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

International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Cello concert by Sam Lucas playing the works of Pál Hermann (1902-1944)

JURI - Exchange of views with Mr Michael McGrath, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection

TRAN - Presentation of a study on the Role of the Longevity Economy in the tourism

INTA - Exchange of views with Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency, on the state of play of EU international trade relations, including EU-US trade relations and the modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement

TRAN - Presentation of the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council

AGRI - Presentation of the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council

Conference of Committee Chairs

Holocaust Remembrance Day - Group photo with the leaders of political groups

European Parliament commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day at a plenary session in Brussels, with Corrie Hermann honouring her father, cellist Pál Hermann, who was murdered by the Nazis in 1944. On this occasion, Sam Lucas gives a cello concert, playing the works of Pál Hermann. This news item shows extracts from the Cello concert by Sam Lucas in the Parlamentarium.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Cello concert by Sam Lucas playing the works of Pál Hermann (1902-1944): extracts from the concert

Corrie Hermann, daughter of the Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann, and dr Kate Kennedy, biographer, make a statement on the occasion of the commemoration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day by the European Parliament. Born on 27 March 1902 in Budapest, Pál Hermann was a student of Béla Bartók and considered one of the best cellists of his era. He moved to Berlin in the 1920s and gave concerts all over Europe on his Gagliano cello. In 1933, Hermann fled to Belgium and France. Upon his arrest by the Nazis in Toulouse in 1944, he managed to throw a note from the train, asking for the Gagliano to be saved from the Nazis. The note was found and a friend of Hermann's cycled 100 kilometres to rescue the instrument. Hermann was murdered by the Nazis in a camp in the Baltics in 1944. His cello was rediscovered 80 years later being played by a competitor in the Queen Elisabeth Competition.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: statement by Corrie Hermann, daughter of the cellist Pál Hermann and by Kate Kennedy, biographer

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with His Majesty King Abdulla II of Jordan and Al-Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan. This news item shows extracts from arrival, meeting and roundtable.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan, and AL-HUSSEIN, Crown Prince of Jordan

The European Parliament commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor the victims and reflect on the lessons of the past. Established in 1995, this annual event coincides with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on 27 January 1945. This year, the Parliament highlights the story of Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann, who was murdered in the Holocaust. His Gagliano cello, saved from the Nazis and rediscovered decades later, symbolizes resilience and the enduring power of art. The ceremony includes a speech by Hermann’s daughter, Corrie Hermann, and a performance of his music by cellist Sam Lucas. Through remembrance and education, the European Parliament reaffirms its commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, promoting tolerance, and ensuring such atrocities are never repeated. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Closing of the ceremony

The European Parliament commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor the victims and reflect on the lessons of the past. Established in 1995, this annual event coincides with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on 27 January 1945. This year, the Parliament highlights the story of Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann, who was murdered in the Holocaust. His Gagliano cello, saved from the Nazis and rediscovered decades later, symbolizes resilience and the enduring power of art. The ceremony includes a speech by Hermann’s daughter, Corrie Hermann, and a performance of his music by cellist Sam Lucas. Through remembrance and education, the European Parliament reaffirms its commitment to fighting anti-Semitism, promoting tolerance, and ensuring such atrocities are never repeated.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: The "Kaddish" by Maurice Ravel, performed by Sam Lucas and Sadie Fields

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Minute of silence in memory of Holocaust victims

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Keynote speech by Corrie HERMANN, daughter of Pál HERMANN, cellist and composer, victim of the Holocaust

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Musical interlude "Duo for violin and cello - II. Andante" by Pál Hermann, performed by Sam Lucas, cello, and Sadie Fields, violin

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