes opening remarks on the plenary sessions in Strasbourg. He expresses his regret that the difficult decision had to be taken not to hold the September part session in Strasbourg and his solidarity with the family of Jozef Chovanec, who died having been detained in Charleroi airport in February 2018.

Resumption of session and order of business: opening remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President, on the plenary sessions in Strasbourg and Slovak case Chovanec

This stockshot shows several debates taking place in the hemicycle in the European Parliament in Brussels. During the debates in plenary session, Political group speakers are invited to give a speech in an order determined by the relative size of those political groups (European People's Party (EPP), Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D), Renew Europe (RE), Greens/European Free Alliance (Greens/EFA), Identity and Democracy (ID), European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), European United Left - Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL)).

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: Brussels - Internal shots and leaders of Political groups

This stockshot shows MEPs voting during the plenary session in the hemicycle in the European Parliament, in Brussels. Voting is by show of hands or by roll call (electronic voting system).

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: Brussels - Votes and ambiance shots in the hemicycle

This stockshots shows the election of David SASSOLI, as President of the European Parliament on 3rd July 2019. He was invited to make his first address as EP President in the hemicycle in Strasbourg. As part of his duties, he undertook several official visits abroad, welcomed guest and attending various European events.

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: David SASSOLI, EP President

This stockshot shows several debates taking place in the hemicycle in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. During the debates in plenary session, Political group speakers are invited to give a speech in an order determined by the relative size of those political groups (European People's Party (EPP), Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D), Renew Europe (RE), Greens/European Free Alliance (Greens/EFA), Identity and Democracy (ID), European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), European United Left - Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL)).

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: Strasbourg - Internal shots and leaders of Political groups

This stockshot shows MEPs voting during the plenary session in the hemicycle in the European Parliament, in Strasbourg. Voting is by show of hands or by roll call (electronic voting system).

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: Strasbourg - Votes and ambiance shots in the hemicycle

This stockshot shows external views of the the Louise Weiss building in Strasbourg during Summer. The building of the European Parliament is located at the intersection of the River Ill and the Marne-Rhine Canal.

European Parliament Stockshots 9th Parliamentary Term: Strasbourg - EP buildings river views during summer

David SASSOLI, EP President, opens the press seminar for journalists from Member States "A new political agenda for Europe: the priorities of the European Parliament group leaders", organised by the EP Press Service, in the European Parliament in Brussels.

"A new political agenda for Europe: the priorities of the European Parliament group leaders" - EP Press seminar: opening remarks by David SASSOLI, EP President

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the powers of the European Parliament; supervision, democracy and influence. The power of using rule 119, motion of censure of the European Commission, electing the Ombudsman of the EU, the right to create subcommittees that can investigate and the power of proposing and introducing amendements to agreements, such as the CETA agreement reached.

Infoclip: How does the European Parliament work? The powers of the European Parliament: supervision, democratic control and influence

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the MEPs' activities, and their work in committee and plenary Sessions both in Brussels and Strasbourg.

Infoclip: How does the European Parliament work? The Members of the European Parliament

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the European elections.

Infoclip: How does the European Parliament work? The European elections

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the European Parliament and Commission.

Infoclip: How does the European Parliament work? The European Parliament and Commission

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the powers of the European Parliament; budgetary and co-decision procedures.

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