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Mõeldes Euroopa Parlamendi tööle, kujutleme enamasti, kuidas parlamendiliikmed täiskogusaalis hääletavad. See ongi täiskogu istung. Täiskogu istungid ja seega ka hääletused toimuvad parlamendis iga kuu ühel nädalal. Mida aga täiskogu istunginädalal peale hääletamise veel teeb?

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On 19 March 1958, the European Parliamentary Assembly hold a first meeting in Strasbourg. Luciano GRANZOTTO BASSO, Oldest member of the Assembly leads the election. The representatives elect Robert Schuman as President. He is the single candidate at the function.

Constitutive session of the European Parliamentary Assembly: election of Robert SCHUMAN, as President of the Assembly

A formal sitting is&nbsp;held to mark an official visit to the European Parliament, made at the President’s invitation after consulting with the Conference of Presidents.

The official guest is seated to the right of the President on the podium. After the welcoming remarks by the President, the official guest addresses the&nbsp; Parliament from the central rostrum in the Chamber.

The address for a formal sitting of Parliament&nbsp;usually lasts 30 minutes and generally takes place before the voting session.

Formal Sittings

On certain occasions, David SASSOLI, President of the European Parliament, gives a speech during plenary sessions highlighting the news, a special event or pays tribute to a personality and asks for a minute of silence.

Statements of David SASSOLI, EP President in Plenary

Holocaust Remembrance Day - Group photo with the leaders of political groups

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Corrie Hermann, daughter of Hungarian-born cellist Pál Hermann

EP Plenary session - EU funding of physical border protection structures such as walls, fences or other barriers at the external border

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Cryptocurrencies - need for global standards

EP Plenary session - Combating Desertification: 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention

EP Plenary session - Stepping up international action to protect whales following Iceland’s decision to extend commercial whaling until 2029

EP Plenary session - Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law

EP Plenary session - EU financing through the LIFE programme of entities lobbying EU institutions and the need for transparency

EP Plenary session - Links between organised crime and smuggling of migrants in light of the recent UN reports

EP Plenary session - Failure of the negotiations in Busan for a UN plastic treaty and the urgent need to tackle plastic pollution at international and Union level

EP Plenary session - Addressing EU demographic challenges: towards the implementation of the 2023 Demography Toolbox

EP Plenary session - Uniting Europe against actors hostile to the EU: time to strengthen our security and defence

Live replay of thedebate on the Conclusions of the European Council of 10 April 2019 on the UK withdrawal from the EU. Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker open their speeches on the fire of Notre Dame de Paris.  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

EP Plenary session: Conclusions of the European Council of 10 April 2019 on the UK withdrawal from the EU - Opening statements by Donald TUSK, President of the Council and by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC (9:07 - 9:27)

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (15-18 April 2019), MEPs discuss the conclusions of the European Council of 10 April 2019 with Council and Commission representatives, following the UK government’s application to extend the country’s membership of the EU and the corresponding European Council decision on 10 April to provide a flexible extension until 31 October 2019. Statements by Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Esteban GONZÁLEZ PONS (EPP, ES), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Syed KAMALL (ECR, UK), Guy VERHOFSTADT, (ALDE, BE) EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK (MEP) and Nigel FARAGE (EFDD, UK).

Conclusions of the European Council of 10 April 2019 on the UK withdrawal from the EU: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the EP Plenary session on Conclusions of the European Council of 10 April 2019 on the UK withdrawal from the EU - MEPs debate.

EP Plenary session: Conclusions of the European Council of 10 April 2019 on the UK withdrawal from the EU - Closing statements by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC and by Donald TUSK, President of the Council (10:26 - 10:29)

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (15-18 April 2019), MEPs debate on the situation in Libya with Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Statements by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, Cristian Dan PREDA (EPP, RO), Elena VALENCIANO (S&D, ES), Charles TANNOCK (ECR, UK), Barbara SPINELLI (GUE/NGL, IT) and Barbara LOCHBIHLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Situation in Libya: extracts from the debate

EP Plenary session: Conclusions of the European Council of 10 April 2019 on the UK withdrawal from the EU - MEPs debate and Catch the eye (9:27 - 10:26)

During the plenary session (15-18 April 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the report by Róża Gräfin von THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (EPP, PL) on the type-approval requirements for motor vehicles as regards general safety. Safety The regulation, approved by Parliament with 578 votes to 30, and 25 abstentions, will now be submitted for approval to the EU Council of Ministers. Extracts from the vote and illustrative shots.

Type-approval requirements for motor vehicles as regards general safety: extracts from the vote on the report by Róża Gräfin von THUN UND HOHENSTEIN (EPP, PL) and illustrative shots

During the plenary session (15-18 April 2019) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the situation in Sudan. Statements by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, Joachim ZELLER (EPP, DE), Enrique GUERRERO SALOM (S&D, ES), Marietje SCHAAKE (ALDE, NL), Marie-Christine VERGIAT (GUE/NGL, FR) and Neena GILL (S&D, UK).

Situation in Sudan: extracts from the debate

Visit of Greta THUNBERG to the European Parliament during the plenary session (15-18/04/2019)

Visit of Greta THUNBERG to the European Parliament: ambiance shots of the visit

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (15-18 April 2019), MEPs debate on protecting the integrity of the European elections, with particular regard to international threats to cybersecurity. Statements by Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union, Danuta Maria HÜBNER (EPP, PL), Claude MORAES (S&D, UK), Anna Elżbieta FOTYGA (ECR, PL) and Pavel TELIČKA (ALDE, CZ).

Protecting the integrity of the European elections, with particular regard to international threats to cybersecurity: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (15-18 April 2019), MEPs discuss the situation of rule of law in Romania with the Commission. Statement by Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Ingeborg GRÄSSLE (EPP, DE), Monica MACOVEI (ECR, RO), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Judith SARGENTINI (Greens/EFA, NL).

Rule of law in Romania: extracts from the debate

Live replay of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, opens the plenary session (15-18/04/2019) in Strasbourg. Statement on the Nasrin SOTOUDEH. Words on the fact that it's the last session and his last session before the election, the role of the European Parliament and his own role as President. Thanks to the staff.

EP Plenary session: Resumption of session - Introductory remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (17:02 - 17:10)

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, opens the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (15-18 April 2019). Statements on Nasrin Sotoudeh and the conclusion of the EP term.

Introductory remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President: extracts from the statement

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (15-18 April 2019), MEPs debate on protecting whistle-blowers. Those disclosing information acquired in a work-related context, on illegal or harmful activities, will be better protected under new EU rules. Statements by Virginie ROZIÈRE (S&D, FR), Rapporteur, Vĕra JOUROVÁ, Member of the EC in charge of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Axel VOSS (EPP, DE), Sylvia-Yvonne KAUFMANN (S&D, DE), Ruža TOMAŠIĆ (ECR, HR), Jean-Marie CAVADA (ALDE, FR), Pascal DURAND (Greens/EFA, FR) and Fabio Massimo CASTALDO (EFDD, IT).

Protection of persons reporting on breaches of Union law: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (3-4 April 2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs vote on UK visa waiver. With 502 votes to 81 and 29 abstentions, plenary backs the draft law exempting UK citizens from visa requirements to enter the EU for short visits after the country leaves the European Union.

UK visa waiver: extracts from the vote

During the plenary session (3-4 April 2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs vote on mobility package. The results of the EP position on rules on posting of drivers are 317 votes in favour, 302 against, and 14 abstentions. The results of the the position on rules on drivers rest periods are 394 votes in favour, 236 against, and 5 abstentions. The results of the position on amending rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator and road haulage market, setting out rules on cabotage and tackling letterbox companies are 371 votes in favour, 251 against, and 13 abstentions.

Mobility package: extracts from the votes

During the plenary session (3-4 April 2019) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs debate on the work-life balance for parents and carers.

Work-life balance for parents and carers: extracts from the debate

Live Replay of the debate on Future of Europe with Stefan LÖFVEN, Swedish Prime Minister during the plenary session in Brussels (03-04/04/2019).  The following transcription is the result of an automatic process. Check Against delivery.

Debate on the Future of Europe with Stefan LÖFVEN, Swedish Prime Minister: opening statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (15:24 - 15:27)

Live Replay of the debate on Future of Europe with Stefan LÖFVEN, Swedish Prime Minister during the plenary session in Brussels (03-04/204/2019)

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