European Elections 2019 - First reactions by Political group leaders: statement by Hans-Olaf HENKEL (ECR,DE), ECR group Vice-Chair

European Elections 2019 - First reactions by Political group leaders: statement by Guy VERHOFSTADT, ALDE group leader

European Elections 2019 - Election night: First reaction by Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE) and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, BE), Greens/EFA Group leaders

European Elections 2019 - Election night - Ambiance Shots

European Elections 2019 - Election night: Tv set broadcasts and journalists in the Plenary Chamber

European Elections 2019 - Election night - Ambience Shots

European Elections 2019 - Election night: arrival of Nico CUÉ, EL lead candidate for the Presidency of the EC

European Elections 2019 - Election night: arrival of lead candidates for the Presidency of the EC

European Elections 2019 - Election night: arrival of Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), EPP lead candidate for the Presidency of the EC

European Elections 2019 - Election night: arrival of Margrethe VESTAGER, ALDE lead candidate as member of Team Europe for the Presidency of the EC

European Elections 2019 - Election night - backstage

European elections 2019 - STRASBOURG-COUNTING

European Elections 2019 - Arrivals of Political group leaders: arrival of Gabriele ZIMMER (GUE/NGL, DE), GUE/NGL Group leader

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the powers of the European Parliament; supervision, democracy and influence. The power of using rule 119, motion of censure of the European Commission, electing the Ombudsman of the EU, the right to create subcommittees that can investigate and the power of proposing and introducing amendements to agreements, such as the CETA agreement reached.

Infoclip: How does the European Parliament work? The powers of the European Parliament: supervision, democratic control and influence

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the MEPs' activities, and their work in committee and plenary Sessions both in Brussels and Strasbourg.

Infoclip: How does the European Parliament work? The Members of the European Parliament

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the European elections.

Infoclip: How does the European Parliament work? The European elections

This infoclip illustrates the functioning of the European Parliament. Focus on the powers of the European Parliament; budgetary and co-decision procedures.

Infoclip: How does the European Parliament work? The powers of the European Parliament: budget and co-decision procedures

Teaser on announcement of lead candidates for the debate between candidates for the presidency of the European Commission in the framework of the European elections 2019. The 6 candidates are Nico CUÉ, European Left (EL); Ska KELLER, European Green Party (EGP); Jan ZAHRADIL, Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE); Margrethe VESTAGER, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE); Manfred WEBER, European People’s Party (EPP) and Frans TIMMERMANS, Party of European Socialists (PES).

Announcement of the lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European elections 2019: teaser

Illustrative footage on the European Parties’ Lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European People's Party (EPP). The videos shows Dana MURPHY, EPP Vice-President and EPP Campaign Director for the European elections 2019, announcing the debate between the two EPP candidates Manfred WEBER and Alex STUBB, and the two candidates going onto stage together. Mairead McGUINESS, (EPP, IR), EP Vice-President moderates the debate.

Announcement of lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - European People’s Party (EPP)

The proposal for a Directive on work-life balance for parents and carers includes also the introduction of carers' leave for workers providing personal care or support to a relative or person living in the same household. Working carers will be able to take 5 days per year. This infoclip illustrates the work life balance in relation with social protection. Examples of working persons taking care of their elderly parents.

Infoclip: Social protection - Work life balance - the caregivers

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will hold a 'Spitzenkandidate' TV debate, in other words, a live television Eurovision debate between candidates for the presidency of the European Commission, on May 15th at the European Parliament in Brussels. Two TV moderators that will host the debate night drew the speaking order and the place of the lead candidates. Numbers attributed to the 6 candidates: 1 Nico CUÉ, European Left (EL) / 2 Ska KELLER, European Green Party (EGP) / 3 Jan ZAHRADIL, Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) / 4 Margrethe VESTAGER, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) / 5 Manfred WEBER, European People’s Party (EPP) / 6 Frans TIMMERMANS, Party of European Socialists (PES). A speaking order had been pre-determined, meaning the candidates will express themselves as follows: Order of appearance on stage & of opening statements: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 and order for the 3 thematic discussions.

Preparation of the EE2019 Presidential Debate: draw of the speaking order, the place of the lead candidates and draw of the topics to be debated

Illustrative footage on the European Parties’ lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - Alliance of European Liberals and Democrats (ALDE). This video shows Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN (ALDE, NL), ALDE Party President, presenting the 'Team Europe' in alphabetical order: Nicola BEER, Emma BONINO, Violeta BULC, Member of the EC in charge of Mobility and Transport, Katalin CSEH, Luis GARICANO, Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) and Margrethe VESTAGER, Member of the EC in charge of Competition, during the ALDE campaign kick-off for the European elections 2019, in Brussels.

Announcement of lead candidates for the Presidency of the European Commission - Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE)

Images from the Swedish manufacture site of Volvo testing emission results of new engines and providing a glimpse into its construction chain and final truck assembling in Göteborg. Volvo is testing the Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool (VECTO). A tool aiming at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by measuring CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of high duty vehicles for specific loads, fuels and mission profiles based on input data.

Infoclip: CO2 trucks, VECTO and bio gas station vehicle energy consumption calculation tool (VECTO)

Live Replay of the votes on 13/03 during the plenary session in Strasbourg (11-14 March 2019): A Europe that protects; Clean air for all - motions for resolutions, Follow up taken by the EEAS two years after the EP Report on EU strategic communication to counteract propaganda against it by third parties - report Anna Elżbieta FOTYGA (ECR, PL), Association Agreement between the EU and Monaco, Andorra and San Marino - report Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES)

Votes (12:50 - 13:08)

During the plenary session (11-14 March 2019) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on the follow up taken by the European Union External Action (EEAS) two years after the EP Report on EU strategic communication to counteract propaganda against it by third parties.

EU strategic communication to counteract propaganda against it by third parties: extracts from the debate on the follow up taken by the EEAS two years after the EP Report

Jaume DUCH, EP Spokesperson and Director-General for Communication, presents the preparations of the European Elections 2019 (EE2019) in the presence of Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and Silvia, Queen of Sweden, at the European Parliament, in Brussels.

official visit by King Carl XVI Gustaf & Queen Silvia of Sweden - visit to the Hemicycle and presentation of the preparations of the EE2019

Visit of the exhibition : Elections 1979-2019 at the BNU ((National Library University) Different examples with panels campaigns from 1979 to 2019

Infoclip: Exhibition Elections 1979-2019 (National Library University)

Visit of the exhibition : Elections 1979-2019 at the European Parliament Different examples with panels campaigns from 1979 to 2019

Infoclip: Exhibition Elections 1979-2019 (European Parliament)

Youth employment is a priority for the European Union. The situation varies a lot across Europe. While there is no single solution to address this challenge, there is an urgent need to act.

Infoclip: Social Protection - Youth Employment

This Infoclip illustrates Erasmus students in Spain, Portugal and Belgium.

Infoclip: Social protection + Erasmus

The EP’s Press service organises a briefing for journalists to mark 100 days before the new European Parliament will be elected, which will focus on upcoming key dates, lead candidate debates, media tools and practical details on facilities available on Election Day itself as well as in the run-up, in the European Parliament in Brussels. During the press conference, a first set of projections has been published on how the next chamber would look like based on national polling data taken up to the beginning of February 2019. The data is based on a selection of reliable polls conducted by national polling institutes in the Member States and aggregated by Kantar public on behalf of Parliament.

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