Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens . Week 43

European Flag in the EP in Strasbourg

European Flag in the EP in Strasbourg.

Daphne Caruana Galizia prize press seminar on Safeguarding Media Freedom

Conference ' The European Parliament as an actor in EU external policies '

EP Plenary session - Presentation of the Court of Auditors' annual report 2023

Iuliu WINKLER MEP in plenary session in Strasbourg

Plenary session - US decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium - Opening statement by Commission

Plenary session - EU's perspectives for the first EU-Cuba Joint Council meeting

Antonio TAJANI - EP President meets with Simon Francis MURPHY

Plenary session - Situation in Syria

EP Plenary session - Guidelines for the 2019 Budget - Section III

EP Plenary session - Progress onUN Global compacts on safe, orderly and regular migration and on refugees

Plenary session - MFF and own resources post-2020

Seminar for chief editors of France TV

Press Conference on Gender Equality in EU trade agreements report vote

Plenary session- MFF and own resources post-2020 - Joint debate

Antonio TAJANI - EP President meets with  MEP Helga TRUPEL

Press conference ' Lagging regions in the EU ' with Michela GIUFFRIDA (S&D, IT), rapporteur

Plenary session - Explanation of votes

Plenary session, debate on Preparation of the European Council meeting of 22 and 23 March 2018

Ana MIRANDA MEP voting in plenary session in Strasbourg

Plenary session - Establishing EU defence industrial development programme.- Establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry - Report on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry

Miroslaw PIOTROWSKI MEP voting in plenary session in Strasbourg

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss how the EU can better respond to these phenomena of hate speech, populism, and fake news on social media, so as to prevent interference in the democratic process and particularly in elections. Statements by Tanja FAJON (S&amp;D, SI), Ian BORG, Maltese Presidency of the EU, Andrus ANSIP, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Digital Single Market, Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE), Josef WEIDENHOLZER (S&amp;D, AU) and Ulrike LUNACEK (Greens/EFA, AT).

Hate speech, populism, and fake news on social media – towards an EU response: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the state of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece. Statements by Pierre MOSCOVICI, Member of the EC in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs, Manolis KEFALOGIANNIS (EPP, EL), Roberto GUALTIERI (S&amp;D, IT), Notis MARIAS (ECR, EL), Nils TORVALDS (ALDE, FI), Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (GUE/NGL, EL) and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on recommendations to the EU Commission and member states on how to remedy flaws in checks on car manufacturers and close legal loopholes to prevent further cheating in emissions tests, while also properly enforcing laws to protect air quality. Statements by Jens GIESEKE (EPP, DE) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), Co-rapporteurs, Elzbieta BIENKOWSKA, Member of the EC in charge of Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&amp;D, BE), and Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL).&nbsp;

Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector: extracts from the debate on the report by Jens GIESEKE (EPP, DE) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL)

Visit of Frank-Walter STEINMEIER, newly-elected President of the Federal Republic of Germany to the EP in Strasbourg. Arrival, welcome by&nbsp;Antonio TAJANI, EP President and roundtable.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Frank-Walter STEINMEIER, President of Federal Republic of Germany: arrival and roundtable

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg ,&nbsp;Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&amp;D, BE), Chair of the EMIS Committee, Jens GIESEKE (EPP, DE) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), rapporteurs, express themselves on the final inquiry report and recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry into Emission Measurements in the Automotive Sector (EMIS) in front of the press.&nbsp;

The final inquiry report and recommendations of the EMIS Committee: extracts from the press conference by Kathleen VAN BREMPT (S&D, BE), Jens GIESEKE (EPP, DE) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL), rapporteurs

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on stricter rules for the certification and monitoring of medical devices, to ensure full traceability and patient safety, following recent breast and hip implant scandals. They also debate on legislation to tighten up information and ethical requirements for diagnostic medical devices, used for example in pregnancy or DNA testing. Statements by Glenis WILLMOTT (S&amp;D, UK), Rapporteur, Peter LIESE (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS, Member of the EC in charge of Health and Food Safety, Boleslaw G. PIECHA (ECR, PL), Gesine MEISSNER (ALDE, DE) and Piernicola PEDICINI (EFDD, IT).&nbsp;

Medical devices: extracts from the debate on the report by Peter LIESE ( EPP, DE) and Glenis WILLMOTT (S&D, UK)

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote a resolution to tackle the environmental impacts of unsustainable palm oil production, such as deforestation and habitat degradation, particularly in South-East Asia. Mairead MCGUINNESS opens the vote. The results are: 640 in favour, 18 against and 28 abstentions.&nbsp;

Palm oil and deforestation of rainforests: extracts from the vote on the report Kateřina KONEČNÁ (GUE/NGL, CZ)

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the role of EU External Action in addressing refugee and migrant movements. Statements by Boguslaw LIBERADZKI (S&amp;D, PL), EP Vice-President, Elena VALENCIANO (S&amp;D, ES), Rapporteur, Agustin DIAZ DE MERA GARCIA CONSUEGRA (EPP, ES), Neven MIMICA, Member of the EC in charge of International Cooperation and Development, Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR), Mariya GABRIEL (EPP, BG), Enrique GUERRERO SALOM (S&amp;D, ES) and Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK).

Addressing refugee and migrant movements: the role of EU External Action: extracts from the debate on the report by Elena VALENCIANO (EPP, ES) and Agustín DIAZ DE MERA GARCIA CONSUEGRA (S&D, ES)

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on recommendations to the EU Commission and member states on how to remedy flaws in checks on car manufacturers and close legal loopholes to prevent further cheating in emissions tests, while also properly enforcing laws to protect air quality. Mairead McGuinness opens the vote. Vote on the resolution as a whole by raise of hands, which is adopted.Illustrative shots of CO2 emission test, of driving in a motorway, traffic in the city (Brussels), biker and pedestrian with a protecting mask and traffic in a big axe (city of Brussels).

Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector: extracts from the vote on the report by Jens GIESEKE (EPP, DE) and Gerben-Jan GERBRANDY (ALDE, NL) and illustrative shots

On the occasion of his visit to the EP in Strasbourg, Frank-Walter STEINMEIER, newly-elected President of Federal Republic of Germany, addresses MEPs in a formal sitting.

Address by Frank-Walter STEINMEIER, President of Federal Republic of Germany: extracts from the formal sitting

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on tackling the environmental impacts of unsustainable palm oil production, such as deforestation and habitat degradation, particularly in South-East Asia. Members advocate phasing out the use in biofuels of vegetable oils linked to deforestation by 2020, and a single certification scheme for palm oil entering the EU market. Statements by Kostadinka KUNEVA (GUE/NGL, EL), Karmenu VELLA, Member of the EC in charge of Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Florent MARCELLESI (Greens/EFA, ES) and Catherine BEARDER (ALDE, UK).

Palm oil and deforestation of rainforests: extracts from the debate on the report Kateřina KONEČNÁ (GUE/NGL,CZ): extracts from the debate

Antonio TAJANI, EP President opens the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, expressing himself on the mudslide in Colombia, the explosion in St Petersburg underground station and non-participation of Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, Eurogroup President.

Opening remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

Exterior and interior shots of the EP buildings during the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg.

EP Plenary session (3-6 April): editing shots

During the EP plenary session (3-6 April 2017) in Strasbourg, Political group leaders express themselves on the non-participation of Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, Eurogroup President at the EP debate. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Gianni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT), Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE), Gabriele ZIMMER (GUE/NGL, DE), Notis MARIAS (ECR, EL), Marcel de GRAAFF (ENF, NL), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) and Antonio TAJANI, EP President.

Political group leaders statements on the non-participation of Jeroen DIJSSELBLOEM, Eurogroup President at the EP debate: extracts from the debate

This Infoclip illustrates different views of the European Parliament building in Strasbourg by night.

European Parliament Stockshots 8th Parliamentary Term - EP buildings by night in Strasbourg

During the EP plenary session (13 - 16 March 2017) in Strasbourg, Geoffrey VAN ORDEN (ECR, UK), Soraya POST (S&amp;D, SE), Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union spoke about&nbsp;Zimbabwe, the case of Pastor Evan Mawarire, Ildik&oacute; G&Aacute;LL-PELCZ (EPP, HU), Rebecca HARMS (Greens/EFA, DE), Tunne KELAM (EPP, EE) spoke about&nbsp;Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea, and Ignazio CORRAO (EFDD, IT) and Dita CHARANZOV&Aacute; (ALDE, CZ) spoke about&nbsp;Philippines, the case of senator Leila M. De Lima.

Cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law: extracts from the debates

During the EP plenary session (13 - 16 March 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on 2016 Report on Montenegro by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK). Statements by&nbsp; Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Rapporteur, Ian BORG, Maltese Presidency of the EU, and Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union. The resolution passes by 471 vote to 98, with 41 abstentions.

2016 Report on Montenegro: extracts from the debate (15/03) and from the vote on the report by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK)

During the EP plenary session (13 - 16 march 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the report by Karin KADENBACH (S&amp;D, AT)&nbsp;on Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products. No vote on the report of Karin KADENBACH, the EP accepts the Council positions, therefore 2nd reading is concluded.

Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products: acceptance of the Council position on the report by Karin KADENBACH (S&D,AT)

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