When we think of the European Parliament, we usually imagine MEPs voting in the debating chamber. In reality, though, voting only takes place once a month, during plenary part-sessions. But what actually are these part-sessions, and how do they work?

What are plenary sessions?

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

MEPs debate and vote on the impact of intimate partner violence and custody rights on women and children during the plenary session in Strasbourg (4 - 7 october 2021). Statements by Elena KOUNTOURA (The Left, EL) and Luisa REGIMENTI (EPP, IT), co-rapporteurs, extracts from the debate (04/10) and result of the final vote

The impact of intimate partner violence and custody rights on women and children: statements by Elena KOUNTOURA (The Left, EL) and Luisa REGIMENTI (EPP, IT), co-rapporteurs, extracts from the debate (04/10) and result of the final vote

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the extra-budgetary EU Trust Funds for external assistance as well as the Facility for Refugees in Turkey. Opening statements by Sira REGO (The Left, ES) (LIBE) and by Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement.

Implementation report on the EU Trust Funds and the Facility for Refugees in Turkey: opening statements by Sira REGO (The Left, ES) and by Olivér VÁRHELYI, European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority to ensure a coordinated EU approach for future health crisis and the role of the European Parliament. Second part of the debate.

EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the Situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression. Continuation of the second part of the debate.

The situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression: MEPs debate (continuation of part 2/2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate the future of EU-US relations. Third part of the debate.

The future of EU-US relations: MEPs debate (part 3/3)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate the future of EU-US relations. Second part of the debate.

The future of EU-US relations: MEPs debate (part 2/3)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the Situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression. Opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner on behalf of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression: opening statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs for HRVP Josep BORRELL FONTELLES

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate the future of EU-US relations. First part of the debate.

The future of EU-US relations: MEPs debate (part 1/3)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the State of EU cyber defence capabilities. Opening statements by Urmas PAET (Renew,EE), rapporteur and by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships.

State of EU cyber defence capabilities: opening statements by Urmas PAET (Renew, EE), rapporteur and by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), As the pandemic took a heavy toll on tourism, MEPs look into lessons learned from the 2021 season and the effectiveness of the EU digital COVID certificate. Closing statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Assessing the Union’s measures for the EU tourism sector as the end of the Summer season nears: closing statement by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), As the pandemic took a heavy toll on tourism, MEPs look into lessons learned from the 2021 season and the effectiveness of the EU digital COVID certificate. Opening statement by Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR), Author and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market.

Assessing the Union’s measures for the EU tourism sector as the end of the Summer season nears: opening statement by Karima DELLI (Greens/EFA, FR), Author and by Thierry BRETON, European Commissioner for Internal Market

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the Situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression. Closing statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs for HRVP Josep BORRELL FONTELLES.

The situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression: closing statement by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs for HRVP Josep BORRELL FONTELLES

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority to ensure a coordinated EU approach for future health crisis and the role of the European Parliament. Closing statements by Gašper DOVŽAN, Slovenian State Secretary of Foreign Affairs and by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority: closing statement by Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and by by Gašper DOVŽAN, Slovenian State Secretary of Foreign Affairs

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the Situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression. Second part of the debate.

Situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression: MEPs debate (Part 2/2)

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the State of EU cyber defence capabilities.

State of EU cyber defence capabilities: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), As the pandemic took a heavy toll on tourism, MEPs look into lessons learned from the 2021 season and the effectiveness of the EU digital COVID certificate.

Assessing the Union’s measures for the EU tourism sector as the end of the Summer season nears: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the extra-budgetary EU Trust Funds for external assistance as well as the Facility for Refugees in Turkey.

Implementation report on the EU Trust Funds and the Facility for Refugees in Turkey: MEPs debate

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (4-7 October 2021), MEPs debate on the State of EU cyber defence capabilities. Closing statements by Jutta URPILAINEN, European Commissioner for International Partnerships.

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