Valéry GISCARD D'ESTAING, President of the European Convention on the Future of Europe, and Giuliano AMATO, Vice-President of the European Convention on the Future of Europe, make a statement during the debate on simplification of legislative procedures. Extracts.

European Convention on the Future of Europe: statements by Valéry GISCARD D'ESTAING, President of the European Convention on the Future of Europe, and Giuliano AMATO, Vice-President of the European Convention on the Future of Europe

Abdullah II, King of Jordan, addresses the hemicycle during the formal sitting of the plenary session of June 2002, in Strasbourg.

Formal sitting: extracts from the address by ABDULLAH II, King of Jordan

Valéry GISCARD D'ESTAING, president of the Convention on the Future of Europe, gives a press conference answering questions by journalists alongside Jean-Luc DEHAENE and Giuliano AMATO, Vice-presidents, on the day of the inauguration of the interinstitutional body appointed to determine the future of European integration.

Convention on the Future of Europe Inauguration - Press conference by Valéry GISCARD D'ESTAING, President of the Convention, and Jean-Luc DEHAENE and Giuliano AMATO, Vice-presidents

Valéry GISCARD D'ESTAING, President of the Convention on the Future of Europe, addresses the members of the Convention established following the European Council's Laeken Declaration, which tasked European institutions with reviewing the future of the Union. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

Convention on the Future of Europe Inauguration - Statement by Valéry GISCARD D'ESTAING

Nicole FONTAINE, EP President, makes a statement at the occasion of tthe launch of the euro. She withdraws euros from a cash dispenser ans she bought a bottle of champagne in a market.

Launch of the euro in the presence of Nicole FONTAINE, EP President, in Nice

Launch of the euro in the presence of Nicole FONTAINE, EP President, in Nice: extracts

During the First Word Congress against the Death Penalty, Presidents of national Assemblies make a statement during a formal session at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg.

First Word Congress against the Death Penalty: formal session at the European Parliament

In 2001, on the occasion of a conference at the European Parliament on mulitlinguism, Peter USTINOV, British actor, recorded a statement on the importance of multilinguism and his conviction of being a European.

Statement by Peter USTINOV, British actor, on the multilinguism

During the plenary session (12-15/03/2001) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23 and 24 March 2001, organised in Stockholm. Among the discussed topics: the demographic challenge of an ageing population, the employment in a competitive Union, the strategic guidance for the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines, the review of economic and social questions, the candidate countries in the goals and procedures of the Lisbon strategy. Extracts from the statements by Anna LINDH, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs and President in office of the Council of the EU, and Romano PRODI, President of the European Commission.

Conclusions of the Stockholm European Council meeting of 23 and 24 March 2001: extracts from the debate

Nicole Fontaine, EP President, makes a statement on the Charter of Fundamental Rights, following the European Council Nice 7-10 December 2000.

Statement by Nicole Fontaine, EP President, on the Charter of Fundamental Rights, following the European Council Nice 7-10 December 2000

Nicole Fontaine, EP President, participates in the ceremony of signature of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, during the European Council Nice 7-10 December 2000.

Signature of the Charter of Fundamental Rights during the European Council Nice 7-10 December 2000

On July 4th, 2000, Jacques CHIRAC, President of the French Republic, is at EP in Strasbourg. Extracts from his speech during the plenary session with its presentation of the action program for the French Presidency of the EU Council. Introduction by Nicole FONTAINE, EP President.

Address by Jacques CHIRAC, President of the French Republic, on the activities' program of the French Presidency of the EU Council: extracts

Václav HAVEL, President of the Czech Republic, visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg, and met Nicole FONTAINE, EP President. He also addressed the Members in plenary during a formal sitting. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

Address by Václav HAVEL, President of the Czech Republic: formal sitting

John HUME makes a statement during the plenary session in Strasbourg after the announcement by the Nobel Committee that he will receive the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize. During Easter in 1998, the biggest political parties in Northern Ireland signed a peace agreement, which later became know as the Good Friday agreement. In the autumn of 1998, the Nobel Committee decided to award the Peace Prize to John HUME, who is one of the architects of the peace process in the civil war-torn province.

Statement by John HUME (PES, UK) nominated for the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize

John HUME makes a statement during the plenary session in Strasbourg on Northern Ireland. John HUME is one of the architects of the peace process in the civil-war-torn province.

Statement by John HUME (PES, UK) on Northern Ireland

François MITTERRAND, President of the French Republic, delivers his final address to MEPs in plenary session at the European Parliament.

Address by François MITTERRAND, President of the French Republic, to the European Parliament

Interview with Václav HAVEL, President of the Czech Republic, following a press conference during his visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg where he met with Egon A. KLEPSCH, EP President. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

Interview with Václav HAVEL, President of the Czech Republic

Václav HAVEL, President of the Czech Republic, visited the European Parliament in Strasbourg, and met Egon A. KLEPSCH, EP President. He also addressed the Members in plenary during a formal sitting. This transcription is a result of an authomatic process. Please check against delivery.

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