<p>The European Parliament has its seat in Strasbourg in France where the 12 monthly part-sessions, including the session at which the decision on the annual EU budget is taken, should be held.</p>

<p>Find in this package, audiovisual content of the activities of the European Parliament in Strasbourg such as atmosphere inside and outside the buildings and parliamentary work..</p>

The European Parliament in Strasbourg

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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

Minority Intergroup meeting

ENVI  Extraordinary meeting - Exchange of views with Paulina Hennig-Kloska, Minister of Climate and Environment, Polish Council Presidency

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

Strasbourg's Plenary session through the lens - Week 4

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

Quaestors' meeting

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

Visit of Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Arrival, welcome by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and roundtable. Nicos ANASTASIADES is to debate with MEPs on the Future of Europe.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus: arrival and roundtable

Live replay of the Debate with Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of the Republic of Cyprus, on the Future of Europe: One round of political group speakers -

Debate with Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of the Republic of Cyprus, on the Future of Europe: One round of political group speakers - Victor BOŞTINARU (S&D, RO) (11:02 - 11:07)

Debate with Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of the Republic of Cyprus, on the Future of Europe: One round of political group speakers - Javier NART (ALDE, ES) (11:12 - 11:17)

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus, debates with MEPs on th Future of Europe. Statements by ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus, Jyrki KATAINEN, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Victor BOŞTINARU (S&D, RO), Eleni THEOCHAROUS (ECR, CY) and Neoklis SYLIKIOTIS (GUE/NGL, CY).

Future of Europe: extracts from the opening statements and from the debate with Nicos ANASTASIADES, President of Cyprus

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs vote on the 2019 EU budget, boosting funds for growth and jobs, namely Erasmus+, climate protection, research, tackling migration and youth unemployment. The vote is followed by a the ceremony of signature. Statement by Jean ARTHUIS (ALDE, FR) and cutaways of Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Daniele VIOTTI (S&D, IT), Paul RÜBIG (EPP, AT), Jean Arthuis (ALDE, FR) and Jens GEIER (S&D, DE).

Budget 2019: extracts from the vote and from the ceremony of signature

After the terrorist attack that took place in Strasbourg (11/12), European and French flags are put at half-mast and MEPs observe a minute of silence in the European Parliament.

Tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack in Strasbourg (11/12): European and French flags at half-mast and minute of silence

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on European Foreign, Security and Defence Policy. Statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Ioan Mircea PASCU (S&D, RO) and Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC.

European Foreign, Security and Defence Policy: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the Debate on the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers.

Debate on the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT (ECR, BE) (9:27 - 9:29)

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate on ruling of the European Court of Human Rights on the case of Selahattin Demirtas, Turkey's pro-Kurdish opposition candidate. Statements by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the EC, and Kati PIRI (S&D, NL).

Ruling of the European Court of Human Rights on the case of Selahattin Demirtas: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate and vote on the report Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES). Statements by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), Rapporteur. The report is adopted by 429 votes in favour, 194 against and 41 abstentions. Illustrative shots of asylum center in Belgium.

Humanitarian visas: extracts from the vote on the report Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D, ES), and illustrative shots

Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Presidency of the EU, sign various legislative acts in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Lex Signing ceremony in presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President and Juliane BOGNER-STRAUSS, Austrian Presidency of the EU

During the plenary session (10-13/12/2018) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, MEPs debate their priorities for the 13-14 December EU summit, which will focus on the EU’s long-term budget, migration, the single market and external relations. Statements on Brexit by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE), Guy VERHOFSTADT, EP coordinator for the negotiations with the UK, and Ska KELLER (Greens/EFA, DE).

Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: extracts from the debate on Brexit

During the plenary session (10-13/12/18) of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the Eurogroup results are discussed with the view to the next Euro summit. Statements by Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Othmar KARAS (EPP, AT), Mercedes BRESSO (S&D, IT), Caroline NAGTEGAAL (ALDE, NL), Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (GUE/NGL, EL) and Sven GIEGOLD (Greens/EFA, DE).

Results of the Eurogroup and preparation of the EURO Summit: extracts from the debate

Live replay of the Debate on the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE)

Debate on the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (9:17 - 9:22)

Debate on the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE) (9:29 - 9:34)

Debate on the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Marisa MATIAS (GUE/NGL, PT) (9:34 - 9:35)

Debate on the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Rolandas PAKSAS (EFDD, LT) (9:39 - 9:40)

Debate on the Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018: MEPs debate - Round of political group speakers. Udo BULLMANN (S&D, DE) (9:22 - 9:27)

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