Euroopan parlamentin vuoden 2024 mielipiteenvapauden Saharov-palkinnon saavat María Corina Machado ja Edmundo González Urrutia. Mielipiteenvapauden Saharov-palkinto perustettiin vuonna 1988. Tarkoituksena on palkita henkilöitä ja järjestöjä, jotka puolustavat ihmisoikeuksia ja perusvapauksia.

Mielipiteenvapauden Saharov-palkinto 2024

Kun ajattelemme Euroopan parlamenttia, kuvittelemme useimmiten parlamentin jäsenet äänestämässä istuntosalissa. Todellisuudessa äänestyksiä järjestetään vain kerran kuukaudessa, täysistuntojen aikana. Millaisia täysistunnot ovat ja mitä niissä tapahtuu?

Täysistunto

Käsitteet haltuun. Euroopan parlamentin puhemies.

Euroopan parlamentin puhemies

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

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens . Week 11

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens . Week 11.

EP Plenary session - European Schools Alliance: potential to achieve the European education area by driving innovation, enhancing mobility and championing inclusivity

EP Plenary session - Voting session

EP Plenary session - Action Plan for Affordable Energy

EP Plenary session - A Vision for Agriculture and Food

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

EP Plenary session - EU Consumers Day: filling the gaps in protecting 440 million consumers in the EU

EP Plenary session - Accelerating the phase-out of Russian gas and other Russian energy commodities in the EU

EP Plenary session - Frozen Russian assets

EP Plenary session - Adoption of the proposal for a Parenthood Regulation

EP Plenary session - Social and employment aspects of restructuring processes: the need to protect jobs and workers’ rights

EP Plenary session - Union of Skills: striving for more and better opportunities to study, train or work in the EU and to bring our talents back home

EP Plenary session - 100 days of the new Commission – Delivering on Defence, Competitiveness, Simplification and Migration as our priorities

EP Plenary session - Action Plan for the Automotive Industry

EP Plenary session - European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025

EP Plenary session - Deteriorating situation in Gaza following the non-extension of the ceasefire

EP Plenary session - The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria

Live Replay of the EP Plenary session - Guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations. Round of political group speakers during the plenary session in Strasbourg (12-15 March 2018)

(08) EP Plenary session - Guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations. First round of political group speakers: Janice ATKINSON (ENF, UK) (09:42 - 09:43)

During the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate a resolution laying out the EP’s position on a possible framework for EU-UK future relations. The draft resolution suggests that an association agreement could provide an appropriate framework for the future relationship and stresses that even closely aligned third countries with identical legislation cannot enjoy similar benefits or market access to those of EU member states. Statement by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Elmar BROK (EPP, DE), Roberto GUALTIERI (S&D, IT), Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Michel BARNIER, EU Chief negotiator for Brexit.

Guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations: extracts from the debate

During the EP plenary session (12 - 15 March 2018) in Strasbourg, MEPs debate with Günther OETTINGER on the integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the EC Secretary-General. Martin Selmayr’s appointment as European Commission Secretary-General on 1 March has drawn criticism from some MEPs, who want answers to questions about the transparency, integrity and accountability of the whole appointment process. Statements by Günther OETTINGER, Member of the EC in charge of Budget and Human Resources, Françoise GROSSETÊTE (EPP, FR), Arndt KOHN (S&D, DE), Jan ZAHRADIL (ECR, CZ), Sophia IN'T VELD (ALDE, NL) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the EC Secretary-General: extracts from the debate

Antonio TAJANI, EP President, opens the EP plenary session in Strasbourg, speaking about the human tragedy in Syria, as well as about women's rights.

Introductory remarks on Syria's human tragedy and women's rights: extracts from the opening speech by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

Commissioner Günther Oettinger make a declaration on the EU Commission’s appointment policy. Martin Selmayr’s appointment as European Commission Secretary-General on 1 March has drawn criticism from some MEPs, who want answers to questions about the transparency, integrity and accountability of the whole appointment process.

Plenary session - Debate on the Integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the Secretary-General of the EC: Opening statement by Günther OETTINGER, Member ofthe EC in charge of Budget and Human Resources

Commissioner Günther Oettinger conclude the debate on the EU Commission’s appointment policy.

Plenary session - Debate on the Integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the Secretary-General of the EC: Closing statement by Günther OETTINGER, Member ofthe EC in charge of Budget and Human Resources

EP Plenary session - Resumption of session and order of business. Introductory remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President during the plenary session in Strasbourg (12-15 March 2018)

EP Plenary session - Introductory remarks by Antonio TAJANI, EP President (17:03 - 17:10)

Exterior and interior shots of the EP building during the EP plenary session (12-15/03/2018) in Strasbourg.

EP Plenary session (12-15/03): editing shots

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in the EP in Brussels, MEPs debate (28/02) on the removal of several third countries from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. Statements by Monika PANAYOTOVA, Deputy Minister for the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU, Phil HOGAN, Member of the EC in charge of Agriculture and Rural Development, Theodor Dumitru STOLOJAN (EPP, RO), Pervenche BERÈS (S&D, FR) and Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE).

Removal of several third countries from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes: extracts from the debate (28/02)

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in Brussels, MEPs debate on the request of immediate investigation following the murder of the Jan KUCIAK, Slovak journalist. Statements by Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE) and Antonio TAJANI, EP President.

Request of immediate investigation following the murder of the Jan KUCIAK, Slovak journalist: extracts from the MEPs statements

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03) in Brussels, MEPS vote for the election of a Vice-President of the European Parliament (to replace Ryszard Czarnecki). Statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President. MEPs voted: 412 blank votes, 469 casted, 235 absolute majority. Honorable TARAND 193 votes, and Honorable KRASNODĘBSKI 276 votes. Honorable KRASNODĘBSKI has the absolute majority and therefore has become the Vice-President.

Election of a Vice-President of the European Parliament (to replace Ryszard Czarnecki): extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in Brussels, MEPs debate (28/02) and vote on ways to better protect bee health, intensify the fight against honey counterfeiting, increase support for EU beekeepers and promote the benefits of honey consumption in the EU. Statements by Norbert ERDŐS (EPP, HU), Phil HOGAN, Member of the EC in charge of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Mireille D'ORNANO (ENF, FR). Sylvie GUILLAUME,EP Vice-President, opens the vote. The results are: 560 in favour, 27 against and 28 abstentions. Illustrative shots of the honey making process and honey products cutaways.

Prospects and challenges for the EU apiculture sector: extracts from the vote, extracts from the debate (28/02) and illustrative shots

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018), MEPs debate and vote on ways for cutting the sources of income for Jihadists - targeting the financing of terrorism. Statements by Javier NART (ALDE, ES) and Julian KING, Member of the EC in charge of the Security Union.

Cutting the sources of income for Jihadists - targeting the financing of terrorism: extracts from the debate and extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in Brussels, MEPs vote on the European Commission’s call for EU governments to determine whether Poland is at a clear risk of a serious breach of EU values. MEPs express their concerns regarding the rule of law in Poland, the separation of powers, the independence of the judiciary and fundamental rights. The results are: 422 in favour 147 against and 48 abstentions.

Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland: extracts from the vote

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in Brussels, debate on a mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation. Statements by Emmanuel MAUREL (S&D, FR), Rapporteur, and Pierre MOSCOVICI, Member of the EC in charge of Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs.

Mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation: extracts from the debate

Following the Order of business and introduction by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Nils MUIŽNIEKS, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, adresses the members of the European Parliament during the plenary session of March in Brussels after the

Plenary session: Address by Nils MUIŽNIEKS, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

Live Replay of the debate on the Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland

EP plenary session - Commission decision to activate Article 7 (1) TEU as regards the situation in Poland: closing statement by Frans TIMMERMANS, First Vice-President of the EC (18:00 - 18:04)

During the EP plenary session (28/02-01/03 2018) in Brussels, MEPs make a minute of silence in the memory of Jan KUCIAK, Slovak investigative reporter and his partner murdered on the 26/02 and statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President.

Minute of silence in the memory of Jan KUCIAK, Slovak investigative reporter and his partner murdered on the 26/02 and statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President

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