Wer an das Europäische Parlament denkt, hat meist ein bestimmtes Bild vor Augen: die Mitglieder des Parlaments, die im Plenarsaal sitzen und über etwas abstimmen. Tatsächlich finden Abstimmungen aber nur einmal Monat statt – und zwar während der Plenartagungen. In diesem Podcast geht es darum, was genau Plenartagungen sind und wie sie ablaufen.

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EP Plenary session - Topical debate - Tax the rich

EP Plenary session - Commission statement - Social-economic cost of climate change, floods in Emilia Romagna, Marche, Toscana - urgent need EU solidarity

EP Plenary session - Threat to democracy and the rule of law in Poland, in particular the creation of an investigative committee

EP Plenary session - Council and Commission statements - Breaches of the Rule of Law and fundamental rights in Hungary and frozen EU funds

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

EP Plenary session - Situation in Sudan

EP Plenary session - Adoption of the Act in support of ammunition production

EP Plenary session - Joint debate - CFSP and CSDP (Article 36 TEU).Implementation of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy- annual reports 2022

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (Rule 144) - The human rights situation in Afghanistan especially the deterioration of women’s rights

EP Plenary session - Human rights situation in Egypt

EP Plenary session - Situation of human rights in the context of the upcoming FIFA world cup in Qatar

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with youth organizations and University Students, at the Library of the University of Cyprus

EP Plenary session - Topical debate: The Three Seas Initiative; challenges and opportunities

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

EP Plenary session -  Question time to Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World - The EU’s security and strategic compass

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law - The situation of journalists and human rights defenders in Mexico

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights. Closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and by Michael ROTH, German Presidency of the Council of the EU

Rule of Law conditionality in the framework of the MFF 2021-2027 and Next Generation EU: Closing statements by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration and by Michael ROTH, German Presidency of the Council of the EU

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights. MEPs debate

The Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights: MEPs debate

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights. MEPs debate (part1)

Rule of Law conditionality in the framework of the MFF 2021-2027 and Next Generation EU: MEPs debate (part1)

During the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate the Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights. MEPs debate (part 2)

Rule of Law conditionality in the framework of the MFF 2021-2027 and Next Generation EU: MEPs debate (part 2)

In order to target autocratic and illiberal tendencies as well as corruption, disinformation and state capture in EU countries, MEPs vote on a legislative initiative that envisages a permanent EU mechanism applying equally and fairly to all member states, to protect and strengthen democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, during the plenary session (5-8 October 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels.

Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights: extracts from the debate

In the European Parliament in Brussels, the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) debates with Frans TIMMERMANS, Executive Vice-President of the EC and European Commissioner for the European Green Deal, on the 2030 Climate Target Plan, which includes a Communication on “Stepping up Europe's 2030 Climate Ambition” and an Impact Assessment. The committee already adopted its position on the Climate Law Regulation, increasing the 2030 reduction target to 60%. Parliament will vote on the draft law in the 5-8 October plenary.

Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition: extracts from the debate

David SASSOLI, EP President, invites Gunter PAULI, entrepreneur and author of The Blue Economy, and Beppe GRILLO, Italian comedian and politician, in a debate entitled "Will Europe be the engine of a green and socially fair transformation?" in the framework of the new series of dialogues called "Ideas for a new world", in the European Parliament in Brussels.

Video debate with David SASSOLI, EP President: "Ideas for a new world: Will Europe be the engine of a green and socially fair transformation?"

During te plenary session (14-17 September 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate for an urgent EU response to address the humanitarian crisis on the island of Lesbos following the fire that razed the Moria refugee camp. Opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery. Please note, due to some technical issues concerning the conference technology, some parts of the recorded sound can have interferences.

The need for an immediate and humanitarian EU response to the current situation in the refugee camp in Moria: opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

During te plenary session (14-17 September 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate for an urgent EU response to address the humanitarian crisis on the island of Lesbos following the fire that razed the Moria refugee camp. MEPs debate. Please note, due to some technical issues concerning the conference technology, some parts of the recorded sound can have interferences.

The need for an immediate and humanitarian EU response to the current situation in the refugee camp in Moria: MEPs debate

During te plenary session (14-17 September 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate for an urgent EU response to address the humanitarian crisis on the island of Lesbos following the fire that razed the Moria refugee camp. Closing statements. Please note, due to some technical issues concerning the conference technology, some parts of the recorded sound can have interferences.

The need for an immediate and humanitarian EU response to the current situation in the refugee camp in Moria: Closing statement Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate (15/09) and vote a resolution on the situation in Belarus.

Situation in Belarus: extract from debate (15/09) and from the final vote

Situation in Belarus: extract from debate (15/09) and from the vote on amendments

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate (15/09) and vote a resolution on the situation in Russia and the poisoning of Alexei Navalny.

Situation in Russia, the poisoning of Alexei Navalny: extract from the debate (15/09) and from the vote on amendments

Situation in Russia, the poisoning of Alexei Navalny: extract from the debate (15/09) and from the final vote

During te plenary session (14-17 September 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate for an urgent EU response to address the humanitarian crisis on the island of Lesbos following the fire that razed the Moria refugee camp. First round of political group leaders. Please note, due to some technical issues concerning the conference technology, some parts of the recorded sound can have interferences.

The need for an immediate and humanitarian EU response to the current situation in the refugee camp in Moria: First round of political group leaders

During te plenary session (14-17 September 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs call for an urgent EU response to address the humanitarian crisis on the island of Lesbos following the fire that razed the Moria refugee camp.

Need for an immediate and humanitarian EU response to the current situation in the refugee camp in Moria: extract from the debate

Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the EC gives her first State of the European Union address during the plenary session (14-17 September) of the European Parliament in Brussels. She is set to outline the impact of the Commission’s work in mitigating the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, and to present her vision for economic recovery, the fight against climate change, and the situation in Europe’s neighbourhood. Political group leaders will react to her speech, assess the Commission’s work and set out their views on the 2021 priorities.

State of the European Union 2020: extracts of the debate on COVID 19 European Common Response

During the plenary session (14-17 September 2020) of the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs accelerate the procedure that will enable the EU to borrow €750 billion for the “Next Generation EU” recovery plan. The vote on the own resources decision makes it possible to start the ratification process in 27 EU countries - so that the COVID-19 recovery plan can be launched as soon as possible.

Proposal for a Council decision on the system of own resources of the European Union: extracts from the debate (14/09) from the vote and from the press conference

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