Former Members Association - Annual Memorial Service

EPRS Report Presentation : Secularism in the balance - The Freedom of Thought Report 2022

Othmar KARAS meets with Salvatore DE MEO, AFCO Chair.

Othmar KARAS meets with Hager Abouwarda from the Austrian Muslim Youth

Othmar KARAS meets with Nathalie HARSDORF-BORSCH, Federal Competition Authority.

Othmar KARAS meets with Guy VERHOFSTADT

Book presentation ' Die Alpen im Fieber '

Othmar KARAS meets with Professor Philip McDonagh

Othmar KARAS meets with Juan Miguel ZUBIRI, the President of the Senate of Philippines

Othmar KARAS meets with Helga Berger, member of the European Court of Auditors

Othmar KARAS meets with Prime minister Sachsen-Anhalt

Othmar KARAS meets with EKV President Stefan Zotti

Othmar KARAS meets with LH Mikl-Leitner.

Inauguration of the Info Hub and visit of the Iconic exhibition

First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform

Othmar KARAS welcomes  Zuzana CAPUTOVA, President of the Slovak Republic

Othmar KARAS meets with Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi

Othmar KARAS meets with Sviatlana TSIKHANOUSKAYA, leader of the Belarusian democratic movement

First Vice-President of the EP Othmar Karas meets with Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed.

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (23 July 2020), debate on the conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting (17-21 July). MEPs debate (part 3)

Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting (17-21 July): MEPs debate (part 3)

During the plenary session in the European Parliament in Brussels (17-19 June 2020), debate on the Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd. MEPs debate (part 2)

The Anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd: MEPs debate (part 2)

To mark Europe Day and the 70th anniversary of the Schuman declaration, the European Parliament hosts a “stay-at-home” Open Day, where doors are opened to citizens virtually, with a programming schedule across EP media channels. This year, the focus is on EU citizens, particularly those directly helping in the crisis, as well as on informing citizens about and debating on EU solidarity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Europe Day - Schuman Declaration Anniversary 70 Years of Solidary: atmosphere and extracts of the opening of stay-at-home Europe Day !

Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT), EP Vice-President meets with Tone WILHELMSEN TRØEN, President of the Norwegian Parliament, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Arrival welcome by Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT), EP Vice-President, and roundtable.

Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT), EP Vice-President meets with Tone WILHELMSEN TRØEN, President of the Norwegian Parliament: arrival and roundtable

Live replay. During the plenary session (10-14 February 2020) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg the MEPs debate the Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework. MEPs debate 3/3

Preparation of the Extraordinary European Council Meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial Framework: MEPs debate 3/3 and Catch the eye (10.38 - 11.36)

Live replay. During the plenary session (10-14 February 2020) in the European Parliament in Strasbourg the MEPs debating the Report on the European Central Bank Annual Report for 2018, In the presence of Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB. MEPs debate.

European Central Bank - annual report 2018: MEPs debate and Catch the eye (15.32 - 16.19)

During the plenary session (13-16 Junuary 2020) in the EP in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe.

European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe: MEPs debate (3rd part)

MEPs put to the vote a resolution on the investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder, the journalist and writer killed in 2017, and the political turmoil in Malta, during the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Rule of Law in Malta, after the recent revelations around the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia: extracts from the vote

During the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs are expected to push for a further reduction in pesticide use, more funds for research and better monitoring in order to save pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other insects. Statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Minister for European Affairs, Stella KYRIAKIDES, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Mairead MCGUINNESS (EPP, IE), István UJHELYI (S&D, HU), Pietro FIOCCHI (ECR, PT) and Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT).

EU Pollinators Initiative: extracts from the debate (17/12) and extracts from the vote

David SASSOLI, EP President and Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT), Vice-president, attend the ceremony of handover of the Flame of Peace of Bethlehem, during the plenary session (16-19 December 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Handover of the Flame of Peace of Bethlehem with David SASSOLI, EP President and Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT), Vice-president: extracts from the ceremony

During a ceremony on 29 November 2019, Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT), Vice-President of the EP, Jeppe KOFOD, Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Margrethe VESTAGER, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Europe fit for the Digital Age, inaugurate the new multimedia space Europa Experience in Copenhague, Denmark. Visit by Othmar KARAS to the Danish Parliament and inauguration with speeches, ribbon cutting and guided tour with Jeppe KOFOD and Margrethe VESTAGER.

Inauguration of Europa Experience in Copenhagen

Live replay of the plenary debate on the Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria and its consequences during the plenary session in Strasbourg (21-24 October 2019): opening statements

The Turkish military operation in Northeast Syria and its consequences: Opening statements by Tytti TUPPURAINEN, Finnish Presidency and by Christos STYLIANIDES, Member of the EC in charge of Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management for VPC/HR

On 8th October, Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, from Latvia, Executive Vice President-designate for "An Economy that Works for People", is heard by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Round 1 - Questions by the Political group coordinators.

Hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice President-designate, An Economy that Works for People: Questions & answers (Part 1)

Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice President-designate for An Economy that Works for People, is heard by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (AFCO) and Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), in association with the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI ) of the European Parliament in Brussels to test his general competences, European commitment and specific expertise related to his portfolio. Statements by Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT), Pedro SILVA PEREIRA (S&D, PT), Luis GARICANO (RE, ES), Bas EICKHOUT (Greens/EFA, NL) and Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice-President-designate.

Hearing of Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Executive Vice President-designate, An Economy that Works for People: extracts from the hearing (1/2)

During the plenary session (16-19 September 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT) opens the secret vote on the appointment of Christine LAGARDE as President of the European Central Bank. The result of the vote is: 394 in favour, 206 against and 49 abstentions.

Appointment of Christine LAGARDE as President of the European Central Bank: extracts from the vote

The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) holds an exchange of views with Christine Lagarde, candidate for the position of European Central Bank (ECB) President, in the European Parliament in Brussels. Second part of the questions and answers session.

EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs - Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank: Q&A - 2nd part

Live Replay of the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019 and UK’s withdrawal from the EU during the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14 March 2019).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2019 and UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Second round of political group speakers (11:05 - 11:58)

During the plenary session (11-14 February 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on a new law putting an end to the discrimination that payment service users in the EU outside the Eurozone face. Banks would need to charge equally for cross-border payments in euro and domestic payments and make currency conversion costs more transparent.

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