Borja GIMENEZ LARRAZ in the EP in Strasbourg

Nikola BARTUSEK in the EP in Strasbourg

Composition of committees: see Minutes

Request for waiver of parliamentary immunity: see Minutes

Composition of Parliament: see minutes

Interpretation of the Rules of Procedure : see Minutes

Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting : see Minutes

Resumption of the session

265170: Gianni Pittella

Last minute session briefing

UNKN

Martin SCHULZ - President of the European Parliament - José Manuel BARROSO - President of the European Commission - Herman VAN ROMPUY - President of the European Council - Thorbjørn JAGLAND - Chairman of the Norwegian Noble Committee - and Geir LUNDE

Pre-session briefing

Edward McMILLAN-SCOTT, Vice-President of the EP

Subcommittee on Security and Defence

SEDE

Science and Technology Options Assessment

STOA

Europe Youth

Committee on Development

DEVE

Committee on Foreign Affairs

AFET

Subcommittee on Human Rights

DROI

Committee on Budgetary Control

CONT

Medal Award Ceremony for Outgoing Members

Press conference at the EP in Brussels

Press conference at the EP in Strasbourg.

Michael SPINDELEGGER with guests at the EP in Brussels.

Bernie MALONE at the EP in Brussels.

Press Conference of Viktor ORBAN, Prime Minister of Hungary

Eva PAUNOVA in plenary session week 21 2015 in Strasbourg

Plenary session week 21 2015 in Strasbourg - Joint debate - Money laundering

Plenary session week 21 2015 in Strasbourg - Situation in Hungary  Council and Commission statements

Official opening of the new terrace of the self restaurant of the Louise Weiss Building in Strasbourg

Sculpture for art collection at the European parliament in Strasbourg

European Parliament's plenary debate on Hungary

Paneuropean Working Group of the European people's Party

Martin SCHULZ - EP President, Viktor ORBAN - Prime Minister of Hungary

EP President welcomes PM of Hungary

European Parliament's plenary debate on Hungary with Viktor ORBAN, Hungarian Prime Minister

Julian PRIESTLEY, Enrico VINCI, Klaus HANSCH EP President

Meeting with group of youngsters.

Meeting EP - WWF : Taking Nature into account.

Meeting with the EP President at the EP in Strasbourg.

Maternity leave may be extended to 20 weeks fully paid if some MEPs get their way. However, MEP Anna Záborská has her doubts about whether this law's viability over how much it will cost for Member States. It is for the EU to decide how much it is willing

Interview: How much does our future cost? Anna Záborská

Tony Blair will meet EU leaders at the Council in his role as Middle East Special Envoy. Another Brit in an important foreign policy role, Catherine Ashton will meet MEPs to talk about the new diplomatic service soon to be known as the External Action Ser

Flash: Mini session week in Brussels

Does greater competition in the rail sector cost lives? Some argue February’s fatal train crash in Belgian was the inevitable result of railway liberalisation. Others point to insufficient harmonization of European standards. EPTV puts your questions to M

Q&A: Has rail liberalisation derailed safety?

The Parliament is pushing for its upgraded status to be recognised by its fellow institutions, the Commission and Council - not an easy task. We look at the issue of energy security and some Europeans' struggle to free themselves of dependence on Russian

The News: EU power plays - Energy security - Swiss trouble

EU institutions have had a makeover and this means their roles have changed somewhat. It's up to European Parliament President Jerzy Buzek to mediate the new roles with both Commission and Council, which is not an enviable position to be in.

Three to tango

The EP has held 3 committees of inquiry, however, some Member States were reluctant to give evidence. MEP David Martin wants the power given in the Lisbon Treaty of equal right to summon witnesses as national parliaments to come into effect.

Committees of inquiry need more power - David Martin

For the first time ever, Swiss representatives have been invited to a public hearing in the European Parliament where they are expected to explain themselves. Why are obstacles gathering in the way of EU citizens coming to work in the country?

Swiss protectionism

Energy dependence is back in the news. As Lithuania celebrated its 20th anniversary of independence from Soviet rule in the EP, the Industry Committee unanimously voted on measures of energy independence. However, gas supply diversification is another rou

Independence day?

We asked and they answered. Citizens from Italy, Romania, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Ireland tell us what they remember about the earthquake in Haiti, and what they think of the international rescue and reconstruction efforts. Should Eu

Viewpoint: EU response to the earthquake in Haiti

Europe wants its own monetary fund to avoid future eurozone crises. Jean-Pierre Audy joins us in the studio to discuss its inner workings. The counter-feiting negotiations (ACTA) have been shrouded in mystery and MEPs have demanded more transparency. And

The News: EU Monetary Fund - ACTA's secrecy shroud - Animal welfare

Europe's answer to the International Monetary Fund could soon be a reality. A European monetary fund has been mooted in the aftermath of the Greek economic collapse. It would come to the assistance of Eurozone countries in crisis and avoid reliance on its

EMF vs IMF

Your computer might be seized if you download illegally. International talks on computer piracy kept secret by the Commission and EU governments will decide on citizens’ future rights. The Parliament intends to lift the veil of secrecy and ensure its voic

Punishing Computer Pirates

Honza from the Czech Republic wonders why the Parliament toes and froes between Brussels and Strasbourg. MEP Jean-Luc Dehaene answers his question.

Backstage: Why does the Parliament have two seats?

No green light for food labelling: MEPs are against 'traffic light' information scheme. Spain is leading the way in organ donation, we went to see how and spoke to MEP Juan Andrés Perelló Rodríguez on the matter. And finally, MEPs approve a bluefin tuna t

The News: Designing labels - Organ donors - Bluefin tuna ban

What is the secret to Spanish success in effective organ donation? Professional and experienced teams based in every Spanish hospital that work hand in hand with a national coordination body. EuroparlTV finds out more from MEP Andrés Perelló Rodríguez.

We’re trying to ensure people survive - Andrés Perelló Rodríguez

Bluefin tuna may be off the menu for international trade immediately if the parliament has its way. MEPs support an immediate ban on international trade of the endangered species which is on the cards at the UN CITES meeting in Doha this week. But Member

The tuna stakes in Doha

The Environment Committee  was at loggerheads today over whether to put more information on food labels. Consumers are happy to have the proposed 'traffic light' system, but MEPs had reservations over red tape for small and medium businesses.

Label fears

In Europe 12 people die each day due to the lack of a suitable organ donor. At Getafe hospital in Madrid they have pioneered a life-saving organ donation service to match receivers with donors, and to put the mourning family at ease with their loss.

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