This subject includes sequences on citizens visiting the European Parliament in Brussels - Open days events - presentation of the political groups, extracts of a debate in the Chamber with citizens - Vice Presidents Isabelle Durant (Verts/ALE, BE), Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE, EL) meeting with citizens- sounbites in French and Greek with EP vice President in charge of Communication Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE, EL)

Brussels

open doors day of the European Institutions

Open Day 2010 (T)

Open days in the EP in Brussels: ambiance shots

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Visitors queuing up in front of EP entry gate (3 shots)

Luxembourg square, "8 th of May banner" , "Folklore ensemble Sylvana -Deva from Romania", general atmosphere, citizens ( 6 shots)

Visitors inside the European Parliament, reception desk, documents (5 shots)

Inside the Chamber, citizens taking their seats (2 shots)

Arrival in the Chamber of Vice Presidents Isabelle Durant (Verts/ALE, BE), Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE, GR), Juana Lahousse , EP Director General for Communication

General view of the Chamber, speakers table, presentation by Juana Lahousse , EP Director General for Communication , EP vice presidents Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE, GR), Isabelle Durant (Verts/ALE, BE) (8 shots)

Interpreters at work, interpreters booths (2 shots)

Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE, GR)being interviewed by Belgian National TV (RTBF)

The Greens /EFA booth, citizens, (4 shots)

EP vice President Isabelle Durant (Verts/ALE, BE) visiting DG ITEC booth (2 shots)

General atmosphere , posters, EP staff, visitors

SOUNDBITE (French), Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU (EPP, EL), It is very important to us and to the European citizens, it is an occasion , the Europe day to communicate with the citizens, to open our doors to make them understand how does our European Parliament works, to give them the opportunityn to meet with MEPs, EP staff, to show that we are wrking for the well fare of our European society, for a better future for a united Europe, but also for transparency and coommunicaiton with our citizens , this is our strength, communication is our main tool.

SOUNDBITE (Greek), Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU (EPP, EL), It is very important to us and to the European citizens, it is an occasion , the Europe day to communicate with the citizens, to open our doors to make them understand how does our European Parliament works, to give them the opportunityn to meet with MEPs, EP staff, to show that we are wrking for the well fare of our European society, for a better future for a united Europe, but also for transparency and coommunicaiton with our citizens , this is our strength, communication is our main tool.