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

EP Plenary session Debate with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor on the Future of Europe during the plenary session in Strasbourg (12-15/11/2018)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: first round of political group speakers - Ryszard LEGUTKO (ECR, PL) (15:56 - 16:02)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: first round of political group speakers - Marcus PRETZELL (ENF, DE) (16:26 - 16:30)

Live Replay of the debate on Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027- Parliament's position with a view to an agreement : closing statement by Council and Commission

Debate on Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027- Parliament's position with a view to an agreement : closing statement by Karoline EDTSTADLER, Austrian presidency (11:34 - 11:36)

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs and Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, debate on the future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Chancellor. She is the twelfth of EU heads of state or governments to debate on future of Europe with MEPs.

Future of Europe: extracts from the opening statement by Angela MERKEL, German Chancellor and Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: first round of political group speakers - Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (15:42 - 15:49)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: first round of political group speakers - Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) (16:02 - 16:10)

Debate on the Future of Europe: Final statement by Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor (17:21 - 17:30)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: first round of political group speakers - Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE) (16:10 - 16:16)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: Opening statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (15:04 - 15:08)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: first round of political group speakers - Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE) (15:49 - 15:56)

Live Replay of the debate on Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027- Parliament's position with a view to an agreement : MEPs debate

Debate on Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027- Parliament's position with a view to an agreement : round of political group speakers - Jordi SOLÉ (Greens/EFA, ES) (10:01 - 10:04)

EP Plenary session Debate with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor on the Future of Europe during the plenary session in Strasbourg (12-15/11/2018)  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: Opening statement by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC (15:35 - 15:42)

During the plenary session (12-15/11/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs lay down their funding priorities for the EU’s post-2020 long-term budget, including a breakdown of the amounts foreseen for each EU programme. They are likely to push for more funding for youth, research, growth and jobs and tackling climate change. New challenges like migration, defence and security should receive adequate resources. Statements by Jan OLBRYCHT (EPP, PL), Rapporteur, Isabelle THOMAS (S&D, FR), Rapporteur, Janusz LEWANDOWSKI (EPP, PL), Rapporteur, Jean ARTHUIS (ALDE, FR), BUDG Committee Chair, Karoline EDSTADLER, Austrian State Secretary in the Ministry of the Interior, and Günther OETTINGER, Member of the EC in charge of Budget and Human Resources,

Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 – Parliament's position with a view to an agreement: extracts from the debate

Debate on the Future of Europe: Answers by Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor (16:31 - 16:45)

Future of Europe: extracts from the closing statement by Angela MERKEL, German Chancellor

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: first round of political group speakers - Nigel FARAGE (EFDD, UK) (16:23 - 16:26)

Debate on the Future of Europe: opening statement by Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor (15:08 - 15:35)

Debate on the Future of Europe with Angela MERKEL, German Federal Chancellor: first round of political group speakers - Martin SONNEBORN (NI, DE) (16:30 - 16:31)

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