María Corina Machado und Edmundo González Urrutia erhalten den Sacharow-Preis für geistige Freiheit des Europäischen Parlaments 2024. 

Seit 1988 ehrt das Parlament mit dem Sacharow-Preis Einzelpersonen und Organisationen, die sich in besonderer Weise für die Menschenrechte und Grundfreiheiten starkmachen.

Der Sacharow-Preis für geistige Freiheit 2024

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.

Was ist eine Plenartagung?

Fachwörterwirrwarr: Welche Aufgaben hat die Präsidentin des Europäischen Parlaments?

Welche Aufgaben hat die Präsidentin des Europäischen Parlaments?

On 19 March 1958, the European Parliamentary Assembly hold a first meeting in Strasbourg. Luciano GRANZOTTO BASSO, Oldest member of the Assembly leads the election. The representatives elect Robert Schuman as President. He is the single candidate at the function.

Constitutive session of the European Parliamentary Assembly: election of Robert SCHUMAN, as President of the Assembly

A formal sitting is&nbsp;held to mark an official visit to the European Parliament, made at the President’s invitation after consulting with the Conference of Presidents.

The official guest is seated to the right of the President on the podium. After the welcoming remarks by the President, the official guest addresses the&nbsp; Parliament from the central rostrum in the Chamber.

The address for a formal sitting of Parliament&nbsp;usually lasts 30 minutes and generally takes place before the voting session.

Formal Sittings

On certain occasions, David SASSOLI, President of the European Parliament, gives a speech during plenary sessions highlighting the news, a special event or pays tribute to a personality and asks for a minute of silence.

Statements of David SASSOLI, EP President in Plenary

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens . Week 11

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens . Week 11.

EP Plenary session - European Schools Alliance: potential to achieve the European education area by driving innovation, enhancing mobility and championing inclusivity

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Action Plan for Affordable Energy

EP Plenary session - A Vision for Agriculture and Food

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

EP Plenary session - EU Consumers Day: filling the gaps in protecting 440 million consumers in the EU

EP Plenary session - Accelerating the phase-out of Russian gas and other Russian energy commodities in the EU

EP Plenary session - Frozen Russian assets

EP Plenary session - Adoption of the proposal for a Parenthood Regulation

EP Plenary session - Social and employment aspects of restructuring processes: the need to protect jobs and workers’ rights

EP Plenary session - Union of Skills: striving for more and better opportunities to study, train or work in the EU and to bring our talents back home

EP Plenary session - 100 days of the new Commission – Delivering on Defence, Competitiveness, Simplification and Migration as our priorities

EP Plenary session - Action Plan for the Automotive Industry

EP Plenary session - European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025

EP Plenary session - Deteriorating situation in Gaza following the non-extension of the ceasefire

EP Plenary session - The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria

During the Plenary session of January in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President addressed the assembly on the recent earthquake shocks in Italy and the avalanche that has submerged a hotel. He paid a tribute to the "Soccorso alpino della Guardia di finanza".

Statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President on recent earthquake shocks in Italy and the avalanche that has submerged a hotel

During the EP plenary session (29 - 30 November 2017) in Brussels, MEPs debate and vote on the implementation of the European Disability Strategy and Helga STEVENS (ECR, BE), Rapporteur, expresses herself. Statements by Helga STEVENS (ECR, BE), Rapporteur, and Marianne THYSSEN, Member of the EC in charge of Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility. Sylvie GUILLAUME, EP Vice-president, opens the vote and results are : 529 in favour, 28 against and 45 abstentions. Illustration shots: kids visiting a museum and getting explanations on sign language - two people on wheelchairs using a lift.

Implementation of the European Disability Strategy: extracts from the debate, statement by Helga STEVENS (ECR, BE), Rapporteur, vote and illustrative material

Exterior and interior shots of the EP during the EP Plenary session (29-30 November 2017) in Brussels.

EP Plenary session (29-30/11): editing shots

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the decision to enter into negotiations of the Dublin asylum reform. The amended rules should ensure that asylum seekers are fairly shared among all EU countries, irrespective of where they enter the EU. The results are: 390 in favour, 175 against and 44 abstentions. Cecilia WIKSTRÖM (ALDE, SE), Rapporteur, expresses herself.

Decision to enter into negotiations of the Dublin asylum reform: extract of the vote and statement by Cecilia WIKSTRÖM (ALDE, SE), Rapporteur

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law, such as freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine, terrorist attacks in Somalia and Madagascar. Statements by Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL), Phil HOGAN, Member of the EC in charge of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Louis MICHEL (ALDE, BE)

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

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the rule of law and democracy in Poland. The results are 438 in favour, 152 against and 71 abstentions.

The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland: extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the rule of law and democracy in Poland. Statements by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Janusz LEWANDOWSKI (EPP, PL), Gianni PITTELLA (S&D, IT), Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL) and Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE).

The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the EP Plenary session - Formal sitting. Address by Andrej KISKA, President of the Slovak Republic during the plenary session in Strasbourg (13-16/11/2017)

(02) EP Plenary session - Formal sitting. Address by Andrej KISKA, President of the Slovak Republic. (12:09 - 12:19)

(04) EP Plenary session - Formal sitting. Address by Andrej KISKA, President of the Slovak Republic. (12:28 - 12:34)

(03) EP Plenary session - Formal sitting. Address by Andrej KISKA, President of the Slovak Republic. (12:19 - 12:28)

Live replay of the votes - EP Plenary session: Election of a Vice-Presidents of the European Parliament, Rule of law in Malta, Protection against dumped and subsidised imports, Eastern Partnership, The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland, Nomination of members of the Court of Auditors...

EP Plenary session - Votes

(01) EP Plenary session - Formal sitting: Address by Andrej KISKA, President of the Slovak Republic. Opening statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (12:07 - 12:09)

Following the brutal murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist noted for her work on corruption, MEPs vote on the rule of law in Malta, during the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg. The results are: 466 in favour, 49 against and 167 abstentions.

The Rule of law in Malta: extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the legacy of the 1917 totalitarian Bolshevik revolution. Statements by Sandra KALNIETE (EPP, LV), Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC in charge of Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, Andrey KOVATCHEV (EPP, BG), Christine REVAULT D'ALLONNES BONNEFOY (S&D, FR), Anna Elżbieta FOTYGA (ECR, PL), Petras AUSTREVICIUS (ALDE, LT), Pavel TELIČKA (ALDE, CZ) and João FERREIRA (GUE/NGL, PT).

Legacy of the 1917 totalitarian Bolshevik revolution: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, MEPs discuss winter plans for asylum seekers. Statements y Dimitris AVRAMOPOULOS, Member of the EC in charge of Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Elissavet VOZEMBERG-VRIONIDI (EPP, EL), Elena VALENCIANO (S&D, ES), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Jean LAMBERT (Greens/EFA, UK).

Winter plan for asylum seekers: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (13-16 November 2017) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, announces that "Sami Blood", directed by Amanda KERNELL, wins the Lux Cinema Prize 2017. Statements by Lene Cecilia SPARROK, actress in "Sami Blood", Evelyne GEBHARDT (S&D, DE) and Petra KAMMEREVERT (S&D, DE).

Award of the LUX Prize 2017: extracts from the ceremony and award of the Prize by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, to "Sami Blood", directed by Amanda KERNELL

Live Replay of the debate on Paradise Papers during the plenary session in Strasbourg (13-16/11/2017) - Opening statements by Council and Commission

(04) EP Plenary session - Debate on Paradise Papers - Round of political group speakers: Gianni PITTELLA (S&D, IT) (09:24 - 09:26)

(01) EP Plenary session - Debate on Paradise Papers - Opening statement by Matti MAASIKAS, Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU (09:02 - 09:09)

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